global pandemic

January 2021

The significance of the Sensex breaching 50K

Market experts welcome the 30–stock benchmark adding 6,000 points since December 1, but also caution against stretched valuations.

By Rajiv Bhuva

Gold ruled 2020. Will it reign 2021 too?

Gold exchange traded funds added a record 877 tonnes during 2020, nearly 231 tonnes more than the 2009 record of 646 tonnes. Experts argue much of gold's growth drivers will continue in 2021 too.

By Rajiv Bhuva

The crystal ball: RBI report foresees NPA woes

According to the RBI, the gross NPA ratio of all scheduled commercial banks may increase from 7.5% in September 2020 to 13.5% by September 2021, and even escalate to 14.8% in severe stress scenario.

By Rajiv Bhuva

Wockhardt to supply Covid-19 vaccine in the UK

The company's chairman, Habil Khorakiwala, says its U.K.-based facility will package the product before deployment.

By Gina Krishnan

Economic rebound could follow India’s steepest GDP fall

India’s GDP fall could be steep. But hope persists

As per National Statistical Office data, India's GDP may contract by 7.7% this fiscal year, worst since 1951-1952. The World Bank paints an even bleaker picture. But hope for recovery still abounds.

By Prerna Lidhoo

Markets 2020: A volatile year of lows and highs

While the year was marred by the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and negative GDP, the equity benchmark indices, however, saw record highs. Will the trend continue in 2021 too?

By Rajiv Bhuva

December 2020