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Stock markets poised to generate superior returns in remaining 2012
Indian equities appear attractively priced to generate superior returns in the remaining part of the year, with a target on Nifty ~6050 by December 2012, writes Rajesh Cheruvu, Head of Investment Strategy, RBS Private Banking.

Reliance MF's Sunil Singhania sees little chance of market crashing
Reliance Mutual Fund Equities Head Sunil Singhania says though concerns remain about where the stock markets are headed, the sentiment remains positive from medium- to long-term perspective.
Investors eye primary market after success of MCX initial public offering
The success of MCX's initial public offering has raised hope among investors that the primary market-where companies sell new shares-may be set for a revival in 2012.
Tips to read a BSE Sensex rally correctly and optimise gains
Every time you miss a rally on the bourses, you can learn important lessons. Here are a few for those who were caught unawares as the Sensex zoomed 20 per cent in the first two months of 2012.
Tips to profit from most favoured sectors in stock market today
The list of favoured sectors is changing constantly. While infrastructure, banks and power sectors look promising as this year's investment cycle starts to roll, selective approach in sectors such as telecom, automobile and pharma can also give good returns.
Will BSE Sensex breach 21,005? Investors hope so
The 15 per cent Sensex rally in the first two months of 2012 seems to have stoked the embers back to life when hope was dying at the end of 2011 after a year of slide in stock indices.

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