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THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jul 29, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

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Rs 25,300 cr worth of NCDs coming to market near you With bank fixed deposit rates no longer attractive in a falling interest rate scenario, fixed corporate debt is the hot cake investors can’t have enough of. Reasons that sank Yahoo! could be why your wealth isn’t growing Its original founders Jerry Yang and David Filo always chose the popular option or made decisions its shareholders thought was right. Multibaggers in the making? 30 stocks which scored high on the quality scale Stocks that scored high on the quality parameters included names like TCS, Dabur, Infosys, Page Industries, Wipro, Power Grid and Bharti Infratel. The 10 best-performing quality stocks of the year you can look at The Nifty Quality30 index, a gauge of 30 quality stocks, has outperformed the broader Nifty50 since its inception on March 19, 2015.

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Brute force of money lifts Buffett indicator to 6-year high: Should you worry? A post-Brexit rally in the market and entry of newly listed companies via the primary market caused the BSE m-cap to surge, thereby lifting the indicator. Look which Indian firms just made it to Fortune500! These companies are the crème de la crème of the world’s company, which have put in immense efforts to become the behemoth that they are today. FII stakes hit record highs in dozen firms amid sporadic outflows FPI holding in AIA Engineering rose by 7.08 percentage points to 28.08 per cent at the end of Q1 of FY17 compared with 21 per cent in the year-ago quarter. 4 signals from Nifty50 charts that the market is heading for a sharp correction A day after Nifty50 touched a fresh 52-week high, Morgan Stanley said the market has been lifted by a tide of money that has entered the emerging markets.

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Up to 240% return in 3 years not enough! OMCs can still rally 26% BPCL, IOC, HPCL generated up to 29% returns in last one month. IOC has gained 28.70% in the past one month, HPCL 28.15 per cent and BPCL 16.27 per cent. Share pledges by promoters top 90% in 87 firms; many of the stocks still rallying While investors took cues and punished many stocks, some counters have defied the trend and rallied up to 130% YTD, raising concerns among investors.

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Real Estate News

HNIs bet on real estate startups for high returns Bengaluru-based home aggregator and rental management startup Zenify raised $1million in a pre-Series-A funding from HNIs, who have a minor stake in the company .

NBCC to examine Supertech’s Noida towers for building norm violation Allahabad HC had ordered demolition of the two towers in 2014 after it was found that buildings were not being built according to the plans sanctioned by authorities.

Sohna in Gurgaon to urbanise in next 7 years: Report In the affordability parameter, Sohna has been rated high as the cost of majority residential houses ranges between Rs 37-58 lakhs for 2 bed room flat and Rs 61-89 lakhs for 3-bedroom apartments, which are in construction stage.

Aadhar Housing Finance to raise Rs 200 crore from banks Aadhar Housing, a Dewan Housing Group company, aims to disburse Rs 2,100 crore this fiscal, more than double of last year’s disbursal of Rs 1010 crore.

Commercial realty’s current demand recovery more sustainable than 2011: JLL India report The recovery in demand for commercial real estate across India since 2015 is more sustainable and long-term as compared to 2011, said a JLL India report.

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Buy Dabur India, target Rs 316: Microsec Capital 28 July, 2016, 01:04 PM IST Buy Dabur India Ltd. at a price target of Rs 316 and a stop loss at Rs 300 buy Buy Lupin, target Rs 1748: Microsec Capital 28 July, 2016, 01:00 PM IST Buy Lupin Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1748 and a stop loss at Rs 1694 from entry point buy Buy Bajaj Auto, target Rs 2700: Reliance Securities 28 July, 2016, 12:54 PM IST Buy Bajaj Auto Ltd. at a price target of Rs 2700 and a stop loss at Rs 2620 buy Sell ACC, target Rs 1675: Reliance Securities 28 July, 2016, 12:49 PM IST Sell ACC Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1675 and a stop loss at Rs 1720 sell

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Is this the right time to invest in real estate?

