Buying a second house in anticipation of a good return might be a risky proposition if you fail to pick the right property or have a short-term view.
The continuing crunch in liquidity is likely to result in higher interest rates on bank and corporate fixed deposits.
As the system grapples with liquidity crunch and the RBI tightens its monetary policy, short-term income funds can deliver a return of 9-10 per cent.
During the 2008 downswing, the Sensex fell sharper than the US Dow Jones. As no market can perform consistently, it makes a strong case for diversification in the overseas markets.
In the next few months, the stock movement will be dictated by good governance, execution record and positive cash flow. Large-caps and some mid-caps will perform well.
S.B. Mathur, Secretary General, Life Insurance Council, tells Sarbajeet K. Sen, how the new products and changes in insurance will impact the consumers and the market.
Insurers are gearing up to bring out customer-friendly products, which ensure lower charges, higher returns and curbs on mis-selling.
The buy-and-hold strategy might not work in 2011. Trading could be the right option in a market facing risks of rising oil prices and strong dollar index.
R.V. Verma, CMD, National Housing Bank, talks to Sarbajeet K. Sen about concerns over the rising property prices and how the recent RBI regulations can bring relief.
The markets have bounced back in the second quarter of 2010-11 and the trend is likely to continue. Here is what you can expect in this year.
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