Technology

Computing cost
What computer you buy depends on the power and features you need and can pay for.

2007-09-06

Digital

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Small Fortune

Cash waiting

Is your cell phone bill burning a hole in your pocket? Even a 10% cut in phone conversations can build big savings.

Real Estate

Coimbatore, the other preferred IT hub

It is a key industrial town in south India and has also become one of the most preferred IT destinations.

Mutual Fund

Poor large-cap stocks pull down index funds

Here we take a look at how selected mutual funds are faring and which one you should go for.

Global pickings

Here we take individual mutual funds and do an evaluation. This time it is DWS Global Thematic Offshore fund.

BASICS

Most people go to the bank to keep their money safe and make it grow. Some others seek loans or transfer funds. Banking services have now expanded way beyond just giving or taking money. Many of these services come with conditions and costs that people are unaware of. We make you aware of some.

Insight

Your world

This snapshot of the rupee’s performance may aid you in making overseas investment decisions.

Your Wallet

Affordable plasma TV

Most people live within their credit limits, not income limits. EMI is a better indicator of affordability than the MRP. We present a new way to compute affordability.

Stocks

Stay focused

MONEY TODAY portfolios are for investors in stocks, not traders. And investors can overlook the current volatility, at least for the time being, says Dipen Sheth.

BHEL, Indian Oil stocks maintain momentum

We scan through dozens of research reports from investment houses every fortnight to present you the six most relevant stock recommendations and a sector analysis.

Construction stocks on the rise

We take a look at the best performing stocks. Engineering and construction stocks are doing well due to strong infrastructure focus.

Banking

One house for all loans

Your home is probably the most valuable asset in your portfolio. Here’s how you can use it like a veritable money machine.

Banking is child's play

Want your child to understand the value of money? Throw him right into the deep end by letting him sign cheques and swipe cards. Here’s how it works.

Banks as wealth creators

e-banking is opening the doors to a bigger investing world online. Though branchless, this still requires some human interface.

Taking the bank out of the branch

One can still go to the branch for the toffees on the teller counter. But to go there to check on the wire transfer expected from your brother in the US or to withdraw cash...no way. That is so last century.

Easy, inexpensive and engaging

We are now working on a card-less cash withdrawal service that would help clients withdraw cash in an emergency from an ATM even if the person is not carrying his/her ATM card.

Faster, safer and specialised for you

India has 70,000 branches, 30,000 ATMs, 20 million Net connections and 200 million mobile phones. And they are all networked. It does not take much to see where banking is headed.

Go to bank to get insured

Bancassurance generates almost 22-25% of the new business for private insurance companies. This is a significant shift away from the purely agency-sales model prevalent prior to 2002.

How to pick a bank stock

Stocks of HDFC bank and Power Finance Corp are safe bets. If you want to get more aggressive, consider IDBI.

How to do self-banking

Shrink your entire financial life into the computer screen and manage it with just a click of a mouse anywhere, anytime, with no special knowledge of technology or finance.

Bring home the bank

Through Internet, phone and mobile, banks are ready to reach you anywhere, any time. Learn how to get the most out of branchless banking.

Brain Trust

'Assess risk before investing'

Sankaran Naren, Senior Vice-President and Head (Equities), ICICI Prudential AMC, tells us his mantra of investing.

Expert View

Banks that care

Today’s banking customer won't settle for less and has realised that he is The King.

Aligning abilities

Experiential learning can be a huge differentiator in the course of one’s career.

Sector Scenario

Bumpy ride

Enam Securities is not enthused about the auto sector because of rising interest rates.

My Story

Choreographed success

Kaytee Namgyal, 29, makes a success out of an offbeat profession. Here's his mantra.

In this MT Issue

R$ appreciating appreciation

No matter the current debate, think long term and the rupee emerges stronger. Give or take a few points, all predictions see the Indian currency consolidating its muscle in the next few years, or at not depreciating the way it did in the past decades.

Insurance