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    • Daily Voice | Inflation, interest rates, general elections in 2024 would be key driving factors going ahead, says this head of investments

      Investors would do well if they invest in broad-based funds which do not cater to specific factors or sectors.

    • Lenovo India appoints Vivek Sharma as DCG Director

      "As the new India DCG leader, Vivek will be responsible for driving profitable growth in India. He will focus on customer-centric solutions as well as manage an extensive product portfolio including server, storage, software, services and networking," a company release said.

    • Piramal to acquire Ash Stevens Inc for USD 53 mn

      Piramal Enterprises is set to acquire US-based contract development and manufacturing firm Ash Stevens Inc for up to USD 52.95 million (over Rs 350 crore).

    • Reliance MF launches Reliance Banking & PSU Debt Fund

      Reliance Mutual Fund launches Reliance Banking & PSU Debt Fund, an open ended income scheme, that is suitable for investors seeking returns and growth over the term of the fund limiting interest rate volatality by investment in debt, money market and G-sec instruments maturing on or before the date of maturity of the scheme with low risk - Blue.

    • Savings come before investments - Are you saving enough?

      With rising spends using credit on goods and services that may not fall in the category of necessities, the savings of households are falling. This also means that individuals are investing less.

    • Risk in traditional investment products like PPF, NSC

      Some investors feel that they are insulated from risk as along as capital invested by them is safe, while some others feel that if they are able to get back capital plus some assured return offered to them, they have managed risks successfully.

    • Using inflation for wealth creation: Does it work in favour

      There are some asset classes which respond positively to inflation and in fact help us build wealth as the price of these assets appreciate because of inflation. Let us look at some of the investment assets that we hold in order to understand the other impact of inflation which is surprisingly positive and helps us actually build wealth.

    • How to read market risk in mutual fund document?

      At the outset measurement of market risk is not so easy and inspite of data point being available, there is a possibility of misinterpretation of market risk. However it is important to get a fair idea of market risk in a mutual fund?

    • Do earnings determine share price of a company?

      After all, profit is a key factor that is often tracked by market experts to find out in which a company is moving. Rise in profit on a consistent basis may potentially enhance the ROE of a company unless it has been diluted by issuing additional capital.

    • HC puts 50% waiver on power bills on hold

      The ruling is in response to the PIL challenging the subsidy granted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to consumers who did not pay their electricity bills from October 2012 to December 2013.

    • Dilemmas that mutual fund investors face

      Since most of the mutual funds mirror market performance though not essentially in a linear way, the returns from mutual fund tend to vary as the market changes. Not only this, some mutual fund schemes fail even in a rising market as the fund manager fails to find the right investment algorithm required to make a scheme work successfully.

    • Reliance Mutual Fund announces changes

      Reliance Mutual Fund announces changes, with effect from October 01, 2013

    • Find out whether your retirement planning is on track

      Financial planner and trainer Vivek Sharma presents a checklist to find out whether you are on the right track in planning for your retirement.

    • Investment in quality bonds can be as rewarding as equities

      Bonds are often overlooked by investors as an investment asset. The main reason for this is that the investors perceive the coupon offered by bonds as the only form of return that bonds offer. However, bond investment can be indeed very rewarding if it is sold at appropriate time in the secondary market, reckons Vivek Sharma.

    • Know the tax implications of second house

      Are you planning to buy a second house? While you need to happy that you are adding another asset in your portfolio, you also need to do lots of home work.

    • Understanding Systematic Transfer Plan

      You are planning to invest in different mutual fund schemes over a period of time but want to avoid paper work involved from time to time. Don‘t worry about the hassle and the potential paper work that you may have to undergo. You have a one stop solution in form of Systematic transfer plan (STP).

    • RBI repo rate cut: What does this mean for depositors?

      The 25 basis point repo rate cut announced by RBI has come as a relief to the borrowers both existing as well the potential borrowers.

    • Rely on sector funds during stock market non-performance

      Sector funds, they say, is risky. But wait! Don‘t ignore the other aspect of sector funds. While sector funds are risky, they are the funds you can bank on during the phase of economic crisis. Not ready to buy the logic? Read this space to know how sector fund can earn you great returns in economic turmoil

    • Are mutual fund investments only subject to market risks?

      'Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risk. Please read the offer document carefully before investing' says the disclaimer in the every advertisement of the mutual fund. Are mutual fund investments subject to market risks alone? Read this space to know what are the risks mutual funds are likely to be associated with.

    • Is Indian equity market moving towards 'Lost Decade'?

      Japanese economy used to be envy of the world in 1980s. This was reflected in Nikkei which touched all time high of 39000 in 1989.

    • Issuances improves; more underlying assets in sight?

      CARE Research has released article on principal-protected market linked debentures. The research firm is of the opinion that there is a need to educate the investors on the potential of these instruments in a volatile as well as a bearish market as they provide an in built ‘stop loss‘ in uncertain market environments.

    • 5 factors to consider before buying critical illness cover

      Diagnosis of critical illnesses is a life changing event which has far reaching consequences for both an individual and the persons dependent on him as critical illness can disrupt dreams and wipe out savings.

    • Five stocks for retirement planning

      Retirement planning is a challenging task. In a country like India where social security is almost found missing, retirement planning is an immensely important activity to create cushion for old age.

    • Four Ps of Investing: Key to sound decision-making

      Experts of marketing often talk about four P‘s of marketing which are product, price, place and promotion. Marketing decisions generally fall into these four controllable categories.

    • Portfolio diversification: How does it boost investment?

      One of the most common advice given to investors is,‘ Do no put all your eggs in your basket‘. This essentially means that investments should be spread across different asset classes.

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