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jul 26, 2016 | 08:04 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter

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Is this the right time to invest in real estate? Residential real estate market is currently in a correction phase, which began three years ago, and according to experts, will last for a few more quarters. Certain real estate segments may not be the best bet right now. Here’s why The entire National Capital Region (NCR) is still under significant pressure, and according to experts, it is likely to remain so for some time. Can real estate create wealth for you? Any investment vehicle that has low yield on investment tends to rely on capital appreciation as its source of growth and return. From our Partners Investing in Equities- Identifying the Best Plan for Your Financial Goals Among all popular long-term investment options such as gold and real estate, equity is probably the only asset class offering recurring income through dividends and capital appreciation through bonus issues and manifold increase in share prices. From our Partners How to claim travel insurance in different scenarios Armed with a travel insurance policy, when one is out on a family vacation or a business trip, things appear to be in control. Knowing the claim process has its added advantages.<br /> <br /> Here is how the claim process works whether it is for a lost passport or for hospitalisation.<br /> <br /> Claim process in case of:<br /> <br /> &bull; Hospitalization <br>&bull; Total loss of checked-in baggage <br>&bull; Delay of checked-in baggage <br>&bull; Loss of passport <br>&bull; Personal liability <br>&bull; Personal accident <br>&bull; Hijack <br>&bull; Missed flight Low-cost NPS Tier II has beaten direct MFs NPS Tier II funds perform better than mutual funds due to low costs. But ambiguity over taxation and other problems keep investors away. How to manage with a low retirement corpus A second career, moving cities and reverse mortgage can all help make your savings last. How investors stand to benefit from dividend payout policy Dividend distribution policies can help investors take more informed decisions on which stocks to pick and which not to. 8 things to keep in mind when buying a TV Choosing a new TV is not a simple process. There are a number of brands available today, boasting different features and offering varied panel sizes within the same price range. From our Partners Eight money tips to help young earners plan their finances The twin behavioural devils of ignorance and procrastination push most people into their 30s before they get down to streamlining their finances. From our Partners 5 cigarettes a day would cost you more than Rs 1 crore by the time you hit 60 Poor health due to smoking may also cost you your job. A company may want to promote an energetic person rather than someone who calls in sick often.

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AXIS Midcap: Put this fund on your watchlist With the fund management team likely to see a change, investors need to monitor it’s performance in the coming months and may opt not to invest in it for the time being. Family Finances: 44-year-old Pawar needs to invest the cash corpus in line with his goals The retiral benefits from a previous job will stand Pune-based Pawar in good stead while investing. Give FATCA info by 31 Aug or face account freeze All that fund houses want to know is whether investors pay taxes or have a tax residency in a country other than India. Bengaluru-based Singh can cut tax by rejigging pay structure, taking full benefit of Sec 80C Sudhir Kaushik of Taxspanner.com advises readers on how to restructure their income, investments and expenses to optimise their tax. Strong growth in subscriber base, revenue makes Idea Cellular analysts’ favourite pick As the industry enters a turbulent phase, Idea offers an opportunity for long-term investors. Startup Cubical Laboratories helps control home devices through cell phone The team got several strategic investors to join its advisory board and it helped their company takeoff. Earnings will improve over the next two years: Anand Shah, BNP Paribas AMC "The earnings trajectory is encouraging even if absolute numbers are not exciting," Anand Shah, CIO, BNP Paribas AMC. Want to know the real cost of keeping a pet? Find out. Owning a pet can make you happier and healthier. However, caring for them can be a huge financial commitment. 6 smart things to know about Capital Gain Account Scheme CGAS helps in parking sale proceeds of a property without capital gains tax liability How should young earners plan their finances? All you need is a step-by-step plan to put your finances in order. Environmental degradation: How the beach lost its beauty to business Rampant commercialisation and corruption have eroded the natural beauty of one of the most beautiful seafronts in the world, says Uma Shashikant. How to pay life insurance premium Life insurance companies offer a number of premium payment options. One can choose the one most suited to one’s working style. Lucrative commissions for easy work may entangle you in money laundering The victim does not suspect anything because there is very little money of his own in the account and he earns a fat commission by doing virtually nothing. Online recruitment activity in India grew by 17%: Monster Employment Index The Monster Employment Index for June says online recruitment activity in India grew by 17% year-on-year. Alternative investment returns monitor: For week ending 20 July, 2016 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here’s a weekly tracker of returns from such investments.

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Look what MFs are buying! They seem to be betting on the bank stocks you sold

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

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Look what MFs are buying! They seem to be betting on the bank stocks you sold Domestic mutual funds raised stakes by at least 100 basis points in 15 BSE500 firms, including five banking and finance companies during the June quarter. Nifty50 eyes Mt 9K by Dec if GST gets through; top 10 stocks to bet on GST will have a positive effect on various sectors. For OEMs, potential gainers would be producers of small vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers. I am okay with Udta Sensex, 70% chance GST will go through: Raamdeo Agrawal If implemented, GST will have a far-reaching effect on India Inc and the broader economy. But might take at least 2 years to show the results, says Agrawal. May not be multibaggers, but PSU banks best trading plays after fund infusion PSBs have been on a rollercoaster ride ever since the Brexit vote on hope of capital infusion by the government and further easing of monetary policy by RBI.

