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The art of wealth creation, get it right Know the various factors that you need to take into account on your journey of wealth creation. Register now. Powered by: Franklin Templeton 61 firms made open offers worth Rs 23k cr 61 firms made open offers worth Rs 23k cr According to a report by a Prime Database, 61 companies made open offers to the tune of Rs 23,106 crore last year under Takeover Regulations. Alkem Labs appoints banks for up to $291 mn IPO Alkem Labs appoints banks for up to $291 mn IPO Mumbai-based Alkem has sales revenues of more than $500 million, according to its website. The company has seven manufacturing facilities across the country. Mahanagar Gas to raise around $130 million via IPO Mahanagar Gas to raise around $130 million via IPO Mahanagar Gas, a joint venture between GAIL (India) Ltd and U.K’s BG Group PLC, has hired Kotak Mahindra Capital and Citigroup to manage the initial public offering. Ikya, TeamLease pursuing IPOs: Sources Ikya, TeamLease pursuing IPOs: Sources All the companies or banks involved either did not reply to emails seeking comments or declined to comment.

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXI-III (1158D) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 16 Jan 2015 28 Jan 2015 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXI-III (1158D) Direct-DY Debt: FMP Closed-end 16 Jan 2015 28 Jan 2015 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXI-III (1158D) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 16 Jan 2015 28 Jan 2015 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXI-III (1158D) Reg-DY Debt: FMP Closed-end 16 Jan 2015 28 Jan 2015 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Sr XXI-III (1158D) Direct-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 16 Jan 2015 28 Jan 2015 5,000 More >>

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Basements can be sold and registered independently in Haryana In a landmark judgment that is bound to bring relief to property owners, the Supreme Court ruled on September 17 that basements of residential houses can now be sold and registered separately in Haryana. Flash of festive colour A life without colours is unimaginable, as they play a vital role in our lives and affect our physical and emotional well being. Indians invest £241 million in Q2 to buy land in Central London The total land purchases in Central London rose by 13 per cent in the April-June period, over the first quarter, to reach 828 million pounds. "Builders optimistic of the economic environment" This festive season is a typical time of the year when real estate purchases are made across the country. Dassera and Deepavali periods are considered a good time for property investment.

NFO – Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Sr I Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 18 Dec 2014 20 Mar 2015 500 More >>

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Bank Nifty likely to add strength to markets: Mitesh Thacker Fri, Jan 23, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST The trend on a very short-term immediate basis should be considered to be on the upside and in case we start breaking below 8720. BUY Recommend investors to continue with long positions: Ashwani Gujral Fri, Jan 23, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST The market is going into the event fairly positive and if there is nothing wrong, chances are we should cross 8800 fairly easily. So now the stop remains 8600-8650. BUY Outcome of ECB meet and Greece elections to be next triggers for markets: P Phani Sekhar Fri, Jan 23, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST Railway budget this time assumes a lot of importance because the street is expecting a lot of action on the infrastructure front. BUY Buy Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd with a target of Rs 3410: Prakash Gaba Fri, Jan 23, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd is a ‘BUY’ call with a target of Rs 3410 and a stop loss of Rs 3320 BUY

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ET GBS: If I were an Indian, I would have voted for Modi, says Taleb ‘Whenever you meet Arab leaders, they talk about geopolitics. I attended PM Modi’s talk, not one word of geopolitics,’ says Nassim Nicholas Taleb. ET GBS: PM Modi is God’s gift to India, says Jagdish Bhagwati Prof Amartya Sen killed UPA 2…He says growth is a fetish. He was not for Direct Foreign Investment, he was pushing for social expenditure, says Bhagwati Pictures that speak: Big takeaways from ET GBS 2015 The Economic Times Global Business Summit turned out to be one of its kind of forum – full of unexpected delights and charms.

