To make money, invest in both good and bad times; otherwise the entire exercise is futile, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh & Sanjay Singh
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.
Overcome your greed. Rebalance your portfolio
If you missed the primary market bus but still want to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds, then feel lucky.
Resolution to the bad loans problem has to be incremental, and the RBI has to ensure NPAs are not swept under the carpet, HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh tells Joydeep Ghosh.
If customers did not see value in what we provide them at the price point at which we provide these, they would not have been there with us in such a competitive market, says HDFC deputy managing director Paresh Sukthankar.
'Debt mutual funds are a good option now because interest rates are coming down.' 'Retail investors must put a majority portion of your money in short-term debt funds (1 to 3 years) and only a small portion in actively managed dynamic funds.'
The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.
The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.
SIPs keep MFs afloat as investors redeem Rs 1.3 lakh crore in one year
The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.
'It is like bombing a building with 200 people to kill 5 terrorists.'
Joydeep Ghosh takes stock of personal finances after the life-altering surprises of 2016.
Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.
'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'
The new executive director of Reliance Capital has big shoes to fill in every way.
Amitabh Chaudhry, who will now head the merged entity, will manage assets under management of about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and an employee base of 23,620 after the completion of the deal
Market players say the government is likely to attempt, at least, one big-ticket sale this month.
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