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Sensex crosses its MRP of 19,295; investors should consider selling stocks above their MRP.
The last week was full of action for the stock markets. The week opened with Sensex, the benchmark index crossing the 19,000 mark for the first time since the peak of January 2008.
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Company Shastra: Exide Industries Ltd.
Exide Industries Ltd. is one of the largest battery manufacturers in India with the widest range of Automotive, Industrial and Submarine batteries.
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Company Shastra – Opto Circuits (India) Ltd.
Opto Circuits (India) Ltd. operates in the niche segments of the medical equipments industry. It is a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU) engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of different invasive and non-invasive medical equipments. The company has 14 subsidiaries based…
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Company Shastra – TTK Prestige Ltd.
TTK Prestige is India’s largest provider of kitchen appliances. It transformed itself from a mere pressure cooker company to a total kitchen solutions provider. Prestige started off with the pressure cooker & cookware segment but has now broadened its product range to…
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Company Shastra – Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L & T), is one of the leading engineering companies in India. Its largest revenue segment i.e. Engineering and Construction segment (E&C) provides Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) solutions to all major engineering verticals. The company caters to…
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Sensex within touching distance of Sensex@MRP
Sensex@MRP is our endeavour to make sense of the benchmark index Sensex. Considering that the Sensex stocks are the top traded stocks of the country, we can expect them to be traded at their MRPs. Thus Sensex@MRP gives an indication of whether…
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Behavioral Finance India: Overcoming the “Problem of Plenty” in Investing
Today, we are witnessing a veritable explosion of financial information. While business channels and magazines are in overdrive, general news outlets are striving not to be left behind.
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Problem of plenty…
Too many tips, too much data, too much noise? Learn how to cut through the clutter and invest wisely for long-term success in volatile markets.
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Company Shastra – Grasim Industries Ltd.
Grasim Industries Ltd. headed by Kumar Mangalam Birla is the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group.
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Company Shastra – Havells India Ltd
Havells India Ltd. is one of India’s largest and fastest growing electrical equipment manufacturer’s with products ranging from Switchgears, Cables & Wires, Fans, CFL Lamps etc. It is the fastest growing fans brand in the Indian market.
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Long Term Stock Investing: Why Patience Creates Better Investment Returns
To be successful in investing, you need to have the right mind-set. And the mind-set that will give the highest chance of success is that of somebody owning a fruit orchard. In contrast, having the mind-set of a fisherman or vegetable farmer…
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To enjoy the fruits of stock investing, be like a fruit orchard owner
Discover why long-term investing in strong companies—like owning a fruit orchard—beats short-term trading. Learn how patience reduces risk and boosts returns.