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Five stocks top brokerages betting on to give up to 23% returns in 12 months June quarter results have failed to cheer the market so far, which has started reflecting on market movement, but individual stocks continue to hog limelight. Aberdeen positive on India from 10-year view; top 10 stock holdings of fund Aberdeen is one of the largest foreign institutional investor investing in the Indian equity market. Its India fund has an asset base of $784.3 million. Global fund managers’ cash holdings highest in 15 years: Can India draw it Risks arising from the Brexit vote, concerns over central banks failing to stage a recovery and poor earnings globally are narrowing avenues for investment. Bond rally worrying you? Expect it to gain strength in the days ahead The 10-year yield currently stands at 7.29 after its best week since March. But the bond market’s time has just come and it is here to stay, experts said.

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8 ways to use pay hike to increase financial security The incomes of government employees and pensioners will rise next month. Here are eight suggestions on how to handle this sudden flush of liquidity. Can you get better returns by timing the stock market? A study reveals that regular investing, coupled with a long-term outlook, tend to yield better returns than timing the market.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. 880.00 – 896.00 20-07-2016 22-07-2016 Prabhat Telecoms (India) Ltd. 51.00 22-07-2016 26-07-2016 More >>

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Real Estate News

India’s real estate sector is again emerging as key hub for investment: CBRE If the proposal is accepted, REITs will be able to invest up to 20% in under-construction projects compared with 10% currently allowed.

Commercial real estate going strong but investors cautious Private equity players and other investors believe that the euphoria around current growth may also lead to certain investment mistakes as was the case in the previous cycle between 2005 and 2008.

Housing prices drop 1% in Delhi-NCR during April-June: Report "Delhi’s real estate story continued its paradoxical trajectory, with prices remaining stubbornly high despite towering unsold inventory," the portal said in a statement.

Realty to be $180 billion industry in India by 2020: NHB official Home loan disbursements from NHB have been encouraging, Kalyanaraman said. The demand for warehousing space would grow whenever the GST Bill is implemented.

Rising home inventory may not lead to lower prices New housing projects decline in north Bengaluru while east is drawing buyers for its affordability quotient.

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Buy Ashok Leyland Ltd., target Rs 100.0 : Kunal Bothra 21 July, 2016, 01:52 PM IST The stock is trading at a P/E of 32.99 and a price-to-book value of 5.47. buy Buy India Cements Ltd., target Rs 122: Kunal Bothra 21 July, 2016, 01:48 PM IST Buy India Cements Ltd. at a price target of Rs 122 and a stop loss at Rs 114 buy Buy Strides Shasun Ltd., target Rs 1208: Microsec Capital Ltd 21 July, 2016, 01:46 PM IST Buy Strides Shasun Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1208 and a stop loss at Rs 1148 buy Buy Jubilant Life Sciences, target Rs 318: Microsec Capital 21 July, 2016, 01:44 PM IST Buy Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd. at a price target of Rs 318 and a stop loss at Rs 309 buy

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Can you get better returns by timing the stock market?

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jul 19, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter

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Can you get better returns by timing the stock market? A study reveals that regular investing, coupled with a long-term outlook, tend to yield better returns than timing the market. Are you fit to invest in stocks? To succeed, an investor must have the right temperament and reasonable expectations from the market. Tax mistakes to avoid if you switched jobs last year If you also have two Form 16s, do not forget to add the income from the two employers when you file your return. Is it time for debt MF investors to switch from long term funds? Declining yields mean bond prices are inching upwards, since bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. Where does that leave investors in bond funds? From our Partners Are you financially literate? Find out how clear you are about investing Though the financial services industry claims that it is spreading investor awareness, a significant percentage of educated Indians remain financially illiterate. From our Partners What is not covered by your motor insurance policy If you know anything about insurance policies, you know that nothing in that cover comes without an asterisk mark. While what is covered is written in big and bold, the exclusions, terms and conditions are often in fine print and also loaded with jargon. Your car insurance policy isn’t any different. Clear up previous years’ pending tax demands to ensure smooth refunds in future Check the status of previous years’ returns to avoid foregoing refunds because of pending demands. How working youngsters can save while living away from home Young working individuals living away on their own tend to be poor money managers. With a little planning, they can save a lot. Why women need to financially plan retirement better than men Higher life expectancy, lower pay and fewer work years necessitate thorough planning. Should you invest in high yield NCDs? While NCDs have an advantage over corporate FDs, investors should tread with caution. From our Partners How to customize your life insurance policy with riders Riders are additional yet optional benefits in a life insurance policy and provide a financial cover over and above the basic sum assured. From our Partners How to be on the right side of debt Over-dependence on credit cards to meet day-to-day expenses may lead to a debt trap and if not managed properly, the damage can soon become irreversible. Here’s how to use plastic money and still remain debt-free.

