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US recession and IT sector slowdown โ€“ impact on our stock pick
Stocks
Vidya Bala

US recession and IT sector slowdown โ€“ impact on our stock pick

Will the Indian IT sector slowdown as a result of a looming recession in the US? This is the question that many of you have asked us on the back of a sharp 32% correction in the Nifty IT index from its peak in January 2022. The next question is whether our โ€˜buyโ€™ on one of the IT stocks is valid now and whether the same can be accumulated. We will try to answer these questions here.

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Small cap stocks how to spot your multibagger
Stocks
N V Chandrachoodamani

Small cap stocks: how to spot your multibagger

Small cap stocks never cease to generate interest with retail investors. Recently we had published an article titled โ€œHow to approach risky, but rewarding Smallcapsโ€ where Mr Balakrishnan gave some valuable tips on how to approach this space.ย 

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hot stock tip
Stocks
R Balakrishnan

Hereโ€™s a hot stock tip

Today, everyone seems to be part of Whatsapp groups, Telegram channels etc which specialize in giving stock tips. As an individual, it is an extremely demanding ask to keep searching for new stocks, new ideas etc. There is a constant bombardment of ideas and stock tips from the media- television channels, internet business websites, free data providers, charts, tipsheets and more.

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Affordable housing finance companies (AHFC): Small caps with big valuations
Stocks
N V Chandrachoodamani

Affordable housing finance companies (AHFC): Small caps with big valuations

While we generally look at lenders by their book size (advances) and network, the market has a different take when it comes to valuation and that has a significant impact on shareholder returns.ย AHFCs have become the market darlings in recent times over their conventional, broad based home lending counterparts, as reflected in their market valuations. So, what makes AHFCs market favourites?ย 

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Stock investing and the boiling frog syndrome
Stocks
Aarati Krishnan

Stock investing and the boiling frog syndrome

If you are interested in psychology or behavioural economics, youโ€™d surely have come across the boiling frog syndrome. The theory goes that if you try to dunk a frog in a pot of boiling water, it will immediately jump out. But if you place it in cool water and slowly heat up the pot, the frog will ignore the small changes in temperature and simply boil to death.ย 

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International funds โ€“ what are your options now?
Strategies
Bhavana Acharya

International funds โ€“ what are your options now?

Funds investing internationally were the flavour of the season all of last year. That changed in February this year, when funds hit the ceiling set by the Reserve Bank on how much they could invest in overseas securities. When we first explained the scenario, expectations were that this cap would be increased in due course and international funds could open up again.

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Nifty 50: More bullishness ahead?
Stocks
B Krishnakumar

Nifty 50: More bullishness ahead?

The price action in the Nifty 50 index, and the broader markets in particular, have been extremely bullish. The overbought scenario in the short-term breadth indicator was resolved by a sideways consolidation in price. This is a major sign of strength indicating that prices could power higher. In a downtrend or a weak market environment, the overbought breadth would typically lead to a sharp price correction, which will in turn lead to a cool off in the breadth indicator.

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How are deposits, bonds and debt funds taxed?
Taxes
Pavithra Jaivant

How are deposits, bonds and debt funds taxed?

Deposits, bonds and debt funds are great ways to diversify oneโ€™s portfolio. But the taxation on these instruments can decide whether an option is attractive or unattractive on a post-tax basis. Taxation, though varies across instruments and can be quite complex. The fact that not all debt instruments are taxed in the same way compounds the decision making dilemma on which option to choose. This write-up will break down the taxation aspect of popular debt instruments for resident individuals.

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Prime Review: TN Power Finance and Infrastructure Fixed Deposit
Bonds & Deposits
Aarati Krishnan

Prime Review: TN Power Finance and Infrastructure Fixed Deposit

When interest rates on bank deposits hit rock-bottom in the last few years, the fixed deposit (FD) programme from Tamil Nadu Power Finance and Infrastructure Corporation (TNPFIC) turned quite a hit. This NBFC owned by the Tamil Nadu Government offers high interest rates of 7-8% on FDs and has a friendly online interface, making it very popular with fixed income seekers and seniors. We have received a number of queries from many of you, about this deposit.ย ย 

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A consumer durables play gearing for a comeback
Stocks
N V Chandrachoodamani

Prime stock recommendation: A consumer durables play gearing for a comeback

Consumer durables, a key consumer category, bore the brunt of Covid as companies lost two business seasons in FY21 and FY22 to lockdowns and supply disruptions. As demand took a hit, the sector lost its sheen, especially white goods and small appliances, leaving investors disappointed over the last 2 years amid a soaring market.ย ย 

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