What helped MFs to stay ahead of equity markets
When in doubt, bring in the professionals. With the equity markets acting difficult over the year, following the investment choices of mutual fund managers would have paid off well.Consider... »
No regulatory vacuums, says SEBI
In 2008, large pools of money were used to play the market, without anybody even having an idea of the dimension of the problem. »
Stocks that found favour
So which stocks did mutual funds favour the most? A look at the shareholding patterns of stocks comprising the BSE 500 throws up many interesting insights.While there are exceptions, MFs wer... »
Index Outlook: Stocks search for a floor
The stock market was buffeted by wave after wave of negative tidings last week that dragged the Sensex well below the critical support at 16,500 and the Nifty below 5,000. There was a dramatic int... »
Ignorance keeps investors away
What can bring new investors into mutual funds? This is the problem that has been exercising the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in recent months. There is really no reason why the... »
Macro View/Sector View
Record power capacity added in 11th Plan
The power generation capacity added in the 11th Plan, which ended in March 2012, was 53,000 MW. It is close to 68 per cent of the originally projected addition (78,700 MW during the Plan period).... »
Investment World
Query Corner: Bosch moving in a strong structural uptrend
Please advise on the outlook for Bosch and Honeywell Automation India. Can I buy and hold them for long-term?
N.S. Ganesan
Bosch (Rs 9,005.9): Bosch continues to be a trai... »
Investment World
Head to South Chennai for bargains
On the 30-km stretch of road to the south of Chennai, popularly known as OMR, the supply of houses for rent far outstrips the demand. »
Personal Finance
Bonds provide mental liquidity, bond funds don't!
I recently read a newspaper article that recommended that individuals should buy short-term bond funds to meet their emergency requirement. Another article recommended that investment in gilt fund... »
Personal Finance
Simple rules to help you understand investments better
Investing is a complex term and a daunting exercise for the common man. In this article we try and make things simpler. Understanding numbers is not rocket science. Say, Mr Inves... »
Industry & Economy
EMI remains same during prepayment
I'm a defence retiree. I took a Rs 11.25 lakh DDA home loan from State Bank of India in December for 193 months at 10.25 per cent interest. The EMI is Rs 11,918 . Loan is on a co-applic... »
PAN must for gold buys exceeding Rs 2 lakh
Customers will no longer be able to buy gold bars or coins worth more than Rs 2 lakh – even by paying cash – without furnishing an Income-Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN).
That is becau... »
Investment Focus - CEAT: Buy
Softened natural rubber prices and the pick-up in replacement demand for tyres have helped CEAT script a turnaround in the fourth quarter of 2011-12. Compared with the loss of Rs 12 crore... »
SECTOR TOPPER: BSE FMCG INDEX
FMCG stocks have been firmly entrenched in the hearts of the market, with the representative BSE FMCG Index shooting 23 per cent in a year's time. This return roundly trounces the Sensex's and the... »
HDFC Balanced Fund: Invest
Investments can be considered in the units of HDFC Balanced Fund through the systematic investment route. HDFC Balanced Fund, an equity-oriented balanced fund, emerged as the top performer in i... »
Principal Large Cap: Invest
Investors can buy units of Principal Large Cap Fund, given its track record of consistently beating its benchmark.The fund, over three- and five-year periods, clocked 18 per cent and 8 p... »
‘Short-term debt funds can be good substitutes for fixed deposits'
There appears no sign of interest rates falling too soon. The liquidity position too remains tight. What should debt investors do at this juncture? We caught up with Mr Namdev Ch... »
Rents firm up in Hyderabad
The rental values of both residential and commercial properties in Hyderabad have gone up by 10 to 20 per cent in the last quarter. This varies depending upon the location. In some areas... »
Weighing a duty to protect steel
Indian steel firms have demanded imposition of higher duty on imports, apprehensive of dumping by China. The firms argue that if the substantial investments they have made in creating do... »
MOIL - BUY
Investors could consider buying shares in manganese producer MOIL. Attractive valuations after the sharp dip in share price over the last year, and the company's plans to double output makes fo... »
MBL Infrastructures - BUY
A pick-up in road project orders has helped construction company MBL Infrastructures bag two projects in the space of three months. These projects hasten MBL's move up the value chain to develop p... »
Unwieldy portfolios dilute returns
Short Takes - Pharma galore
Stock Strategy: Short strangle on Reliance Ind may pay
Low risk does not always mean low returns
Are credit cards good for you?
Sizzling Stocks: Indian Bank (Rs 179.6)
Off-season vacations are easier on the pocket
Be more realistic while planning early retirement
Mutual funds' AUM up 16% in April: Crisil
The mutual fund industry posted a nearly 16 percent growth in its average assets under management (AUM) at Rs 6.8 trillion in April on the back of higher inflows to the money market funds,... »
52-WEEK FLOP: BSE METALS INDEX
Over the last year, the BSE Metals Index which comprises of companies such as NMDC, Tata Steel, SAIL, Hindalco and others has lost 35 per cent against 11 per cent loss posted by the bellwether BSE... »
The art of buying a London home
Saffronart has presented Saffronart Prime London — a complete guide and service for Indians buying property in London. Saffronart, a leading auction house for arts and collectibles, and has used i... »
EMI remains same during prepayment
I'm a defence retiree. I took a Rs 11.25 lakh DDA home loan from State Bank of India in December for 193 months at 10.25 per cent interest. The EMI is Rs 11,918 . Loan is on a co-applic... »
Head to South Chennai for bargains
It is that time of the year — summer holidays, schools closed, travel … but not all families will be looking at an outing. It is also the time when people shift houses. Job transfers can... »
Herd behaviour
“Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.” With this quote of Charles Mackay (184... »
Record power capacity added in 11th Plan
The power generation capacity added in the 11th Plan, which ended in March 2012, was 53,000 MW. It is close to 68 per cent of the originally projected addition (78,700 MW during the Plan period).... »
Canara Robeco Large Cap+ - Debt diet checks loss
Canara Robeco Large Cap + has declined 1.56 per cent in the last one year. However, the fund has beaten peers such as ICICI Prudential Focused Bluechip Equity and its benchmark, the BSE 100 ind... »
Fertiliser subsidy creates dead weight loss
In recent times, there has been growing concern on the looming fiscal deficit situation in India. Reducing subsidies is definitely one of the measures to control the situation. At the sa... »
Fund manager changes merit notice
I am a salaried employee, 32 years old, with a monthly salary of Rs 45,000. I don't have any dependants. I have invested Rs 30,000 in Public Provident Fund. I would like to invest Rs 12,00... »
Ray of hope for urea producers
Alstom Projects India - BUY
Cost of porting mobile numbers
Query Corner: Bosch moving in a strong structural uptrend
Pivotals: Reliance Industries (697.3)
Continuation of trend and trendline
What not to do when the rupee is falling
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Credai-Bangalore office-bearers
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Weir BDK opens student activity centre in Hubli
Head to South Chennai for bargains
Stocks that found favour
What helped MFs to stay ahead of equity markets
Index Outlook: Stocks search for a floor
Rents firm up in Hyderabad
Ignorance keeps investors away
Query Corner: Bosch moving in a strong structural uptrend
How to invest in PPF?
MOIL - BUY
HDFC Balanced Fund: Invest