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Should celebrities be barred from endorsing insurance? Sebi does not allow fund houses to use celebrity endorsements to promote mutual funds. This is done to avoid possible mis-selling of a product. Real estate: Should you opt for a ‘book now and pay later’ scheme? In this day and age where project delays and loan defaults by developers have become the norm, it is important to tread cautiously on such schemes Draw less, earn more than inflation on corpus for a financially secure retirement It is not only about protecting your funds. You have to invest and make it grow if you want the money to last and fight inflation, says Uma Shashikant. Kids pocket money up 100% since 2012: Turner International India study The study covered 6,690 respondents, including 7-14 year kids and parents of 4-14. Delhi-based Sachdeva can halve tax outgo by revamping pay structure, buying medical insurance Tax optimizer: How to restructure income, investments and expenses to optimise tax. US FDA nod for new units, cost cutting make Dishman Pharmaceuticals stock analysts’ favourite With the ground work for growth in place, Dishman may soon become a mid-cap company. SBI Contra Fund: Beats benchmark, but lags peers The fund leans heavily towards large-caps compared to many of its peers in the multi-cap space which are mid-cap oriented. Smart things to know about pledging your MF units Here are a few smart things to know about MFs. Mutual fund investments: How to ‘pause’ your SIP An SIP is designed to continue till the end date mentioned in the application form. A few MFs now offer the option to ‘pause’ the investment for a limited period. 8 ways to use pay hike to increase financial security The incomes of government employees and pensioners will rise next month. Here are eight suggestions on how to handle this sudden flush of liquidity. Number of Indian HNIs grew 55% from 2007 to 2015: New World Wealth report “We expect the number of Indian HNIs to grow by 135%, to reach around 5,54,000 by 2025,” the report stated. RBI asks banks to exchange up to 20 soiled notes with max value Rs 5000 free of cost In case notes are presented in bulk banks will accept them, against a receipt, for the value to be credited later. Startup CredR’s online marketplace is zooming on used two-wheelers This Mumbai-based startup, less than two years in operation, has seen a sharp growth. 27-year-old Chawla needs to stagger goals in line with available surplus Chawla will need to match her clarity of goals with a disciplined investment regimen. No form 16 yet? You can still file your income tax returns With the tax-filing deadline closing in and no sign of Form 16 yet, it is best to gather all your documents, calculate your liability and file returns. Alternative investment returns monitor: For week ending 13 July, 2016 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here’s a weekly tracker of returns from such investments. Tax mistakes to avoid if you switched jobs last year If you also have two Form 16s, do not forget to add the income from the two employers when you file your return.

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Chasing IPOs? Beware! Big listing gains may mean flop show later

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jul 15, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

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Chasing IPOs? Beware! Big listing gains may mean flop show later Data on 15 NSE listings since 2011, including the recent IPOs. showed only five have managed to generate over 10 per cent return since their market debut. Porinju says Indian stocks best hedge against all negativity Investors are running after risky assets, while at the same time betting on the government’s bonds to save the day when the storm comes around. Can we afford to ignore the alarm bells Bond St is ringing? The long-term interest rates that currently prevail across all the major advanced economies are consistent with a disastrous economic future. A blind currency trader who makes money by listening Feeling his way with a white cane, Vishal Agrawal, 29, reaches his foreign exchange trading desk Mumbai’s business district each day by 8:00 a.m.

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Bazooka hope fuelling market rally! 5 stocks to bet on Brushing aside Brexit fears, China jitters, Rajan’s exit and the possibility of a rate hike by the US Fed, the Nifty50 has risen over 20 per cent since March. Be balanced, don’t put all your money in one asset class Fundamentally, we are still a little bit cautious. We are very happy if we got a positive outcome but we are absolutely prepared for a much worse outcome. A portfolio to make multibagger returns for you over 10 years Historical data showed 270 stocks from the S&P BSE 500 index more than doubled investor wealth in last 10 years. As many as 68 of them became 1000-bagger. Look at midcaps for growth: Andrew Holland, Ambit Investment While valuations are compelling for pharma companies, the IT sector has never been a favourite

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The world’s most powerful stock-pickers don’t manage a penny Index providers aren’t stock pickers in the same sense as active money managers, who attempt to beat the market by choosing only the best securities. Fund manager John Hempton used to take tips from prostitutes While John Hempton is known mostly for short-selling, he says he makes his real profits from long term stock picking from various people.

