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Buy stocks now or you'll be sorry in 3 months! History tells us that events like these offer the compelling case of long term investment especially in small and midcap stocks, only if you have the heart. Check out the top dividend payers of 2016  Leading the pack was Coal India, which paid a total dividend of Rs 17,300 crore, up 32% from the year before. Mining co Hindustan Zinc was second on the list. Know the stock that gave 4,500% return in 5 years! Here is list of big wealth creators Marksans Pharma, Alembic Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma and Vakrangee soared 2,397%, 1,727%, 1,637% and 1,561%, respectively, during the period. Bank FDs no more in vogue; invest in short-term debt funds for big returns Ever since the demonetisation drive, 10-year bond yields have corrected sharply to 6.18 per cent till November 24. Treasury bond yields were at 6.84 on November 8.

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How to avail amnesty scheme and turn Rs 1 crore unaccounted cash into Rs 1.25 crore in 4 years Analysts have come out with a plan, which can help investors make money even if they pay tax because the strength in the equity market will only grow from here. Post-November 8 world looks rosy for IT stocks; how long will it last? The S&P IT index has plunged a little over 14 per cent so far in the year 2016 with some stocks losing up to 70 per cent in the same period. $100 billion household savings will come into stocks in 2017: Go make money! Some rough projections show household savings towards equity markets could touch $100 billion in the times to come from $25 billion at present. 3 weeks after cash ban: Consumer stocks still in despair, but analysts see opportunity After the initial panic, the domestic stock market has recovered some of the losses, with the BSE benchmark losing 3.5 per cent since November 8.

Advertorial The Badarpur Plant's effect on Air Pollution and why it needs to be shut down The study, which analyzed 47 plants over 16 states, established the Badarpur plant as the country's most polluting power plant. Advertorial BRICS and the new emerging economic order BRIC - the term was coined in 2001, by Jim O'Neill, of Goldman Sachs, in his publication 'Building Better Global Economic BRICs'.

One in every six stocks in CNX500 hits fresh 52-week low in November; check where your bet stands Majors such as Blue Dart Express, Gujarat Pipavav, Jet Airways, Mayur Uniquoters, United Spirits and Bata India hit fresh 52-week lows during the month. Biggest wealth creators and wealth destroyers of 2016 After a fall of 14% in the first two months of 2016, Nifty 50 shot up by 32% in early Sept only to fall 11% by the end of November.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Majestic Research Services & Solutions Ltd. 106.00 - 114.00 28-11-2016 05-12-2016 Aditya Vision Ltd. 15.00 28-11-2016 05-12-2016 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XI (1211 Days) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 28 Nov 2016 09 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XI (1211 Days) Direct-DY Debt: FMP Closed-end 28 Nov 2016 09 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XI (1211 Days) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 28 Nov 2016 09 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XI (1211 Days) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 28 Nov 2016 09 Dec 2016 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXV - XI (1211 Days) Reg-DY Debt: FMP Closed-end 28 Nov 2016 09 Dec 2016 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Thanks to reforms, equity investments in realty on the rise: JLL India report Out of total $5.2 billion private equity investments in real estate in the last seven quarters until September end, 43% were through equity structures.

$200 million deals between US investor KKR and 4 Indian realty developers KKR, through its real estate NBFC, has extended $75 million to Lodha Developers and is seen finalising a $45-million financing deal with Runwal Group in Mumbai.

Housing demand at 4.2 million in top 8 cities in five years: Report Mumbai is expected to follow Delhi-NCR in terms of housing demand. However, a majority of the supply is likely to cater to the HIG, followed by the MIG and LIG.

Housing sales likely to fall by 20-30% post note ban: Fitch Fitch said that the demonetisation move comes at a time when property demand in India had slowed due to rising unsold inventory and high prices.

By 2020, Indian realty to provide $77 billion REIT investment opportunity: Report Across the country's top seven cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Pune, ready commercial space eligible for REIT investments amounts to 277 million sq. ft.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 27 Sep 2016 20 Mar 2017 500 UTI Long Term Advantage Fund - Series IV Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 10 Oct 2016 18 Jan 2017 500 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Buy ITC Ltd. target Rs 320 : UBS 01 December, 2016, 03:04 PM IST Buy ITC Ltd. at a price target of Rs 320 and a stoploss at Rs $stopLossL from entry point buy Buy Asian Paints with a target of Rs 1320: Bank of America Merrill Lynch 01 December, 2016, 02:58 PM IST The global investment bank expects demand pressure to ease H2 onwards given 7th pay commission, a good monsoon, and GST. buy Outperform on Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. target Rs 1470 : IDFC Securities 01 December, 2016, 02:55 PM IST IDFC sees a steady set of earnings and good asset quality to continue going forward. Outperform Buy IndusInd Bank Ltd. with a target of Rs 1500: CLSA 01 December, 2016, 02:51 PM IST CLSA sees 26 per cent CAGR in profit over FY16-19CL aided by a healthy rise in topline, and stable credit costs. buy

