Making card transactions more secure
Plastic money has made life much easier for all of us. But unless we have had a personal experience, we don't realise how much of a security nightmare it can be. Here are a few things that will make our card transactions safer. Unlike magnetic stripe cards, chip cards (also called EMV cards) use superior technology that helps guard against skimming and cloning. »
Additional safety in online transactions
Another choice to ‘extra protect' your online transactions is to create virtual cards. Banks such as HDFC and Kotak Mahindra currently provide this option. »
Index Outlook: Climbing a wall of worry
As the popular adage in stock markets goes — markets slide down a slope of hope and climb a wall of worry. This couldn't have been truer in the current Indian context. Despite persisting worries o... »
It is a question of confidence more than anything else
Superior working-capital management and more efficient use of capital have helped companies report reasonably good results.PRAVEEN KADLE, MD & CEO, TATA CAPITAL »
PSU cash conundrum
A government short on cash and long on spending can be innovative. Weak markets and poor investor appetite first put a spoke in the government's plan to raise Rs 40,000 crore during the ongoing... »
Investment World
‘Housing sector should be granted infrastructure status'
Real estate companies are involved in undertaking projects that involve creating infrastructure and social facilities. »
Money Wise
Enjoy tax-free interest on HUDCO, IRFC bonds
Only if you hold on to tax free bonds till maturity, you suffer no tax during the entire tenure of the bond and get full benefit of the higher rates. »
Investment World
Platinum pre-certification by IGBC
Isha Homes' latest project Isha Mia Villas has been awarded Platinum pre-certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This is a novel initiative in Tamil Nadu for a project... »
Double home loan repayment exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh: ICAI
Seeking relief for home buyers, accounting regulator ICAI has asked the Finance Ministry to double the tax exemption limit on loan repayment to Rs 3 lakh.”...it is suggested that the deduct... »
Investment Focus - Bayer CropScience India: Buy
Muted performance by agrochemical companies over the past two quarters has whittled down the valuations of stocks in this fancied sector. The stock of Bayer CropScience India, at Rs 761 no... »
Are structured products needed?
The turmoil in financial market in recent times has made investors question the justification for long-term investing as their burgeoning profits were wiped out in these unexpected market gyr... »
Ratings Watch
Excerpts of the credit rating actions of companies over the last couple of months
S&P upholds Reliance Industries' credit rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services... »
Issues and virtue of investing in FDs
Last week, we showed you why rental income from residential property may not be an optimal investment to meet your post-retirement expenses. In response to this article and based on the lead artic... »
Retirees need to build emergency funds
I am working in a public sector bank and will retire this May. My wife is 58.My retirement benefits will be Rs 40 lakh and a monthly pension will be Rs 25,000. We have two daughters - one is... »
‘Longevity challenges can be addressed with equity exposure'
In India, people generally pay more attention to children's education as against their own retirement needs. However, with advances in healthcare, increase in longevity is going to be a major c... »
EDELWEISS ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND - HOLD
Investors can continue to hold their investments in Edelweiss Absolute Return Fund. The fund is slowly moving up the ladder in the ranking chart of equity-oriented balanced funds. With a compou... »
Platinum pre-certification by IGBC
Isha Homes' latest project Isha Mia Villas has been awarded Platinum pre-certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This is a novel initiative in Tamil Nadu for a project... »
Fund Talk
I am a self-employed professional aged 44. I have a daughter in class eight and a son in class three. I plan to retire at 60 and have been investing Rs 40,000 a month through SIPs over the last... »
Sizzling Stocks - Essar Oil (Rs 62.4)
Jump in registration income in TN may be unsustainable
Enjoy tax-free interest on HUDCO, IRFC bonds
Taxing self-leased accommodation
India: Case for better FII flows in 2012
52-WEEK BLOCKBUSTER: EICHER MOTORS
eClerx Services: Buy
Top Movers
EPFO may take up minimum pension at Feb 22 meet
Retirement fund body EPFO is likely to fix the minimum pension for its subscribers at Rs 1,000 per month at the scheduled meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) on February 22.“The... »
Letting go of anchoring bias
Information overload is a common problem in equity markets. Analysts, journalists, corporate honchos vie for the investor's attention with a torrent of numbers and news. The investor oft... »
Bull's Eye
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QUERY CORNER - Bajaj Holdings remains above key support
I bought Sundaram Brake Linings at Rs 255 and Bajaj Holdings at Rs 820. Can I average them now? Let me know the medium- and long-term view on these stocks. Can I ever exit these stocks with profit... »
NTPC, IFCI on weak footing
NTPC (Rs 175): Despite recent recovery, the outlook remains neutral for NTPC. The stock is expected to move in a range of Rs 190 and Rs 158. While immediate resistance app... »
Sugar in short-term consolidation
In this week's Commodity Corner we decipher the two commodities — sugar and corn. The benchmark for raw sugar, the Sugar No. 11 contract fell 2.7 per cent to $24.21 in the previous week. Ever s... »
Pivotals - Reliance Industries (817.6)
The stock surged 3 per cent in the previous weekin line with our expectations. It is hovering well above both the 21- and 50-day moving averages. Traders can prol... »
IDFC Premier Equity - INVEST
Investors building a long-term equity portfolio can consider adding IDFC Premier Equity to their core holding. The fund's five-year return of 17.5 per cent compounded annually places it right o... »
Making active investments
Picture this. You want to buy a luxury car or better yet, a yacht. Would you prefer to use your hard-earned income, inheritance money or lottery winnings to buy it?The question may s... »
Arbitrage funds recover
One more electronic platform?
Build a balanced retirement portfolio
‘Housing sector should be granted infrastructure status'
52-WEEK FLOP: GAMMON INDIA
Bank of Baroda: Buy
Delisting Offer - Alfa Laval (India):Exit
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2G: Special Court may decide today on plea against Chidambaram
RBI: Loans to bank directors' kin must be on commercial terms
Banks can absorb loan-losses from 2G licence cancellation: Fitch
Effect of euro debt crisis on India
Making card transactions more secure
Enjoy tax-free interest on HUDCO, IRFC bonds
Index Outlook: Climbing a wall of worry
QUERY CORNER - Bajaj Holdings remains above key support
Additional safety in online transactions
Investment Focus: NMDC - Buy
Platinum pre-certification by IGBC
Muthoot Finance NCD: Go with the 2-year option
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