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Real Estate News

Home sales picking up as confidence to spend returns: HDFC A Knight Frank report said the top eight cities saw the lowest number of launches of new housing projects in the last three years in first half year to June 2016.

E-commerce driving demand for warehousing space: CBRE "Government’s investor-friendly investment policies, improving domestic economy and progressive legislative reforms are all steps boosting the sector."

High costs, sluggish job market hurt home sales The Japanese financial services major also pointed out that while banks were aggressively pushing to grow their retail book by offering lower rates.

2016 a great year to invest in real estate. Here’s why Even if you’ve made the decision to invest, choosing a location to buy property can seem like shooting in the dark.

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Views and Recommendations

Buy Gateway Distriparks Ltd., target Rs 444 : Gaurang Shah 14 July, 2016, 01:30 PM IST It is one of the leading private sector port related service logistic service providers. It has got four facilities as of now buy Buy Savita Oil Technologies, target Rs 80: G Chokkalingam 14 July, 2016, 01:28 PM IST In FY16, the company turned around after making a loss Rs 1 crore in FY15. They were impacted in the past because of oil price volatility. buy Buy Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers, target Rs 65 : G Chokkalingam 14 July, 2016, 01:25 PM IST In two to three years, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers can even touch a triple digit figure buy Buy Grasim Industries, target Rs 4975: Bank of America Merrill Lynch 14 July, 2016, 01:22 PM IST In the medium to long-term horizon, Grasim looks quite good, quite strong and optimistic buy

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Stock market: Sectors to bet on now

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jul 12, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter

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Stock market: Sectors to bet on now These are some of the bigger themes that have caught investors’ fancy to find out whether they are worth pursuing and companies that stand to benefit. Stocks to avoid now Polarisation marks the Indian stock market today. While some themes and sectors are pulling the market up, there are others that should be avoided by investors. The real cost of filing tax returns for free If you are ready to pay a small fee, an expert can help you save much more in taxes. Which IT jobs will survive automation? Find out Though the jobs that will be lost are mostly bottom of the pyramid positions, mid-level employees are also at a risk of becoming unemployable. From our Partners Are you financially literate? Find out how clear you are about investing Though the financial services industry claims that it is spreading investor awareness, a significant percentage of educated Indians remain financially illiterate. From our Partners What is not covered by your motor insurance policy If you know anything about insurance policies, you know that nothing in that cover comes without an asterisk mark. While what is covered is written in big and bold, the exclusions, terms and conditions are often in fine print and also loaded with jargon. Your car insurance policy isn’t any different. Is it time to rush to buy gold? Now may be a good time to pick up the metal as the current rally is likely to continue in the near future. The real cost of filing tax returns for free If you are ready to pay a small fee, an expert can help you save much more in taxes. Six upcoming smartphones worth waiting for ET takes a quick look at a few of the most interesting phones expected to be launched in India in the coming months. Five differences between Ulips and ELSS The two products are often confused because both are tax-saving instruments. Here’s what you should know before putting your money in either. From our Partners How to customize your life insurance policy with riders Riders are additional yet optional benefits in a life insurance policy and provide a financial cover over and above the basic sum assured. From our Partners How to be on the right side of debt Over-dependence on credit cards to meet day-to-day expenses may lead to a debt trap and if not managed properly, the damage can soon become irreversible. Here’s how to use plastic money and still remain debt-free.

