\"The scheme will allow depositors of gold to earn interest in their metal accounts and jewellers to obtain loans in their metal accounts. Banks and other dealers will also be able to monetise gold,\" FM had said.

Most spices that trade on exchanges are likely to do well in 2015.

Falling inflation means the RBI will carry out more rate cuts to spur economic activity. That is why this may be the right time to buy shares of sectors that gain directly from falling interest rates.

The Centre's push to manufacturing have been pushing up stocks of logistics companies. It has been growing over 16% a year on an average for the past five years.

OFS, introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, or Sebi, in February 2012, helps promoters of listed companies dilute stake through an exchange platform.

The oil price fall will translate into huge import savings, besides benefiting industries that use oil. These include oil, auto, paint, aviation, cosmetic and FMCG fims.

Stocks of two-wheeler companies are expected to keep doing well.

In 2014, metals - both precious and base - fell after the US Fed ended its quantitative easing programme, reducing liquidity. Slowdown in China added to the woes.

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.

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.

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

Stock split involves division of equity shares by lowering their face value. It increase affordability and liquidity but have no impact on future returns.

Since the Supreme Court declared coal block allocations as illegal, the BSE Metal index slid 9% till October 8, while BSE Power and BSE Bankex fell 4.4% and 2%, respectively.

Stocks are not out of bounds for those who are near retirement. Let's see how they can use equities to shore up returns.

Market analysts say among sugar companies, DCM Shriram Industries, KCP Sugar & Industries Corporation and Andhra Sugars can give good returns in the next 12-24 months.

After the bribery case involving Syndicate Bank and Bhushan Steel, the stocks of the companies fell sharply. Does it make sense to buy these shares at this point?

One can invest in farm commodities and precious metals for which demand spikes during the festive and peak marriage season.

Stock investing requires careful analysis of financial data to find out the company's true worth. We bring you eleven financial ratios that one should look at before investing in a stock.

Real estate stocks seem set to recover as the sector tries to come out of the slowdown on political stability, improved investor-business confidence.

The oil and gas sector is in the news again. The reason is the turmoil in Iraq, which is facing attack by a rebel group, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.