20 stocks that Morgan Stanley says can protect your portfolio in volatile times

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jan 29, 2016 | 08:04 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

20 stocks that Morgan Stanley says can protect your portfolio in volatile times Market outlook is bullish on a long-term basis and investors should be positioned in consumption plays and govt policy beneficiaries to draw maximum gains. Bank stocks may be out of favour, but MFs raise bets in top private lenders Among 78 BSE500 firms which have disclosed their shareholding pattern till Tuesday, 14 have seen a rise in shareholding by MFs for the 5th quarter in a row. Small-cap funds may help add value to portfolio In the maths of SIP investing, volatility is investor’s friend and the frequent drop in NAVs helps to generate higher returns in the long run. Billion dollar-club shrinks; 53 BSE firms lose over $1 billion in m-cap since August 2015 highs As many as 218 companies out of the 2,539 in the BSE listed universe were part of the billion-dollar m-cap club as of August 6, 2015. Can you benefit from falling oil prices? Sliding prices are not for the ordinary investor, but for those with enough knowledge, capital and guts for tactical positioning. 5 stocks that preserved wealth through market storm The BSE smallcap and midcap indices have fallen 7% each during the same period, while the combined m-cap of the BSE has slumped 14.51%. HUDCO tax-free bonds offer up to 7.64%, issue open now Bonds of HUDCO will pay 7.39 per cent for 10 years and 7.64 per cent for 15 years, marginally lower than the highest rates of 7.74 per cent paid by the previous issuer IREDA Newly-listed IPOs bleed most in January market meltdown InterGlobe last week lost 19% of its market value in a single day on concerns over increased competition, rising input cost and delay in aircraft delivery. Tepid response to Precision IPO on Day 2 The issue had received bids for 9,08,240 shares, or 0.06 times the offer, on Day 1. Out of them, 8,96,880 shares were bid for by retail individual investors (RIIs) alone. Retail rush takes MF investor accounts to record 4.59 crore in 2015 The number of folios as on December 31 was 4.59 crore, up 13.8 per cent over the previous year as retail investors poured money into equity schemes.

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Real Estate News

Shapoorji Pallonji Group launches affordable housing brand Joyville Launching the affordable housing brand, Joyville from the city of joy, Kolkata, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group aims to contribute for ‘Housing For All by 2022’ in a big way.

Godrej Properties enters Noida, ties up with Lotus Greens This plot of land is part of the 300 acre sports township that builder Lotus Greens had acquired in late 2014 with the backing of private equity funds Clearwater Capital and SSG Capital Management.

Why housing prices have dipped on Noida Expressway At Jaypee’s 800-acre Wish Town, for instance, where construction started in 2008, prices have remained stagnant in the Rs 4,000-10,000 range.

Local builders like Lotus Greens, Ramprastha sync up with established biggies like Godrej, Tata to stir up realty market Industry experts say projects backed by corporate houses like Godrej and Tata have seen decent traction in current slow market.

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Views and Recommendations

Sell Titan with a target of Rs 334: Sandeep Wagle 28 January, 2016, 11:34 AM IST "Titan is a ‘SELL’ call with a target of Rs 334 and a stop loss of Rs 349." Buy ITC Ltd with a target of Rs 327: Sandeep Wagle 28 January, 2016, 11:31 AM IST "ITC is a ‘BUY’ call with a target of Rs 327 and a stop loss of Rs 311." buy Buy Zee Entertainment with a target of Rs 418: Sandeep Wagle 28 January, 2016, 11:24 AM IST "Zee Entertainment is a ‘BUY’ call with a target of Rs 418 and a stop loss of Rs 397." buy Sell United Spirits with a target of Rs 2,540: Dr CK Narayan 28 January, 2016, 09:28 AM IST "United Spirits Ltd is a ‘SELL’ call with a target of Rs 2,540 and a stop loss of Rs 2,630." sell

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Want to make most of the current bear market? Here’s what you should do

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jan 26, 2016 | 09:35 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter

Tax saving investments: Here’s what you need to know If you haven’t already completed your tax saving investments it’s time to do it now and here’s help on how to do it.

