Hey, this is “Mutual Fund” once again. In the last two articles, I had introduced my family members from the equity and debt categories. Now, finally, I will introduce you to my family members from the hybrid, solution-oriented and other categories. So, let’s get started.

The investment in the ELSS not only provides deduction from the gross taxable income (upto the 1.5 lakh), but it also has the potential of ` extent of competitive returns through investment in equities.

India has become the second largest steel producing country as its crude steel production in 2018 surpassed Japan’s production. In 2018, Japan Produced around 104.3 MT steel. India's steel output was at 106.5 MT in 2018, up by 4.9 per cent from 101.5 MT in 2017.

I, along with my three friends, are jointly purchasing an immovable property of Rs 1.8 crore. All four of us will pay separately the purchase consideration, although the agreement is one. Are we supposed to deduct tax at 1% while making payment of purchase consideration as prescribed under section 194IA of the Income Tax Act? 

There is no denying in the fact that among all the options available under section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961, Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS), as we all know, is the one of the most popular investment avenues.

The equity market has become choppy again and this will be the character of the market until the general election results and beyond, that is, if there is a hung parliament. In these conditions, investing in funds that are well-diversified not only in terms of different capitalisation such as large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap but also in different asset classes makes an investing sense.

Some of SPIL’s key specialty products are expected to be commercialised in the US in FY19.

The Indian stock markets continued to remain under heavy cloud of uncertainty for the fifth consecutive week. The uncertainty is likely to clear in the coming weeks, as one of the pivotal economic event of the country unfolds on February 1, 2019, the interim budget for FY20.

If an investor can work the strategy of tax harvesting with normal portfolio re-balancing, it can be an excellent way to manage investments in a tax-efficient manner 

The scrips in this column have been recommended with a 15-day investment horizon in mind and carry high risk. Therefore, investors are advised to take into account their risk appetite before investing, as fundamentals may or may not back the recommendations

This section gives a recommendation of a stock having stock margin padding price below Rs 100 with sound fundamentals and expected to give handsome returns over a one-year time horizon 

This column gives you scrip chosen by the research team during the fortnight that is fundamentally strong and expected to give good capital appreciation over a time period of 1 year

Indian Economy To Continue Its Growth Momentum

Indian benchmark indices have maintained their composure despite the negative headwinds coming from an expected populist budget in view of the farm crisis and political compulsions.

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The father of passive investing, John Clifton Bogle, better known as Jack Bogle, passed away on January 16, 2019, at the age of 89.

Market is going nowhere as mentioned in one of my previous dialogues. This kind of dull movement in the market may persist till the election results are out. Not much time left for the elections and the results, actually — barely 3 months to go. I am telling you — accumulate as much of quality stocks as you can because I believe the next government is going to be formed by the BJP and it will be a stable government.

Auto stocks have long been investors' favourites. Indeed, some of the quality stocks in the auto sector have created huge amount of wealth for investors. But the moot question now is: Will the auto stocks outperform in 2019? Yogesh Supekar, along with the DSIJ research team, take a look at how auto stocks have performed historically to ascertain whether auto stocks will outperform key benchmark indices in 2019.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.79 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,19,139.26 crore.

Going ahead, it would be important for the index to defend the 10,580 level as any breach of this level will result in some instability for the very near term. Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, 63 Moons Technologies, Talwalkars Better Value Fitness, Cadila Healthcare and Ajanta Pharma.

Indian markets look set to open on a firm note on Thursday following strong global cues and as the FOMC statement was deemed to be fully dovish on the US monetary policy. However, as the day progresses, volatility too is likely to remain ingrained in the session on account of January F&O expiry. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty is likely to open with a gain of 67 points above the 10,700 mark. Bharti Airtel, Chambal Fertilizers, Dabur, Hero Motocorp, Indiabulls Housing Finance, NMDC, Power Grid, Petronet, UPL, VGuard will declare their results today. 

The share price of the Graphite India and HEG have fallen by more than 50 per cent in the last few months. Read on to find which equity mutual funds were impacted the most.

