The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, January 01, 2006

After eight years, the `dividend dogs' disappoint
The Dogs-of-the-BSE 100 trailed the index returns in 2005 for the first time in nine years. Yet this is a strategy that can still deliver value. Our portfolio for 2006: SAIL, Chennai Petroleum, HPCL, Shipping Corporation, Vijaya Bank, GE Shipping, JS W Steel, Allahabad Bank, Tata Steel and ONGC. More

SIMPLE ECONOMICS

Crime and economics
THE crime rate in Bangalore may be going up. The motive behind the frequent thefts and burglary, the murder of a software executive and the recent shootout at the Indian Institute of Science may be different. Yet, there ... More

TAX TALK

Tax jitters after golden handshake
I RETIRED at the close of business on March 31, 2005, under a voluntary retirement scheme. The VRS compensation was paid to me by cheque at 4 p.m. on March 31, 2005. After including the VRS compensation as my income, ... More

Doubt over benefit
Will I be able to claim tax benefits in respect of the principal and interest in the financial year 2005-06? Shashikant Reply The principal repayment of the housing loan can be claimed as a deduction under Section 80C in financial ... More

IN FOCUS

Reforms thrust needed to buoy economy
THE Indian economy and the stock market have been on a roll in 2005. For the third successive year, the GDP growth is expected to top 7 per cent and one encore year is practically taken for granted. This despite the ... More

FUND WATCH

NFO mobilises Rs 25,000 cr in 2005

Mutual funds have raised over Rs 25,000 crore from new fund offers in 2005. This comprises inflows into equity funds and tax-saving funds but does not include inflows into open-end equity funds. This is the largest ever sum mobilised by ... More

AUTO FOCUS

Exploring the new Discover
THE wants of the 125cc segment biker is as yet slightly nebulous . He is difficult to please, because he expects fancy styling and detailing, and considerably higher power and comfort than the 100-ccers, even as he looks for fuel efficiency ... More

BOOK VALUE

Success secrets of a high-risk game
Who doesn't aspire for a hit, be it a song or stock? Derek Bose recognises that need in the title of his new book, "Everybody Wants a Hit," from Jaico (www.jaicobooks.com). And he goes about `unravelling the riddle of success' through ... More

LAW LANE

A go-by to first principles!
BALU was riding a cycle when a Tata Sumo hit him. He sustained multiple fractures, and filed a claim petition for a compensation of Rs 11,36,000. The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT), Chennai, awarded him Rs 9,19,000 as compensation to ... More

QUESTION 'N' AUTO

Question 'N' Auto
I test drove the Bajaj Pulsar twins — the 150 and the 180 DTS-i.— and have decided to buy either of the two. Though I have already booked the 180 DTS-i, but have still not bought it because of the following reasons: I am ... More

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Hospitality sector gets a boost from buoyant economy

Cos raise over Rs 75,000 cr from global markets in 2005

Forex down $5 b in April-September on valuation loss

Rally in commodity prices may continue in Q1

Paper manufacturers upbeat as demand may remain robust

Subsidy burden: Oil cos to cough up Rs 3,274 cr for Q3 — Ministry continues with previous quarter's formula

In Focus

Dynamic Tirupur

Trends in IT - 2005

FDI in retail sector

Indian Aviation: Sky is the limit

India Inc's bonus bonanza

India Inc's overseas acquisition

In Depth

Gender Justice

Simple Economics

Tax Talk