Want to make most of the current bear market? Here’s what you should do Falling commodity prices, global concerns and poor corporate results have pushed markets into a bear phase. Here’s what you should do now. Stocks entering bear market: Reasons for the downturn It is impossible to predict when the market will bottom out. However, experts say that short-term pain will continue for some more time. PF to be best debt investment in 2016 if rate hiked The EPFO has recommended an interest rate of 8.95% for the PF. If the proposal is cleared, PF will be the best way to invest in debt in this financial year. Best health insurance plans for senior citizens: ET Wealth-PlanCover rankings If you don’t know which health insurance plan to buy, go through our rankings. Here we list the top contenders for couples above 60 years of age.

Family Finances How Vimal Chheda can get back on investing track after loan revamp “My financial planning was disturbed as I used all my savings to buy a house. I want to start investing again so I can achieve my goals,” says Chheda. Financial Planning Can you benefit from falling oil prices? Sliding prices are not for the ordinary investor, but for those with enough knowledge, capital and guts for tactical positioning. Money-making venture Giftxoxo shows how gifting experiences can pay The founders of this startup held that gifting need not be restricted to products; gifting ‘experiences’ could probably mean a lot more. Entrepreneurs How the Rs 160 crore StarAgri is helping farmers manage their produce Our aim is to connect with 25 lakh farmers. We want to become every farmers’ dream partner in their success Financial Calculators Plan your car Car cart! Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It’s that easy. Home Loan Refinance Should you refinance your home loan? Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate. More Calculators

How to shift group medical cover to personal policy Portability allows a group mediclaim policy to be transferred to a personal insurance plan with the same insurance company. Want to cut risk and tax without compromising on returns? Try balanced MFs Investors can enjoy tax advantages by managing their equity and debt portfolio allocation via balanced mutual fund schemes. 5 smart things to know about semi-closed e-wallets Semi-closed e-wallets are used to make online payments for goods and services at select merchant locations. Looking for a job? Monster Employment Index gives you latest online employment trends Here are some of the online employment trends in major cities and sectors in the country, as analysed by the Monster Employment Index. What industry experts want from Budget 2016 As the Finance Minister and his team start work on the Budget, here are some suggestions from experts that are worth including in the draft.

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Avoid fancy midcap, smallcap ideas; stick to fallen angels from largecaps

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jan 22, 2016 | 08:04 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

Avoid fancy midcap, smallcap ideas; stick to fallen angels from largecaps Vikas Gupta, Executive VP and CIO, ArthVeda Capital, says sticking to the fallen angels from the largecap space can give investors better returns when market revives. Coming next week: Hudco tax-free bond@7.64% Hudco was allowed to sell tax-free bonds worth Rs 5,000 crore. The company has already raised some money through private placement. 27 bank stocks@52-wk lows: Good time to buy? Over two dozen banking stocks hit their 52-week lows, tumbling the BSE Bankex to its lowest level since June 2014. Second tranche of gold bond now open: Should you buy? If you are looking to buy physical gold or gold ETFs, here is an alternative for you. The second tranche of the SGB scheme is now open for subscription. How risky is that debt? Credit ratings provide an investor a credible view on the downsides of debt assets. You can gain 80% with contra bet on crude, and how! Brokers are advising clients to initiate a contra trade, citing strong possibility of a temporary bounce over the next few days. High-beta stocks hit: 80 stocks down 20-40% in 12 sessions The S&P BSE midcap index has plunged a little over 7 per cent while S&P BSE smallcap index crumbled around 11 per cent so far in 2016. Equity MFs see 66% rise in SIPs on weak markets Equity mutual fund schemes have seen an addition of about 43.44 lakh new SIPs during 2015. Slump season: 130 stocks below pre-Modi wave level The S&P BSE Sensex cracked nearly 2 percent to hit its fresh 52-week low of 23,998.65 in trade led by relentless slide in crude continues. Sensex likely to scale 31,300 in 12 months; Angel Broking’s top 5 largecap stock ideas The market may have come under a lot of selling pressure largely due to global factors, but domestic macro factors are falling in place, Angel Broking said.

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Real Estate News

Property prices soften by 1% in Delhi-NCR: Report Property prices fell by an average one per cent in the Delhi-NCR during October-December period compared with the previous quarter on higher supply.

Godrej Properties, Vihang Group in pact for 15-acre development in Thane Godrej Properties Ltd has entered into a development agreement with Thane-based realty developer Vihang Group for a 15-acre land parcel in Thane.

