March 1, 2013 - ArthaYantra

Budget with election in mind

Financial PlanningBy ArthaYantra March 1, 2013 Leave a comment

Contrary to the pre-budget talk by the Finance Minister, no major reform initiatives have been undertaken. Macro-economic framework is not supportive for growth prospects in India. While, the finance minister promised a fiscal deficit target of 4.8% for the next year, how he achieves that in the slowing economic conditions will be the key. During…

The Indian budget failed to provide necessary impetus for economic growth in india.

EconomyBy ArthaYantra March 1, 2013 Leave a comment

The three significant Macro Economic events during February 2013 in different parts of the world were:Sequester in US, Italian Elections and Indian Union Budget. Each event played out in ways that only increased the complexity of the macroeconomic conditions. Sequester was the most awaited economic event of February. It was perceived as the single…

Indian Equities Remained Largely Dependent on FII Inflows

InvestingBy ArthaYantra March 1, 2013 Leave a comment

The global equity markets remained volatile during the month of February. Italian Election results raised concerns over recovery in Euro zone. The markets took a hit by the news that there is a possibility of one more election as Italians failed to elect a stable government. Euro zone is expected to extend its woes until…

Expectations around RBI rate cut were high in Indian bond markets during the month of February.

InvestingBy ArthaYantra March 1, 2013 Leave a comment

The Indian bond market investors remained bullish during the month of February. The investors were more focused on the Union Budget announcements rather than the global cues of sequester and Italy election results. The momentum of RBI’s rate cut during January helped the debt markets start the month of February on a positive note. The…

Importance of curbing behavioural instincts and staying invested for larger periods.