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Exercise caution before investing in FMCG companies right now

by Sowmya Kamath |Jul 2, 2013

Valuations of fast moving consumer goods, or FMCG, stocks have run up quite a bit and it may be time for a correction, say experts. While analysts are not denying that the sector will continue to g...

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Listing of preference shares will make them an attractive investment option

by Sowmya Kamath |Jun 10, 2013

Trading in non-convertible redeemable preference shares and privately-placed redeemable preference shares, experts say, will give people one more liquid investment option.

Investors keep an eye on stock movement outside the Bombay Stock Exchange. PHOTO: AP

Investment tip: Focus on quality stocks than following FII trends

by Sowmya Kamath |May 1, 2013

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Which is better? Portfolio management services or mutual funds

by Sowmya Kamath |Apr 9, 2013

Portfolio management services works well when the service offered is highly customised. Otherwise, mutual funds are a better option.

Banks likely to make huge gains on bonds as RBI cuts rates

by Sowmya Kamath |Apr 3, 2013

A cut in the repo rate lowers banks' borrowing costs. Prices of bonds, which banks had bought when interest rates were high, rise as there is a scramble among investors to lap up these higher-yiel...

Tips to invest in companies embroiled in royalty payment problems

by Sowmya Kamath |Mar 5, 2013

At a time India's economy is slowing and growth expectations are low, shareholders have become touchy about anything that lowers the earnings per share. One such area is royalty payments to parent...

Why illiquid stocks may be good investment bets

by Sowmya Kamath |Feb 22, 2013

Stock exchanges release a list of illiquid stocks every quarter based on criteria decided by them and the market regulator. Mutual funds hold a few illiquid stocks. These stocks, most of which are not...

What the future holds for branch banking in India

by Pritam P Hans |Jan 23, 2013

Electronic transactions are fast catching on but branch banking is unlikely to go out of fashion completely.

Money Today tells you how to build and protect your wealth in 2013

by Sowmya Kamath |Jan 4, 2013

The investment scenario has been buoyant in 2012. The domestic stock market is going strong. Commodities and debt, too, have given decent returns to investors. Money Today tells you what to expect in ...

Investment: How to assess funds that just entered the market

by Sowmya Kamath |Nov 29, 2012

There are ways to assess funds that have been in existence for just a few years. The fund's comparison with peers over one year can give a picture about its performance, though planners say one year...