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
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 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
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
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
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 ... »
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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
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
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
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Sizzling Stocks - Lanco Infratech (Rs 22.6)
Creating wealth through tax-related investments
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Investment Focus - Jamna Auto Industries: Buy
This year too, no tax returns for salaries up to Rs 5 lakh
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
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
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
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
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Seed shortage drives mustard oil to record
Indigenous edible oils extended gains while imported oils ruled steady on Wednesday. The market was cautious on making new commitments due to lack of demand. Rapeseed/mustard oil rose to a... »
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