The Hindu Business Line : Monday, December 22, 2003

Complying with SEBI's `25 per cent' rule — MFs pin hopes on increased inflows
THE Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) recent guideline, which decrees that no investor be allowed to own over 25 per cent of a scheme, may hit more than a handful of equity funds. The ownership patterns disclosed by fund houses in ... More

Profit-bookings may be prudent
EQUITY funds, driven by a stock market that is moving up relentlessly, continue to create wealth for investors. The best and the brightest of them have already provided 100 per cent-plus returns over the last one-year period, while some of the ... More

STOCK MARKETS

Bull run in stock prices — Value of Govt holding in PSUs swells Rs 1.5 lakh cr
BY virtue of its holdings in several public sector undertakings (PSUs), the Union Government is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the ongoing bull run in stock prices. The value of the Government holding in 44 listed PSUs has gone up sharply ... More

Market may see some profit-taking
Interestingly, top marketers here also feel, that despite s good monsoon, the rural market in India has not really picked up for FMGC yet. In the first flush of recovery, consumers — whether in the US or in the cow belt of India — earlier postponed spends in capital goods or durables get the first preference. More

Auto stocks in top gear in 2003
THE enthusiasm seen in the automotive sector in 2003 has translated into a bumper year for auto stocks. Boosted by growth, both in the export and domestic sector, share prices of major automotive stocks have registered over a 100-per cent ... More

INTERVIEW

`We see big scope in enlarging asset base'
ING Vysya Mutual Fund, which has so far stayed relatively obscure and has now initiated a process of re-building its persona, is trying to engage the market's attention in the most effective ways possible. Mr Santosh Kamath, Director - Debt ... More

COMMENTARY

Information technology counters end weak
IT was subdued week for the Indian counters at the US markets, which stood firm above the 10,000 mark. The Dow climbed 30.14 points to 10,278.22, closing at a 19-month high for the fourth consecutive day. Last week, the Dow has gained 2.4 per ... More

IPOS

IPOs may come at big premium
THE booming market conditions could prompt companies planning to come out with initial public offerings (IPOs) to charge huge premiums on the shares to be listed on the bourses. Market buzz indicates that several first-timers such as Biocon ... More

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