
Banking sector funds have outperformed other categories
Banking sector funds outperformed other categories with average category return of 46 per cent during the year ended 15 January 2013.
Gadget reviews: HP Envy X2, Panasonic Lumix, HTC Droid DNA and more
Sam Abraham introduces new products to help you zero in on those that offer value for money -Gadgets & Gizmos lists the top smartphones for up to Rs 15,000
With phones at the higher end pushing specs and pricing, the lower price segments have started packing in some power as well as decent specs.
Tips to find useful information hidden in company annual reports
A company's annual report is an ocean of information for investors. From financial figures to salaries of directors and CEOs, it has all the information an investor is likely to need. It also gives an account of how the company has performed in the preceding year and throws light on its future plans.Why illiquid stocks may be good investment bets
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 tracked by brokerage houses due to low public float, may turn out to be multi-baggers in the coming years.Tips to know your financial literacy quotient
Knowledge can make all the difference between financial success and failure. Knowing your cash flow and setting financial goals are the important indicators of being financially evolved. Here are some more tips to keep yourself financially safe and sound.Bajaj Capital MD Rajiv Bajaj on what financial literacy means for investors
Rajiv Bajaj, vice chairman and managing director, Bajaj Capital, speaks on what financial literacy means for investors.
Market watch: United Spirits among top gainers in past 6 months
United Spirits is among the top gainers in the past six months with return of 160 per cent.Is it the right time to bet on sugar sector stocks?
The biggest problem for the sugar industry is the strict state control on every aspect of the business, right from the purchase price of sugarcane to how much each mill can sell in the open market. But analysts say that moves to decontrol the industry will improve the performances of sugar companies. Buying more shares in a falling market a good way to cover losses
Buying more shares when the market is falling is a good way to cover losses. Averaging works best when a company's fundamentals have not worsened but its stock is not doing well due to poor market sentiment or industry-specific conditions.

Traditional insurance plans may not serve your interests best
Insurers have started focussing on traditional plans, but these may not serve your interests best.


A look at recent personal finance rulings which can affect you
A look at recent rulings in the personal finance space which can affect you -Now avail tax benefits by investing in equities under RGESS
Investors entering the equities market this financial year can get tax deductions under the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme (RGESS).Interesting facts and figures you must note
72,889 complaints from bank customers were received in 2011-12 by the 15 Banking Ombudsman offices of the central bank across the country.Markets in 20K range: Should investors cash in?
After two years, the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex closed above the 20,000 level on 18 January 2013. Is it sign of a new rally that will take the stock market to new highs this year?
Account for losses in tax returns to lower tax liability
You can maximise income by properly accounting for losses while calculating your tax liability. Know the rules to ease your burden of losses.
