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).
Department seeks investor database on the suspicion of fictitious investors.
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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.
The onus is on you to reject financial products that don't suit your needs.
They can wait, as RBI has indicated the bonds could be linked to CPI in future.
These companies may recall loans in extreme cases; loan-to-value ratio stands at 60% but scrap value at 75%.
Interview with chief investment strategist, Reliance Capital.
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