Oberoi Realty receives approval for project on Glaxo plot in Worli Mumbai-based developer Oberoi Realty has received requisite approvals to go ahead with its project on a four-acre land parcel acquired from GalxoSmithKline.

Realty demand set to touch 1.35 billion sq ft by 2020: Report However, going forward, businesses in the real estate sector will have to do things very differently to be successful.

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Views and Recommendations

Sell UPL with a target of Rs 362: Dr CK Narayan 21 January, 2016, 10:36 AM IST "UPL Ltd is a ‘SELL’ call with a target of Rs 362 and a stop loss of Rs 380." Buy Container Corp with a target of Rs 1,245: Dr CK Narayan 21 January, 2016, 10:33 AM IST "Container Corp Ltd is a ‘BUY’ call with a target of Rs 1,245 and a stop loss of Rs 1,200." Buy Havells India with a target of Rs 300: Chandan Taparia 21 January, 2016, 10:32 AM IST "Havells India Ltd is a ‘BUY’ call with a target of Rs 300 and a stop loss of Rs 272." Sell Bharti Infratel with a target of Rs 330: Sandeep Wagle 21 January, 2016, 09:56 AM IST "Bharti Infratel Ltd is a ‘SELL’ call with a target of Rs 330 and a stop loss of Rs 360." sell

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What industry experts want from Budget 2016

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jan 19, 2016 | 09:35 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter

Tax saving investments: Here’s what you need to know If you haven’t already completed your tax saving investments it’s time to do it now and here’s help on how to do it.

What industry experts want from Budget 2016 As the Finance Minister and his team start work on the Budget, here are some suggestions from experts that are worth including in the draft. Here’s the tax payers’ wishlist for Budget 2016 The Seventh Pay Commission has already put pressure on the government’s coffers so it is unlikely that the FM will play Santa Claus this year. Are you looking for affordable housing? Buying property is no longer a distant dream. Here are the country’s best places with great lower-budget real estate investment prospects. Here’s how to go for a suitable air purifier Living in a large city means that you & your family are being exposed to airborne contaminants on a daily basis. Here are a few options to help you make an informed choice.

Family Finances Goal-linked equity investments, risk cover crucial for Patils’ financial security The simple exercise of planning or seeking professional advice can not only ensure the achievement of goals but also peace of mind. Financial Planning Keep the focus on earnings when in your 40s As you pursue your career goals and your earnings peak, continue to save and invest systematically so that your wealth grows aggressively too Money-making venture Jugnoo starts up auto-rickshaw aggregation business Startup Jugnoo is an auto-rickshaw aggregator and is proving why autos are the real thing when it comes to commuting. Entrepreneurs How the Rs 160 crore StarAgri is helping farmers manage their produce Our aim is to connect with 25 lakh farmers. We want to become every farmers’ dream partner in their success Financial Calculators Plan your car Car cart! Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It’s that easy. Home Loan Refinance Should you refinance your home loan? Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate. More Calculators

Is another quarter of weak earnings growth on the anvil? The turnaround in corporate results is not happening in the third quarter of 2015-16 too as most firms are expected to report lacklustre numbers. Young buyers prefer term plans because of low cost: Amitabh Chaudhry, HDFC Life "Customers want low cost products which fulfil their core protection needs before they look at savings and investments." Financial steps newly married women should take How can modern women like Sumita ensure they maintain their financial independence, while being collaborative on joint financial goals? 10 ways to make your online financial accounts secure Online financial transactions are prone to cyber frauds. Here are ten commandments for better online protection in the new year. Healthy profit growth makes Pidilite analysts’ top pick Pidilite’s flagship brands such as Fevicol, Feviquick and M-Seal are near monopolies and have almost become generic names for adhesives.

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Beware! Sucker’s rally on in midcap, smallcap stocks

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jan 15, 2016 | 08:09 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

