Of special import is the central bank's comment on inflation, its relationship with growth and the monetary policy response to both. Clearly, growth is desirable and RBI acknowledges this. The economy's ability to grow sustainably ...
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Tata Equity Opportunities Fund — Power, IT stepped up
Tata Equity Opportunities Fund is an open-ended fund that sports a well-diversified portfolio with a mix of mid- and large-cap stocks. Stocks with a market capitalisation of less than Rs 5,000 crore accounted for 40 per cent of the assets as of ...
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PruICICI Services Industries: Hold
A six-month return double that of its benchmark suggests that the fund made the right calls in a market driven by a limited universe of stocks after last May's correction.
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Reliance Equity Opportunities Fund: Hold
Unitholders can stay invested in Reliance Equity Opportunities Fund. The fund's NAV has grown 46 per cent in the past year and it has outpaced its benchmark BSE-100 by 4 percentage points. The performance so far is on par with the diversified ...
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Fund Talk
I am 62. I have been investing in the PPF (Public Provident Fund) since 1968 and have a sum of Rs 12 lakh maturing in April 2007. As I would like a better return, I would like to commence investing in mutual funds. My query is whether I should ...
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STOCKS
Satyam Computer: Buy
Investors with a one-year horizon may consider investing in the Satyam Computer Services stock at current price levels. They, however, need to temper their return expectations to 12-15 per cent. Strong participation in large deals, robust client ...
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Query Corner
I have bought 100 shares of Canara Bank at Rs 281 and 100 shares of IndusInd Bank at Rs 60 per share. What would be the short-term as well as medium-term outlook for these stocks? A.V. Vittal Rao Canara Bank (Rs 232.6): The ...
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Reliance
RIL moved within the confines of the upward moving trend channel. It continues to be one of the strongest charts among the pivotals in short term. The sideways move seems like a precursor to a breakout to Rs 1,472 and then to Rs 1,528. The point ...
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SBI
The stock stuck steadfastly to the narrow range between Rs 1,180 and Rs 1,220 last week. Tentative buy signals are apparent in the daily charts. The stock can attempt to move higher to Rs 1,240 and beyond that to Rs 1,275 next week. But, the ...
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Chart Focus
We recommend a buy in Bharati Shipyard at current levels. The correction in May and June 2006 made this stock lose 56 per cent from its peak price of Rs 573. The price is still significantly below its May 2006 peak. The short-term correction that ...
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Index Outlook
The attempt to ignite a pre-budget rally was met with a rather lukewarm response last week. Though Sensex made a new all-time high of 14723.8, it ended the week with a marginal gain of 0.9 per cent. Our markets are showing maturity in not ...
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Tata Steel
It was a valiant attempt by the stock to stabilise at lower levels last week. But, it could not get past our first resistance at Rs 477 and weakened towards the end of the week to close with a loss of 2 per cent. The resistance for rallies will ...
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Trader's Corner
There are many among my day trading friends who do not peruse graphs during the trading day. Just watching the price and volume movement is sufficient to tell them, which stock is going to break-out and they trade accordingly. The pivot ...
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Infosys
The surge that we expected in this stock took place last Thursday and Infosys achieved our short-term target of Rs 2,366. The weekly oscillators that were beginning to droop have perked up after this move. The supports this week would be at Rs ...
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ACC
The scrip's feeble attempt to rally last week was thwarted by the 50-day moving average positioned at Rs 1,070. The 10-week ROC has moved below the zero line. The C wave of the correction that began from December 5, 2006 seems to be in progress ...
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ONGC
The counter slid lower to a 2 per cent loss last week. This stock is range-bound between Rs 880 and Rs 950 since early January. The lower peaks and troughs being recorded is a cause for concern. Momentum indicators have also deteriorated ...
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CARS
Tata-MDI: A new engine is in the air
One of the companies that has done extensive research in the area of air engine technology is MDI of France. The French company has signed an agreement with Tata Motors. The partnership is expected to work towards developing the air engine for applic ations in India.
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Question & Auto
I am planning to buy a new car for about Rs 8 lakh. When I almost decided on the Honda City ZX (i-DSI engine) Tata Motors launched the Indigo XL. Now I am confused. The Tata car comes with all the comforts that no other car in this price ...
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Now, DICOR in more cars
Tata Motors now offers the 1.4-litre Common Rail Diesel engine in the Indigo Sedan and Estate range as well.
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ECONOMICS
Economics of honesty
Petrol bunks in Canada are self-service stations. You fill petrol and pay by credit-card or walk into the station and pay the attendant. If there are several cars at the station, it can be difficult for the attendant to catch a driver who speeds ...
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STOCK MARKETS
Prominent bulk deals on BSE and NSE
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Baskets of X
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Bull's Eye
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DERIVATIVES MARKETS
Nifty may hover around 4200-level
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INCOME TAX
An allowance to live tax-free
I have been assigned to a project outside India by my employer, an Indian company. I get a salary in India and this is credited to my bank account. I also receive a daily living allowance for my stay abroad. I would like to know the taxability ...
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IPOS
MindTree Consulting: Invest at cut-off
Established client relationships, a good geographic mix and the hybrid business model inspire confidence in the company.
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Idea Cellular: Invest at cut-off
Bright prospects for mobile telephony and the valuation discount at which this offer is being made vis-à-vis Bharti make it attractive and leave potential for capital appreciation.
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Indus Fila: Invest at cut-off
As expansion in capacity is likely to happen in phases spanning the next two years, exposure needs to be considered from a long-term perspective.
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Broadcast Initiatives: Avoid
The company's plans are at a nascent stage and the success of its channels is yet to be demonstrated.
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Mudra Lifestyle: Invest at cut-off
Strong demand from domestic branded garment players and an improving revenue mix augur well for revenue and earnings growth.
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RIGHTS ISSUE
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries: Avoid
Earnings expansion may not keep pace with the growth in equity base.
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PEOPLE
Money Talk
A leading homoeopathic doctor, Dr Mukesh Batra is also an entrepreneur as the promoter, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dr Batra's Positive Health Clinics. Dr Batra has co-hosted TV shows on health and written books as well as ...
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BOOKS
Not easy to foresee in VC space
Specialisation will become the norm for VC firms
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