A look at 10 things that investors need to understand and follow to avoid common investing blunders in an overheated market.
'2025 is the year to build a portfolio for the future. Focus this year should be on valuations and visible growth.'
Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.
'We have carried out a big search operation on a big name in this industry.'
The biggest risk for investors isn't the market, but their own minds, biases and emotions often lead to poor financial choices.
The buyback comes at a time when Infosys shares have declined 19 per cent so far this year.
'Indian markets may initially react and follow the pattern of US and other global markets post US elections.'
The news that Amazon India has launched diagnostic services in select metro cities in partnership with the unlisted Orange Health Labs has led to a look at the competitive intensity in healthcare services. Listed companies in the space such as Dr Lal Path Labs, Metropolis Health, Thyrocare, Vijaya, and Krsnaa have all seen double-digit stock price corrections over the last 6-9 months.
A profile of C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Maharashtra Governor and former MP, who is being considered as a potential Vice President candidate. His political journey, association with RSS and Jan Sangh, and his influence in Tamil Nadu politics are highlighted.
On average, stocks that debuted last year are down 37 per cent from their peak levels.
Benchmark indices gain 30% this year, buoyed by global liquidity, new government
Great investors like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch were big buyers when stocks got cheap. You should be too.
Despite volatile moves, the year 2012 has finally proved to be fruitful for the stock market with about 25 per cent appreciation in benchmark indices, but investors are looking forward to more stable times in 2013.
'Earlier-than-expected tapering from the US, followed by rate hikes, and locally, a potential third wave, which mimics the second wave in terms of severity.'
Online brokerage Zerodha faced a brief technical glitch on Wednesday morning that disrupted price updates for some users on its Kite trading app.
SEBI's blockbuster reforms are rewriting the rules of mutual fund investing -- faster growth, sharper transparency, and smarter safeguards that put investors first, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan.
Retail investors have been the hardest hit in the recent market downturn, with stocks where they hold over 20% falling 45% from their 52-week highs.
'The US slump could hit our hosiery market hard since 40 per cent of our exports go there.' 'Job losses could be severe if the government doesn't step in fast.'
Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
Most experts said indices would open higher on Monday and rally might sustain for a few sessions
While we have listed above some key rules to be adhered to before selecting a company for investment, there is one bigger rule that applies to stock market investing: discipline.
'Returning Indians can leverage their international skills and the strong funding environment for start-ups here.'
'From a retail investor's perspective, therefore, it is essential not to get swayed by the short-term correction in the equity market and macro noise, and stay the course with their long-term financial plans,' notes Ashwin Patni.
Investors may wait for six months and then take another look at the stock.
'...are young Indians with aspiration to go to the US.' 'The dream has to be more about working in India...'
While the economy will wait for a rate cut in December, the banking industry should be happy with the wave of liberalisation -- a big push for growth in bank credit, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Maruti Suzuki's e-Vitara marks its high-stakes EV debut with strong export ambitions, lifting its stock even as analysts caution over pricing and fierce competition.
Recent developments - proposed changes to the goods and services tax (GST) rates and S&P Global Ratings' upgrade of India's long-term sovereign credit rating to BBB, with a stable outlook, - may not be enough to bring foreign investors back to Indian markets in a rush, feel analysts.
Many people think trading is the simplest way of making money in the stock market. Far from it.
SOFs can be a diversification tool for investors seeking alternatives to conventional large, mid, or smallcap portfolios.
'... Whether an incumbent is voted back or a coalition forms a new government except for a temporary disruption for a few weeks.'
Market experts say booking profits could be unwise. If you are nervous, go for dividend-yield stocks.
'Active funds have the ability to manage downside risk.'
You have to grow, and grow fast - that's the DNA of the JSW group, chairman Sajjan Jindal said as JSW Cement made its debut on the stock market mid-August. The remark captured not just the moment but also the momentum of JSW's growth story.
The Bombay High Court discharged Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Managing Director Rajesh Adani from a case of alleged violations of market regulations involving nearly Rs 388 crore. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) had initiated the case in 2012 against Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and its promoters, accusing them of criminal conspiracy and cheating. The HC's single bench of Justice R N Laddha quashed the sessions court order and discharged the duo from the case.
A deep dive into Trump's new policy and what it means for Indian professionals and companies.
'Investors need to be stock specific and should not rush to buy stocks at the current levels.'
You can't be the second-most expensive market in the world and deliver just 10 per cent EPS growth, points out Akash Prakash.
'China reduced its exports of urea to India gradually.' 'In 2020-2021 we imported 28 lakh tonnes of urea which reduced to 16 lakh tonnes in 2022-2023 and that has now reduced to 1 lakh tonnes in 2024-2025.'
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