As of now, the custom duty on gold is 10 per cent.
With prices unlikely to run up sharply, genuine buyers can start readying deals before the festival season starts.
With the Union Budget over, it is a good time to start the rebalancing exercise. Take cues from last year's market performance
Stocks such as NIIT, Punj Lloyd, Gati, Welspun India and BEML are favourites of the trading community.
Because of local and global problems, inflation pressures may continue, helping these schemes perform better.
In front-running case, some fund houses have settled with Sebi and paid the amount lost to trustees.
Sebi's suggestions are good but investors should not become overconfident.
Without proper files, approaching the court isn't quite helpful.
Financial advisors say, not to get carried away by stocks that promise high returns in short time.
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Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon
Ironically, bad loans and non-performing assets are on the rise in public sector banks in India, say sector watchers.
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With uncertainty looming large over Indian markets, retail investors can increase their exposure to US funds.
In January 2008, the Sensex hit then all-time high of 21,207 (closing high of 21,004 was achieved in November 2010).
If found with invalid one, the landlord will be in trouble and the tenant could face eviction
Department seeks investor database on the suspicion of fictitious investors.
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Because of corrections in property prices and oversupply in the office segment, the rich are investing in hospitals, warehouses, ATMs and other alternatives to traditional investment options.
You may claim damages for alternative accommodation and interest on the payment made.
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As returns decline, with extent and time horizon uncertain, some of these investors look to shift to safer zones
Brokers have only kept guarantees for which they have open positions.
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