http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/ Business Daily from THE HINDU group of publications en-us Copyright 2009 The Hindu Business Line Sun, 01 Nov 2009 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bline.jpg http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/ 320 62 Engineering http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150250900.htm If previous bull-market favourites such as Praj Industries or Suzlon Energy were no match for your automobile, metal or mid-tier IT stocks in this rally, brace yourself for some hard facts. The engineering and capital goods stocks may no longer be If previous bull-market favourites such as Praj Industries or Suzlon Energy were no match for your automobile, metal or mid-tier IT stocks in this rally, brace yourself for some hard facts. The engineering and capital goods stocks may no longer be Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Technical Analysis http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150231100.htm The breezy roller-coaster ride that we had expected turned in to a scary hurtle downward as the Sensex plunged 914 points last week recording the largest weekly decline in the last three months. The cut was much deeper in mid and small stocks The breezy roller-coaster ride that we had expected turned in to a scary hurtle downward as the Sensex plunged 914 points last week recording the largest weekly decline in the last three months. The cut was much deeper in mid and small stocks Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110151030100.htm Fresh investments can be considered in the stock of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), a navratna public sector undertaking, which finances all the segments across the power value chain. Fresh investments can be considered in the stock of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), a navratna public sector undertaking, which finances all the segments across the power value chain. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150341300.htm Blue Star shareholders can stay invested in the stock, as the company’s strong order book and leadership in the packaged air-conditioning segment promise further upside to stock returns. Sales that have slipped for two quarters in a row Blue Star shareholders can stay invested in the stock, as the company’s strong order book and leadership in the packaged air-conditioning segment promise further upside to stock returns. Sales that have slipped for two quarters in a row Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150331300.htm Now that sales of passenger cars are back on track, investors can consider accumulating the stock of Jay Bharat Maruti, an auto ancillary company whose single largest customer is Maruti Suzuki. Trading at Rs 47 (discounting its trailing four Now that sales of passenger cars are back on track, investors can consider accumulating the stock of Jay Bharat Maruti, an auto ancillary company whose single largest customer is Maruti Suzuki. Trading at Rs 47 (discounting its trailing four Sun, 01 Nov 2009 IPOs http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150321300.htm Investors can refrain from subscribing to the Initial Public Offering (IPO) from Astec Lifesciences, being made to fund expansion projects for the manufacture of agrochemical and pharma ingredients. Investors can refrain from subscribing to the Initial Public Offering (IPO) from Astec Lifesciences, being made to fund expansion projects for the manufacture of agrochemical and pharma ingredients. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150351300.htm Investors with a higher risk appetite and a long-term perspective can add the stock of retail player, Kewal Kiran Clothing (KKCL), based on its brand strength, superior margins, low valuations and a revival in retail spending. At Rs 207, it is at Investors with a higher risk appetite and a long-term perspective can add the stock of retail player, Kewal Kiran Clothing (KKCL), based on its brand strength, superior margins, low valuations and a revival in retail spending. At Rs 207, it is at Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Mutual Funds http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150291200.htm Long-term investments can be considered in IDFC Imperial Equity Fund considering its impressive performance in the last three years. Long-term investments can be considered in IDFC Imperial Equity Fund considering its impressive performance in the last three years. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Technical Analysis http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150191100.htm The steep decline in Nifty last week appears to have turned the market mood on its head, from a positive growth one to the present dilly-dallying, doubtful one. Besides, with the earnings season now behind us there is also little to speak of in The steep decline in Nifty last week appears to have turned the market mood on its head, from a positive growth one to the present dilly-dallying, doubtful one. Besides, with the earnings season now behind us there is also little to speak of in Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Technical Analysis http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150211100.htm NTPC (210.6): NTPC withstood this week’s sell-off. We feel the stock could take a dip if it fails to sustain the 208-210 level. In that event the stock faces next support at 195 and the next at 175. On the other hand, a move NTPC (210.6): NTPC withstood this week’s sell-off. We feel the stock could take a dip if it fails to sustain the 208-210 level. In that event the stock faces next support at 195 and the next at 175. On the other hand, a move Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stocks http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150221100.htm Investors with medium-term perspective can consider selling the stock of Sobha Developers. After bottoming in March around Rs 75, the stock was on an intermediate-term uptrend till its October high of Rs 302. However, encountering significant Investors with medium-term perspective can consider selling the stock of Sobha Developers. After bottoming in March around Rs 75, the stock was on an intermediate-term uptrend till its October high of Rs 302. However, encountering significant Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Interview http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150891500.htm India should not merely ape the West in driving down fee structures for advisors. The business has to be made more sound by raising entry barriers, based on management and qualifications and the ability to add value, says Mr V. Mahadevan, CEO of India should not merely ape the West in driving down fee structures for advisors. The business has to be made more sound by raising entry barriers, based on management and qualifications and the ability to add value, says Mr V. Mahadevan, CEO of Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Real Estate & Construction http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150451700.htm The mid-market segment could again be driving Bangalore’s residential market. Developers now believe that this is where demand could be in the immediate The mid-market segment could again be driving Bangalore’s residential market. Developers now believe that this is where demand could be in the immediate Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Investments http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150401600.htm Did you know that in as many as 985 stocks in the BSE you cannot carry out intraday trades? The exchange doesn’t allow that and in case you try to square off a day’s buy in such stocks, it will be considered short selling! Not to Did you know that in as many as 985 stocks in the BSE you cannot carry out intraday trades? The exchange doesn’t allow that and in case you try to square off a day’s buy in such stocks, it will be considered short selling! Not to Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Technical Analysis http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150171000.htm I am holding shares of Anant Raj Industries purchased at Rs 165. Please advise the outlook for this company. I am holding shares of Anant Raj Industries purchased at Rs 165. Please advise the outlook for this company. