Of bonus issues, stock splits & buybacksAs most readers would know Reliance Power has announced a 3:5 bonus. What are the implications of a bonus issue for investors?
February 27, 2008
Trust King Compounding to be kindAmerica may or may not be into a recession, but we have definitely panicked. It is almost as if we have been gripped by severe paranoia.
February 13, 2008
This too shall pass, history will tellMany a times, when I look up at the stars on a clear night, I can’t help wondering if there is intelligent life out there. Or are they just like us?
February 7, 2008
No news will be good newsTherefore, it is widely expected that this time round, there would be some relief on the tax front - perhaps an increase in the basic exemption.
February 5, 2008
Stay put where you are, do nothingHere’s why. Let us say you have taken exposure to both the US and the Indian stock markets.
January 23, 2008
Invest with the basics in mindMedical insurance is a non-compromisable expense, especially in a country like ours, where the state does not cover medical costs.
January 16, 2008
Chalked out an investment strategy yet?If I am asked to name three investment instruments that must figure in everybody’s portfolio this year, I would say — equities, equities and equities.
January 9, 2008
Go, get gold— the electronic wayThey say the first million is the hardest.It took 16 years for the Sensex to reach 10,000.The next 10,000 points were done and dusted in just 18 months.
November 1, 2007
PPF account can continue beyond 15 yrsPublic Provident Fund (PPF) as a savings instrument needs no introduction — it’s already very popular with the salaried lot as well as the business community.
October 3, 2007
Waive entry load across the boardAs per the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s stipulations, the total amount collected as load for each scheme has to be maintained in a separate account by AMCs.
September 26, 2007
Lest they tax your leave salaryRecently, one of my friends left his job with a company after over 15 years of service. He had not retired, neither had he accepted any VRS.
September 19, 2007
Beating TDS on RBI bondsThe main difference between Forms 15G and 15H is that Form 15G is meant for non-senior citizens, whereas Form 15H is meant exclusively for senior citizens.
September 12, 2007
Certification for fund managers?The Sebi recently voiced its concern that while one needed qualifications to distribute the funds in the country, none was needed to manage them.
September 5, 2007
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