Balanced funds may be a good option for first-time investors.
Movements in gold prices will depend on the US' interest rates.
The army rejected Jawan Sindhav Jogidas's allegations that he was forced to be a Sahayak as a punishment.
Buying stocks during bad times can lead to good returns.
Retail participation in mutual funds from beyond the top 15 cities in the country has increased remarkably in the past 18 months.
While stocks are at cheap valuations, the volatility can be unnerving.
'Movie theatres, despite their diminished stature, will continue to play a role in our culture. Just like cinema. After all, we have at least another big centennial to commemorate in our lifetime,' says Murali Kamma.
The hard truth is that unless you start investing for your children in advance, in appropriate investment avenues, you are risking their future aspirations.
Geopolitical concerns, earnings sees investors rush to safe haven plays post the Union Budget presentation in July.
Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.
The net sales growth declines 4.4% in September quarter, the second worst in eight years.
India remains an attractive destination and the recent sell-off has made valuations attractive in the large-cap space.
Stocks of companies having operations and exports to Europe were the top losers.
The move comes within months of a crisis at JPMorgan Asset Management Company.
Wiping off nearly Rs 4 lakh crore of investors' wealth during the day, benchmark Sensex crashed on Friday.
'Everyone is still trying to understand the quantum of impact demonetisation will have on the economy.'
Large-cap scrips are still trading at a discount to mid-caps.
Single window clearances for realty must.
Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis
Sensex, Nifty have lost about 6%, against 0.5-5% decline in other key Asian indices.
I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing
Searching for them online will only invite more trouble for you!
They are suitable for a 3-5 year horizon. Choose equity funds for longer than 5 years
The market direction will be guided by corporate earnings, especially the oil & gas companies, since they were responsible for earnings disappointment in the past quarter as well.
Hike in planned public-sector capital expenditure will be credit-positive for infra cos
The majority have stayed away from getting into cash handling.
Sebi has time and again voiced its concerns over higher agents' fees.
Strategy being reworked to launch ETFs, revive Suuti; proceeds may be Rs 24k crore
The 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on September 20.
Experts prefer domestic consumption-driven plays and defensives such as information technology and pharmaceuticals
A look at the hopefuls this year!
"Nobody should be buying a stock at a rate higher than its intrinsic (actual) value, because then you are looking at the greater fool theory to come into play -- that someone would buy it again from you enabling you to make a profit." Excerpt of his views on value investing.
Chirag Mehta, senior fund manager -- alternative investments at Quantum AMC, shares his views.
The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.
A Balasubramanian tells Business Standard that the sector will see one of its best phases in the coming five years.
In an online chat with Get Ahead reader, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.
But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors
'That Mad Men is currently the best-written show and quite unlike anything else out there is an understatement.'
Depending on your liquidity requirement, invest in the right debt instruments.
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