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Now is the time to pick your stocks wisely There must be a well thought out investment strategy with a clearly laid out long term plan. This value picker made 5,000% in Avanti; doubles wealth every 2 years His portfolio has generated nearly 45 per cent CAGR return over the past seven years. Market Moguls: Heard of Cobra Effect? Be careful what you ask for Thinking about first order effects is easy. Thinking about second order effects is hard. Is it the 'perfect storm' for Indian stock market? Well, maybe not Although Nifty's PE multiple is stretched, earnings still represent down-cycle fundamentals.

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Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) Mirae Asset India Opportunities Fund Direct- Growth -0.91 12.01 19.58 16.06 Invesco India Growth Fund Direct-Growth 0.25 14.52 19.96 15.49 Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused 25 Fund Direct-Growth -2.25 11.00 17.43 15.30 Mirae Asset India Opportunities Fund Regular- Growth -0.96 11.62 18.72 15.15 SBI Bluechip Direct Plan-Growth -2.20 7.84 10.82 14.33 FeaturedDSP BlackRock Money Manager Direct Plan-Growth ★★★★★ 0.53 3.57 7.17 8.11 Start SIP

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Stocks from India's sunrise sector proving duds in market debut There is a good lineup ahead from the industry seen as a sunrise sector of the economy. 300% rise in 2 years! Will these 5 loss-making firms turn around? In BSE500 universe, six companies have been reporting net losses quarter on quarter. 15 stocks from this Nifty index surged up to 1,300% in 5 years Companies in Nifty Quality Index 30 have multiplied investor wealth in last five years. Paathshala: Achieving goals through mutual funds Instead of scrambling for resources when the goal is close by, goal based investing helps you to be systematic and disciplined.

You know this stock for long, but didn't see it rally 3,100% in 8 years The company is projected to see 10-13 per cent growth in revenue over FY17-19. When we kept clamouring for jobs, talent hunters made plenty of money The temporary staffing market in India generated Rs 38,500 crore revenue in 2014.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   IRIS Business Services Ltd. 32.00 29-09-2017 04-10-2017 Jash Engineering Ltd. 115.00 - 120.00 28-09-2017 03-10-2017 Milton Industries Ltd. 34.00 29-09-2017 06-10-2017 CMM Infraprojects Ltd. 40.00 29-09-2017 04-10-2017 Goldstar Power Ltd. 25.00 27-09-2017 29-09-2017 Siddharth Education Services Ltd. 30.00 - 36.00 29-09-2017 05-10-2017 Beta Drugs Ltd. 85.00 29-09-2017 04-10-2017 Tirupati Forge Ltd. 29.00 29-09-2017 04-10-2017 Shreeji Translogistics Ltd. 130.00 29-09-2017 05-10-2017 Shree Ganesh Remedies Ltd. 36.00 28-09-2017 05-10-2017 Reliable Data Services Ltd. 57.00 27-09-2017 03-10-2017 Omfurn India Ltd. 23.00 29-09-2017 05-10-2017 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   ICICI Pru FMP - Series 81 1100 Days Plan W-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 25 Sep 2017 09 Oct 2017 5,000 ICICI Pru FMP - Series 81 1100 Days Plan W Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 25 Sep 2017 09 Oct 2017 5,000 ICICI Pru FMP - Series 81 1100 Days Plan W-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 25 Sep 2017 09 Oct 2017 5,000 ICICI Pru FMP - Series 81 1100 Days Plan W Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 25 Sep 2017 09 Oct 2017 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

No powers, grievance panel lacks teeth: Home buyers Both buyers and officials believe the body has been reduced to another ineffective initiative as it lacks teeth to take action against developers.

Realty developers betting big on festive season to push housing sales What's also encouraging is that enquiry levels have increased post implementation of RERA, as consumers are feeling more confident to venture into the market.

Donald Trump's super-luxury real estate brand to debut in Gurgaon The Trump Towers in Gurgaon will have 220 apartments of sizes ranging from three to five bedroom accommodations.

K Raheja Corp-GIC buys 3-acre land parcel in Worli for Rs 610 crore Siemens on Monday transferred and assigned its leasehold interest in this property to Whispering Heights Real Estate, a joint venture entity of Reco Solis, an affiliate of GIC.

