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Monthly FTM Update - Jun, 2016

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The dust has settled in Indian markets after the decision of Britain to exit from European Union. Even though post-Brexit anarchy vibrated UK, it was hardly felt in India and Asian countries. After an initial jerk, stock market bounced back to the original upsurge trajectory within a week. India was the third least affected country among all other global markets. Chief Economic Advisor, Arvind Subramanian opined that the whirlwind of …

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Monthly FTM Update - May, 2016

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‘Acche din’ for Indian markets seems to be around the corner. Market sentiment is bound to improve with expectations of a normal monsoon, revival in economic growth, rate cuts and the passing of the GST Bill in FY17. Global brokerages are becoming bullish about Indian markets. Citi and HSBC have upgraded India's rating and Sensex targets. Global financial major Morgan Stanley expects the Indian equity market to outperform the global …

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Monthly FTM Update – Apr, 2016

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The International Monetary Fund has retained its growth forecast for India this year at 7.5 per cent, largely driven by private consumption even as weak exports and sluggish credit growth weigh on the economy. India's growth momentum is expected to be underpinned by private consumption, which has benefited from lower energy prices and higher real incomes.


Political risk, region by region, is high at the moment. From an Indian perspective, …

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