Not since the technology crash of 2000 have an equity fund manager's investment strategy been tested—and the perils of running a concentrated portfolio exposed.

Don’t touch my wallet” (BT cover story, July 27) was a timely reminder of the inflationary crisis that is upon us. But what is different this time around is the level of our preparedness and our ability to tackle this hydra-headed monster.

There’s nothing like buying stocks for the long haul. Small investors are warming up to futures trading regardless of the risk. But is the futures market for you?

The boom in the mutual fund business has prompted many foreign institutions to set up joint ventures in India. Among them, Pioneer Investments, a global investment manager with a presence in 25 countries, tied up with Bank of Baroda’s mutual fund arm to form the Baroda Pioneer AMC.

Silicon Valley pro takes another stab at VC funding in India. Kanwal Rekhi's new firm is called Inventus and plans to raise around $125-150 million (Rs 537.5-645 crore) and invest in around 15-20 early stage IT companies.

Keane Inc. rationalises its workforce in India the US way. The $1-billion US company with software development and BPO operations in India was in news, but for the wrong reasons. Its decision— more so the sudden manner in which it chose to do it—to retrench some of its workforce, is creating ripples both within the company and in the industry.

Fortunes are made or lost on Dalal Street every day. So, who are the analysts fund managers swear by? BT presents its fifth annual survey of India’s Best Equity Analysts.

There's nothing quite like a double shot of espresso and a perfectly grilled sandwich as you sit on a leather sofa or a bar stool admiring the rains outside. Check out these cool cafes where you can do just that.

After years of working in the sizeable shadow of Bajaj Auto, Rahul Bajaj’s younger son Sanjiv strides out on his own into the high-growth world of financial services.

A B-school stamp may fast-track the climb to the top rung of the corporate hierarchy but it certainly isn’t a short cut to the summit, as five top honchos point out.

A healthy dose of pharma stocks in your portfolio can be a good defensive strategy in this volatile market.

Ermenegildo Zegna is without doubt one of the biggest names in fashion.We met the man himself to talk about his personal style and to learn the secret of running a successful family empire.

The subprime crisis has impacted RBI’S plans to liberalise the financial sector. It has now decided to put its plans to introduce credit derivatives on the backburner.

All asset classes don’t move in tandem. The trick is to diversify portfolio across assets and cut risks. Find out how to create an optimal portfolio.

There are many stocks in the market, but only a select few make it to almost every fund portfolio. Should you invest in them?

Hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, rural business hubs?Reliance is on a retailing blitzkrieg, but is it on the right track?

A riveting read on how the rich and the powerful are shaping our world today.

The price rise is pushing household budgets over the edge and is threatening to derail long-term savings targets. What’s worse, the monster doesn't look like going away in a hurry.

Interesting cutting-edge artistes have always gone for independent record labels, which allow them greater freedom. We take a look at some of the bigger independent labels.

A bumper harvest and comfortable stocks could lead to an easing of food prices.