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Invest on the basis of analysis not optimism Anticipating a revival in earnings and demand growth is a dangerous way to plan your investments. Put in hard work and look for quality when selecting stocks. Food wastage can cost a family Rs 80 lakh As, the rise in food prices are going up every year, prices of the items in consumption basket of average urban family are rising at 10-12%. Cracked the interview discussion but still didn’t get the job? Find out why Nearly 70% of candidates have been rejected in their job interviews at some point in their career. What should you do if you have not started planning for retirement even at 40? If one starts saving at age 40, it has to be a lot more passionate and resolute about saving than someone who started earlier. Family Finances: High surplus to help architect Ranga achieve all financial goals The one thing that’s probably worse than investing in a wrong instrument is letting your money idle in a bank account. Tata Large Cap Fund: A consistent outperformer We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision. Focus on large deals, reasonable valuations make HCL Tech stock analysts’ favourite Long-term investors can use the current price correction to buy the stock. Salaried Patil can cut tax outgo by investing more in NPS, buying medical insurance ET advises readers on how to restructure their income, investments and expenses to optimise their tax. Startup Lybrate’s online doctor consultation platform expands healthcare access This Ratan Tata-backed startup brings professional healthcare expertise to your home. Indian women more likely to quit jobs mid-career due to ‘double burden’: Survey Women in India more likely to quit jobs at mid-career due to the ‘double burden syndrome’—a culture where both men and women feel the duties are woman’s responsibility. How to convert resident savings account to NRO account When a person becomes a non-resident Indian, he is required to either close his existing savings account, or convert it to a Non-Resident (Ordinary) or NRO account. Mahindra Insurance Brokers unveils pay-as-you-can model to increase reach Mahindra company unveils pay-as-you-can model to increase reach of insurers. Kanchipuram silks to cost more as silver shoots up As prices of raw silk and silver have shot up, expect a price shock if you are in the market for a Kanchipuram silk sari. Smart things to know about annuities An annuity is a contract under which a corpus sum is created, as a lump sum or in instalments, in return for which the insurance company undertakes to make periodic payments. Interest in gold is on account of ‘flight to safety’: Sriram Iyer, Religare Wealth Management "Allocating large chunks of your investment portfolio to gold or silver may not be good idea," says Sriram Iyer, CEO, Religare Wealth Management. Alternative investment returns monitor for week ending July 6, 2016 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here’s a weekly tracker of returns from such investments.

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Too iffy about stocks? Try out these NCDs for up to 9% low-risk returns

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jul 08, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

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Too iffy about stocks? Try out these NCDs for up to 9% low-risk returns In the coming month, three major companies – Edelweiss, Srei Infrastructure and DHFL – will hit the bond street to raise as much as Rs 2,800 crore. Nifty at 13,000 in 2 years! Possible, say D-Street experts; 5 investment ideas The rally since March has enabled the benchmark indices to give positive returns for the year after slumping as much as 18 per cent till February. Bull market! Nifty50 up 20% from lows; five stocks looking attractive Nifty50 is back in a new uptrend and some analysts say this marks the resumption of the bull run that started when the BJP government came to power. Midcap mania dies out in MF mart: Most multicap schemes raise bets on largecaps A number of top-performing multicap schemes, which have delivered over 15% CAGR over the past 5 years, have been shifting focus to largecaps from midcaps.

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Why are HNIs going head over heels to bid for IPOs? The numbers are crazy 5 out of the 12 issues that hit market this year saw NII category getting subscribed over 100 times, while 2 other issues saw subscriptions over 30 times. L&T Infotech IPO: What you must know before taking an investment call The offer for sale (OFS) of 1.75 crore shares by the promoters is expected to raise Rs 1,242.50 crore. Since it is an OFS, the proceeds will go to the promoters. Chart reading: Stochastic oscillator has buy signals on nearly 100 stocks ‘Stochastic’ oscillators of as much as 96 stocks are giving buy signals on the technical charts. They include GVK Power, Indiabulls Ventures, OBC. Bonds are telling a scary story! Either stocks will crash, or yields will shoot up On a 12-year basis, the 10-year G-Sec has rallied 5 per cent while the 30-year bond has risen 4 per cent compared with a 3 per cent drop in the Sensex.

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8 strategies to make money on Dalal Street as Nifty heads towards 8,600 D-Street saw outperformance last week. The first hint of strength was evident when stocks corrected lesser than their global counterparts post Brexit. 10 years’ history is testimony July will remain hot for domestic stocks Nifty50 managed to rally about 2% in June to break above the 8,300 level. If the momentum continues, Nifty50 is poised to hit the 8,500-8,600 levels in July.

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Real Estate News

Manufacturers, consultants beat IT firms in office space race Experts said IT firms want to bring its workforce from across different locations to one large office, a task automaker Ford has completed after many months of scouting for space.

Subprime moment? Banks stare at realty loan defaults About a fifth of the Indian banking system’s assets are exposed to the real estate sector, according to analysts.

Kolkata home sales dips 10%, price firms up 2% in H1 New launches in North Kolkata declined in H1 2015, but it still holds potential in the forthcoming periods owing to impending infrastructure.

New launches in housing sector down by 9 per cent in eight cities There was a seven per cent growth in terms of sales in the January-June period this year as the number of units sold jumped to 135,015 units from 126,615 units.

New residential project launches at three-year low, sales up 7% in H1 of 2016 In terms of sales, the top six cities — Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad — recorded a growth after nearly three years, rising 7% to over 1.35 lakh units.