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Live Webinar : Are your finances getting better or worse every year? Know how to keep a tab on your finances through various checks and balances to lead a financially healthy life. Register now. Powered by: Franklin Templeton Shareholder challenges Sebi nod for DLF QIP Shareholder challenges Sebi nod for DLF QIP The court has given Sebi time till February 4 to respond. Gupta, in his petition, said Sebi’s investigation into the DLF IPO was completed by April 20, 2013. Staffing firms Ikya, TeamLease pursuing IPOs: Sources Staffing firms Ikya, TeamLease pursuing IPOs: Sources All the companies or banks involved either did not reply to emails seeking comments or declined to comment. Sebi seeks fresh clarification on Videocon d2h’s IPO Sebi seeks fresh clarification on Videocon d2h’s IPO Sebi has sought fresh clarifications from the merchant banker of Videocon d2h Ltd regarding its proposed Rs 700-crore IPO. SBT seeks nod to raise Rs 485 cr via rights issue SBT seeks nod to raise Rs 485 cr via rights issue The bank intends to utilise the net proceeds towards augmenting capital base to meet its capital requirements, primarily loan and investment portfolio.

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv Sundaram FTP GU Direct-DH Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Jan 2015 19 Jan 2015 5,000 Sundaram FTP GU Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Jan 2015 19 Jan 2015 5,000 Sundaram FTP GU Reg-DH Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Jan 2015 19 Jan 2015 5,000 Sundaram FTP GU Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Jan 2015 19 Jan 2015 5,000 Sundaram FTP GU Reg-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Jan 2015 19 Jan 2015 5,000 More >>

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NFO – Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 Sundaram Top 100 Series – IV Direct -D Equity: Large & Mid Cap Closed-end 18 Dec 2014 16 Jan 2015 5,000 More >>

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Cautious on energy space; need more clarity on subsidy sharing mechanism: Amit Khurana Fri, Jan 16, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST If the oil were to crack too much from here, then that has its own implications for some of the sector components. BUY Two wheelers look more attractive than commercial vehicles in auto space: Amit Khurana Fri, Jan 16, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST I would play it little more cautiously versus the two wheeler space which is more again consumer discretionary kind of a play to go about. BUY Performance of banking companies inline with our directional view: Amit Khurana Fri, Jan 16, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST For us the critical quarter is actually starting from Q1 of FY 16, that is where a far more critical review of the numbers is when we would probably undertake. BUY Neutral on IT companies: Amit Khurana Fri, Jan 16, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST From a sectoral perspective also we are more in the neutral kind of a stance so probably that is a reflection of what we would expect from the IT companies this quarter, so I would probably play it along that. BUY

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India to benefit from falling oil prices. Here’s how It is critical that oil recovers to a level at which it is balanced in favour of India’s imports without affecting its exports too much. Why NPS funds have given double-digit SIP returns The NPS funds have given double-digit SIP returns since their launch. But this is more due to the rally in bonds than the bull run in equities. From high prices to delayed projects: Here’s what’s stopping you from buying a house From high prices to delayed projects, the barriers that buyers have to overcome before they can own a house are many. We tell you how to surmount the key ones. 4 smart things to know about investing in mutual funds for grandchildren A separate declaration needs to be provided by the grandparent termed as the "third party declaration" in the standard format. 8 ways to fix the leak in your budget Maintain an emergency corpus that is equal to 3-6 months’ household expenses, including loans, so your budget doesn’t take an unexpected hit. Quote of the week "I wish the RBI was running the American central bank. The people there at least understand the problem." Jim Rogers,Commodity Guru Family Finances Early start will help Joshis clear financial blocks The first step in any financial plan is making the provision for a contingency corpus, which can be equal to 3-6 months’ household expenses. Financial Planning Why financial literacy is must for better financial life The most important contribution of financial services businesses, banks is customer empowerment that leads to better financial lives. Money-making venture WebEngage: Avlesh Singh & Ankit Utreja’s startup helps e-commerce cos market their wares better WebEngage helps e-commerce companies to push contextually targeted messages, offers, promotions and questionnaires to users on their website. Entrepreneurs Origo Commodities: Sunoor Kaul & Mayank Dhanuka’s end-to-end agri logistics management enterprise We formed Origo Commodities in 2010 starting with warehousing solutions and have since covered the entire spectrum, providing end-to end services. 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 5 buying mistakes to avoid at sales More than 60 per cent of the respondents to a 2011 survey by Assocham said their closets were full of clothes they never wore. How to handle tricky office relationships Here is how you can negotiate difficult office relationships that could otherwise prevent you from getting a good day’s work done. Crash in oil prices: How it affects your investments While the drop in crude prices will bring down inflation, it would also impact the flow of capital into India in the short term. Crash in crude prices: Sectors and stocks that will be affected The fall in crude prices will have diverse impact on various sectors. While oil companies will bear the brunt, sectors like paints and auto will benefit immensely. Despite global cues, the oil fall is good The sharp decline in oil and commodity prices is fundamentally good for India in the long term. Daily Newsletter Special stories that round up the major developments of the day Markets Watch Round up of stock, currency, bond, money and real estate market IPO Watch Gives you the latest IPO/FPO related news Live-Market News Portfolio Mobile Live TV Newsletter Commodities Speed Blogs Alerts Follow Us on ET: About us|Advertise with us|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Feedback|Sitemap|Code of Ethics © 2015 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

