Invest in Mahindra Holidays & Resorts IPO at lower price band

22 jun 2009

With the stock market revival, the primary market is also witness to the boom with the launch of much awaited IPO from a known stable after a long gap. Mahindra Holidays & Resorts have launched their IPO, open between June 23-26 to raise Rs 162-192 crore at a price band of Rs.275-325.

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.

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.

What should investors of DSP Merrill Lynch and Tata AIG do?

20 sep 2008

The answer is immediate ‘nothing to worry’. In the recent financial turmoil in US, the names affected include Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and AIG. While Lehman does not have a direct consumer portfolio since it does not have any asset management or insurance company though has taken equity stakes in various domestic companies or SPV or real estate projects.

What should be your investment strategy in such volatile markets?

20 sep 2008

The Indian financial markets markets is going among the most volatile phases it has witnessed over the past many years post Lehman, Merrill Lynch crisis. Whether it is equity, metal, currency, oil, every new morning brings with it fear and hope of a new event overnite (especially in US markets).

Its Now Pretty Easy to Invest in Movies – Cinema Capital Venture Fund from ICICI

29 aug 2008

After burning fingers in stock market and real estate investment, HNI investors have another asset class to diversify their investment. ICICI Bank is offering its private banking customers option of investing in Cinema Capital Venture Fund that is a SEBI approved fund which will invest in Indian media and entertainment industry.

Find out the best interest rates on Fixed Deposits

06 may 2008

The common problems among most Indian investors is how to find out the best available FD rates among all Indian banks whether public, private or foreign. As it is virtually impossible to visit individual banks or their websites as there are over 100 of them operating in India.

DLF shifts focus towards South, to develop New Bangalore

02 oct 2007

After the successful models of Navi Mumbai and Noida, Bangalore is also soon going to get its ‘New Bangalore’. This would would help Bangalore in overcoming its infrastructural and basic problems which was making it less attractive to companies, investors and residents.

Amul to foray into bottled water

26 sep 2007

To capitalise on its tremendous brand equity and offset the margin pressure on the dairy business, Amul is planning to foray into the bottled water segment starting with its home state, Gujarat.

Another asset class emerges for investment – gold mining companies

05 aug 2007

The rising gold prices have fancied investors attention and is being increasingly looked on as an part of portfolio. After Gold ETFs , now there is option for investing in DSP Merrill Lynch World Gold Fund which invests in gold mining companies internationally.