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What tax season blues? 10 funds saved tax & delivered 30% returns too  Investors no longer fear equities and they now trust MFs as a safer route to beat inflation and create wealth over time compared with other asset classes. 5 least expensive stocks to own when BSE m-cap is at all-time high Sensex is just 2 per cent away from its 52-week high of 29,077, and little over 1,600 points from its all-time high of 30,024 recorded was back in March 2015. As Indians gear up to splurge, here's where to make money Market watchers believe the dining out culture will grow fast in India. In his blog, Mobius said quick-service restaurants are the name of the game in India. Top dons of D-Street out with Q3 results; check who can fit in your portfolio better The quarter remained special for Tata Steel as the metal major got back to the profit-making mode by posting a consolidated net profit of Rs 231.40 crore.

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War of step-brothers: How rally in PSU bank shares made private lenders jealous Since the inception of Nifty Private Bank index in March 2016, the benchmark has risen over 30% compared with a 48% rally seen in Nifty Public Bank index. With D/E ratio of 0.19 & Rs 12,500 crore order book, this stock looks like goldmine The full-year order book swelled to Rs 12,466 crore while orders received during the December quarter 2016 was at a high of Rs 5,628 crore. No major DeMon impact: Global brokerages raise EPS estimates on these five stocks The pain of the cash ban has not reflected much in December quarter earnings, as most firms have reported their results more or less in line with estimates. Market rally in last 3 years was misnomer; bull run possible only in select pockets Analysts say as reforms take time to reflect in economic fundamentals, even if the short-term rally fizzles out, the market's upside may remain intact.

Advertorial Union Budget 2017 - Impact on Real Estate in India For his Budget 2017-18 announcements, Arun Jaitley, the Finance Minister, has been given a big thumbs-up by the Indian real estate sector. Advertorial Why term insurance is a must have for parents Some common avenues that a parent invests in for accumulating wealth include PPF, MFs, shares, gold and real estate.

Top stocks that powered up to 40% surge in largecap funds in last 12 months despite cash ban Among all the schemes from the equity largecap category, the net asset value (NAV) of HDFC Top 200 Fund rose nearly 40 per cent in last one year. Cash ban hit Jhunjhunwala holdings hard, but Big Bull comes out unfazed The combined stake of Jhunjhunwala and his wife in Titan Company rose to 8.47% in December quarter, compared with 8.13 per cent in the September quarter. Rs 7 lakh in this stock for 7 years could have made you crorepati One such miss is Granules India. An initial investment of around Rs 7 lakh (Rs 6,88,550) in the stock seven years ago could have made you a crorepati by now. Unitech, DLF made you cry? But realty isn't that bad; 7 stocks generate up to 421% return With FM Arun Jaitley batting for affordable housing, the sector is all set to get a lease of life, and the performing stocks may continue to do well. RBI holds rates: 10 rate-sensitive stocks that can deliver over 12 months The MPC decided to change the stance from accommodative to neutral while keeping the policy rate on hold to assess the effects of cash ban on inflation. Govt looking to include PSU banks in future CPSE ETFs The new CPSE ETF is likely to include public sector banks that have relatively better asset quality, a source told ET Now. With 8,811% returns in 3 years, this lesser-known Indian stock is Asia's star The Mumbai-listed trader of recycled paper transformed from an obscure Indian penny stock into one of the nation's top 300 firms by market capitalisation. Infosys founders raise concerns over governance: Should investors be worried? Investors with a long term horizon may want to stay invested in the tech giant given the sound management practices and agility of the business model. Despite cash squeeze, middle class is splurging; 5 stocks to make bet on it The first evidence comes from car sales data. Even the quick service restaurants next door bear testimony to a spurt in aspirational consumption. Budget has just changed the balance for your portfolio to chase crorepati dream Investors in the age bracket of 40-50 can put around 60% of their funds in equity and real estate. Those who are close to retirement can put 20-25% in equities Bet on Desi theme! 50% of CLSA's India portfolio is focused on domestic demand There was a need to promote housing, and with it generate activity in the construction sector given its potential to generate jobs, said the note. The big story for market is not RBI's status quo on rate, it's something else The big story is the change in stance by the RBI from accommodative to neutral – which in simple words means we mean the rate cut cycle may be over for now.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Global Education Ltd. 140.00 - 150.00 16-02-2017 21-02-2017 Tanvi Foods (India) Ltd. 60.00 17-02-2017 22-02-2017 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   ICICI Pru FMP - Series 80 1170 Days Plan I-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Feb 2017 17 Feb 2017 5,000 ICICI Pru FMP - Series 80 1170 Days Plan I-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Feb 2017 17 Feb 2017 5,000 ICICI Pru FMP - Series 80 1170 Days Plan I Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Feb 2017 17 Feb 2017 5,000 ICICI Pru FMP - Series 80 1170 Days Plan I Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 09 Feb 2017 17 Feb 2017 5,000 HDFC FMP - 1178 Days - February 2017 (1) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 13 Feb 2017 20 Feb 2017 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Affordable housing to get better returns now: S Sriniwasan, Kotak Investment Advisors We have raised $250 million for equity investments in residential projects, including affordable housing, says S Sriniwasan, MD, Kotak Investment Advisors.

Magicbricks teams up with SBI to sell properties in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana The lender has offered to waive off processing charges ranging from Rs 6,500 to Rs 10,000 and provide a marginal concession of 0.1%.

Indiabulls' PE unit to raise Rs 1,500 cr through realty fund Company's maiden commercial fund to have a tenure of 5 years with an option of 2 extensions of 1 year each.

Even urbanites will be able to get a house via the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Find out how Read on to find out who all are eligible, what's new in the scheme, how much can be availed and from where to get the loan.

Singapore's GIC leads race to buy 40% in DLF Cyber City for Rs 12,000 crore Promoters plan to use most of these funds in subscribing to a Rs 10,000-cr preferential issue of DLF, which will be used to retire a portion of its debt.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 UTI Long Term Advantage Fund - Series V Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 22 Dec 2016 22 Mar 2017 500 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Sell Tata Power Company Ltd. target Rs 75 : IIFL 16 February, 2017, 12:52 PM IST Sell Tata Power Company Ltd. at a price target of Rs 75 and a stoploss at Rs 85 from entry point sell Sell Asian Paints Ltd. target Rs 936 : IIFL 16 February, 2017, 12:52 PM IST Sell Asian Paints Ltd. at a price target of Rs 936 and a stoploss at Rs 1000 from entry point sell Buy Voltas Ltd. target Rs 344 : Reliance Securities 16 February, 2017, 12:52 PM IST Buy Voltas Ltd. at a price target of Rs 344 and a stoploss at Rs 330 from entry point buy Buy HDFC Bank Ltd. with a target of Rs 1390 – IIFL 16 February, 2017, 12:51 PM IST Buy HDFC Bank Ltd. with a target of Rs 1390 and a stop loss of Rs 1290 buy

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