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How to earn steady tax free income from equity investments?

09 mar 2009

With stock market touching new lows every day and still no chances of calling a bottom, investors are hardpressed with choices for their investment decisions. Even the safe fixed return investments are seeing reduced returns owing to cut in deposit rates.

Analysis of LIC Jeevan Varsha Insurance policy

17 feb 2009

After the less than expected returns from Jeevan Astha policy, LIC has come out with a money back policy with a tenure to choose from 9 years and 12 years. The main plank which LIC is banking on the plan is that of guaranteed returns which in 9 year term is 6.5% of sum assured and 7% of SA in 12 year policy with the premium paying term being 9 years in both the cases.

Economic shocks of Zimbabwe – It’s easy to become a Billionaire

06 dec 2008

This South African country is on the verge of collapse with its economy, public health and food facing the worst crisis which one could ever imagine. Zimbabwe is experiencing a major currency shortage, which has led to hyperinflation and the current inflation rate is a staggering 231 million%.

DTH Portability – the only way forward for ensuring better service

30 nov 2008

DTH being a relatively new service in India, is experiencing a growth phase with Big TV, Sun Direct TV and Airtel Digital TV having launched their services to take on existing leading players Dish TV and Tata Sky.

Are NABARD Bonds the best Government backed investment option?

25 nov 2008

Faced with stock market fall and safety of investments in various instruments, many investors are resorting to options which are safe and Government backed with decent returns. Apart from Bank FD, PPF, NSC, KVP, there is an option of investing in Bhavishya Nirman Bonds which are issued by NABARD, which claims to give attractive return to investors.

Thinking of the Best Time to Buy Shares? Study India Volatility Index

19 nov 2008

With the market reaching a two year low and pain not seeing to subside, the common question among most investors is whether we have reached the bottom and is it the best time to buy stocks.

ICICI Home Finance FD @11.15% – just an eyewash

11 nov 2008

ICICI Home Finance Company recently announced the launch of its special Fixed Deposits which offers interest @11.15% p.a. on 15, 20 and 30 months fixed deposits. At the first sight the rate may seem pretty attractive when compared with other Fixed Deposits being offered by different banks.

DSP BlackRock – making way for Merrill Lynch exit in India

11 nov 2008

The erstwhile DSP Merrill Lynch Mutual Fund has been renamed as DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund as a result of the global merger of ML’s AMC business with BlackRock in 2006. The change is more or less same as the shareholding patter, management, fund managers and investment objectives of the AMC remains the same.

ICICI Bank- Is there more to it than the share fall?

11 oct 2008

Picture this, till August 2008 ICICI Bank was the most valuable bank with a market capitalisation above that of SBI and HDFC Bank. When Lehman story arrived, SBI overtook it and with further bad news pouring it, HDFC Bank overtook it to become the most valued private sector bank in India.

SBI 1000 days FD create a new category, may trigger new round of high deposit rates

28 sep 2008

After announcing the creation of 1000-day Fixed Deposit giving an interest rate of 10.5%, State Bank of India has proved its aggressiveness in taking lead over others in garnering public funds.

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