Beware! Sucker’s rally on in midcap, smallcap stocks BSE smallcap index has rallied 62% in 2 years, while BSE midcap index rose 53% compared with 19% gain in Sensex in the same period. Take guard! An implosion in smallcaps around the corner Smallcaps and midcaps may come under pressure in 2016 weighed down by froth in valuations, lack of earnings visibility and growth concerns. How to go about capital protection schemes offered by mutual funds ET explains capital protection schemes from mutual funds that have low risk, but no guaranteed returns. Why investors should rebalance portfolios to cut risks and enhance returns A portfolio should be rebalanced once a year. A more frequent rejig not only leads to higher transaction costs but also has tax implications. PSU bank space a black hole, will become next BSNL/MTNL At the stock level, shares of Bank of India, Oriental Bank of Commerce, SBI, PNB and others have dropped up to 65% during the same period. 50% smallcap stocks at risk if earnings fail to catch up The S&P BSE smallcap index, which outperformed the largecap index in calendar 2015, could well be sitting on a time bomb. Infosys new darling for equity investors, TCS falls from grace After a set of stellar numbers for the December quarter, most analysts see higher allocation to Infosys from other IT counters, such as TCS. Midcap madness: Buying silver at the price of gold? Earnings failed to play catchup as prices moved disproportionately in 2015, making it look like investors were buying silver at gold prices. Winning formula for a shaky market: Pick good stocks, forget about them As fears of China slowdown escalate, there may be more volatile days going ahead, leading the market further down.

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Real Estate News

Real estate woes: After Unitech, home buyers take legal route against builder frauds, delays The Unitech case comes as a kind of confidence booster for home buyers who have been fighting builders in different forums.

10 cities where you can get homes within Rs 30-50 lakh They are Hyderabad, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Jaipur, Surat, Ghaziabad, Nagpur, Kochi, Coimbatore and Ahmedabad.

Delhi’s Defence Colony best residential spot in a decade, posts 8 times price growth Vikhroli in Mumbai comes a close second, with price of an average flat rising from Rs 2,250 per sq ft in 2005 to Rs 18,000 per sq ft at present, a growth of 700%.

Sunteck Realty looks to raise Rs 100 crore through NCDs Of this, the Mumbai-based developer raised Rs 55 crore on Wednesday.

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Views and Recommendations

Largecaps will lead the next rally in the market: Sandip Sabharwal 14 January, 2016, 04:37 PM IST So, this time it is different is the most used statement and it is never different. I think the market is coming to a value zone. Commodities stocks a hope trade: Sandip Sabharwal 14 January, 2016, 04:26 PM IST I do not think a directional play is possible, and this entire story of a minimum export price, it is too weird. Would recommend buying RIL on dips: Parag Thakkar 14 January, 2016, 04:20 PM IST So at any dips it looks like a good buy, especially, when we know that results are on the 19th of this month and there is going to be a very good number. Will not shift overweight stance on TCS to Infosys based on one result: Parag Thakkar 14 January, 2016, 04:10 PM IST Of course, companies whether it is Infosys or TCS or Wipro, each company is great, in terms, of corporate governance, cash flows, return ratios.

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How to cut risk and increase returns by rebalancing your investment portfolio

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jan 12, 2016 | 09:35 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter How to cut risk and increase returns by rebalancing your investment portfolio Over time, differential returns from different asset classes can significantly change the asset mix of your investment portfolio. Dynamic asset allocation: The easy way to rebalance your portfolio A dynamic rebalancing of one’s investment portfolio, made easy by asset allocation funds, can help beat market volatility. Here’s how you can make the most of career trends in 2016 Online shopping, digital money, constantly beeping mobiles and a pursuit of job satisfaction over salaries by co-workers may push your boundaries. Beware of these common financial hoaxes Fraudsters often pose as RBI officials and create misleading email IDs and websites to swindle unsuspecting customers. Family Finances Starting financial planning early to help Khandelwal achieve goals Khandelwal has not been very active on the insurance front. The only cover he has bought is a traditional plan that insures him for Rs 6 lakh. Financial Planning Why financial markets fail to motivate many To get the common investor interested in them, our financial products have to be more visible, accessible, attractive and open to involvement than they are now. Money-making venture Jugnoo starts up auto-rickshaw aggregation business Startup Jugnoo is an auto-rickshaw aggregator and is proving why autos are the real thing when it comes to commuting. Entrepreneurs How the Rs 160 crore StarAgri is helping farmers manage their produce Our aim is to connect with 25 lakh farmers. We want to become every farmers’ dream partner in their success Financial Calculators Plan your car Car cart! Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It’s that easy. Home Loan Refinance Should you refinance your home loan? Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate. More Calculators International student travel insurance: Know what’s covered & what’s excluded Health and accidental death or disability covers form the most critical components of an overseas students’ insurance package. Should you shift to income accrual mutual funds now? Can you still expect to make money from duration mutual funds or is it time to shift to the relative safety of accrual funds? Why and how to plan a holiday to New Zealand or Kaziranga national park in Feb November to April is the best time to visit Kaziranga national park in Assam, India. The weather there is pleasant in February. If you haven’t got your tax refund as yet here’s how to check its status Your refund could be stuck due to any one of several reasons including entering a wrong IFSC code or bank account number. There is still headroom for some more rate cuts: Shyamsunder Bhat, Exide Life Insurance While we should see decent growth in the coming quarters, it is time corporate earnings pick up too, says Shyamsunder Bhat. More Newsletters ET Mutual Fund A weekly round-up of the top news and views from the mutual fund industry. Markets Watch Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market ET Investment Opportunities Property, Stocks, IPOs, NFOs, Mutual Funds and latest investment options in your inbox. Daily Newsletter Special stories that round up the major developments of the day. Follow Us on ET: About us|Advertise with us|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2016 Times Internet Limited. To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here To unsubscribe or edit your subscriptions please click here

