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RBI’s Repo Rate Cut – How Does it Impact You?
Wait, does it really impact you? If you want to understand how RBI uses its Monetary Policy apparatus and how rate cuts really work, read this post here – Role of RBI in Indian Economy What happens when RBI cuts the Repo Rate? A repo rate cut allows commercial banks...
Net Neutrality vs. Free Internet Debate
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the Internet the same, not discriminating or charging differentially by user, content, site, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or mode of...
Diversified Equity Portfolio Returns
I get a lot of questions about (i) how much should you diversify; (ii) the kind of returns which diversification can make for you and (iii) pure equity oriented mutual funds. In this post I will try to club these 3 points together. To explain things I will use a set...
Are Telecom Stocks Heading for a Crash?
Sometimes it is hard for people to agree when you make a crazy sounding prediction, no matter how strong the facts backing you. Telecom Stocks could correct by up to 80%. The nature of technology is such that a minor up-gradation can often make redundant even the most...
Limits on FII holding in Indian Stock Markets
What are Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)? FIIs are overseas entities registered in India and allowed to invest in the Indian stock markets. FII money forms a big part of the overall pie of investment in Indian stocks. FII money is often termed as ‘hot money’ as...
Is Startup Investing Killing the Stock Markets?
Starting up to raise money is the new thing. Up until a decade back, people tried to raise money to start-up. What’s changed? Two main reasons why startup investing is at an all time high: [1] Returns Generated: Startups which succeeded in past delivered unbelievable...
Indian Stocks – Debt & Market Capitalization
Over the last 8 years, BSE Sensex has delivered a return of ~ 24% (i.e. from 21,206 in January 2008 to 26,392 on 28 January 2015). Yes, since 2008 (pre-crash levels), bench-marked Indian stocks have risen by approximately 24%. 8 years for a meager 24% return is...
Future of Metal Stocks in India
Like Chinese goods, the Chinese Bull Run came with no guarantees. It also met with a similar end. As the world looks for a new growth engine, can India provide an alternative? Over the last few months, metal stocks in India have taken an absolute hammering. This has...
Pay Attention to Stock Market Experts on Television?
POST UPDATED - WATCH END OF POST A few days back someone on twitter wrote in to me: In my view, if television experts were correct with their recommendations, they would be the richest people on earth; the fact is that they are just as right or wrong as any of us....
Advantages of Forming a Company Over Proprietorship
One of the most critical decisions you will face as a business owner is whether to incorporate (i.e. form a private limited company) or to operate your small business as a proprietor. You should consider three aspects before answering this question: Number of...
RBI’s Repo Rate Cut – How Does it Impact You?
Wait, does it really impact you? If you want to understand how RBI uses its Monetary Policy apparatus and how rate cuts really work, read this post here – Role of RBI in Indian Economy What happens when RBI cuts the Repo Rate? A repo rate cut allows commercial banks...
Net Neutrality vs. Free Internet Debate
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers and governments should treat all data on the Internet the same, not discriminating or charging differentially by user, content, site, platform, application, type of attached equipment, or mode of...
Diversified Equity Portfolio Returns
I get a lot of questions about (i) how much should you diversify; (ii) the kind of returns which diversification can make for you and (iii) pure equity oriented mutual funds. In this post I will try to club these 3 points together. To explain things I will use a set...
Are Telecom Stocks Heading for a Crash?
Sometimes it is hard for people to agree when you make a crazy sounding prediction, no matter how strong the facts backing you. Telecom Stocks could correct by up to 80%. The nature of technology is such that a minor up-gradation can often make redundant even the most...
Limits on FII holding in Indian Stock Markets
What are Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)? FIIs are overseas entities registered in India and allowed to invest in the Indian stock markets. FII money forms a big part of the overall pie of investment in Indian stocks. FII money is often termed as ‘hot money’ as...
Is Startup Investing Killing the Stock Markets?
Starting up to raise money is the new thing. Up until a decade back, people tried to raise money to start-up. What’s changed? Two main reasons why startup investing is at an all time high: [1] Returns Generated: Startups which succeeded in past delivered unbelievable...
Indian Stocks – Debt & Market Capitalization
Over the last 8 years, BSE Sensex has delivered a return of ~ 24% (i.e. from 21,206 in January 2008 to 26,392 on 28 January 2015). Yes, since 2008 (pre-crash levels), bench-marked Indian stocks have risen by approximately 24%. 8 years for a meager 24% return is...
Future of Metal Stocks in India
Like Chinese goods, the Chinese Bull Run came with no guarantees. It also met with a similar end. As the world looks for a new growth engine, can India provide an alternative? Over the last few months, metal stocks in India have taken an absolute hammering. This has...
Pay Attention to Stock Market Experts on Television?
POST UPDATED - WATCH END OF POST A few days back someone on twitter wrote in to me: In my view, if television experts were correct with their recommendations, they would be the richest people on earth; the fact is that they are just as right or wrong as any of us....
Advantages of Forming a Company Over Proprietorship
One of the most critical decisions you will face as a business owner is whether to incorporate (i.e. form a private limited company) or to operate your small business as a proprietor. You should consider three aspects before answering this question: Number of...
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