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Private companies have been increasing their dividend payouts at a much higher pace than their public-sector counterparts, though some state-run companies are making huge payouts in absolute terms.

Investors can sell shares in the open market if the price is good, to take advantage of the tax arbitrage.

Market recovery on the cards in 2014 as investors are likely to chase higher yields

Returns on capital harder to sustain as debt levels rise; responsibility for this invariably of firms themselves

A slow but steady economic uptick can be seen in various segments of the economy. India's economy expanded 4.8 per cent in the second quarter, higher than the preceding quarter's 4.4 per cent.

The company and its sister concern, Forever Precious, owe close to Rs 5,500 crore.