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals to sell Thane land for Rs 555 crore The proposed sale is subject to receipt of all statutory and regulatory approvals from the concerned authorities and signing of the definitive documents in this regard.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   BNP Paribas Focused 25 Equity Fund Direct-D Equity: Large Cap Open-ended 15 Sep 2017 29 Sep 2017 5,000 BNP Paribas Focused 25 Equity Fund Reg-D Equity: Large Cap Open-ended 15 Sep 2017 29 Sep 2017 5,000 BNP Paribas Focused 25 Equity Fund Direct-G Equity: Large Cap Open-ended 15 Sep 2017 29 Sep 2017 5,000 BNP Paribas Focused 25 Equity Fund Reg-G Equity: Large Cap Open-ended 15 Sep 2017 29 Sep 2017 5,000 Aditya Birla SL Resurgent India Fund - Series 5 Direct-G Equity: Mid Cap Closed-end 20 Sep 2017 04 Oct 2017 1,000 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Sell NMDC, target Rs 109: Pritesh Mehta 28 September, 2017, 12:23 PM IST Sell NMDC at a price target of Rs 109 and a stop loss at Rs 122 from entry point. Sell Buy Adani Transmission, target Rs 156: Manas Jaiswal 28 September, 2017, 12:23 PM IST Buy Adani Transmission at a price target of Rs 156 and a stop loss at Rs 135 from entry point. Buy Sell ICICI Bank, target Rs 266: Manas Jaiswal 28 September, 2017, 12:23 PM IST Sell ICICI Bank at a price target of Rs 266 and a stop loss at Rs 278 from entry point. Sell Sell Indiabulls Housing Finance, target Rs 1,150: Manas Jaiswal 28 September, 2017, 12:23 PM IST Sell Indiabulls Housing Finance at a price target of Rs 1,150 and a stop loss at Rs 1,210 from entry point. Sell

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		Friday, September 29, 2017
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		India
		Tripura governor postpones US visit on PMO's insistence India and Afghanistan sign MoU on police training How 'shy' Hefner bowled over Indian Playmate Model-turned-actress Sherlyn Chopra, who was once a guest at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles and entertained by publisher Hugh Hefner in all his flamboyant glory, was on Instagram shortly after the iconic founder of Playboy magazine died on Wednesday at 91. More India News»

		Business
		RBI unlikely to cut key rates in its Oct 4 policy Banks may lose Rs 3,800 crore a year on card swipes: SBI The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has said in a research report that banks stand to lose Rs 3,800 crore annually due to the investment in card-swipe machines as costs outstrip revenues. Exporters meet FM; demand stimulus, steps to end GST woes Exporters on Thursday met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, their second meeting with the government in less than two weeks, to press for stimulus and resolution of GST related problems to boost sluggish shipments that are one reason for slowing economy. More Business News»

		Environment
		Why you shouldn't plan a Europe trip in summer “We found clear evidence of human influence on this summer's record warmth, both in the overall summer temperatures and in the heatwave dubbed `Lucifer',“ said study co-author Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, a senior researcher at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Now, states can identify and manage their own wetlands Seeking to protect over 2 lakh wetlands across the country, Centre has come out with rules to identify and manage these ecologically fragile areas which play an important role in flood control, groundwater recharge, preserving plant varieties, supporting migratory birds and protecting coastlines. 2 baby mandrill monkeys make debut at Los Angeles Zoo Two baby mandrills, a type of monkey, have made their debut at the Los Angeles Zoo. Mandrills are the largest monkey species. The adult males are known for their colorful red-and-blue muzzles. The animals also have red-and-blue rumps. More Environment News»

		World
		US planning to draw down embassy staff in Havana The United States is crafting a plan for a drawdown of staff from the American embassy in Havana in response to still-unexplained incidents that have harmed the health of some US diplomats there, US and congressional officials said on Thursday. Behind the bombast: NKorea's genteel foreign minister The man who called Donald Trump "President Evil" last week at the UN General Assembly is actually a genteel intellectual who studies the memoirs of former US presidents and has taste for fine whiskey, according to ten people who know him. Boat with 130 Rohingya refugee capsizes off Myanmar A boat carrying 130 Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar has capsized off the Bay of Bengal, the International Organization for Migration said on Thursday. IOM's Bangladesh office tweeted that 13 bodies had been recovered, including 8 children. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Pic: Mouni Roy starts her birthday in style! KJo confirms next with Ranbir on his birthday Bollywood’s favourite blue-eyed boy Ranbir Kapoor celebrates his birthday today. The Kapoor heir ringed in the big day by throwing a star-studded bash at his residence. Akshay-Twinkle trolled post Dimple-Sunny's video While some asked Twinkle, a.k.a Mrs Funnybones if she would write a piece on her mother’s love life, others simply poked fun at Akshay. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Human hearts form within four days in womb: Study Researchers, including those from University of Leeds in the UK, used MRI technology, specifically-written algorithms and 3D computer software to visualise on 23 foetal hearts with a gestational age range of 95 to 143 days in the womb. New device can turn ambient heat into electricty Scientists have developed an energy harvesting system that can generate electricity from ambient heat, by simply being attached to clothes, windows, and outer walls of a building. Another breakthrough: Scientists detect fourth gravitational wave Scientists (including Indians) working with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), on Wednesday said that they successfully detected on August 14 the fourth gravitational wave, ripples in space and time, from the merger of two massive black holes. More Science News»

