Edition: December 2014

Cover Story

Rahul Oberoi and Sarbajeet K Sen

Top sectors and stocks FIIs are betting on

The financial services sector has emerged as the most favoured since May this year by attracting Rs 11,024 crore till October 15 as against an outflow of Rs 5,666 crore in this period previous year.

Modi govt has propelled these stocks by 50%
If you plan to sell a stock because it has risen sharply in the last few months, wait. The decision should be based on whether the company has a good business model.
What FII investments in debt mean for you Foreign investors are pumping in record money in India's debt markets. Let's see what this means for your investments.
'India will draw large FII inflows in 2015' India in particular appears better placed than most to weather future bouts of Fed-related market turbulence.

Mutual Fund

Team Money Today

How L&T Equity fund has performed in 3 years

With its incesption in May, 2005, the fund has delivered a 3-year annualised return of 22.67%, compared with the category's 20.24%.

Mid-cap funds' average one-year return crosses 81% Mid-cap funds have seen a spurt in returns with category average one-year return crossing 81%, second only to infrastructure fund.

Tax

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Tips for maximum gains from higher tax deductions

How to gain from higher tax deduction limits

It is time when you scramble to arrange money for investing to save tax. We tell you how to make full use of the higher tax deduction limits this year.

Rules you should know pertaining to gift taxation To make sure that you stay clear of tax troubles, we give you a low-down on rules that govern gift taxation.

Stocks

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GATI stock has gained 204% in past six months

GATI is among the top gainers in the past six months with return of 204%.

What corporate results in Q2 signal for India Inc Looking at corporate results for the second quarter, it seems that business confidence is increasing. However, the same has not yet been reflected in investment demand.

Financial Planning

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Learn to manage finances by playing these games

Play these novel internet-based games that helps you enhance your understanding of personal finance.

Query Corner

How to resolve your financial dilemmas

Money Today experts answer your personal finance queries, from tax to insurance to investments.

Editors Note

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From the Managing Editor: December 2014

Money Today Managing Editor Sarbajeet K Sen discusses FII inflows and tells you why you should buy the magazine's December issue.

Commodities

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It's a good time to enter the commodity market

According to the World Bank, global metal prices are expected to fall more than 5 per cent in 2014 due to new supplies and low demand from China.

Talk Back

Letters to the Editor

Money Today readers give their feedback on the magazine's November, 2014 coverage and more.

Perspective

A look at recent rulings which can affect you

A look at recent rulings which can affect you.

Investors to get single statement for MFs, stocks From March 2015, you will get a consolidated account statement (CAS) of your investments in mutual funds as well as stocks if you have a demat account.
Relatives, vendors come under insider trading scanner The new norms also bar directors from taking call and futures bets on the company's shares.
Sending money back home to India gets costlier for NRIs The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified that the service tax will be only on the commission paid to Indian agents and not on the total amount remitted.
Keep count of ATM visits as banks levy charges for service State Bank of India, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank have decided to charge its customers beyond five transactions in a month.
Re-launched Kisan Vikas Patra offers 8.67% interest The re-launched KVP offers 8.67% interest and will double the principal during its maturity period of 100 months.