The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, December 20, 2003

Party time at Dalal Street
Political stability, improved relations with Pakistan, a low-interest regime coupled with a strong growth in the economy, are all positive indicators that have sent equity indices zooming. But a sure proof of good times is the Dalal Street food vendo r saying, "Dhandha aaj kal achcha chal raha hai." More

Tax breaks make it attractive
In India, insurance plans, besides covering the risk factor, also have an investment angle associated with them. These plans fuse the benefits of a pure term assurance plan with a savings component built in. More

The evergreen investment option
Stock market scams, finance/chit companies going bankrupt and dragging down savings of a life-time ... . Given all these perils, bank deposits spell stability and are still favoured despite falling interest rates. More

A tough nut to crack
Compared to investing in a commercial property, the risks associated with residential properties are relatively lower. But your returns will be lower too. More

Back in business
With the equity market looking up, retail investors have come back to mutual funds. Industry experts feel that this time, the smaller investors are far more alert and will exit at the first sign of trouble. More

More security, less investment
When an average Indian buys gold today, he/she does it with the thought that it is a saving and a security, more than an investment. A comforting thought, nevertheless, when one is spending a big sum on the purchase. More

Women call the shots
These days, more and more women are getting attracted to investing in equity. Those with knowledge and discipline are making money. Some have moved a step further... into technical charts and analysis. More