The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, October 26, 2003

Bull markets: When companies charge investors
BULLISH phases in the stock market have always elicited interest from investors, even if it comes rather late in the day for many of them. Just as interesting is the kind of effect that such a market condition has on ... More

TAKING COUNT

The risks pile up for investors
Opting for floating rate mortgages when interest rates have bottomed out, and pouring money into stocks when valuations are expensive can enhance risks substantially for the investor. Adverse interest rate movements can severely compromise financial security. More

SIMPLE ECONOMICS

The OMO mystery
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct open market operations (OMO) on October 23 and 27. What is OMO? It refers to the buying and selling of government bonds by the RBI. The central bank uses OMO as a monetary ... More

TAX TALK

Leave travel: Out of India, out of pocket
IF A SALARIED employee takes a package tour to a foreign destination and if such person is in receipt of leave travel concession, can he claim exemption under Section 10(5) in respect of the travel expenditure on the ... More

IN FOCUS

The riddle of cheaper telecom and dearer petrol
The telecom market has turned into a buyer's one with service providers elbowing one another for the consumer's ears while the petroleum market remains firmly in the hands of the sellers. More

FD WATCH

Can Fin Homes: Take shelter for a year
THE fixed deposit programme of Can Fin Homes is open for investment. The interest rates on the cumulative scheme is on a par with the industry major HDFC, but higher (by 50-75 basis points) than banks. Being a housing ... More

FUND WATCH

Equity funds: Inflows pick-up in September
IN September 2003, equity funds had inflows of about Rs 2,363 crore, the highest monthly inflow in over two years. But even as new investors came in, existing investors have used the uptrend to pull out funds with ... More

AUTO FOCUS

Skoda Superb: The name says it all
IN THE world of automobiles, every manufacturer is a willing participant in the naming game. Choosing a name for a new car is an exercise that at times even precedes the start of conceptualisation. Most names border on ... More

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