The dollar index measures the US currency’s strength against a basket of major currencies.

We studied the Nifty movement after the election results since 2004 to find out how Lok Sabha elections impact the market if an investor invests a day before counting of votes.

Well aware of its direct positive impact on the country's economy, the Modi government took a multi-modal approach towards the development of infrastructure in the last five years.

To get the best deal, a buyer must select a lender depending on their prevailing interest rates, eligibility criteria, processing fee and other factors.

Lagging and leading behavior of Bank Nifty can help us to gauge the strength or weakness of the ongoing trend in Nifty.

In the last three election years, the Nifty has always given strong returns and has exhibited a robust performance even seven months post the election phase with average returns of 26.67%.

Here’s a Utopian vision – the government would announce a GST rate cut, homebuyers would cheer up since prices would reduce marginally, and the market revives. Really?

Crude oil prices will continue to remain a major driver for the market. If oil remains subdued, the market may retain its strength.

In the last seven years, the Nifty has given an average return of 20-25% from lows whenever India VIX has come off from 23-25% or 33% levels.

The good news is everyone believes economy is relatively insulated from government at center – single party/ coalition or whatever the arrangement will be.