Chalet Hotels (CHL), part of the K. Raheja Corp, which was incorporated in 1956 and has 60 years of experience in residential development, is entering the capital market to raise Rs. 1,641 crore

The following stocks would be in focus during Thursday’s trading session in light of their results announcement on January 31: Dabur, Hero Motocorp, Emami, UPL and Indiabulls Housing Finance.

In the past week, the BSE Sensex index has fallen by 2.7 per cent, that is, by almost 1,000 points. The small-cap and mid-cap companies faced most of the heat.

Surya Roshni has been awarded an order worth Rs. 63.98 crore from Energy Efficiency Services. The shares of the company were volatile in the intraday session on Wednesday.

During the quarter, the company has witnessed 26 per cent YoY rise in total volumes at 12,59,828 units. Its domestic sales increased by 28 per cent YoY to 7,35,111 units and exports increased by 23 per cent YoY to 5,24,717 units. It has registered 38 per cent YoY rise in the sale of motorcycles domestically and 23 per cent YoY rise in exports.

The Board of Directors of Soril Infra Resources Limited approved the composite scheme of arrangement amongst the company, its holding company Indiabulls Integrated Services Limited (IBULISL) and their subsidiaries and Indiabulls Pharmaceuticals Limited (Scheme).

The result’s season creates quite a buzz in the market. Everyone even remotely related to the market keenly waits and watches. The Q3FY19 result season has welcomed us into the year of 2019. As the results are still coming in, let us give you a snapshot of what happened to the banks both private and public that have posted their December end results up until January 29, 2019.

Vinati Organics Limited reported stellar results for the quarter ended December, 2018 on Wednesday. Reacting to the results, the stock of Vinati Organics was up by more than 2 per cent on BSE.

Most of the investors consider MFs as one of the most efficient ways to grow idle money. So let’s understand how to add asset allocation and re-balancing to get most out of it.

RPP Infra Projects has bagged three new orders worth Rs. 252.9 crore. In the last one month, the company has bagged orders worth Rs. 316 crore.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.42 p.m. on January 30, 2019.

The markets on January 30, 2019 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,610.61, up by 18.11 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,642.55, down by 9.65 points. 

In debt-to-equity swap, banks led by SBI are expected to gain 30 per cent stake in Jet Airways. On the other hand, the airline is fighting severe liquidity crunch with lessors grounding five aircraft belonging to its fleet at metro airports.

Based on the request of Religare Enterprises, the India Ratings & Research Private Limited (IND Ra) has withdrawn the company’s ratings on its debt instruments.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.38 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,55,503.65 crore.

Kingfa Science & Technology Ltd. reported its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 after  market hours yesterday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.38 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,55,503.65 crore.

Going ahead, Nifty needs to hold the Doji candle's low of 10,584 to keep the pullback options open towards 10,750 level, as failure to do so would result in extension of corrective decline towards the level of 10,550. Stocks in news: Yes Bank, Coromandel International, Asian Paints and DCM Shriram.

Indian markets are likely to open largely unchanged as cues from Asian peers are dull. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty is likely to open almost unchanged around 10,697. Ajanta Pharma, Bajaj Auto, BEL, Castrol India, ICICI Bank, Hexaware, IOC, Jubilant Foodworks, LIC Housing Finance, NTPC, Torrent Pharma will declare their results today. 

KEC International reported its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 on Tuesday. The company's consolidated revenue for the quarter came in at Rs. 2,646.63 crore as against Rs. 2404.75 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, registering 10.1 per cent YoY increase.

India has become the second largest steel producing country as its crude steel production in 2018 surpassed Japan’s production. In 2018, Japan Produced around 104.3 MT steel. India's steel output was at 106.5 MT in 2018, up by 4.9 per cent from 101.5 MT in 2017.

Strides Pharma Science’s step-down subsidiary Strides Pharma Canada has entered into an arrangement to acquire 80 per cent stake in Pharmapar Inc., a Canada-based specialised generics front-end company. Canada is a new market for the company and one of top 10 global pharmaceutical markets.

Auto Industry in 2018 has gone through a bumpy ride due to various reasons such as higher ownership cost of vehicle owing to an increase in insurance cost and higher fuel prices. Also, on the demand front, the industry witnessed a setback and even in festive seasons, auto sales were muted as automakers failed to lure customers with heavy discounts.

