The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, December 28, 2003

Stocks in 2004: Steam left in the bull run
COMING off a year when the broad markets have turned in returns of about 100 per cent (S&P CNX 500), it may be better to view the outlook for stocks in 2004 with circumspection. It is unlikely that 2004 will hold a ... More

TAKING COUNT

Annus Mirabilis for investment
Anything that the investor touched in 2003 turned to gold. This midas touch however is unlikely to work in 2004. Risk containment measures are likely to play an important role. It is necessary to remember that what you lose in a market downturn will decide how much you add to your wealth than what you gained in 2003. More

SIMPLE ECONOMICS

Rationale for indexing
IN THE past six months, active funds have provided higher returns than index funds. Yet, those who believe in efficient markets state that index funds are a better investment in the long run. ... More

TAX TALK

Tax planning for VRS
I WORK for a bank. An `Optional Early Retirement Scheme' has just been introduced by the bank. Under the plan, the bank will pay employees opting for the scheme an ex-gratia. Will this ex-gratia qualify for exemption ... More

Sixty and scouting
I AM 60 years old and plan to invest in LIC Varishtha Bima Yojana. Please advise me as to whether the pension that I receive from the LIC under the scheme will be taxable? What will be the tax implication of the ... More

IN FOCUS

Investors in oil stocks need to watch out
Will divestment and sale of crossholdings in ONGC, Indian Oil and Gail alter the price discovery process? More

FD WATCH

Jubilant Organosys: Yielding for a year
OPTIONS for fixed deposits have been dwindling over the past two years. There are few manufacturing companies that access the fixed deposit market now. Those who accept do not offer superior rates on a risk-adjusted ... More

FUND WATCH

Tata Mutual launches floating rate fund

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