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Cash does not add to investor appeal

Analysis shows that no matter how adventurous investors may be, they seem to assign more weight to a company's growth prospects determined by the business and sector it operates in, than to its idle cash coffers. »

 INDEX OUTLOOK - Sun shines on Dalal Street

Market is at its indefatigable best. What makes this rally remarkable is that the indices have not recorded a significantly since the beginning of this calendar. The weekly charts of the Sensex an... »

Eye On The Market: Market springs a surprise

Before you could say ‘bull', this particular stock market rebound has taken the Sensex up 18 per cent and the broader market BSE 500 up by 22 per cent. About twenty stocks listed on the NSE have, i... »

Do we need securities transaction tax?

Financial markets in our country, be it equity, commodity or currency, are still in the growth phase. Imposing transaction tax on these will only stunt their growth. »

How to work around bank charges

Most banks charge Rs 100-500 for ATM cards depending on the spending limits and the additional features provided. Charges or fees levied by banks broadly fall under three categories. Penal fee, such as those for non-maintenance of minimum balance ... »
Stock Insight
MCX had a 87 per cent share in total commodities trading turnover for nine months ended December 2011.

MCX IPO: INVEST AT CUT-OFF

Investors can subscribe to the initial public offer of Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), the largest commodity exchange in India. MCX had a 87 per cent share in total commodities trading turnover ... »
Personal Finance
The recently issued NHAI tax-free bonds provide periodic cash flows as interest is not subject to tax.

Creating wealth through tax-related investments

A penny saved is a penny earned. Tax planning will help do exactly that and more. A smart way to plan for tax is to use all applicable sections and provisions of the Income-Tax Act. That w... »
Investment World
Cement being packed in bags in a cement factory.

Query Corner: India Cements at key resistance range

Kindly advise on the future prospects of Dena Bank bought at Rs 78 and Bank of India at Rs 475. Please give short- and medium-term targets.V. Karthik, J.H. KrishnamurthyDena... »
Mutual Funds

Religare Mid Cap - INVEST

Investors can consider buying units of Religare Mid Cap fund based on its three-year performance. The performance is noteworthy, considering the fact that picking mid-cap stocks has not been easy in the last couple of »
Investment World
Hyderabad’s real estate sector has been quite upbeat recently compared with last year.

Real-estate pins hopes on the Budget

With the Union Budget for 2012-13 in the offing, the real estate sector is hoping for announcements that will benefit the sector. The sector, which has gone through a tough business cycle impacted ... »
Stock Insight

Investment focus - Adani Ports & SEZ: Buy

Investors with a three-year perspective can consider exposure to port player Adani Ports & SEZ. The port has taken advantage of the perennial capacity constraint in major ports to quickly buil... »

Edelweiss Tokio Life unveils new term plans

Edelweiss Tokio Life on Tuesday launched two cost effective term plans, Life-Protection and Income Replacement.“A sudden unfortunate death of the bread winner of the family could jeopardise... »

Investment focus - Adani Ports & SEZ: Buy

Investors with a three-year perspective can consider exposure to port player Adani Ports & SEZ. The port has taken advantage of the perennial capacity constraint in major ports to quickly buil... »

Traffic — Move people, not cars

“Traffic destroys friendships,” asserts Mr Mark Gorton, an advocate for public transport and expert on urban management. He isn't talking of road rage here, but the more insidious impact that t... »

Infopark Kochi in expansion mode

Buoyed by the sustained growth since its inception in 2004, Infopark Kochi is taking up a major Phase-II expansion plan for the creation of a full-fledged IT hub in 160 acres of land in the sub... »

Exiting a systematic investment plan

Investors can exit an underperforming fund and move to another fund. I am a private sector employee, 43 years old, and with a good risk appetite. I have a general query. Often, it is recommended that investors ‘exit' a fund / Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) whe... »

Revising payment instructions for funds

Most investors who use the systematic investment plan (SIP) route provide auto debit instructions towards SIP instalment amount. Queries regarding changing the bank for which auto debit instructio... »

Woodshield range of varnish

Jotun Paints has launched Woodshield, its latest range of premium, interior and exterior stains and varnish products. They offer aesthetic appeal, durability, colour protection, less odour... »

MCX IPO: INVEST AT CUT-OFF

MCX had a 87 per cent share in total commodities trading turnover for nine months ended December 2011.