Dalal Street not the only place to make money, here are exotic alternatives

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jan 08, 2016 | 08:09 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

Dalal Street not the only place to make money, here are exotic alternatives According to art collectors, quality art pieces appreciate 10–12% every year, which makes it a good investment option for rich investors interested in art. IREDA tax-free bonds offer up to 7.68% There will be a quota limit of 20% for QIBs, corporate and individuals and HUFs subscribing to bonds worth over Rs 10 lakh. Handle midcaps carefully, 10 big ideas from top brokerages Stock picking will become difficult for investors, especially in calendar 2016. Year 2015 was a watershed year for retail investors. Devi Shetty’s Hrudayalaya hits $1 billion on listing All the 245.2 crore shares for the IPO were offered by existing shareholders who constitute about 12% of the company’s post-offer paid up share capital. Accrual funds in spotlight as rate cut hopes muted Investors preferring debt over stocks in the new year could opt for accrual funds as the possibility of aggressive rate cuts by the RBI appears remote. Top five mantras to survive dragon fire in stock market Technically, both Sensex and Nifty50 are trading below their long-term 200-day moving averages, as well as short term 50-day moving averages. Short-term government bonds have the edge amid rate uncertainty According to money managers investing in short-end government bonds appears to be a better bet in 2016. Here is how to build wealth for long-term financial goals Investors are confused on where to put their money with various pockets of the market such as mid and smallcaps running up sharply. How to make it big with small-caps: Tips from Porinju Veliyath Kochi-based Porinju Veliyath’s rags to riches journey probably has all the makings of a Malayalam blockbuster of the 1980s decade. RIL gears up for stellar show ahead: Analysts CLSA says 2016 can be the best year for the co and expects that a number of large-scale investments of the co would pay off.

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Real Estate News

Foreign investments back in Indian real estate after 5 sluggish years: JLL India India-specific cumulative fund raising attained its peak in the pre-global financial crisis (GFC) period. During this period between 2005 and 2008, there were 50 such funds that raised $16 billion in total.

PEs may pump in more money in real estate this year Experts say PE investments in real estate could even surpass the $4.8-billion fund infusion seen in 2015. While the way PE investments are structured could see a change, the money is set to be invested in selected cities and projects.

Investor activity in real estate sector finally set for uptick in 2016 riding on reforms Analysts say that investor activity in the real estate sector is finally set for an uptick in 2016 riding on regulatory reforms.

New property launches in Bengaluru plunged by 62% in 2015 According to Cushman & Wakefield research, in 2015, a majority of the new launches (83%) were now concentrated in the mid-segment.

Launch prices of mid segment flats drop 4-20% in key metro markets The biggest decline of 20% in average weighted basic sale price was registered in Goregaon suburb of Mumbai where the per sq ft rate averaged at Rs 10,500 in 2015, showed a report by Cushman & Wakefield.

Corporates lease 38 million sq ft of office space in 2015, highest ever in top 7 metros: CBRE According to property advisory firm CBRE office space leasing in 2015 was the highest ever in India’s top seven cities at 38 million sq ft.

