Shalini Bhutani takes a close look at the law and ensuing policy on trade in India, and asks whether the regulatory framework on trade issues nurtures the idea of public consultation.

Legislation for street vendors mandates registration of all vendors and allocation of spaces for them by the state in designated zones. Navya P K’s interaction with street vendors in Delhi reveals a reality that is in stark contrast to what the law holds.

In this small sleepy Orissa village with a population of barely 400 adivasis, where there is no electricity and harsh conditions prevail, there is something remarkable about the women. Their level of awareness, their attitude and their personality have undergone a dramatic change in the last few years. Pradeep Baisakh has more.

Markets open in red: Sensex trades below 28,000; down by 1,900 points

Equity parameters volatile in early trade, Nifty bank down by 2.7 pc

Equity parameters in green amid volatile trade, Bharti Infratel top gainer

Fewer non-essential shops opened shutters on Friday than the day before with the traders’ association insisting on total resumption of business after the lockdown exit.

HDFC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, M&M, Reliance Industries and NTPC.

Forex traders said positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit. Besides, market sentiments improved as more countries are announcing gradual lifting of lockdowns that have been imposed to contain coronavirus infection.

The surge came after market sentiments improved as more countries are announcing the gradual lifting of lockdowns that have been imposed to contain coronavirus infection.

The rupee opened weak at 75.70 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 75.80, down 71 paise over its last close.

ICICI Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling nearly 9 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel and HDFC.

ONGC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 5 per cent, followed by M&M, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid and Tech Mahindra.

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit, while sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over coronavirus outbreak weighed on the local unit.

Imports also fell, but only by 6.2 percent, as transportation and shipping began to close down worldwide.

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, M&M, L&T and IndusInd Bank.

Forex traders said the weakness in the rupee was largely due to the strengthening US dollar. Besides, rising coronavirus cases in the country also weighed on the local unit.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal seeking his intervention in the matter.

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied over 600 points in opening session on Friday as strong gains in index-heavyweight Reliance Industries, massive foreign fund inflow and positive global cues boosted market sentiment.

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks and significant foreign fund inflows supported the local unit.

Aiisma is a company that specialises in dealing with user data, and may hence be well placed to highlight the aspect of privacy in contact tracing.

The coronavirus outbreak might have brought the world to a standstill with sporting events across the globe either being cancelled or suspended, but in a masterstroke, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ensured that the experience and acumen of Team India coaches Ravi Shastri, Bharat Arun, Vikram Rathour and R. Sridhar is put to use to enlighten coaches at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

The Pakistan national womens team expressed its delight on being provided an opportunity to interact with the crickets elite of the past and present generations via videoconference calls earlier in the week.

While the two ruling alliance partners alleged that it was an attempt to lessen Mumbai's stature, the state BJP claimed that Congress-led governments did nothing to get IFSC in Mumbai when they ruled in Maharashtra earlier.

Last week, US President Trump threatened new tariffs against China after claiming there was evidence linking Covid-19 to a top-security lab in Wuhan.

The trade deal was signed in January, where Chinese agreed too import additional $200 bn U.S. products.

US President Donald Trump, critical of China's early handling of the coronavirus outbreak, said on Friday that he was "very torn" about whether to end the trade deal.

The key domestic benchmark indices opened in negative territory as the Brexit overhang continued to dampen trading sentiment at Dalal Street. UK"s shock exit from the European Union has aggravated uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook, curbing risk taking appetite. {image-stockmarketsfalling4-27-1467002029.jpg

The key domestic benchmark indices were trading marginally higher in the morning trading session. A bearish trend across Asia and a sell-off at Wall Street overnight continued to unnerve traders, curbing risk taking appetite and gains on the bourses.

The key domestic benchmark indices opened higher in the morning trading session as optimism over Asia"s third biggest economy bolstered risk taking appetite. Markets opened on a positive note amid strong progress of the Southwest Monsoon, hopes of the passage

Shares of sugar manufacturers have increased by close to 20 percent in trade on Friday after the government approved a nearly 25 percent hike in the price of ethanol made directly from sugarcane juice to be blended in petrol. This news

The stocks of most non-banking finance companies (NBFC) fell they dragged BSE's Sensex over 1,000 points in the trading session on Friday. Shares of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL) more than halved at from a 57.42 percent drop. Other firms that

New Delhi, Sep 21: With India's internet user population reaching nearly 500 million, illegal online trade has become a significant threat to wildlife conservation today. Large numbers of wildlife species and their parts and derivatives have been found on

Traders should avoid long positions whereas fresh shorting can be considered below 9,190 for a target of 8,900 levels, says Mazhar Mohammad.

It#39;s just a breather and the bias will remain on the negative side till Nifty trades below 9,700, Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking says.

Trading results or earnings could very well be yet another opportunity to make money out of avenues other than regular directional trading, making this a very unique diversification.

There could be some knee-jerk reactions on May 4 over weak global cues amid fears of another US-China trade war.

A display of strength and being leaders in their respective sectors – companies that are trading at a premium to their averages is a bullish sign for them, but not all companies could be termed buy.

Any move above 76.70 can trigger buying again and a target of 77.75 and 77.75 can be achieved gradually in the medium term.

With lockdown in major economies on account of coronavirus coupled with continuous outflows from the Indian capital markets will possibly lead to depreciation of the Indian rupee.

According to Angel Broking, On Tuesday, WTI Crude prices soared over 20.4 percent to close at $24.5 per barrel after many nations announced their plans to gradually revoke the coronavirus related lockdown which might lead to resumption in economic activities and boost the demand for the Crude.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was "very torn" about whether to end the so-called Phase 1 U.S.-China trade deal, just hours after top trade officials from both countries pledged to press ahead with implementing it despite coronavirus economic wreckage.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday that a UK-U.S. trade deal would be very difficult to agree, saying protectionist sentiment worldwide was making trade agreements harder to negotiate.

The S&P 500 and the Dow fell on Wednesday but the Nasdaq ended higher. The indexes pulled back late in the session after U.S. President Donald Trump said China may or may not keep a trade deal between the two countries. Fred Katayama reports.

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