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Views and Recommendations

Sell ACC, target Rs 1535: Siddharth Bhamre 07 July, 2016, 02:43 PM IST ACC is a low beta stock (0.48) and is trading well above its 50-day, 100-day and 200-day moving averages of Rs 1510, Rs 1416 and Rs 1375, respectively sell Sell Indiabulls Real Estate, target Rs 85.50: Tejas Shah 07 July, 2016, 02:41 PM IST Indiabulls Real Estate is a high beta stock (2.65) and is trading well above its 50-day, 100-day and 200-day moving average of Rs 90.11, Rs 71.20 and Rs 66, respectively sell Sell Tata Motors, target Rs 430: Tejas Shah 07 July, 2016, 02:40 PM IST Tata Motors is a high beta stock (2.38) and is trading well above its 50-day, 100-day and 200-day moving average of Rs 430, Rs 392 and Rs 379, respectively sell Buy MCX, target Rs 1100: Tejas Shah 07 July, 2016, 02:39 PM IST MCX is a low beta stock (0.93) and is trading well above its 50-day, 100-day and 200-day moving average of Rs 945.33, Rs 880.56 and Rs 880.35, respectively

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Are you an honest taxpayer? Find out

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Tue, Jul 05, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Wealth Newsletter

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Are you an honest taxpayer? Find out Three out of five taxpayers are willing to under-report income to evade tax, says an ET Wealth survey. Find out the legal implications of this fudging. 5 innocent mistakes honest taxpayers usually make Misconceptions can make offenders of law-abiding taxpayers. Here are five blunders that can invite a tax notice, a penalty or both. Under which Section have you got an income tax notice? Don’t be intimidated by a tax notice. Find out what each Section stands for and the reason you got it. From our Partners Are you financially literate? Find out how clear you are about investing Though the financial services industry claims that it is spreading investor awareness, a significant percentage of educated Indians remain financially illiterate. From our Partners What is not covered by your motor insurance policy If you know anything about insurance policies, you know that nothing in that cover comes without an asterisk mark. While what is covered is written in big and bold, the exclusions, terms and conditions are often in fine print and also loaded with jargon. Your car insurance policy isn’t any different. Invest in US-focused equity funds to counter the impact of depreciating rupee Amid an uncertain global financial environment, US-focused equity funds offer good returns aided by the foreign exchange advantage of a strengthening dollar. Six steps to e-filing your income tax return To e-file your income tax return, you will have you register on the Income Tax Department’s online tax filing site. 7 skills that will make you indispensable as a manager at work How do you make the switch from being good to becoming indispensable as a manager? ET tells you how to make it work for you. Are you asking the right questions before making investments Putting your money to work is crucial for building a healthy corpus for your financial goals. Explore all your options to make the right choices. From our Partners How to customize your life insurance policy with riders Riders are additional yet optional benefits in a life insurance policy and provide a financial cover over and above the basic sum assured. From our Partners How to be on the right side of debt Over-dependence on credit cards to meet day-to-day expenses may lead to a debt trap and if not managed properly, the damage can soon become irreversible. Here’s how to use plastic money and still remain debt-free.

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The Piotroski Score: What this method for screening stocks tells us and how it is calculated Joseph Piotroski’s method of screening stocks is based on nine parameters. The score awards 1 point for every parameter met. Why is excess investment in real estate not the best choice? Property is not the best investment option, since it involves large amounts of money and comes with the risk of time and cost overruns. Are platinum, silver a better investment option than gold post Brexit? Gold investors feel that central bankers, in order to mitigate the impact of Brexit, will announce stimulus and keep their currencies relatively weak. UTI Long Term Equity Fund: Bouts of underperformance ET Wealth examines the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision. Linking investments with goals will help Bengaluru-based Manchegowd to achieve them "I don’t know the amount I will need for each of my goals and how to achieve these." — Abhilash Manchegowd High growth prospects, debt-free status have made analysts bullish on Amara Raja Batteries With revenue and net profit growth of 9 per cent and 6 per cent respectively year-on-year, Amara Raja Batteries’ results for the fourth quarter of 2015-16 were muted. Delhi-based startup ShopMate gets best deals for online customers from offline dealers This Delhi-based e-commerce startup negotiates with sellers to get customers the best prices. Have you estimated your retirement need correctly? If you want to take a break from work or retire, find out how much you need to survive. Ahmedabad-based Anshul can cut tax by changing salary structure, investing more in NPS ET advises readers on how to restructure their income, investments and expenses to optimise their tax. 6 smart things you must know about insurance policy riders Opted for insurance policy riders. Here’s a list of 6 smart things you need to know: Alternative investment returns monitor for week ending June 30, 2016 The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here’s a weekly tracker of returns from such investments. Customers seek long-duration insurance products: ICICI survey ICICI Lombard Long Term Two Wheeler Insurancecrossed the 500,000 policy mark. A survey of 936 customers who bought the policy revealed some interesting preferences. Why you don’t need to shun expensive funds Sebi is considering lowering the ceiling for the total expense ratio (TER) from the current 2.5% for equity funds. The TER for many schemes is as high as 300 basis points.