SBT seeks nod to raise Rs 485 cr via rights issue

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Live Webinar : Time Value of Money & When to Start Investing? Know how inflation erodes the value of money and see why compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. Register now. Powered by: Franklin Templeton SBT seeks nod to raise Rs 485 cr via rights issue SBT seeks nod to raise Rs 485 cr via rights issue The bank intends to utilise the net proceeds towards augmenting capital base to meet its capital requirements, primarily loan and investment portfolio. Central Depository Services plans Rs 400 cr IPO Central Depository Services plans Rs 400 cr IPO Promoters of CDSL and top officials of the depository had met some time ago to discuss the valuations and other details, the sources said. Zee seeks Sebi’s nod for Rs 200 cr rights issue Zee seeks Sebi’s nod for Rs 200 cr rights issue ZMCL, formerly known as Zee News Ltd, broadcasts 10 news channels including two national ones – Zee News and Zee Business. Indian firms line up IPOs worth Rs 8,000 crore Indian firms line up IPOs worth Rs 8,000 crore It is aimed at funding business expansion and meeting working capital needs on hopes that the bullish trend in the stock markets will continue.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date Shiva Minarals 11.00 09-01-2015 13-01-2015 NCML Industries Ltd. 80.00 – 90.00 29-12-2014 09-01-2015 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv HDFC FMP 1115D Jan 2015 (1) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 01 Jan 2015 13 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1115D Jan 2015 (1) Direct-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 01 Jan 2015 13 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1115D Jan 2015 (1) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 01 Jan 2015 13 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1115D Jan 2015 (1) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 01 Jan 2015 13 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1115D Jan 2015 (1) Reg-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 01 Jan 2015 13 Jan 2015 5,000 More >>

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Basements can be sold and registered independently in Haryana In a landmark judgment that is bound to bring relief to property owners, the Supreme Court ruled on September 17 that basements of residential houses can now be sold and registered separately in Haryana. Flash of festive colour A life without colours is unimaginable, as they play a vital role in our lives and affect our physical and emotional well being. Indians invest £241 million in Q2 to buy land in Central London The total land purchases in Central London rose by 13 per cent in the April-June period, over the first quarter, to reach 828 million pounds. "Builders optimistic of the economic environment" This festive season is a typical time of the year when real estate purchases are made across the country. Dassera and Deepavali periods are considered a good time for property investment.

