Stocks: 'Third wave will bring near-term challenges'

'Companies with a strong business case and healthy balance-sheet should sail through and emerge more robust in the future.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a choppy ride for......

September may see end of IPO drought with 5 hitting the market

Many are now hoping the markets remain in good stead as they look to finalise the dates for IPOs, such as UTI MF, Computer Age Management Services, Happiest Mind, and Angel Broking. Most of the......

Equity investors beat mutual fund returns in April

The investors who put their money directly in index-specific stocks scored over those who invested in mutual funds in April, as most fund houses gave returns of 5-6 per cent while the benchmark BSE......

Pharma funds? Better keep off

The most important benefit that mutual funds offer to investors is the opportunity to diversify across sectors and market segments. They work on the principle that the fund stands a better chance......