FUND VIEW
`Indian markets will attract sustained flows': Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
THE sustained FII flows indicate that the return expectations of global investors could be lower than those of domestic investors. On the other hand, recent economic data has been ahead of expectations due to a ... More

FUND TALK
How often should I book profits?
In a recent TV programme, an expert was asked whether it is worthwhile for a retail investor in equity funds to book profits now, in view of the record high levels of Sensex and other indices. He was categorical that this should not be ... More

STOCKS

Bajaj Auto: Buy
AN investment can be considered in the stock of Bajaj Auto, especially on weakness linked to the broad markets. The company has managed to report another quarter of improved performance. A 33 per cent rise in ... More

GHCL: Buy
SHAREHOLDERS can consider taking fresh exposure to the stock of GHCL (formerly Gujarat Heavy Chemicals), which trades at 13 times its trailing 12-month earnings. Higher realisations have increased the company's margins for the first quarter; ... More

Hindustan Construction: Hold
SHAREHOLDERS can remain invested in the Hindustan Construction stock despite the company's sharp run-up in price and the declining operating profit margin. At the current market price, the share trades at about 17 times its expected FY-06 ... More

National Aluminium: Hold
SHAREHOLDERS can consider retaining their exposure in the National Aluminium Company (Nalco) stock at the current price levels. Since the stock has run-up sharply, fresh exposure can be avoided for now. Any ... More

Rajasthan Spinning: Hold
DESPITE a sedate growth in revenues, Rajasthan Spinning recorded an impressive jump in profits for the quarter-ended June 2005. Stable raw material prices and improved operating efficiencies translated into a healthy ... More

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Momentum wanes in Nifty
Preferred view: The expected short-term correction materialised during the week. This was reflected in the form of a lacklustre activity, and the Nifty remained unchanged on a week-on-week basis. Contrary to the strong bullish ... More

Reliance may test support level
Reliance Ind (Rs 703.7): The stock ruled weak and dropped below the first support level at the Rs 708-710 range. The recent price patterns suggest that the share price could test the next support level at the Rs 680-685 range. The ... More

Focus of the week
Tata Chemicals (Rs 188.3): The outlook is positive and the share price could move to the Rs 225-230 range in the near term. The positive outlook would be in force as long as the stock holds above the stop-loss level of Rs 160. A ... More

CARS

Setting a tech benchmark
MARUTI was caught unawares just before the turn of the millennium, when Hyundai beat the near monopolist by being the first to offer new technology in a new small car that met the stipulated emission norms. The technology platform that helped ... More

Front to the wall ad strategy
POSITIONED smack in the middle and dominating the showroom foyer, the over-sized poster of the near-bare back of a woman was attracting more than hesitant stares. Customers walking back after the trial were sheepishly trying to stick `Post-Its' ... More

Engines, inside out
THE Getz and the Swift are set very close to each other on performance parameters. Both feature 1.3 litre engines that have been derived from existing mills — the Accent's in the case of the Getz and the Esteem's in the case of the ... More

Santro Xing to cost more
Hyundai has raised the price of the Santro Xing by a maximum of Rs 11,000; the price hikes will cover the Euro III variants — XK, XL and XG. Alagappan ... More

Optra at less than Rs 7 lakh
Chevrolet is offering the lower end of the Optra 1.6L at Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Special offers are also available on the other variants of the Optra. The offer, which opened on August 6, is open up to August 17. ... More

Offers from Tata Motors
Tata Motors has fallen in line to share the burden of its customers affected in the rains that lashed Mumbai. The company has announced a special service offer for owners of its cars in Mumbai and its suburbs, which have suffered damage from the ... More

New version of Indigo
Tata Motors has come out with Indigo-Tdi, a new version of its diesel-powered sedan . The only change is that the turbo charged car is fitted with an intercooler to boost the vehicle's performance to 70PS. Alagappan ... More

Celebrating 60 years offer from M&M
Mahindra & Mahindra, as part of its 60th year celebrations, has come out with a special offer. Customers are entitled to gifts ranging from Scorpios to special edition watches from Timex on purchase of every vehicle from its stable. Mahindra is . More

TWO/THREE WHEELERS

ECONOMICS

STOCK MARKETS

DERIVATIVES MARKETS

IDFC in F&O list
TRADING activity was robust last week even as there was a high degree of volatility at the derivative segment on the NSE; the average daily turnover was Rs 17,227 crore against the previous week's figure of Rs 17,123 crore. IDFC, which ... More

F&O POINTERS
Volatility may continue
NIFTY outlook: Last week, we had anticipated a volatile trading pattern in Nifty and it moved in line with expectations. To benefit from the volatile trend, we had advised investors to go short if the Nifty dips below 2350 levels and had ... More

FIXED DEPOSITS

INCOME TAX

Can tax benefit be claimed on the entire EMI when house is jointly owned?
I HAVE taken a housing loan to purchase an apartment. The loan is in my name and I am paying the EMI . The property is, however, in the name of my wife and me. My wife does not have any income. Can I claim tax ... More

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