NFO – Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 Sundaram Top 100 Series – IV Direct -D Equity: Large & Mid Cap Closed-end 18 Dec 2014 16 Jan 2015 5,000 More >>

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Ultratech and Mangalam cement should do well: Avinnash Gorakssakar Fri, Jan 09, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST Hopefully in FY16, once the macros improve, we have better GDP and IIP numbers and better corporate capex on the ground, cement will be the first sector to move. BUY Suggest to place your best on stocks making news highs: Mitesh Thacker Fri, Jan 09, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST Again I am still not sure as to how far we can go on the upside. 8300 is a level where some kind of important short term averages are being placed. BUY Do not see Nifty going below 8100 as of now: Ashwani Gujral Fri, Jan 09, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST More than the Nifty or the Bank Nifty, boarder market looks good. Even the Nifty and the Bank Nifty could have a few good days on the upside. BUY HDFC Bank looks good on the charts from a long term perspective: Avinnash Gorakssakar Fri, Jan 09, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST The kind of growth HDFC Bank has recorded, in terms of asset quality and growth, if one holds for an year or so, one could see a price of at least 1,050-1,100. BUY

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Tax-saving options: Which is the best instrument under Section 80C?

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Fund-raising via IPOs at 13-year low in 2014

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Live Webinar : Time Value of Money & When to Start Investing? Know how inflation erodes the value of money and see why compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. Register now. Powered by: Franklin Templeton Fund-raising via IPOs at 13-year low in 2014 Fund-raising via IPOs at 13-year low in 2014 The previous low was in 2001 when only Rs 296 crore was raised, according to PRIME, which compiles data on the primary capital markets. IIT preparation institute Resonance Eduventures to tap bourses IIT preparation institute Resonance Eduventures to tap bourses Kota- based test preparation and coaching institute Resonance Eduventures is planning an initial public offering to raise around Rs 500 crores. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd gets Sebi’s nod for IPO Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd gets Sebi’s nod for IPO Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) has received market regulator Sebi’s approval to raise funds through an initial public offer. MEP Infrastructure gets Sebi nod for Rs 360-cr IPO MEP Infrastructure gets Sebi nod for Rs 360-cr IPO The Mumbai-based company had filed its draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for the proposed public offer in September.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date Shiva Minarals 100.00 – 120.00 29-12-2014 02-01-2015 NCML Industries Ltd. 100.00 – 120.00 29-12-2014 02-01-2015 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv HDFC FMP 1107D Dec 2014 (1) Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2014 05 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1107D Dec 2014 (1) Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2014 05 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1107D Dec 2014 (1) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2014 05 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1107D Dec 2014 (1) Direct-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2014 05 Jan 2015 5,000 HDFC FMP 1107D Dec 2014 (1) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 24 Dec 2014 05 Jan 2015 5,000 More >>

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Basements can be sold and registered independently in Haryana In a landmark judgment that is bound to bring relief to property owners, the Supreme Court ruled on September 17 that basements of residential houses can now be sold and registered separately in Haryana. Flash of festive colour A life without colours is unimaginable, as they play a vital role in our lives and affect our physical and emotional well being. Indians invest £241 million in Q2 to buy land in Central London The total land purchases in Central London rose by 13 per cent in the April-June period, over the first quarter, to reach 828 million pounds. "Builders optimistic of the economic environment" This festive season is a typical time of the year when real estate purchases are made across the country. Dassera and Deepavali periods are considered a good time for property investment.

NFO – Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series I Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 01 Nov 2014 31 Jan 2015 500 Sundaram Top 100 Series – IV Direct -D Equity: Large & Mid Cap Closed-end 18 Dec 2014 16 Jan 2015 5,000 More >>

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Nifty may touch 8500 level in January: Mitesh Thacker Fri, Jan 02, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST We can then possibly talk about levels of 8450-8500 on the upside being revisited. That is the kind of view. We are trading more with positive bias. BUY Market waiting for a big momentum push to get beyond 8200: Ashwani Gujral Fri, Jan 02, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST The real thing possibly starts from Monday. It is just about consolidating, getting ready for that breakout. We are sitting so close now to 8,280-8,300. BUY Housing finance companies among NBFCs should do well: Ajay Bagga Fri, Jan 02, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST Housing finance is no brainer.There is a huge growth you are seeing. Mgmts come out with guidance of 20-25% growth that they are anticipating. BUY Battery companies an interesing prospect in the coming days: Ajay Bagga Fri, Jan 02, 2015 | 08:00 AM IST If you have raw material prices coming down, be it rubber for tyre makers or lead for battery makers, they would be beneficiaries of this. BUY

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