The BSE Realty index, which declined by nearly 90% over a fifteen month period from December 2007 to February 2009, has jumped by over 170% in just three months from March 2009 to May 2009. The concerns related to liquidity of the real estate companies have been key reasons for the performance of the stocks. Despite that, the companies are trying to improve their liquidity condition by selling equity and assets, raising capital through QIPs or by restructuring debt repayments.

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The highlight of the month, and in fact of the year till date, has been stunning victory of Congress-led UPA in the recently concluded elections. The victory has ended days of politics of coalition management. The win is hinting at a new era of reforms that could well unshackle the increasingly robust potential of Indian economy. The market has responded favourably as there is a distinct chance that India could benefit from its development-friendly government policies.

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In this new series, I would be presenting list of selected few stocks which promise to be great money spinners. Remember, these recommendations are based on my analysis and I would request all my readers to apply their own judgement before taking any call…

In Cash segment:

Scrip name: Hindalco | BUY
Entry: Rs 67 | Stop loss: Rs 65.5 | Exit: Rs 71
Profit: Rs 4

Scrip name: Havells India | BUY
Entry: Rs 237 | Stop loss: Rs 233.9 | Exit: Rs 256
Profit: Rs …

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(Continued from PART 1) Find below a selective list of TOP 30 companies that have a decent dividend yield history and also have not seen significant erosion in their profitability in the current challenging business environment. The dividends are paid no matter what direction the stocks move and can provide a higher yield on investment in a weak market.

Company Name

Dividend Yield (%)

M-Cap (Rs Cr)

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The current business scenario has posed challenges for both corporate as well as investors. Corporate earnings have slowed down in the last few quarters owing to various factors like slackness in demand and higher interest cost among other factors. Indian markets have trended down, in line with the global markets. Stock prices have declined significantly across the board and investor return has been muted. In the phase of falling stock prices, dividend yield strategy provides decent and assured returns.

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Financial services firm UBS feels that India is, still, one of the most attractive places in Asia at present, reports the Economic Times of India. In fact, UBS has upgraded India from moderate underweight to overweight as it feels that valuations have improved substantially and that the Indian economy is less affected by the global financial crisis than most other markets. The foreign financial major, however, does expect further weakness in the coming quarters. Among Asia’s leading economies, China remains UBS’ largest …

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Top-10 fund schemes return over 25% each In 1 year as Sensex loses about 50%…

A touch of gold has done wonders for mutual fund investors in India. Over the past one year, from a group of 925 mutual fund schemes, 10 have given returns of 25% or more. And, these funds are either a gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) or a gilt scheme. Among the top five, four are gold ETFs and one is a gilt fund. Compared to positive returns …

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