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Real Estate & Construction http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150461700.htm Aggressive pricing and festival season discounts are beginning to draw home buyers in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area, including surrounding municipalities and satellite townships. Aggressive pricing and festival season discounts are beginning to draw home buyers in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area, including surrounding municipalities and satellite townships. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stock Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150371600.htm The way stock markets react to the unveiling of company results can be puzzling to the casual observer. Jaiprakash Associates announced an over three-fold increase in its net profits for the latest September quarter, but the stock, which was The way stock markets react to the unveiling of company results can be puzzling to the casual observer. Jaiprakash Associates announced an over three-fold increase in its net profits for the latest September quarter, but the stock, which was Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Investments http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150441600.htm Like most things of life, the key decisions on personal finance management are based on common sense and understanding of one’s preferences and constraints. People with secured and rising income can venture into more risky but potentially Like most things of life, the key decisions on personal finance management are based on common sense and understanding of one’s preferences and constraints. People with secured and rising income can venture into more risky but potentially Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stock Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150260900.htm It is refreshing to read a book on investments where the word ’company’ is used more often than the word ’stock market’. Philip Fisher’s book Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits focuses on strategy and It is refreshing to read a book on investments where the word ’company’ is used more often than the word ’stock market’. Philip Fisher’s book Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits focuses on strategy and Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Technical Analysis http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150241100.htm RIL took the downward trajectory last week and closed 116 points lower. The stock is sustaining below the 50-day moving average for the second consecutive week and its 10-day rate of change oscillator has been declining deep in to negative RIL took the downward trajectory last week and closed 116 points lower. The stock is sustaining below the 50-day moving average for the second consecutive week and its 10-day rate of change oscillator has been declining deep in to negative Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Economics http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150431600.htm Consider this. Your relatives and friends gift you some money at a certain religious ceremony that you perform at home. What would you do with it? Use it for your regular monthly expenditure? Or splurge on some exotic goods? If you Consider this. Your relatives and friends gift you some money at a certain religious ceremony that you perform at home. What would you do with it? Use it for your regular monthly expenditure? Or splurge on some exotic goods? If you Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Mutual Funds http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150301200.htm Income funds have not done too well in the past six months. The uncertain periods and recessionary trend witnessed in the economy were a boon to income fund investors in the past year. But with an improvement in overall sentiment and continued Income funds have not done too well in the past six months. The uncertain periods and recessionary trend witnessed in the economy were a boon to income fund investors in the past year. But with an improvement in overall sentiment and continued Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Mutual Funds http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150311200.htm Investors can buy the units of Canara Robeco Equity Diversified Fund (Canara Equity) considering its consistent track record in delivering returns and ability to contain downsides. Investors can buy the units of Canara Robeco Equity Diversified Fund (Canara Equity) considering its consistent track record in delivering returns and ability to contain downsides. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Investments http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150201100.htm Readers of this column know that we often discuss the importance of index funds as part of the core equity portfolio framework. Several investors have questioned this approach, stating that diversified funds are better, as they typically beat the Readers of this column know that we often discuss the importance of index funds as part of the core equity portfolio framework. Several investors have questioned this approach, stating that diversified funds are better, as they typically beat the Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Credit Policy http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150281200.htm We believe that the RBI has begun its reversal of its accommodative monetary policy stance with the steps outlined in this monetary policy and that it will take further steps in the near future. We expect the Bank to increase interest rates such We believe that the RBI has begun its reversal of its accommodative monetary policy stance with the steps outlined in this monetary policy and that it will take further steps in the near future. We expect the Bank to increase interest rates such Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stock Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150181001.htm E-mail your guess before Tuesday to: E-mail your guess before Tuesday to: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Events http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150491600.htm Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Stock Markets http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150181002.htm E-mail your response by Tuesday to: E-mail your response by Tuesday to: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 Books http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2009/11/01/stories/2009110150901500.htm How flexible is the rupee? What is driving OFDI (outward foreign direct investment) by Indian corporates? Are there alternative uses for India’s international reserves? Should India adopt an inflation targeting framework? How have the export How flexible is the rupee? What is driving OFDI (outward foreign direct investment) by Indian corporates? Are there alternative uses for India’s international reserves? Should India adopt an inflation targeting framework? How have the export Sun, 01 Nov 2009