Investors can subscribe to the initial public offer of Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), the largest commodity exchange in India. MCX had a 87 per cent share in total commodities tradin... »

Fund Update

UTI MUTUAL announced a change in fund manager in some of its debt schemes. Mr Amandeep S Chopra will now be the fund manager for UTI Bond, UTI Dynamic Bond, UTI Gilt Advantage, UTI G-Sec, UT... »

Page Industries: Buy

In the clutter of local players crowding the largely unorganised innerwear market, Page Industries' Jockey commands strong national brand recall. The non-discretionary nature of its products sh... »

Whirlpool: Buy

Short Takes - Acquisition hurts in the short term

Are you a sitting duck for ID thieves?

Benefitting from status quo bias

Sizzling Stocks - Lanco Infratech (Rs 22.6)

Creating wealth through tax-related investments

52-WEEK FLOP: HCL INFOSYSTEMS

Investment Focus - Jamna Auto Industries: Buy

This year too, no tax returns for salaries up to Rs 5 lakh

I-T returns filing: A large number of people thronging the Income-Tax Department campus in Bangalore to file their returns. (file photo)

Millions of salaried taxpayers will continue to enjoy a procedural relief of not having to file their income-tax returns even for the current financial year (2011-12). The Central Bo... »

Few quick steps to create wealth

A villa house. According to Wikipedia, “Anything tangible or intangible that is capable of being owned or controlled to produce value and that is held to have positive economic value is considere... »

Real-estate pins hopes on the Budget

Hyderabad’s real estate sector has been quite upbeat recently compared with last year.

With the Union Budget for 2012-13 in the offing, the real estate sector is hoping for announcements that will benefit the sector. The sector, which has gone through a tough business cycle impa... »

Query Corner: India Cements at key resistance range

Cement being packed in bags in a cement factory. Kindly advise on the future prospects of Dena Bank bought at Rs 78 and Bank of India at Rs 475. Please give short- and medium-term targets.V. Karthik, J.H. KrishnamurthyDena... »

Stock Strategy: Why it makes sense to buy June put on Nifty

Nifty was able to breach all resistances in the recent rally. It has now closed at 5,565, after briefly touching 5,600 intra-day on Friday. While the bellwether has managed to overcome the... »

Benefits from cash holding

What portfolio choices have helped the Magnum Emerging Businesses fund deliver a 20 per cent return in one year, while the BSE 500 is down 1.6 per cent? We analyse its portfolio during a year t... »

Outward remittances: Who gets what

 According to RBI data, money sent abroad by resident Indians crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time in 2010-11. Between April and November of the current fiscal, such outward remittanc... »

Safe-haven bubble

A ‘bubble' in safe-haven asset values could turn out to be the next black swan event, caution Dirk G. Baur of University of Technology, Sydney, and Thomas K. J. McDermott of Trinity Colleg... »

FUND TALK

I am 55 years old, I earn about Rs 7 lakh as gross annual salary. I regularly invest in the stock market and have equity holdings. I have lost quite a bit of money but I continue to invest... »

UTI Equity Fund - INVEST

If you are looking for a conservative large-cap focussed fund, then UTI Equity Fund makes a good investment option. Formerly known as UTI Mastergain, the fund has made a notable comeback... »

Religare Mid Cap - INVEST

Government distorts reality on inflation

Long-term capital gains can be adjusted

Beyond the ‘100 minus age' rule for equity

Pivotals: Reliance Industries (Rs 817.9)

Do dividends really matter?

52 Week Blockbuster: Amara Raja Batteries

Rupee up 8 paise to close at one-week high of 49.22/23

The rupee on Wednesday gained eight paise to close at one-week high of 49.22/23 against the US dollar on sustained capital inflows amid fresh selling of the American currency by exporters. <... »
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