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		Saturday, December 03, 2016
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		India
		Modi's decisions based on TRP potential: Rahul Demonetisation: Congress seeks relief for co-operative banks 'Sections in BJP, govt against note ban' More India News»

		Business
		Rupee notches more gains against dollar, up 14 paise The rupee added to its gains against the US dollar, firming up by 14 paise to end at 68.20, the highest level in more than a week, on growing expectations that the Reserve Bank will lower its key rates in next week's policy review. Odisha to get Rs 70,000 crore from coal block auction Union minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the state will received Rs 70,000 crore as 12 coal blocks in Odisha have already been allocated though a transparent auction process. Sensex slumps 329 points, Nifty finishes below 8,100 Continuing its sluggishness for the second straight session, benchmark Sensex tanked over 329 points to end at about one-week low of 26,230.66 on sustained foreign fund outflows amid weak global cues. More Business News»

		Environment
		Scientists from UK, India meet to investigate air pollution A team of Indian and UK scientists have teamed up to help young researchers better understand the causes, sources, effects of pollution in both countries and work together to develop mitigation strategies to tackle it. Great Barrier Reef 'not dying', Australia insists The Great Barrier Reef is "not dying", Australia insisted Friday as it updated UNESCO on efforts to protect the natural wonder while scientists blasted a lack of urgency in dealing with climate change. World cities seek $375bn to fight climate change The mayors were meeting to plot strategy in the face of climate skepticism from US President-elect Donald Trump. They said they planned to make commitments to reduce harmful emissions by promoting cycling in cities and renewable energy, among other measures. More Environment News»

		World
		College that took down US flag raises it again A Massachusetts college that became a target of protests after removing the American flag from its main flagpole following Donald Trump's election victory raised the flag again on Friday, its president said. Kofi Annan visits to Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has begun a fact-finding visit to Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state, where the army has been accused of large-scale violence against members of the Muslim Rohingya ethnic minority, resulting in destruction of villages, civilian casualties and an exodus of refugees to neighboring Bangladesh. Aleppo family reunites after months separated by war Jomaa al-Qassem fell to his knees and burst into tears on the muddy floor outside a reception point for Syrians pouring out of war-ravaged eastern Aleppo. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Inside:New still of Akshay Kumar from 'Jolly LLB Here's an exclusive first look of director Subhash Kapoor’s 'Jolly LLB 2'. 'Commando 2' release pushed due to demonetisation Originally slated to release on January 6, it will now hit screens on March 3. Sanjay Dutt goes back to school Sanjay Dutt attends PTA meetings in school More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Magnetic brain stimulation can bring back 'lost' memories Liquid water carved deep canyons on Mars Dramatic climate cycles on early Mars, triggered by buildup of greenhouse gases, may have caused liquid water to carve out deep canyons and extensive valley networks on the red planet's surface, scientists including one of Indian origin have found. Unmanned ISS cargo ship burns up on way to ISS: Russia An unmanned cargo ship travelling to the International Space Station burned up in the atmosphere shortly after launching on Friday, the Russian space agency said, raising concerns over space travel safety. More Science News»

		Sports
		F1 world champion Nico Rosberg announces retirement Last Sunday, Nico Rosberg scripted history by clinching his maiden world title when he finished second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix despite Lewis Hamilton ignoring team orders in his quest to foil the German. I could have won more if I'd got serious, says Bolt Looking back at his at his astonishing career, Usain Bolt says his only real regret is that he did not take his sport more seriously at an earlier age. "Maybe I would have been at four Olympics," the superstar Jamaican sprinter told reporters on Friday. Lodha reforms: BCCI to wait till Dec 5 SC hearing The Board did not take any decision on the recommendations but it has been learnt from sources that state associations have been told to keep a Plan B ready in case the verdict is not favourable from the apex court. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Morgan Stanley-managed mutual fund cuts Flipkart valuation to $5.5 billion A mutual fund managed by Morgan Stanley has sharply cut the value of its shares in India's largest e-tailer for the fourth time over a period of a year, valuing the company at $5.5 billion. Flipkart loses another top executive Flipkart's SVP (engineering) Peeyush Ranjan, who was the chief technology officer at the company till a few months back, has resig ned, adding to the list of top-level exits that have hit the e-tailer since last year. Here's how ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes may hurt PM Modi's 'Make in India' plans Industry insiders said they expect 2-3 months impact on current manufacturing activities. Analysts expect demand to normalise by mid-February to March. More Technology News»

