Should You Invest in Nifty or Sensex Index Fund?
A few days back I received this Question – “Is it a good idea to invest in Nifty or Sensex Index Fund? What are the pros and cons?” ______________________________________ What is an Index Fund Index funds exactly replicate an equity index (Sensex or Nifty) by investing in the same stocks which constitute the underlying index. […]
How to Buy Online Mutual Fund Plans
From early 2016, investors will be able to buy mutual funds online via e-commerce websites (such as Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon etc). Securities & Exchange Board in India (SEBI) is considering introducing a third category of mutual funds called online mutual fund plans, which can be sold through e-commerce websites. This is likely to help both, […]
Mutual Funds Vs. Investing directly in stocks
Do you suggest buying mutual funds or investing directly in stocks? From my immediate family to everyone in the extended circle of my distant family friends, everyone has asked me this question at least once. While I have no stats on how many took my advice, my answer had one thing common in 100% of […]
How Do Oil Marketing Companies Make Money?
In India there are 3 big Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs): Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). Core Business: Marketing of oil. In addition to pure marketing, these companies also refine and market oil that they buy from upstream oil exploration and production companies including from […]
NESCO Stock Analysis
Price – Rs. 1,638.10 18 November, 2015 VIEW – BUY Diversified Business Operations Nesco Limited (“Nesco” or the“Company”) operates in four businesses: IT Park; Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC); The Industrial Capital Goods Division, Indabrator; Hospitality Division. IT Park – cater to companies engaged in software, BPO, call centers and other IT and ITes activities. […]
Loan against Securities – Interest Rate Comparison
For those who may be new to the concept of loan against securities, let me start by way of brief introduction and the advantages. Loan against securities (like shares, mutual funds, bonds or any other similar instrument) works like a standard term loan with the underlying security pledged to guarantee the loan. Advantages of Loan […]
Top 5 FMCG Stocks To Buy in India
Indian FMCG sector is the fourth largest sector in the economy with a total market size in excess of Rs. 2,000 billion. The sector has grown at a CAGR of 11 % over the last decade. Food product (43%) is the leading segment followed by personal care (22%). The Indian FMCG sector is expected to grow […]
Nifty Results Analysis – Q2 | 2016
Yesterday on Bloomberg I analyzed earnings trend for constituent companies of the S&P CNX Nifty. On year-on-year basis (Q2 2015 to Q2 2016) earnings showed a growth of 10.5%. In comparison, average stock prices went up by 5.13% during the same period*. Based on stock prices as on 1st October for each year. Current PE Valuation of the […]
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited – Stock Analysis
Price – Rs. 246 (after 1:1 bonus) 4 November, 2015 View – BUY INVESTMENT RATIONALE Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited (“Techno Electric” or the “Company”) is headquarters in Kolkata and provides: (a) Complete solutions for captive power plants including Engineering Procurement Commissioning (EPC) of power plants and substations*, Balance of Plants (BOP) **, transmission and distribution of power, and industrial installations. […]
SJVN Limited Stock Analysis
Price – Rs. 27.80 2 November, 2015 INVESTMENT RATIONALE Diversification Efforts to Augment Growth SJVN- diversified presence in different set of power projects. The Company has 3 operational power plants projects with combined operational capacity of 1,959.60 MW including the country’s largest Hydropower plant (Nathpa Jhakri) with 1,500 MW of operational capacity. The Company has […]