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FII flows remain robust in Q3; holding in BSE100 at all-time high

BFSI sector garners largest chunk of FII money; robust inflows continue in Q4

Why not bring back pre-emptive acquisition of undervalued property, Mr FM?

Not only is this unregulated sector cash-rich, but at least 50-60 percent of the funds in the industry change hands in black.

Even smart investors will need dumb luck post Budget 2013

The key to reading asset classes in 2013 is reading government policies right. But that's not easy, as some of these policies may fail to deliver.

US markets catching up: the Nifty could still go places

So while the S&P 500 has been range-bound for the past 10 years, the Nifty has been going places. This makes clear that we will not need breakout new highs on the part of the US markets, for the Nifty to show new strength.

BSE bets big on SME platform, sees 30 listings by March

Bourse pushes trading in small companies, says small firms key for job growth

Why a stable euro is good for Sensex, Nifty and rupee

The euro has run up suddenly, aided by short-covering. A stable euro is positive for the markets and the rupee

Markets should recognise RBI's efforts on growth push

Equity and bond markets will welcome the 25 bps repo rate and CRR cuts. The Sensex and Nifty will head higher on positive budget expectations while bond yields will fall on expectations of lower fiscal deficit for 2013-14

Position your portfolios based on changing market trends

The trends are clearly changing for markets. What was relevant yesterday for markets is no longer relevant for markets now. You must focus on future trends rather than past trends to position your portfolios.

Why black money is making real estate a Ponzi scheme

Thanks to cash transactions, real estate is a Ponzi scheme. This is why real estate prices are going up while rental yields are going down .

Pune realty: An analysis of trends in 2012

The Pune real estate market performed exceedingly well in 2012. Property prices appreciated 7-9 percent in most areas, which is more than in most other cities displayed this year.

Hope and fear for markets in 2013

Gold is ready to take off again, and this time banks will drive it

New bank capital adequacy norms under Basel III may prompt central and commercial banks to buy more gold. Get ready for the ride

Maruti stock at 52-week high on Rs 20k price hike reports

The company said the price hike has been necessitated due to increasing pressure on margins due to currency fluctuation.

India a buy in short term, but risks remain for long term

FIIs investing in India believe that risk-return trade-off is positive, given the current levels of the Sensex, Nifty, 10-year government bond yield and the rupee.

Case for Nifty bulls is not clear; index is weaker than US S&P

Indian indices are weaker than global ones for many reasons. The next may provide some better clues on the direction

UPA will have to swallow its ego on 2G auction to make it work

With the SC breathing down its neck, the UPA will have to cut short its celebrations over the failure of its spectrum auction and come up with solutions

Invest in dollar assets to hedge currency fluctuations

How does an average Indian hedge his or her currency risk? Using currency futures is one way but the cost of rollovers is high and many may not have the knowledge or time or both to trade in currency futures.

US politicians will work out a solution to fiscal cliff

The reason for risk aversion trades post the US election is the spectre of the fiscal cliff looming ahead for the markets.

Vegetable prices: Why the middle men deserve the hatred they get

There's a mark up at every stage from the field to the kitchen. There are victims at both ends.

How to play a topsy-turvy currency and commodity market

The yuan is strengthening, the dollar is holding firm and commodities are weakening. This is broadly positive for countries like India

Airport fee abolition will end a scam, not lower airfares

The Civil Aviation ministry's order to abolish airport development fees is unlikely to bring down fares. It is intended to meet a CAG objection

Retail investors should stick to ethical investing

DLF stock has fallen over 11% post the controversy and the stock has fallen 80% from its peak in 2008.

Taste of the pudding: UPA's big implementation challenge

The brave announcements on reform notwithstanding, the real test now lies in how far UPA will be able to push the reform measures forward on the ground. And it isn't looking good on that front

Don't bet your last dollar on the rupee's rise

The economic fundamentals have not changed since June. Overpessimism on the rupee should not thus be replaced by overoptimism

Nifty breaks out; rupee heads for 48-49.50 against $

The Nifty has broken its resistance zone and hence could be headed up; but the rupee is in clear bull territory

Why relaxed lending norms for realty won't help the home buyer

By asking the banking industry to fund realtors, the government is only exposing them to more risk. If too much money is made available to them, developers will continue to hoard projects and a price correction will be delayed.

Dear FM, please leave the RBI alone

The government should leave the RBI alone if it wants to achieve its objectives of lower interest rates. A government doing its job of managing the economy efficiently is enough for the RBI to act on its own.