Global investment firm Oaktree Capital purchased loans from DHFL’s wholesale portfolio on a true sale basis. The transaction is in accordance with RBI’s Securitization Guidelines.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.57 p.m. on January 29, 2019.

The markets on January 29, 2019 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,469.83, down by 186.87 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,609.45, down by 52.10 points. 

Mutual fund is one such rare asset-class which has products for people belonging to all risk categories. So is it possible to achieve retirement corpus in a conservative way with the help of conservative hybrid funds? Let’s find out.

The IPO market in the second half of 2018 almost dried up as the market sentiments and situation were not lucrative for companies. But in the start of 2019, Chalet Hotels seems to be betting big on the current market conditions with the launch of its primary issue on Tuesday, January 29.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.45 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,98,683.35 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.45 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,98,683.35 crore.

Escorts Ltd. reported its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 after  market hours yesterday . The standalone numbers were largely positive with strong top line growth and stable sales volume. 

The company has agreed to divest its SPV in a phased manner to Cube Highways. The divestment of the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) project is expected to fetch the company Rs. 73 crore.

Going ahead, the level of 10,600 is likely to act as a support level, followed by 10,550. Stocks in news: TV18 Broadcast, Newgen Software Technologies, Sharon Bio-Medicine, Persistent Systems and Hubtown.

The Indian markets are likely to open soft on the back of weak cues from Asian peers and depressing close on Wall Street overnight. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty is likely to open around 10,662, down by 25 points. Some of the key companies such as Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Bank of Baroda, Bharat Financial, Godrej CP, HCL Tech, HDFC, MGL, STAR will report their earnings today. 

The company’s board of directors have approved the buyback of equity shares under the open market route for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 225 crore at a maximum buyback price not exceeding Rs 750 apiece. Also, it has declared an interim dividend of Rs 8 per share. 

Under this agreement, Greaves Cotton will provide affordable last mile mobility solutions through BS-VI powertrain solutions to Mahindra & Mahindra. These powertrains will be used in Mahindra three-wheelers, which in turn will serve millions of customers.

Knowing risk is the best way to mange it. Read on to find the different type of risk involved while investing in mutual fund. 

Tata Steel's subsidiary, TSGH has agreed to divest its equity stakes held in China-based NatSteel Holdings and Tata Steel Thailand to a new entity which will be controlled by HBIS Group. This strategic partnership will help Tata Steel expand its south-east Asia business.

Reacting to the pledge invocation, the company’s management clarified that it was in talks with its lenders who have agreed not to invoke the pledge on promoters shares. The company’s promoters have given assurance that they can carry out the strategic stake sale in a time-bound manner.

Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma has launched Valsartan-Sacubitril tablet under its brand VALSAC, the company informed the bourses. This tablet is used for certain types of heart failure and keeps blood vessels from narrowing.

Banks pull down markets massively. Nifty Bank was down 478.45 points or 1.76 per cent. Pharma stocks also experienced selling pressure. Other than IT and media all sectorial indices were trading in red.

When it comes to debt funds, people usually compare it with equity funds in terms of returns and refrain from investing in them. So is dynamic bond funds worth investing in? Let’s find out.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.50 p.m. on January 28, 2019.

The markets on January 28, 2019 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,690.77, down by 334.77 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,680.70, down by 99.85 points. 

V2 Retail Limited reported its results for the quarter ended December 30, 2018 on Friday. The company registered a 58.2 per cent YoY increase in its standalone revenue for the quarter.

The pharma major Cipla was experiencing selling pressure on Monday. The company informed the bourses that it has received final USFDA approval for medroxyprogesterone injectable.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.14 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,24,056.94 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.14 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,24,056.94 crore.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Ritco Logistics Limited opens for subscription on BSE, on Monday, January 28. The company is an integrated logistics solution provider with pan-India presence. 

Bank Nifty formed an outside bar resembling a Bearish Engulfing pattern on the weekly time frame, which indicates that the bears were in dominant position.