NFO – Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 UTI Long Term Advantage Fund Series III Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 18 Dec 2015 22 Mar 2016 500 More >>

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Largecap recovery should start quite fast over the next few days: Sandip Sabharwal 07 January, 2016, 07:14 PM IST "The recovery might be slower, but the larger cap recovery should start quite fast over the next few days." It is the time to buy if you believe in the long-term story: Sandip Sabharwal 07 January, 2016, 07:10 PM IST "It is good to buy for those who know what the bottom is." Investors are hiding behind certain themes, stories in midcaps: Hemang Jani 07 January, 2016, 12:02 PM IST "If you are sitting on a large bunch of liquidity, then you should definitely look at nibbling into the companies where overall expectations are reasonably good." India is extremely vulnerable in terms of selloff: Hemang Jani 07 January, 2016, 11:54 AM IST "The only good part is that things are not looking bad for largecaps, but given the recent development, we are extremely vulnerable in terms of selloff."

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THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jan 05, 2016 | 09:32 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter Fine print of claiming tax benefit on life insurance premium decoded The tax benefit on premium paid for a life insurance policy is an important additional advantage of life insurance. Making digitized policies mandatory will give e-insurance a boost: Subbarao Mukkavilli, Karvy Insurance Repository An insurance repository is a facility which allows policyholders to digitize their insurance policies or, in other words, hold their policies in a demat form. Which tax-saving investment best suits your needs? Find out ET’s annual ranking of best tax-saving options assesses them on seven parameters including returns, safety, flexibility, liquidity etc. Which market cap stocks should you invest in? Find out Stocks in each market cap category (large, mid and small) have identifiable risk & return characteristics. Understanding these is important for investing. Financial documents lost? Here’s what to do Paperwork can be cumbersome, more so if you have to do it again after losing documents. However, there are ways to make life simpler. Will equities deliver in 2016? GDP growth, subdued inflation and reforms will help markets to do well in 2016, says Prateek Agrawal of ASK Investment Managers. Quote of the week "Challenge is to win trust of customers" Anuj Mathur Family Finances Hariharans need to reduce debt, raise equity exposure to meet financial goals Aligning their intent with action and linking investments with goals will make Hariharans’ financial journey much easier. Financial Planning At the start of 2016 remind yourself of the rules of creating wealth The rules of building wealth and assets do not change, we only need to remind ourselves of them from time to time to stay on track. Money-making venture Startup MassBlurb helps restaurants use tech to boost business Mumbai-based MassBlurb, run by two engineers, provides a marketing automation platform exclusively dedicated to the F&B industry. Entrepreneurs How the Rs 160 crore StarAgri is helping farmers manage their produce Our aim is to connect with 25 lakh farmers. We want to become every farmers’ dream partner in their success Financial Calculators Plan your car Car cart! Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It’s that easy. Home Loan Refinance Should you refinance your home loan? Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate. More Calculators How to track a stolen phone, laptop and prevent data theft Android has a built-in tracking feature using which you can locate your device by heading to http://google.com/android/devicemanager. Evaluate IPOs in 2016 carefully before buying Stock market investors need to exercise caution in 2016 as the number of initial public offers is expected to increase significantly. How returns from various asset classes are taxed As you plan your investments for the new year, ET Wealth provides a ready reckoner of taxes associated with every asset class. Smart things to know about transactions mandatorily requiring PAN With effect from 1.1.2016 it will be mandatory to quote PAN for all transactions above Rs 2 lakh for all modes of payment. We are at the cusp of recovery in earnings: Ritesh Jain, Tata Asset Management Technology will play a big role in taking MFs to every nook and corner as the most preferred savings option for retail investors. More Newsletters ET Mutual Fund A weekly round-up of the top news and views from the mutual fund industry. Markets Watch Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market ET Investment Opportunities Property, Stocks, IPOs, NFOs, Mutual Funds and latest investment options in your inbox. Daily Newsletter Special stories that round up the major developments of the day. Follow Us on ET: About us|Advertise with us|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2016 Times Internet Limited. To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add etnotifications@indiatimes.com to your address book today. If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please click here To unsubscribe or edit your subscriptions please click here

