Re likely to hit all-time low against $ in 2017

But will be among stronger emerging market currencies

Shift from unorganised to organised retail

Consumers in metros and tier I and II cities are readily shifting to card payments, with organised retailers benefiting from this

Real estate sector will need to be formalised

Realty players across the country foresee significant long-term gains from demonetisation

M&A deals hit record high in 2016

SBI cuts home loan rates

SBI also announced a new semi-fixed interest rate mortgage product for loans up to Rs 30 lakh

Old wine new packaging

Government's renewed bid at Housing for All gives new hopes to realtors and financiers

New banks woo customers with higher deposit rates

Private life insurers push premium growth in December

2017 would be tough

Lending rates may dip by 30 to 50 bps