After Chanda and Deepak Kochchar, the Kudvas are the second power couple in the financial world to come under the regulatory glare.
'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.
The recent circular follows the 'true-to-label' concept, but large funds in the multi-cap category may be forced to merge in the absence of sufficient small-cap options.
With real estate valuations falling and other deals coming unstuck, the current management's improved target faces significant challenges.
'Banks have to be braver, willing to take more risks and give confidence to the customer,' observes Joydeep Ghosh.
Tax experts said that in FY17 around 80,000 people had reported incomes of over Rs 1 crore
Almost 2,000 companies whose private provident and pension funds have invested in non-convertible debentures of IL&FS group firms are staring at the prospect of booking losses to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore or more if the interest income is added.
When you buy a stock, especially a mid- and small-cap one, have a price target. Once you hit the target, exit the stock, advises Joydeep Ghosh.
Keki Mistry, bottom, left, vice-chairman, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), tells Joydeep Ghosh that debt fund investors could become risk-averse, leading to problems for other non-banking financial companies.
'For the RBI, it is also strategic to allow the rupee to over-depreciate, then come and buy the rupee, and benefit from its appreciation. Speculators who have driven the rupee too low then make losses,' says Ashima Goyal.
The average difference in expense ratios between a regular and direct plan is 100 to 120 basis points. For those who need hand holding, spend the 100 to 120 basis points and get advice on the right schemes that suit you. Don't land up buying a scheme with low expense, but lower returns.
With RBI holding on to rates, investors should avoid longer duration funds for the near future, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh
Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months, market experts tell Joydeep Ghosh
While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.
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If you missed the primary market bus but still want to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds, then feel lucky.
Resolution to the bad loans problem has to be incremental, and the RBI has to ensure NPAs are not swept under the carpet, HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh tells Joydeep Ghosh.
The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.
SIPs keep MFs afloat as investors redeem Rs 1.3 lakh crore in one year
'It is like bombing a building with 200 people to kill 5 terrorists.'
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