2011 has been an eventful year for the insurance industry and the policyholders both. The regulator has launched a slew of changes and guidelines which have positively impacted the sector in terms of making products and processes more transparent and consumer friendly. As a result, these guidelines have defined
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The last week has been packed with surprising events wherein the laggards have made a sort of amazing comeback – be it Re-rating of the depressed Telecom Sector or even FIFA World Cup Favorites having been shown the door by the minnows (not to mention Octopus-led Germany ouster). The
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The 2008 recession has turned the global currency picture upside down. The impact of the slowdown has been felt harder on the advanced economies such as the US, UK and Europe, leading to substantial drain in their currency strength and prospects. Prior to the great recession, economists had pegged
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Fast emerging market of China saw its official purchasing manager’s index rise in March, beating expectations and pointing to brisk first quarter growth. Strong export growth and continued factory sector expansion points to an acceleration in industrial production. South Korea’s reported March exports rose 35.1% from a year earlier.
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Those investing in equity markets must be aware of the market mantra – that large-cap stocks yield lower returns than mid-cap counters. Mid-cap companies are emerging companies with ability to grow faster than their larger counterparts through their niche and unique offerings. Though, above is just a generalized statement
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