Page 24 - Investment

Investment option for debt investors: A look at new instrument for Indians

A closer look at the new investment instrument available for Indian citizens

Put fresh money in short-term funds

Restrict investment in dynamic or income fund to 20-30% of debt portfolio

New investment proposals down to 13-yr low in Q3

Companies announce Rs 768 bn worth investments in Dec quarter versus Rs 1.15 trn in Sept quarter

Bolster portfolio while going is good

Last week, while speaking at the CII mutual fund summit, G Mahalingam, whole-time member at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), warned the industry that it could face redemption pressure. This, he said, could be triggered by outflows from India if the US Fed follows through on its intent to hike the benchmark rate (it plans to raise it by up to 75 basis points in 2018). His comments may appear incongruous at a time when the industry's assets under management stand at a humongous ~22,79,032 crore (November-end). But, besides the industry, retail investors too need to heed the regulator's warning and bolster their portfolio while the going is good in the markets. When the US Fed hikes its benchmark rates, the interest rate arbitrage between US and Indian bonds reduces. Also, the dollar tends to strengthen, and this reduces the dollar-denominated returns of foreign investors in India, who then pull out. The impact on equity markets is indirect. "The biggest financial ...

Even 'do nothing' is an investment strategy

Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months

Odisha govt to use live Twitter for investments

Titled 'New Opportunities in Odisha', the live session is accompanied by the hash tag, #GrowWithOdisha

Investors must beware of potential danger and plan for the future

No given strategy will guarantee the best returns but reasonable strategies will limit losses

Brush up and invest

'Indians should be taught equity investments'

Every downgrade doesn't call for an exit

Fund investors should check strength of bond's promoter group, where rating stands after downgrade

Kerala Infrastructure Fund Board sanctions projects worth Rs 3,800 crore

To invest in different sectors which includes forest, public works, water resources and power

Looking to fund your start-up? Here are 10 most active investors in India

Here's a rundown of the top 10 most active investors in India

Invest in consumption

Data indicate a pickup in retail consumption and increase in consumer confidence

Don't diversify beyond a point

Too much diversification harms your chances of beating the broad market indices convincingly

Balanced funds' assets more than double in FY17

'Mixed' investing in vogue: Rising popularity of balanced mutual funds among Indian investors

India investors look to whet appetite with equities

Indian bond investors are snapping up securities tied to the nation's equities

Concentrated funds are a good bet if you have appetite for risk

For the risk averse, buying diversified funds with more stocks might make more sense

Balanced funds can be complex

Understand the strategy before investing in this currently popular category

Your Money: HNIs should use trading platform to buy foreign stocks

For retail investors, the mutual fund route or offshore accounts are more suitable

Your money: Book profits if overweight

New investors should not put all their money in mid-cap funds

No easing of deadline for ending old bilateral investment pacts: Sitharaman

Existing investment treaties expire on April 1, 2017; new ones to be negotiated on BIT draft model