In the 1970s, when the detergent world stood on the cusp of a change, Indian consumers first learnt the difference between Sasti cheez aur acchi cheez (a cheap product and a good product) from the sparkling white saree-clad, Lalita ji.
Fresh worries for NTPC and NMDC auctions after the tepid response to the discount pricing of Hindustan Copper's stake sale.
Small stakeholders' participation matters; could prevent firms from taking bad calls.
If you really want to spend, liquidate profitable investments but shy away from unnecessary loans.
Thums Up's tieup with Khan's Ek Tha Tiger then seems like a precursor to the association.
Under the service tax law, certain services get exemptions.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued its guidelines, making it mandatory for the country's top 500 companies to offer the e-voting facility to its shareholders, after a large number of votes sent through the postal ballot route were found invalid.
Though there are many options, tread with caution even after you understand the business.
Be aware of the new charges being introduced and transact online to save on costs
Festive season is a time for celebration, cheer and also spending. Many may have budgeted for these expenses in advance and planned accordingly. There may also be some who hadn't and now find themselves in serious want of cash.
When the markets are falling or rising consistently, stocks hitting upper or lower circuit is a common feature. It also means that investors, especially in a falling market, might find themselves unable to exit - at least immediately - from a stock that has hit lower circuit.
According to media buyers, the demand for integrations is on the rise, thanks to the ability it has to stand out in a cluttered environment, if done the right way.
These are meant for students travelling abroad for further studies.
Three veteran investors, who, have braved the bad times, give their advice to retail investors.
A debt mutual fund scheme invests in debt papers like government bonds, fixed deposits, approved private deposits and so on.
Ratings are based on the overall exposure to default risk, with regard to timely receipt of payments from the investments the scheme has made.
ECS is an electronic mode of funds transfer from one bank account to another.
The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, allows banks and financial institutions to auction properties (residential and commercial) when borrowers fail to repay their loans.
The only option to realise the profit in the growth option is to sell or redeem your investments.
The fund manager picks underperforming stocks or sectors, which are likely to perform well in the long run, at cheap valuations.
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