UltraTech Cement formed a sizeable bearish candle below the horizontal support level of Rs. 3,725, on Friday. The breakdown was supported by volume spurt, which suggest bears are in a dominating position. 

Going ahead, a breach of 50-day moving average would result in further sell-off towards the level of 10,700. Stocks in news: Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Lupin, Jubilant Life Sciences, ENIL, Soril Infra Resources, Mcnally Bharat Engineering Company and NBCC.

Indian markets are poised to start the week with modest gains following positive leads from Asian peers. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty is likely to open around 10,812, up by 18 points. Prominent companies such as Bank of India, Canara Bank, Ceat, Century Textile, Escorts, Godrej Properties, PEL, Shriram Transport Finance, Tata Power will report their earnings today. 

Besides profit and loss, an important thing that investors look out for during the earnings season is dividends. Read on to find out which stocks will attract investors this week as they near their ex-date.

The company reported lacklustre results for the December quarter with standalone revenues from operation at a mere Rs. 82.46 crore as against Rs. 1,750.46 crore in the year-ago quarter.  The company’s PAT was at Rs. 0.99 crore.

Depending upon well-thought strategies fund manager buys or sells stocks. Let's find out which stocks have witnessed selling pressure from the fund managers.

The company secured total orders amounting to Rs 42,233 crore during Q3FY19. The consolidated order book stood at Rs. 284,049 crore as on December 31, 2018, up by 5%.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on January 28, 2019 are Saregama India, Sundaram-Clayton, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti Suzuki India and Sambhaav Media.

The USFDA had been inspecting the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing facility of Kopran Research Laboratories Ltd at Madad from January 21 to 25, 2019. Kopran Ltd. has informed that the inspection has been completed without issuance of any observation under 483.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.13 p.m. on January 25, 2019.

The markets on January 25, 2019 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,272.34, up by 77.24 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,860.90, up by 11.10 points. 

The earnings season for the quarter ending December 2018 has begun. So far 300 companies have reported their Q3FY19 results and the performance seems to have been neutral. Read on for an analysis of stocks that have corrected sharply.

Royal Enfield, iconic motorcycle brand of Eicher Motors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Nadu pledging Rs. 1,500 crore investment in the state.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Xelpmoc Design and Tech Limited was subscribed 1.41 times at noon on its last day of subscription. Xelpmoc is a three-year-old start-up providing professional and technical consulting services.

Mutual funds have various kinds of funds to cater to almost all types of investors. One such category of funds is short duration funds. Read on to find out more.

Linde India, the first company opting to delist under the new delisting guidelines introduced by SEBI, has received a letter from the BOC Group (promoter/acquirer) stating that the delisting offer has failed to materialise.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.89 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 16,41,864.45 crore.

The shares of Spencer Retail listed on the bourses on Friday following the demerger of CESC. The listing comes after the restructuring of CESC and seven other subsidiaries of RPS-Goenka Group companies. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.89 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 16,41,864.45 crore.

Nifty is presently above its key moving average, i.e. 100-day and 200-day moving average. The zone of 10,776-10,830 is very crucial for the index. Stocks in news: InterGlobe Aviation, Yes Bank and Mindtree.

Indian benchmark indices look set to open higher on Friday tracking firm cues from Asian peers. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty is likely to open around 10,938 with gains of 52 points. DHFL, Gruh Finance, GSFC, Indian Bank, L&T, M&M Financial, Maruti are some of key companies reporting their earnings today. 

Pharma major has received tentative USFDA approval for Topiramate Extended-Release Capsules. The shares of the company rose almost 2 per cent up intraday on Thursday.a

Sharda Cropchem posted consolidated revenue of Rs. 471.45 crore as against Rs. 325.46 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, registering 45 per cent yoy increase. This was mainly led by a jump in revenue from Agrochemicals and Belts by 40 per cent and 69 per cent, respectively, on YoY basis.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on January 25, 2019 are PNB Housing Finance, Yes Bank, Poddar Pigments, Kamdhenu and Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection.

Health insurance has become a necessity due to a rise in healthcare costs and changing lifestyles. Let’s find out things that one must look for before buying health insurance.