Companies featuring in the Next 500 list are mostly mid-sized and termed as the 'small wonders' by the magazine.
State-owned gas transportation company, Gas Authority of India Ltd has proposed a global depository receipt issue of 2.5 per cent of its equity shares.
'MFs acted as reckless lenders and not as prudent investors.' 'Clearly, how debt funds are being run is a systemic issue,' warns Debashis Basu.
FIPB had taken up these three proposals in its meeting in August, but the decision on them was kept in abeyance.
Zee and its lenders had decided to enter into an agreement to not offload the pledged shares amid a sharp slide in the prices of the underlying securities during end-Janury. The terms give the lenders a greater say, upside benefit from the proposed strategic sale, more cover and personal guarantee.
David Rudisha's defence of his world 800 metres title in Moscow next month is in doubt because of a knee injury, the Kenyan's coach said on Wednesday.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits US, fund managers from India and abroad expect improving sentiments and impressive returns from Indian markets to help attract billions of dollars flowing into the country's asset management industry.
'This is the first time we will see how SIP investors react to market correction.'
Co-founder Nilekani could take the role of non-executive chairman, becoming a bridge between the board and Murthy, reports Ayan Pramanik.
Stocks such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank are among the top banking picks of analysts for 2017. A decline in cost of funds and treasury gains are expected to help stabilise their net interest margins
He said cheap valuations, improving sentiment and the ongoing reform momentum coupled with increased transparency due to the internet are driving investors to the Dalal Street.
Monitor how long the high cash position lasts. If it lasts for a month or two, it is fine. But if it continues for a couple of quarters, seek your advisor's opinion on whether to exit the fund.
'The ability to tailor schemes to market conditions and invest in unlisted equity and real estate, as well as commodities, makes Alternative Investment Funds a sought after platform.'
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Once you follow these, it is also important to deploy your savings in inflation-beating investment avenues.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India does not seem to have understood the enormity of what funds have been up to. If Sebi does not crack down on mutual funds using cooked-up credit ratings to hide behind promoter funding, this is bound to grow into a systemic menace, says Debashis Basu.But MFs decided to become lenders without the legal backing to secure themselves, or the skillset to assess lending risk. If Sebi does not crack down on mutual funds using cooked-up credit ratings to hide behind promoter funding, this is bound to grow into a systemic menace, says Debashis Basu.
The sector needs to move away from such concepts.
They researched their companies well, didn't believe in the market chatter and advise to stay invested for long term.
Steep volatility in the markets has made fund managers cautious, awaiting opportunities to deploy the cash.
When looking at fund returns, avoid looking at just the past 12 months' performance, says Sanjay Kumar Singh
Now STPs or variable SIPs can earn better returns than vanilla SIPs.
The first step you need to take is link your mobile number to Aadhaar.
Investors in international funds should have a horizon of more than five years. Not only will this help them overcome equity and currency volatility, it will also help them enjoy better tax treatment, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
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The market regulator is wielding an unprecedented level of control over how mutual funds operate, delaying new launches and dictating investment strategy, frustrated insiders in the embattled industry say.
'As the interest rates rise, people are going to say why should I be taking big risks when I can get 4 to 5 per cent in a bank account.' 'So, I think you have to change your thinking.' 'You need to look at the balance sheet, look at dividends.' 'These issues that have been ignored.'
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Gold funds have returned -5.2 per cent, while the Sensex is down 7 per cent in the past year.
Most of these stories are real, but in the world there have been long periods of time when these have not worked.
Benchmark indices plunge 4.7% in the first full week of 2016.
Equity fund managers say large-caps offer higher relative safety, especially in such times.
Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.
Mark Mobius doesn't see any crisis brewing in emerging markets.
'It is unlikely that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) might increase their India allocation, given the overweight status for most FPIs.' 'Given the commentary from the Republican Party, an anti-imports approach means money will not flow out of the US.'
Tata Group shares were among the top losers while Adani Ports emerged as the top gainer
The constitution of the Missionaries of Charity that declares, 'We shall not impose our Catholic faith on anyone, but have profound respect for all religions.'
Because of local and global problems, inflation pressures may continue, helping these schemes perform better.
The company has a market capitalisation of $743 billion.
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