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Company Shastra – ITC Ltd.
ITC Ltd. is the largest tobacco company in India with close to 80% market share (value) in cigarettes. The inelastic nature of demand for cigarettes coupled with government regulation has enabled ITC to become a virtual monopoly and given it a moat…
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How to Identify Fundamentally Strong Stocks Using the 10-Year X-Ray Framework
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when asked about a company’s financials? A big, fat, 100-page Annual Report with reams of data that gives you nightmares? Or a huge spreadsheet of numbers spanning across 1000 rows and columns?…
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What is a Dividend and Dividend Yield?
As the market continues its see-saw ride, the interest surrounding high dividend yielding stocks seem to be on the rise. Because it is at times like these that investors can still get decent returns, thanks to high dividend yield stocks. Are you…
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Why Do Stock Prices Fluctuate? Key Factors That Drive Share Prices
Kingfisher down 5% after Mumbai airport scraps credit line….. Infosys recoups losses; stock back above 2700 mark…We are all very used to reading such headlines; where any negative news dampens your spirits, a positive one leaves you elated. These fluctuations are part…
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What is Soaring Inflation? How Does it Harshly Affect the Common Man?
Inflation rates have been consistently over 9% for several months now. High prices of food and essential commodities have kept it at such high levels. Though the various measures by RBI have helped to moderate the inflation to a certain extent, it…
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Stocks Vs. FD – What’s the Better Bet?
The different investment options available to an investor are mind boggling! It is no wonder than that most of us are in a constant dilemma as to where to actually invest our money. In an attempt to reduce this confusion, Liane outlines…
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The Art of Picking Stocks: A Framework for Better Investment Decisions
Most of us know that investing in stocks is the only way to beat inflation!! But the dilemma that surrounds the common man is what stocks to invest in? Too much information is available and we often end not knowing whom to…
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Stocks Vs. FD – What’s the Better Bet?
Compare stocks vs fixed deposits—returns, risks, inflation impact & tax benefits. learn why equities beat fds for long-term wealth creation in india.
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The Art of Picking Stocks: Deepak Shenoy
discover deepak shenoy’s stock picking strategy, from analyzing eps growth to managing risk, for smarter and disciplined long-term investing.
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SALE – UPTO 30% OFF on 70% of the Market!!!
Sensex & Nifty includes the top 30 and 50 Indian companies respectively and are amongst the most popular indices. However, sometimes investors overlook the mid-cap and small-cap companies which could possibly be the future large-cap companies and give you stupendous returns albeit…
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Stock Market Fear: How to Invest with Confidence Instead of Anxiety
Mr. Market has been in a constant mood swing these days. It sure has made the stock market a hot place to be in – both fascinating and frightening at the same time. The last few weeks have been enough to make…
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Equity Market Investing in India: From Speculation to Structural Wealth
A common misconception among retail participants is viewing the stock market as a “gambling den” where prices move without logic.