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Where to invest Rs 10 lakh in post-Brexit market

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Jul 01, 2016 | 08:01 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

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Where to invest Rs 10 lakh in post-Brexit market It is times like these that create multibagger stories that we crave for. Volatility is scary, but often it is investor’s best friend if one knows how to use it. 10 stocks you can look at in a highly volatile market Market veterans say given India’s strong economic fundamentals and clear signs of growth revival in the economy, investors can opt to buy stocks on dips. Pay bonanza: Where should your extra earning go? To make your money work, first choose the right investment avenue. Fixed deposits are unlikely to offer any meaningful return on your portfolio. Will pay panel award, easier REIT norms lift realty stocks? Deleveraging, renewed interest among PE players and the recent relaxation in REIT rules have helped create some amount of optimism on the counter.

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Take money off D-St, sit on cash to pick stocks at fair value The fear that the shock vote in the UK has instilled in market men is yet to go away. Benchmark indices have lost close to 500 points in the last 3 sessions. If you hold stocks with high FII exposure, take guard! FIIs were net sellers of Rs 629 crore during Friday’s bloodbath. Even in the runup to the Brexit vote, FIIs were seen offloading stocks in cash market. 15 smart buy ideas from top global brokerage firms Deutsche Bank advises investors to look at sectors or stocks that are largely insulated from contagion risks. Among them are names like Sun Pharma, Lupin. 5 things you must know about investing in gold funds According to Value Research, a mutual fund tracking firm, the gold fund category has returned an average return of over 15 per cent over the last one year.

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Why you don’t need to shun expensive funds Sebi is considering lowering the ceiling for the total expense ratio (TER) from the current 2.5% for equity funds. The TER for many schemes is as high as 300 basis points. Future of mutual funds to be digital, direct By now, a certain proportion of the better-informed mutual fund investors have shifted to direct funds because of better returns.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date Advance Syntex Ltd. 12.00 30-06-2016 04-07-2016 Commercial Syn Bags Ltd. 24.00 30-06-2016 05-07-2016 Quess Corp Ltd. 310.00 – 317.00 29-06-2016 01-07-2016 KKV Agro Powers Ltd. 320.00 30-06-2016 07-07-2016 Titaanium Ten Enterprises Ltd. 15.00 30-06-2016 05-07-2016 Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 45.00 30-06-2016 08-07-2016 More >>

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Real Estate News

London holds out hope for Indian buyers in UK’s realty market The immediate impact is going to be a decline in housing sales in the UK, and lack of movement in real estate prices due to a weakening pound.

Kochi to become a preferred real estate destination Kochi – which was earlier struggling to recover from an oversupply scenario – would see a massive revival due to creation of demand from these initiatives

Circle rate cut in Gurgaon to boost property demand This shows that government has recognised the existence of a sluggish real estate market, which has seen prices being cut by developers seeking to push their sales, it added.

Builders may have to pay 11% interest for delayed projects Builders will have to give info on completion date of project, size of flats and promised facilities, state the draft rules, published to seek public comments till July 8.

7th Pay Commission: Home sales likely to improve JLL India Chairman and Country Head Anuj Puri said the retail sector accounts for about 15% of the country’s GDP and this is expected to increase further.

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Views and Recommendations

Buy Ashiana Housing, Greenply: Vikas Sethi 30 June, 2016, 04:54 PM IST Both the stocks are from the housing sector which is in the limelight these days Buy Power Grid, target Rs 172: Sharmila Joshi 30 June, 2016, 02:12 PM IST The scrip is moving above its crucial moving averages. It has been taking support from its 20-day moving average for the past four weeks. Buy Indiabulls Housing Finance, target Rs 687: Nirmal Bang 30 June, 2016, 02:11 PM IST The expert has advised traders to buy the stock with a target of Rs 687 and maintain a stop loss at Rs 658 in intraday trade. Buy Nitin Spinners, target Rs 84: Nirmal Bang 30 June, 2016, 02:11 PM IST The stock has touched a high of Rs 82 and low of Rs 77.80 so far in trade. The scrip is moving above its crucial moving averages. buy

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