		Education
		ISC exams from Feb 6, ICSE from Feb 27 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the exam timetable for the class XII (ISC) and class X (ICSE) examination to be held in 2017. Only 177 PhDs in entrepreneurship in last 16 years: Study Despite government's efforts to promote entrepreneurship, doctoral research on the subject is yet to pick up in Indian universities as only 177 PhDs have been awarded in it compared to 20,271 in social sciences during last 16 years, says a study. India's first Confucius classroom to come up in Kolkata Approved by the Chinese government, this will be the first Confucius classroom in India, where 10-15 teachers from China will be joining as faculty. Classes will start from middle of next year and will have the capacity to take around 800 students by the end of 2017. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Narayan Rane dares Ashok Chavan to act against him after poll rout Get ready for long waits at toll gates as free run ends Wedding party 'holds up' flight, airline blames technical glitch More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Woman found dead under car identified Liquor licence bar leaves restaurants high & dry Railways told to pay up for stolen bag More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cyber security in cashless era: Will India fight AK-47s with lathis? As India attempts a transition to a cashless society, cyber security experts raise serious concerns about India’s preparedness. With the lack of sophisticated defence systems, experts say India is prone to attacks that could cause public chaos. Cyber security in cashless era: Will India fight AK-47s with lathis? Siddaramaiah denies link with two officers Chief minister Siddaramaiah firmly denied the reports that two senior government officials – T N Chikkarayappa and S C Jayachandra — whose houses were raided by the I-T department, were close to him and PWD minister H C Mahadevappa. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		India IT show to attract 400 tech firms The 17th edition of the India IT show, the flagship IT event of Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), will attract over 400 foreign buyers, said organisers. Techie who stabbed wife 15 times arrested A Bank of America employee who stabbed his wife to death at their house in Dammaiguda on Thursday was arrested and sent to judicial remand on Friday. Sub-registrar, VRO among 9 held in cheating case Ghatkesar police registered a cheating case against nine persons, including the local sub-registrar for resorting to fraudulent land registration activity. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Now single-credit salary a/cs with relaxed KYC for migrant workers Banks Open Accounts On Priority Basis With Authorisation From Owners Sex determination tests: HC pulls up officials for inaction If the Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) and the health department are to be believed, there was only one rogue medical practitioner who had illegally offered sex determination tests in an entire year.The lone doctor . IIT-M placements touch 226 midway on Day 2 this year The institute was yet to disclose details of the evening slot when this newspaper went to press on Friday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man who disclosed Rs 14,000cr black money goes missing A businessman from Gujarat has disappeared after disclosing unaccounted earnings of Rs 13,860 crore under the Centre's Income Declaration Scheme. His cash disclosures account for more than 20% of the total Rs 65,000 crore declared under IDS in India. 3-day exhibition showcases waste recycling solutions The burgeoning problem of waste, industrial and domestic, has been chocking Gujarat cities and its surrounding industrial clusters for decades. Mother seeks CBI probe in son's murder Gujarat high court on Friday issued notice to the state government in response to a petition filed by mother of a 20-year-old engineering student Harsh Patel, who was killed in Vadodara in July last year. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		1 dead, 2 injured in bike collision Truck on killing spree, three killed & 4 hurt IFFCO engineer found dead under machine More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		North bound trains running late due to fog conditions Several north-bound trains including Rajdhani Express were running late due to severe fog condition in north India. Five Delhi-bound trains originating from the stations of East Coast Railway (ECoR) were rescheduled in view of the dense fog condition. Passengers faced difficulties due to late running of trains. Wanted kidnapper shoots himself to death The mastermind behind kidnapping of the husband of zilla parishad chairman, Bheden in Bargarh district shot himself to death during a chase by police in Balangir’s Patnagarh district on Friday afternoon. Make in Odisha: State receives investment assurance of more than Rs 2 lakh crore More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP minister asks collectors to list `benami' properties As BJP-led Narendra Modi government at the Centre goes tough against black money, the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government has initiated a move against `benami’ property holders. Revenue minister Uma Shankar Gupta said that he has instructed all collectors to prepare a list of `benami’ properties Congress fails to appoint new LOP for MP assembly Pre-occupied with demonetisation developments in Parliament, the Congress high-command has decided not to appoint Madhya Pradesh leader of Opposition (LOP) in a hurry. Payday rush: Mobile ATM comes to govt staff's rescue More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cousin strangles girl to death for resisting advances Chhotepur's outfit to have a manifestos for each seat Former AAP Punjab convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur-led Aapna Punjab Party (APP) has decided to come up with a separate manifesto for each assembly constituency it is contesting. DODRTI query reveals skewed strength of panchayat secretaries in various districts The number of panchayat secretaries is more than double the sanctioned posts in three blocks of Muktsar and Bathinda districts, but is less than the required strength in other blocks and districts, information procured under RTI Act has revealed. More Chandigarh News»

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