The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, July 25, 2004

Making future safer, vibrant
A MORE robust futures and options market (FOM) may be the long-term effect of the liberalised risk containment measures, eligibility norms for stock futures and options, and position limits announced by Securities and ... More

TAKING COUNT

Big offers don't spook the market
The sheer size of the IPO-cum-offer-for-sale of TCS has raised concerns that prices may decline to accommodate the increase in supply. These concerns are exaggerated as large quality offers have attracted fresh funds and added to the market depth. T his time, too, it may be no different. More

SIMPLE ECONOMICS

Lowering risk through credit spread warrants
DRESDNER Kleinwort Wassertein (DKW) recently structured a product called credit spread warrants for a French supermarket chain. What is this product? Suppose your company plans to issue bonds next June. You believe ... More

TAX TALK

Dollar remittance for family maintenance
I WORK in the US and every month I send around $1,000 to India for the maintenance of my family in India. If I transfer this to my bank account will it be taxable in India? On the contrary, if the money is transferred ... More

Clubbing of minor's income
I HAVE invested money in the NSC VIII issue in my minor child's name. Please clarify in whose hands the interest income from the investment will be clubbed during the minority of the child? Rajesh ... More

IN FOCUS

Subsidy on kerosene and LPG — Govt must clear the muddle
What is now needed is clear direction from the Government on how the oil companies should share the subsidy among themselves. More

FD WATCH

Saw Pipes — `Steel'y interest
THOSE with a penchant for risk can invest in the fixed deposit programme of Saw Pipes. Considering the company's strong fundamentals and the attractive interest rates on offer, investment ... More

BOOK VALUE

We love to make money, but hate to lose money even more
EVER felt like a Hamlet by the poolside wondering, `To dip or not to dip?' Warren E. Bitters captures this predicament in Asset Allocation and Portfolio Optimization thus: "The water will eventually feel ... More

INSURANCE CORNER

ChildGain policy from Allianz Bajaj
ALLIANZ Bajaj's ChildGain policy is a product aimed at securing your child's future. The policy provides financial assistance to your child to pursue studies or start a career. The additional in-built protection ... More

BANKING PRODUCTS

IDBI Bank's personal loan scheme
STRAPPED for cash? Why not look at the personal loan scheme of IDBI Bank. Offered to the salaried, the self-employed, doctors and professionals, the scheme competes with the personal loan schemes offered by private ... More

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