Capital Appreciation

Experts say that infrastructure expansion, increasing affordability, and rising demand are rapidly turning Tier II cities the new growth hubs, delivering strong returns and capturing investor interest.

Opt for ELSS for tax savings and also create wealth in long term

ELSS are built to offer benefits of capital appreciation based on equity gains and tax benefits to investors.

Artificial price appreciation: Emerging markets face greater risk

While developers, investors and speculators, are the main beneficiaries of artificial appreciation in property prices, its adverse effects are felt by prospective home buyers and those who want to exit from the given project. &#82

Rents in Noida on a downward slide

Pramod Varshney shifted to a rented 2-BHK flat in Noida‘s Sector 137, a couple of years back, at a rental of Rs 13,500 per month. The lease agreement specified a 10% hike in rentals, &#82

A guide to creating wealth with residential real estate investment

For any investment in residential property to provide effective returns, the chosen location should have good social infrastructure, adequate public transport and sufficient economic activity to sustain development and growth. These parameters apply to &#82

Baroda Pioneer Growth Fund: inconsistent player; stay away

Financial Advisor Arnav Pandya recommends on looking for alternatives to Baroda Pioneer Growth Fund. He says that the fund has been inconsistently performing in the past few years.

India's real-estate hotspots

Real estate values across the country have steadily appreciated in the last four years

Debt Investment: A savior in uncertain times

In uncertain times everyone takes comfort with their best friends. Similar is the case with the investor community. Whenever market volatility increases, inflation raises its head, interest rates are rising and there is fear of economic down turn, focus of investors shift from capital appreciation to capital preservation.

IFCI, Sycamore Ventures launch $500 mn infrastructure fund

Financial institution IFCI Ltd, in association with global investment firm Sycamore Ventures, today announced to set up a USD 500-million (about Rs 2,250 crore) infrastructure fund.

Not much upside beyond 5650 in short-term, says Dalton Cap

UR Bhatt of Dalton Capital Advisors says that the positive inflow from FIIS has lent confidence that the aggressive selling could finally be over. But market is likely to remain range-bound, he says.

Beware of MF dividend declarations!

As an investor, you are very often tempted by the dividends declared by mutual funds, little realizing that such declarations are a bait to get investors to invest. Amar Pandit tells you why you shouldn't fall for this.