		Sports
		4th ODI: Australia halt India's winning run with 21-run victory The Indian juggernaut finally came to a halt with Australia dishing out an exceptional performance during the death overs to win the fourth One-Day International by 21 runs on Thursday. Five Indian shuttlers in top-20 of men's rankings Five Indians find themselves in the top-20 of the BWF men's singles rankings with HS Prannoy being the biggest gainer after his quarterfinal showing at the Japan Open last week. England put Stokes's selection on hold after arrest England all-rounder Ben Stokes will not be considered for international selection until further notice after his arrest on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, the ECB said on Thursday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Idea, Airtel talk of poor financial health, seek government aid Idea Cellular and Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said that the telecom industry is under a severe financial stress and needs support of the government to take up investment and expansion plans. Hope Airtel and Jio work together for Digital India: Manoj Sinha The government will intervene if necessary to make sure the stress-laden telecom sector “does not die,” Sinha told reporters at the India Mobile Congress here on Wednesday. Switzerland tests delivery by drones in populated areas Drones will help deliver toothbrushes, deodorant and smartphones to Swiss homes this fall as part of a pilot project, the first of its kind over a densely populated area. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIT Ropar Professor Bags NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Award 2017 CAT 2017 registrations close at 2.31 lakh, 1,000 short of last year Registrations for the Common Admission Test (CAT), to make it to Indian Institutes of Management and other leading B-schools, closed at 2.31 lakh. Last year, CAT recorded 2.32 lakh applications, which were highest since 2010. CAT 2017 is being conducted by IIM, Lucknow after a gap of seven years. UP govt mulls changes to primary school syllabus A decision was taken to strengthen "School Chalo Abhiyaan" and the government also came up with the "Khoob Padho, Aage Badho" campaign to ensure that every child goes to school. The basic education minister said there was a proposal to develop schools on the public-private partnership model. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay HC faults BMC for razing portion of tilted building The Bombay high court has termed the BMC's demolition of parts of a “dilapidated“ building illegal for not following proper procedure and depending on a questionable structural condition report, and allowed the tenants to carry out repairs. BMC lets builder sit on redevelopment of 9 civic markets Why Mumbai's reaction to 'blue dogs' isn't that stray India’s financial capital turns out to be a pretty good place to be a dog. The poorest people living on the streets in Mumbai barely have enough food themselves, but they feed strays. And the rich, well, some go completely overboard. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Put fare hike on hold, Delhi govt tells Metro Terming the Metro fare hike as "anti-people", the Delhi government directed DMRC chief Mangu Singh on Thursday to put its implementation on hold till the government looked into the matter and as to how the fares were decided. Metro fares were last re vised in May and were to go up by up to Rs 10 from October 10. Delhi govt says its opposition to hike not factored in by fare panel 8,000-page chargesheet filed in 2004 graft case After over 10 years of investigations, anti-corruption branch (ACB) on Wednesday filed an 8,000-page chargesheet in a case lodged in 2004. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Chaos, drama mark election; BJP stays out 'A lot of work to be done, I don't want people to suffer' Mayor Sampath Raj to focus on big cleanup of trash and drains, fix roads More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hundreds swarm crash site to catch a glimpse Rusty Kiran Flies Despite Damning CAG Rap Sukhender quits, poll churn in Nalgonda More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Apolitical bureaucrats keen to move to Centre HC slaps Rs 50,000 fine on man for forging court docu NE monsoon likely to be delayed this year More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man who cheated jewellers arrested Jyom alias Jamu alias Jay Pandit, 36, son of a lawyer, used to dress up as an executive working with a bank. Posing as if he wants to buy jewellery for a wedding, Pandit used to go to jewellery showrooms, buy gold chains and then take out a checkbook. Girl alleges parents preventing her from studying A 17-year-old girl from Gomtipur has submitted an application of complaint with Gomtipur police that her parents are preventing her from carry on with her studies, and to impose their wish on her, they have branded her with hot iron rods on her legs. However, the cops have a different story to tell. Fake Nagaland arms licence racket busted In what could turn out to be a major security lapse, city crime branch busted a fake arms licence racket in the city. Worrying, most of the 21 fake Nagaland-issued licences with all-India validity, were with people having criminal backgrounds, such as known gangsters, people accused of murder and bootleggers. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Distinguish lectures organised at IIIT-Allahabad In UP, a Durga puja pandal that hails women athletes ALLAHABAD: At a time when several of the Durga puja pandal of the city have opted for one or the other theme to attract the devotees, the pandal of Ramanadnagar Allahabadpur, have come out of a unique theme. Unique tableau made of banana leaves taken out in Allahabad A unique tableau was taken out by Pajawa Ramlila Committee on wee hours of Wednesday to convey the message of ecological degradation and protecting environment. Made entirely of banana leaves and stems, it showcased the twelve forms of lord Surya. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha: BJD, BJP war of words over NAC councilors' murder BJP will win Bijepur byelection: Dharmendra Pradhan Community Durga Puja pandal takes initiative to keep alive Ramlila tradition More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cabinet rejig: BJP netas from Cong bastions may make the cut MP cabinet rejig: CM to hold meeting with governor on October 1 Three killed as tractor-trolley overturns in Singrauli Three devotees were killed and over 15 were injured when the tractor-trolley they were travelling in overturned in Jhonko village, the police said today. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Man seeks massage from help, booked Time Takes Village, Spares Gurdwara Safety missing at government-run creches More Chandigarh News»

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