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Metals make most of the Sensex Comeback
2008-11-17 04:08:00
The Indian stocks market made a smart come back in the week to November 4, mirroring the same ride as most of other stock markets. During the five-day bull run in India share markets, the BSE Sensex rose about 25 per cent. Making the most of the bull run at the Indian stock market, metal stocks on the BSE made a killing. These stocks were beaten out of shape in the current meltdown in India share
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E-Returns gain Traction
2008-11-10 00:38:00
The most basic India tax return information: An individual whose total annual income by all sources exceeds the exemption limit (currently it is Rs 150,000) under the legal obligation is required to file an income tax return at the rate as per the Finance Act.Some more India tax return information for corporates: It is compulsory for corporates to file tax returns ever year. Tax payers file tax re
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ETFs: The no-frills way to Markets
2008-11-05 23:56:00
You have watched the meltdown from the sidelines. And planning to put some money into the stock markets, through mutual fund investment in India. You are too scary to pick stocks by yourself. So you want to play in the market by mutual funds. ETFs are good options for you within mutual fund investments.These exchange traded funds passively track an index by investing in the same stocks as in the u
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Emami-Zandu Deal
2008-10-31 07:57:00
News about Emami-Zandu deal hogged the spotlight of in India pharmaceutical industry information landscape this week. In a major deal in the Indian pharmaceutical industry, Emami became the biggest shareholder in Zandu by purchasing an additional 18 per cent stake in the company. The deal effectively clears the road for Emani’s eventual acquisition of Zandu Pharma. As a result of the latest deal


Panic or Bubble, Rationality always wins
2008-10-20 01:21:00
A question on investment portfolio basics. What is the opposite of bubble? Yes, panic. In both these situations, the rational investors clearly see the writing on the wall and profit from these investment portfolio basics. But the irrational investors go along with the mood of the market and lose heavily or lose an opportunity to gain handsomely.Investor panic, not investment portfolio basics, has
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Under the Radar
2008-10-14 01:08:00
Just one IPO on offer now: Alkali Metals. Instead of being a shocker, it is a pleasant surprise that there is something new in the IPO market. Amid major investment banks crumbling like never before, the IPO activities in India seem to have halted for a moment. The IPO news has dried up on account of major markets slipping into negative territory. The markets which are also witnessing high volati
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Commodity Express
2008-09-30 04:31:00
This stock market investment advice is still valid despite losing some shine recently. Though this train may not travel at the same speed as earlier, it is still worth taking a ride on it. Sure, the strong dollar has seen the values of some commodities, including oil, coming lower. And concerns over the global demand have also added to the decline in prices of some commodities. But the ongoing tu
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Equity Funds managed to give Positive Returns
2008-09-22 05:47:00
In the week ended 18 September, 2008, equity funds had very little to cheer for. The global mayhem had pulled many benchmark indices across the globe to their historic lows. But investors in gold in India in this week got back some of their smile.Just four equity funds managed to close give positive returns: AIG World Gold Fund (G); DSP ML World Gold Fund (G); Kotak PSU Bank ETF; and DBS Chola Sma
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Some Cheer for the Mutual Funds
2008-09-22 05:27:00
The August score card for the mutual fund companies are out. Despite a weak market, the assets under management for Indian mutual fund companies are up by 2.77 per cent to Rs 5.44 lakh crore. Driving the increase in assets are increasing popularity of debt schemes, particularly the fixed maturity schemes, and a stability of sorts in the equity markets. The SIP schemes continue to do well for the
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Gems Among the IPO Pile
2008-09-05 05:44:00
A review of IPOs in India that hit the market in 2008 suggests that the scorecard is still tilted heavily in favor of losers. In all, 41 issues hit the market and out of that only 11 are trading at a premium on the BSE to their issue price.But a closer look suggests that some of the gainers feature many recent issues. As on 01 September, Vishal Information Technology tops this list, up a stupendou


Tax planning in India
2008-08-29 07:19:00
Taxes are the single largest source of income for the government. Any individual or company has to voluntarily file income tax returns if the total income is more than the maximum amount not chargeable to tax. One can find tax return information on the official site of the IT department. Tax planning in India involves the utilization of the various provisions of the Income Tax Act and other applic


Markets weak: Good time to buy
2008-08-22 02:27:00
News from the India stock market is not encouraging. The markets have taken a huge beating, with the BSE Sensex hovering around 15,000 levels from the high of 21000. The short and medium term prospects are still bleak, as the fundamental and macro-economic factors are not supporting the markets. Inflation has breached 12 per cent mark and the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) numbers are on the
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Climate Change Affects All
2008-07-15 07:07:00
The climate change, induced by global warming, will affect all—developed and developing. But those living in developing countries will suffer more from natural calamities as they lack the relief measures, unlike their counterparts in developed countries.At the recent gathering of 16 major economies in Japan, the developed bloc, including the US, agreed to cut emissions by half until 2050, though
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N-deal: Battling for a legacy
2008-06-30 06:49:00
The bold stance of the government on the Indo-US nuclear energy deal signifies that it is at least trying to leave a worthwhile legacy behind: reducing our dependency to the OPEC cartel. Hard decisions indeed meet hard resistance. The earlier BJP government too faced a similar bumpy road when it
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IT Stocks to outperform Indian Sensex?
2008-12-08 01:17:00
After the meltdown dust has settled down on the Indian Sensex, some things are clear: Companies that are less leveraged, have control over their operating expenses and face less margin pressure are likely to outperform the Indian Sensex at least in the short term. Based on these parameters, Indian IT stocks fit the bill.First, these IT companies are cash rich and don’t face the squeeze of higher
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Contrarian Picks come into Play
2008-11-24 00:34:00
An important piece of stock advice: If you are planning to start loading up on equities now, it is time to pick some contrarian picks in your portfolio. Remember, if you want to come blasting off your tracks once the market is up, these contrarian picks give you the extra kick.Among the contrarian picks, many experts give the stock advice that sectors related to oil come at the top of the mind. Th


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