Vidya Bala
Vidya Bala was the Head of Mutual Fund Research at FundsIndia
Buying low and selling high made possible
June 22, 2013I am certainly not claiming you can time the markets when I say buy low and sell high. But then, you can book profits in inflated assets and buy more…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Strategies: What the ‘rate cut pause’ means to you
June 18, 2013As expected by most, the Reserve Bank of India did not cut policy rates in its monetary policy meet held on Monday June 17. Now, for an investor, this may…Continue Reading
To be or not to be in the market?
June 14, 2013The S&P BSE Sensex fell 3% in the last one month and as if that weren’t enough, bond yields have been moving up since May 22, causing a fall in…Continue Reading
“Corporate NPS is attractive for those who have exhausted 80C benefit”
June 12, 2013Very few investors are aware of the additional tax benefits available under the New Pension System for Corporate employees says Vinod A N Fund Manager for Kotak Pension Fund in…Continue Reading
FundsIndia reviews: ICICI Pru Equity – Volatility Advantage
June 11, 2013Hedging risks in a balanced portfolio ICICI Pru Equity – Volatility Advantage (earlier called ICICI Pru Equity & Derivatives Fund – Volatility Advantage Plan or ICICI Pru VAP) has adeptly…Continue Reading
“2-5 year debt maturity segment offers best risk-adjusted return”
June 7, 2013The fund industry has perhaps over-complicated its fixed income products – so much so that few retail investors understand the offerings any longer, admits Rahul Goswami, CIO Fixed Income, ICICI…Continue Reading
Short take: A b(p)ill for your real estate woes
June 6, 2013Now, don’t you mistake the Real Estate Regulatory Bill to be a panacea for all your property buying woes. But be happy, there may henceforth be fewer ways for smart…Continue Reading
FundsIndia Recommends: FT India Life Stage FoF – The 40s Plan
June 4, 2013For a slice of equity Investors looking for some kicker returns from equities without too much exposure to the asset class can consider investments in FT India Life Stage Fund-of-Fund…Continue Reading
Don’t miss these incomes while filing tax returns
June 1, 2013With the tax filing season just in, you may have started compiling information to fill your returns or pay additional tax. If you are filing through an auditor, chances are…Continue Reading
Short take: From June, would you choose the dividend or growth option for debt funds?
May 30, 2013Come June 1 and you would have two key changes in the tax structure of your mutual fund transactions. Here’s a quick recap of the same and how you can…Continue Reading
