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Macroeconomic data, global cues to govern markets this week, say analysts
Industrial production data is scheduled for Tuesday, while WPI inflation number will be released on Thursday
 "Macroeconomic data, global cues to govern markets this week, say analysts")
Indian equity market best performer among emerging economies this year
The benchmark index, S&P BSE Sensex, is up 11% in local currency terms and 1.4 % in dollar terms this year
 "Indian equity market best performer among emerging economies this year")
Companies raise all-time high Rs 1.77 trn via equity market in FY18
During 2016-17, Rs 511.2 billion was raised through equity market route
 "Companies raise all-time high Rs 1.77 trn via equity market in FY18")
30 of 47 firms that raised funds via QIP are trading below issue prices
Of the 47 firms that together raised Rs 551 bn through QIPs in FY18 - the highest ever in financial year - eight PSBs, which have raised a combined Rs 271 bn, are now valued 21% lower at Rs 213 bn
 "30 of 47 firms that raised funds via QIP are trading below issue prices")
Caution, investors! Global sell-off may drag Indian equity next week, too
According to securities market regulator Sebi's Chairman Ajay Tyagi, Indian stock market volatility "may continue" for some more time due to global factors
 "Caution, investors! Global sell-off may drag Indian equity next week, too")
Equity League tables: Citi, Axis take honours
IPO fundraising in 2017 was the highest-ever at Rs 76,235 crore
 "Equity League tables: Citi, Axis take honours")
Geo-politics in Korean peninsula, US Fed meet to drive equities this week
In addition to global cues, experts maintain that the direction of foreign fund flows will have a major bearing on the stock markets
 "Geo-politics in Korean peninsula, US Fed meet to drive equities this week")
Fund managers turn pessimistic on earnings expectation
Survey for Aug found only a third of investors think corporate profit will improve over 12 months
 "Fund managers turn pessimistic on earnings expectation")
Q4 results, geo-political tensions to guide equity markets this week
Investors are cautious as lower revenue guidance from Infosys on April 13 had stoked concerns
 "Q4 results, geo-political tensions to guide equity markets this week")
Equity investing risk-reward gets a boost
Spread between earnings yield and bond yield lowest since 2013; dividend yield and bond yield lowest since 2008
 "Equity investing risk-reward gets a boost")
Negative global indices dent equity markets
Lower crude oil prices and a weak rupee were among the major factors leading to a sharp fall in the equity market
 "Negative global indices dent equity markets")
Equity markets plunge on bearish global cues
The Sensex has so far touched a high of 28,481.11 points and a low of 28,251.31 points during the intra-day trade
 "Equity markets plunge on bearish global cues")
Markets take Rajan's impending departure in their stride
The rupee is still lower than its previous close, but equity markets are trading higher
 "Markets take Rajan's impending departure in their stride")
Key macro-economic data to guide the equity markets
Cues on future direction of key lending rates in India and the US will have a major bearing on investors' sentiments
 "Key macro-economic data to guide the equity markets")
Serious slowdown in China may depress global growth: Amit Rathi
Interview with MD, Anand Rathi Financial Services
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