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- The secret to a better deal on your house lies in reinvesting. Read on to find out how small but smart investments can get you manifold returns.
Market watch - November 29, 2007
MONEY TODAY scans dozens of research reports from investment houses every fortnight to present you the six most relevant stock recommendations. Power companies are in the news due to the ultra-mega power projects that are now on the anvil, while telecom company stocks are rising again after some clarity on the spectrum guidelines. Our fund manager books profits on a number of shares and will use the surplus cash to do some cherry picking in the small- and mid-cap sector.Go for SBI, ITC, Satyam Computers
MONEY TODAY scans dozens of research reports from investment houses every fortnight to present you the six most relevant stock recommendations. Vizag: Looking beyond seaports
From a city whose economic life centred around a seaport till a few years ago, Visakhapatnam has now emerged as an IT/ITeS destination. Bargain buy: DVD players
MONEY TODAY starts a new section highlighting the least expensive model in a product category. It's DVD players this fortnight. Magnum Tax Gain continues to impress
Magnum Tax Gain has been a consistent performer, beating even the best performing fund in the equity-diversified fund category over the past five years. Mohit Verma, Chief Investment Officer (Debt), JM Financial Mutual Fund, tells us his investment mantra and gives us his opinion on what market investment should be like. After driving wealth creation for years, tech funds have become a drag now. Should you exit, hold, or buy while they are cheap? MONEY TODAY and Plexus Management evaluate the Lotus AGILE Fund and bring to you the report card. Plan your taxes, earn Rs 3.7 lakh
Spread your tax-saving investments over the entire year and you could earn better returns. Beautiful homes made affordable
We all want to own a beautiful home, don't we? But construction and maintenance costs often force us to compromise on the home of our dreams. Well, here are some useful tips. India’s GDP in nominal terms has expanded by 113% over the past six years and earnings of 30 major listed companies have risen 168% during the same period. All about home equity
In all probability, your home is your single most valuable asset. But what is the market value (equity) of your house and how can you encash it to fulfil your financial needs? Read on to find out. Is encashed earned leave taxable?
No tax exemption is available for earned leave encashed during service period. Hence, the amount of earned leave encashed will be taxable. I wish to invest Rs 5 lakh in funds. Advise
Lump-sum investments in equity markets are not advisable. And in this situation it’s a clear "no". Read on for the reasons. Proving mettle
Goldman Sachs says the demand for base metals is not going to slow down for another two years. But it advises investors to be selective. Slow, steady & almost there
Hooghly-based Krishnadas Karmakar saves well but must increase equity exposure through mutual fund investments to meet his financial goals. Home in on homestays
Bed-and-breakfast options offer relatively cheap and comfortable accommodation. You benefit, whether you’re the guest or the host. Channel vision
Here's the story of how Niraj Davar and Ajay Manchanda built a business in distribution channel solutions for technology companies. Switching tracks
Ram Badrinathan moved from marketing to follow his passion for travel. “It’s like being on a paid holiday 24/7,” he says. The roads not taken...
The GPS is a network of 24 satellites that continuously broadcast position and time data throughout the world. Data from three of the closest satellites is used to triangulate your GPS unit's exact location and speed. Faulted for agent's lapse
AK Chandok approached the consumer court when his claim was rejected by an insurance company even though he had informed its agent of his accident. Rules to spot hidden nuggets
How do you dig out golden opportunities? Go for stocks where the management has a sustainable edge in the business, the company has an opportunity and space to grow and the business has a limitless horizon to expand. Hawkins is a good investment on three counts: it is India’s biggest pressure cooker brand, this brand leadership is reflected in rising profits and rising profits not reflected in its market capitalisation. What to look for in your broker
A good broker isn't necessarily the one on who charges the least. Assess you broker for security of transaction and reliable advice as well. Recovery agents keep hounding me. Please advise
Approach the office of the banking ombudsman in your area. You can also e-mail the case details to the Grievance Redressal Officer (Nodal Officer). 
