http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/ Business Daily from THE HINDU group of publications en-us Copyright 2009 The Hindu Business Line Sun, 22 Nov 2009 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline.jpg http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/ 320 62 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250581100.htm Investors can consider booking partial profits in the Neyveli Lignite Corporation stock as valuations have run ahead of fundamentals, driven by divestment hopes. Investors can consider booking partial profits in the Neyveli Lignite Corporation stock as valuations have run ahead of fundamentals, driven by divestment hopes. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250571100.htm The passenger car industry is on a strong growth path. Although commercial vehicles have posted a more tentative recovery, a near 5 per cent year-to-date growth in domestic sales from the steep declines last year offers hope of an early recovery The passenger car industry is on a strong growth path. Although commercial vehicles have posted a more tentative recovery, a near 5 per cent year-to-date growth in domestic sales from the steep declines last year offers hope of an early recovery Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250561100.htm Shareholders can retain their exposure to the stock of Hotel Leelaventure, which owns and operates a chain of luxury hotels across the country. Shareholders can retain their exposure to the stock of Hotel Leelaventure, which owns and operates a chain of luxury hotels across the country. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250280900.htm Investors with medium-term perspective can consider buying the stock of United Sprits. Following steady decline from Rs 2,160 to Rs 425 over a year, the stock reversed from the long-term support range between Rs 400-425.The stock has been on a Investors with medium-term perspective can consider buying the stock of United Sprits. Following steady decline from Rs 2,160 to Rs 425 over a year, the stock reversed from the long-term support range between Rs 400-425.The stock has been on a Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Mutual Funds http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250501000.htm Investors can buy the units of Kotak Opportunities fund considering its long-term performance. Over a five-year period the fund clocked an annualised return of 30 per cent and outpaced its benchmark S&P CNX500 by nine percentage points over Investors can buy the units of Kotak Opportunities fund considering its long-term performance. Over a five-year period the fund clocked an annualised return of 30 per cent and outpaced its benchmark S&P CNX500 by nine percentage points over Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Derivatives Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250270900.htm Tata Teleservices Maharashtra (Rs 25.9): The stock has been in a downtrend for quite sometime. It faces a strong resistance at Rs 33 and so as long as it stays below that level, the weak trend is likely to persist. However, it is Tata Teleservices Maharashtra (Rs 25.9): The stock has been in a downtrend for quite sometime. It faces a strong resistance at Rs 33 and so as long as it stays below that level, the weak trend is likely to persist. However, it is Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Derivatives Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250290900.htm The coming week being the derivative expiry week promises to showcase a lot of volatility. So even though the overall bias is positive, traders may have to brace themselves for wild swings in option premiums. A risky proposition and hence best The coming week being the derivative expiry week promises to showcase a lot of volatility. So even though the overall bias is positive, traders may have to brace themselves for wild swings in option premiums. A risky proposition and hence best Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Mutual Funds http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250521000.htm Investors can consider selling their holdings in ICICI Pru Balanced Fund (ICICI Balanced) considering that its performance has lagged its benchmark as well as peers consistently. The fund trailed its benchmark Crisil Balanced Fund Index over one- Investors can consider selling their holdings in ICICI Pru Balanced Fund (ICICI Balanced) considering that its performance has lagged its benchmark as well as peers consistently. The fund trailed its benchmark Crisil Balanced Fund Index over one- Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Stock Exchanges http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250420700.htm The Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) recently laid down guidelines for the listing and trading of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These guidelines have made it easier and less expensive for such companies to raise equity. But in The Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) recently laid down guidelines for the listing and trading of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). These guidelines have made it easier and less expensive for such companies to raise equity. But in Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Real Estate & Construction http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250671500.htm Governments need to build large land banks around growing cities if they are serious about housing for all. Land around growing cities cannot completely be in private hands if prices are to come down, says Mr Enrique Penalosa, President, Board of Governments need to build large land banks around growing cities if they are serious about housing for all. Land around growing cities cannot completely be in private hands if prices are to come down, says Mr Enrique Penalosa, President, Board of Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Technical Analysis http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250460800.htm I have bought shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) at Rs 80. Should I hold for the long-term or exit at current level or buy more? I have bought shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) at Rs 80. Should I hold for the long-term or exit at current level or buy more? Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Investments http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250631300.htm The Indian financial sector is rapidly transforming, marked by strong economic growth, robust markets and greater efficiency. However, compared to its world-class equity markets, India’s corporate bond market is still in an embryonic stage, The Indian financial sector is rapidly transforming, marked by strong economic growth, robust markets and greater efficiency. However, compared to its world-class equity markets, India’s corporate bond market is still in an embryonic stage, Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Real Estate & Construction http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250681500.htm The Model Real Estate (Regulation of Development) Act has the developers concerned as they believe it poses issues in implementation and cost overruns. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has publicised this model law to The Model Real Estate (Regulation of Development) Act has the developers concerned as they believe it poses issues in implementation and cost overruns. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has publicised this model law to Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Pension Plans http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250611300.htm The Swarup committee recommendations for the insurance industry – calling for the abolition of selling commissions borne by policyholders – have made the players unhappy. The regulator, companies and agents have voiced grievances The Swarup committee recommendations for the insurance industry – calling for the abolition of selling commissions borne by policyholders – have made the players unhappy. The regulator, companies and agents have voiced grievances Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Real Estate & Construction http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250661500.htm The green building concept, spearheaded by CII and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), seems to be gaining acceptance in Kerala following the efforts taken up by the Kochi Chapter of IGBC to create awareness among the people on the need The green building concept, spearheaded by CII and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), seems to be gaining acceptance in Kerala following the efforts taken up by the Kochi Chapter of IGBC to create awareness among the people on the need Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Economics http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250621300.htm John Maynard Keynes – the name rings a bell for several reasons, an economist who proposed government spending to fight slowdowns and the one who predicted the rise of Germany under the Third Reich, due to the harsh reparation terms for the John Maynard Keynes – the name rings a bell for several reasons, an economist who proposed government spending to fight slowdowns and the one who predicted the rise of Germany under the Third Reich, due to the harsh reparation terms for the Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Technical Analysis http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250310900.htm It was a bumpy ride for investors on the Reliance counter as the stock first rose to Rs 2,163 then plunged to a low of Rs 2,051 only to recoup all the losses in the second part of Friday’s session to close the week on a flat note. The stock It was a bumpy ride for investors on the Reliance counter as the stock first rose to Rs 2,163 then plunged to a low of Rs 2,051 only to recoup all the losses in the second part of Friday’s session to close the week on a flat note. The stock Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Marketing http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250691400.htm One of my friends had an interesting experience at a recently-opened mall in one of the metros. As you are aware, all malls have a large food court. And so does this mall, except that it is different. This mall requires you to buy food coupons One of my friends had an interesting experience at a recently-opened mall in one of the metros. As you are aware, all malls have a large food court. And so does this mall, except that it is different. This mall requires you to buy food coupons Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Events http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250691401.htm #1. Both companies make chocolates. One is based in Italy and produces the well-known Kinder Chocolates. The other makes the chocolate shown in the picture above. Recently, they have joined hands to counter bid a hostile take #1. Both companies make chocolates. One is based in Italy and produces the well-known Kinder Chocolates. The other makes the chocolate shown in the picture above. Recently, they have joined hands to counter bid a hostile take Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Interview http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250651500.htm Roads and bridges cannot support efficient urban transport systems but public transport systems can. The solution to urban mobility is in an efficient allocation of road space with priority for a well-designed public transportation Roads and bridges cannot support efficient urban transport systems but public transport systems can. The solution to urban mobility is in an efficient allocation of road space with priority for a well-designed public transportation Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Investments http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250511000.htm We are senior citizens. We do not need any income from mutual funds for our day-to-day living. We are conservative investors with average risk taking ability and with an expectation of minimum 10-12 per cent yearly tax free returns We are senior citizens. We do not need any income from mutual funds for our day-to-day living. We are conservative investors with average risk taking ability and with an expectation of minimum 10-12 per cent yearly tax free returns Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Books http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250641300.htm How can you tell which charities function effectively? Exploring this question is a whole chapter in The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer ( www.landmarkonthenet.com). How can you tell which charities function effectively? Exploring this question is a whole chapter in The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer ( www.landmarkonthenet.com). Sun, 22 Nov 2009 New Fund Offer http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250531000.htm Funds that adhere to “value investing” aren’t all that common in the Indian context, with just a handful of the over 200 diversified equity funds positioned as value-oriented funds. Fidelity Mutual has now flagged off Fidelity Funds that adhere to “value investing” aren’t all that common in the Indian context, with just a handful of the over 200 diversified equity funds positioned as value-oriented funds. Fidelity Mutual has now flagged off Fidelity Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Corporate Bonds http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250701400.htm Debt has attained a hallowed status in the world of finance and evokes myriad reactions, with some using it liberally to set up, run and expand business, even as the conservative assiduously avoid it. Debt has attained a hallowed status in the world of finance and evokes myriad reactions, with some using it liberally to set up, run and expand business, even as the conservative assiduously avoid it. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Investments http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250300900.htm Investors like to hold a number of mutual funds in their portfolios in the name of diversification. A typical portfolio would, hence, have exposure to several diversified funds, style and sector funds. But as one reader asked us: Is holding Investors like to hold a number of mutual funds in their portfolios in the name of diversification. A typical portfolio would, hence, have exposure to several diversified funds, style and sector funds. But as one reader asked us: Is holding Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Mutual Funds http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250551000.htm DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund has launched DSP BlackRock World Mining Fund, an open-ended equity scheme. The fund’s objective to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in the units of BlackRock Global Funds — DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund has launched DSP BlackRock World Mining Fund, an open-ended equity scheme. The fund’s objective to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in the units of BlackRock Global Funds — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Stock Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250460802.htm E-mail your response before Tuesday to: E-mail your response before Tuesday to: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 Stock Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/22/stories/2009112250460801.htm E-mail your guess before Tuesday to: E-mail your guess before Tuesday to: Sun, 22 Nov 2009