The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, February 25, 2007

SIMPLE ECONOMICS
Newtonian Economics
If you a student of physics, you will know the Principle of Inertia or Newton's First Law of Motion. It is the principle that states that if a body is in a state of rest or in motion, it will continue to rest or be in motion unless an external ... More

TAX TALK
How taxing was my trip?
I am an employee of a company and I went on leave in calendar 2005 for the first time. I did not furnish proof of travel to my employer and therefore he did not allow me the benefit of the exemption in computing the tax to be deducted at ... More

AUTO FOCUS
Fiesta: A grander entry
The new 1.4-litre petrol ZXI version is the latest addition to what is now a six-model line-up of the Ford Fiesta. More

BOOK VALUE
Going `reverse' forward
The book discusses the many advantages of reverse mergers — such as lower cost, speedier process and less dilution. More

PORTFOLIO MOVES
PruICICI Emerging S.T.A.R — Heavier on software
PruICICI Emerging S.T.A.R (Stocks Targeted At Returns) Fund was launched in October 2004 with a strategy to invest predominantly in companies with market capitalisation between Rs 100 crore and Rs 2,000 crore. While a few funds view mid- and ... More

F & O OUTLOOK
Nifty may remain range-bound
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YOUNG INVESTOR
VCs look for clear exit routes
Venture capitalists are experts who have the ability to take calculated risks to make innovative ideas a reality through encouraging new enterprise. — MR VISHNU VARSHNEY, CEO AND MD OF GVFL More

Commodities as an emerging asset class
Commodities are becoming critical for fuelling India's economic growth. Investment in commodities not only has a balancing effect on the portfolio, but also acts as a natural hedge. More

SMART MESSAGE
Guarding against rise in prices
Remember that inflation influences your personal investment decisions in several ways. More

Investment Nuggets
Challenging conventional thinking on investing has been Michael Mauboussin's leitmotif in an investment career spanning over one-and-a-half decades. Michael Mauboussin is currently the Chief Investment Strategist of Legg Mason Capital ... More

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