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Don't sit tight in this market, identify opportunities & benefit from them In a moderating world, India is seen as the next big opportunity. This will invariably result in investment inflows sooner or later. Sensex down 15% since last Holi, but 30 stocks have doubled investors' wealth The total market capitalisation of the BSE-listed companies declined by over Rs 11L crore to Rs 94.15L crore from Rs 105.69L crore recorded on last Holi. As summer knocks at your door, AC, fridge & ice cream makers turn hot In March, stocks of Vadilal, Kwality, Blue Star, Voltas, and Khaitan Electricals have surged up to 41% as investors jostled to call dibs on these counters. Headwinds for pharma pack ahead; 5 stocks top brokerages are positive on The S&P BSE healthcare index plunged nearly 16% so far in 2016. Regulatory hurdles, expensive valuations and USFDA concerns capped upside for the sector.

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PSU bank stocks come alive; but analysts see more pain, go short PSU banks have seen a turnaround in their fortunes in the current leg of the market rally. The Nifty PSU Bank index has surged 15% so far in March alone. FII sentiment on Indian stocks down, but Sensex may still hit 28,000 by December Global investors seem to have taken some money off the table and their conviction on the Indian market is down to the lowest level since the 2nd half of 2013. Look at niche businesses to survive global uncertainties, not be misled by technical rallies The benchmark equity indices have rallies up to 8 per cent in the past month while broader market indices such as the BSE500 have risen about 7 per cent. Hunting value on D-Street? Five stocks with deep cuts look like potential bets Experts feel corporate earnings growth, which should revive in the next financial year, will be one of the key triggers for Indian equities in the medium term.

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Household & personal products segment set to shine; HUL, Godrej among top bets Factors like weak rural demand and slow urban consumption were clearly visible in the operating performance of most of the firms in the FMCG space. Investing lessons from Vijay Mallya The Kingfisher chief may have fled India but he offers some valuable lessons for small investors.

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   HSBC FTS 125 Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Mar 2016 28 Mar 2016 5,000 HSBC FTS 125 Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Mar 2016 28 Mar 2016 5,000 HSBC FTS 125 Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Mar 2016 28 Mar 2016 5,000 HSBC FTS 125 Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Mar 2016 28 Mar 2016 5,000 DHFL Pramerica Fixed Duration Series 28 Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Mar 2016 28 Mar 2016 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Rs 1 lakh crore Holi splash: Cabinet okays series of proposals with focus on rural housing National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development will provide nearly Rs 22,000 cr in support that will be repaid only after 2022.

Real estate laws of states can spoil realty Bill cheer for homebuyers The RERA comes under the purview of the Concurrent List and hence both the Union and the states can legislate which may create confusion.

Builders in a hurry to complete projects to escape new rules Buyers of homes in projects that are under construction, especially those that are delayed, might be in for some cheer as builders may speed up work.

Technology companies drive office leasing demand, take up 58% space in 2015: Colliers International To cater to tech-sector tenants that are usually growing much faster than those from mature industries, landlords, says the report, are moving to provide more flexible workspaces.

Real estate: Here are 9 smart Indian cities to invest in The government's Smart City push has boosted real estate activity across the country. Nine cities in particular look very promising to invest in.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   SBI Long Term Advantage Series III Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 31 Dec 2015 30 Mar 2016 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series III Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 31 Dec 2015 30 Mar 2016 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series III Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 31 Dec 2015 30 Mar 2016 500 SBI Long Term Advantage Series III Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 31 Dec 2015 30 Mar 2016 500 Reliance Dual Advantage FTF IX Plan B Direct-D Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 14 Mar 2016 28 Mar 2016 5,000 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Buy Ajanta Pharma with a target of Rs 1460: Mitesh Thacker 23 March, 2016, 11:03 AM IST Buy Ajanta Pharma with a target of Rs 1460 and a stop below Rs 1395 buy Buy SAIL with a target of Rs 46: Mitesh Thacker 23 March, 2016, 11:02 AM IST Buy SAIL with a target of Rs 46 with a stop below Rs 43.40 buy Buy Tata Motors DVR with a target of Rs 287: Dr CK Narayan 23 March, 2016, 09:48 AM IST "Tata Motors DVR is a 'BUY' call with a target of Rs 287 and a stop loss of Rs 273." buy Buy Reliance Infrastructure with a target of Rs 560: Dr CK Narayan 23 March, 2016, 09:46 AM IST "Reliance Infrastructure is a 'BUY' call with a target of Rs 560 and a stop loss of Rs 530." buy

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