Cover Story
Sarbajeet K. Sen, Rahul Oberoi and Sowmya Kamath
While the top guns of India's stock markets
have made widely different bets for the future, there's a common thread that runs through
their strategies. All of them are hopeful about the growth of India's equity market and its ability to create wealth over the long run.
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'Invest in good, credible businesses'
Parag Parikh, chairman, Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services, says equities are the best investment.
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'Advisable to have some cash holding'
Paresh Khandwala, MD, Khandwala Securities, is upbeat on automobile and bank stocks.
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'Share investment not for short-term gains'
Ramesh Damani, a well-known individual investor, says investment in equities should not be for short-term gains.
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'Look for firms which increase dividend'
Motilal Oswal, co-founder, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, says he is bullish on the financial services space.
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Market trend: Should FIIs be trusted?
Investments by FIIs in Indian markets have always influenced Sensex, but should you follow their investment pattern?
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Economic crisis 2008: What we can learn
The proximity of the 2008 and 2011 crises means it is natural for analysts and economists to draw parallels. Though the present financial crisis is different from the one in 2008, we can still use our previous experience to sail through the current mess.
Balanced equity funds have proved their worth in volatile equity market conditions with the average fall in NAV in the past one year being 9% compared to 18% in large-cap funds.
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'Important that people invest systematically'
Milind Barve, Chairman, Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI), speaks to Tanvi Varma on the industry's future and the current maket scenario.
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Mutual Funds need systematic investment
In a volatile market, the systematic investment strategy has helped Money Today-Value Research Lifestage Model Fund Portfolios sail through.
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What to expect from mutual fund industry
The Indian mutual fund industry has grown at a breathtaking pace in the last five years. It has transformed the way retail investors benefit from India's economic boom. Here's what we can expect in the times to come.
Technology
Sam Abraham and Harpeet Singh
Technology updates exponentially. We are currently witnessing improvements that will change the immediate future, be it our interaction with the Internet or green engineering. Harpreet Singh and Sam Abraham list five technologies that are creating a buzz.
Amtek India is among the top gainers in the last six months with return of over 76 per cent.
Nokia and Airtel are pioneering mobile payments in India but many kinks need to be straightened out.
Money Today experts answer money, banking, insurance, tax-related queries.
With this issue, your magazine, MONEY TODAY, completes five years.
Purely in terms of age, these are still early days. However, we have
displayed maturity throughout and have, over the years, presented to you
a wide range of information-packed content to help you better plan your
finances.
Commodities
Rahul Oberoi/Money Today
We analyse how five commodities that have given the highest returns in the last five years are likely to perform in the future.
Your cover story (For the Long Haul, October 2011) is an eye-opener for
many. With inflation refusing to come down and prices of all essential
commodities going up relentlessly, it is necessary for us to plan our
finances for our retirement year, write Vijay Rathore from Jamshedpur.
Perspective
Pritam P Hans
The Supreme Court has ruled that sale transactions carried through general power of attorney will have no legal sanctity.
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Sebi suggests no trail fee for advisors
A concept paper issued by Sebi says distributors of
financial products who call themselves 'investment advisors' cannot
accept any commission from financial companies.
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Inner Voices
Quotable quotes from banking, mutual fund experts on current trends.
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Indian HNI Population on the Rise
The number of high net worth individuals (HNIs or individuals with
investable assets of $1 million or more) in India has grown for the
second straight year.
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Trivia and Telling Figures
Rs 490 cr (or $100 million) is the insurance coverage sought by Jaypee
Sports International, the organisers of Formula 1 Grand Prix in India.
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How to stay immune to rate hikes
If you are looking for a home loan where you monthly instalment does not
change during the entire tenure of the loan, Axis Bank has a product to
offer.
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Regulator Watch
A look at recent rulings which can affect you.
