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Union Budget 2013: Can it restore the investors’ confidence?
Over the last 2-3 years, we have seen the economy riding a roller coaster, offering less foresight, and more structural distortions. In such a scenario, are factors like rising inflation & mis-selling by financial institutions shaking the retail investors’ confidence? Are they…
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New Pension Scheme (NPS)– Is it the best way to plan your retirement?
In our last week’s article on new pension scheme, we told you what an NPS account is, what its key features are and how it works. But, is it better than other retirement schemes? Does it provide better returns? What are its…
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The New Pension Scheme (NPS) – all you need to know about it!
You may be aware of the young average age of the Indian population, with more than 50% being between the age of 25-50. By 2050, most of them would be approaching their retirement. Moreover, with improving life expectancy, tomorrow’s retirees will need…
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What is P/E ratio? How important is it?
P/E ratio is one of the most popularly used and talked about valuation ratios. It also comes across as a very simple ratio to calculate. However, one often tends to miss the fact that the P/E ratio incorporates several fundamental factors. Also,…
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Have you invested in a ‘Level 10’ stock?
If you are a long-term investor, your objective for investing is bound to be two pronged. You expect short-term (dividends) as well as long-term returns from the stock. To fulfill the latter objective i.e. capital appreciation, the company needs to focus on…
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Key factors to consider before buying Life Insurance
Your choice of a life insurance policy is a decision that will affect the quality of life of your loved ones even when you may not be around. It, thus, becomes imperative that you do your homework before buying a life insurance…
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Kingfisher & Suzlon go the CDR way-but is it the right way for you?
Quite recently, companies like Kingfisher, Suzlon Energy have been in the news for many reasons. The major concerns surrounding these companies businesses were related to their surmounting debt levels. In such a situation companies usually approach lender banks for Corporate Debt Restructuring…
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Life Insurance Policies: which one suits you the best?
Most of us have insurance but do not know if it is the right one for us. Mis-selling in the insurance industry has always been high and remains to be so. This is why you need to be do your own analysis…
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Life Insurance Explained: Essential Facts Everyone Should Know Before Buying a Policy
Most of us have insurance of some or the other kind. While in some cases, buying insurance may have been necessitated by law, in others we may have bought it on the insistence of a friend/colleague. However, one thing that is common…
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FIIs Investing in India: Why Retail Investors Are Still Missing a Wealth Creation Opportunity
In October 2012, foreign institutional investors crossed the $150 billion mark of net investments in India. This is despite the challenges the Indian economy is currently facing! While this may sound surprising, this positive bias comes on the back of the recent…
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FIIs continue to earn from the Indian Stock Market; What’s stopping you?
Discover how fii & dii flows drive the sensex and indian stock market. learn why retail investors miss out and how to benefit from india’s growth story.
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Bharti Infratel Ltd. IPO – Should you invest in it?
After a long break, the IPO market in India is finally picking up pace. After CARE’s IPO last week, it is now the turn of Bharti Infratel’s IPO to hit the market today 11 Dec, 2012. Bharti Infratel, a subsidiary of telecom…