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Bumper harvest: 13 IPO issues swelled up to 100% during 2015 13 of 20 primary market listings of calendar 2015 offered returns up to 100% in what could be termed as the best year for IPO mart since 2010. Outlook hazy for debt products in 2016, duration funds best bet The rate cut cycle did begin and the central bank did cut interest rates by a cumulative 125 basis points during the year. Why just policies, buy insurance shares too in 2016 Many believe SBI Life may trump HDFC Life in hitting the market with an IPO as they have already hired insurance actuarial consultants. How may investors gain from state bond sales? The maxim “falling interest means lower interest income” may not be true every time as excess supply of securities could well turn calculations in favour of long term institutional investors, at least. Fixed income schemes better equity funds’ returns in 2015 Data show that during the year, ultra short-term, short-term, liquid funds and fixed maturity plans (FMPs) topped in returns, generating in excess of 8%. Tax free bonds outperform equities, strong performance to continue There will be periods when other investment products generate better return than equity and the same is now happening with tax-free bonds. For India IPOs, 2016 promises to be best year in 6 on profit growth, reforms Indian IPOs are set to raise more than $5 billion in 2016, a six-year high, as corporate profit growth and a pickup in the economy drive investor demand for equities and lure firms such as Vodafone’s local unit to list. Remain stock-specific in 2016, 10 bets of domestic brokerages Sensex is down about 4,000 points from its record high of 30,025 hit in March, but Calendar 2016 promises to be better for Indian investors. Astrology says 2016 will be good year for stocks, but bad for gold Last year, we had predicted that calendar 2015 would not be a great year for stock investors. And the S&P BSE Sensex is closing the year a little over 5 per cent down. Retail investors to be able to invest online in direct plans of mutual funds from January 1 While most of the high net worth individual and corporate investors have already shifted to direct plans, retail investors were stuck because of the logistics issues.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date Fourth Dimension Solutions Ltd. 30.00 30-12-2015 07-01-2016 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv Religare Invesco FMP Series 27 Plan B Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 21 Dec 2015 04 Jan 2016 5,000 Religare Invesco FMP Series 27 Plan B Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 21 Dec 2015 04 Jan 2016 5,000 Religare Invesco FMP Series 27 Plan B Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 21 Dec 2015 04 Jan 2016 5,000 Religare Invesco FMP Series 27 Plan B Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 21 Dec 2015 04 Jan 2016 5,000 DSPBR FMP Ser 192-36M Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2015 07 Jan 2016 5,000 More >>

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Should you buy a house or stay on rent? Till about 2012-13, when the rate of interest was high and tax sops were lower – which led to higher mortgage yield of 7-8% compared to 3% rent yield – people still bought real estate because they were enjoying 10-12% annual appreciation in the price of the house.

Flashback 2015: 10 most read residential and bungalow deals The year witnessed some of the biggest apartment and bungalow deals in the history of Indian real estate. Vaccine king Cyrus Poonawalla pipped many top industrialists to bag Mumbai’s iconic Lincoln House on Breach Candy for Rs 750 crore.

Property market in Bengaluru hit by slow job creation A recent Bloomberg poll of over 50 IT analysts says that IT services companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL will struggle to reach double-digit growth. This will be the slowest pace of growth for IT service behemoth since the global financial slowdown following the 2008 Lehman Brothers crisis.

Realty hotspots: Get up to 94% price appreciation in 5 years by investing here New Gurgaon is ranked as the eighth most attractive destination, promising a price appreciation of 47% by 2020, followed by Golf Course Extension in Gurgaon at 42% and Puppalguda-Narsingi in Hyderabad at 41%.

NFO – Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr II Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 03 Nov 2015 15 Mar 2016 500 UTI Long Term Advantage Fund Series III Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 18 Dec 2015 22 Mar 2016 500 More >>

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Market indecisive, may rally in January: Dr CK Narayan 31 December, 2015, 04:17 PM IST I think going by the evidence, I do not see any reason why it should resolve to the downside unless something happens on the global front. Breakout beyond 7,960 can take Nifty50 above 8,100: Mitesh Thacker 31 December, 2015, 04:07 PM IST See, I think I would have wanted the markets to finally give a breakout on the expiry day beyond 7,950-7,960. Secular prediction for pharma space difficult, Cadila’s correction not a surprise: P Phani Sekhar 31 December, 2015, 03:48 PM IST Well, this is something that did not really come as a surprise to us. Well, this is something that did not really come as a surprise to us. InterGlobe Aviation best bet in aviation, can rally up to 20% in 6 months: P Phani Sekhar 31 December, 2015, 03:40 PM IST Well, yes. Aviation has a lot of things going for itself: one, is the seasonality factor, second, oil is trading at $36 per barrel.

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