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More majors' scrips floundered in 2013

Tata group, however, added more wealth than the next top 12 combined; PSUs, in general, had a bad year

Rising market caps are a sign to watch

Many sectors gained in market capitalisation last year, while some lost out

FIIs pull $8 bn out of debt market in 2013

Market recovery on the cards in 2014 as investors are likely to chase higher yields

Time to log into infra funds

2014 promises to be a lot better as capex cycle could see an improvement

Focus on margins gives Ceat a fillip

Now Ceat is countering that dip by launching higher-end tyres where the margins are better and is focusing on the two-wheeler and four-wheeler tyre market

Dow Jones beats Sensex handily in 2013

Better performance due to recovery of the US economy and the rupee sliding against the dollar

Renting real estate can be a worthwhile option

Not, invariably, in the long run, especially for those who aren't wealthy; however, it does make sense in certain circumstances

Should you invest in banking funds?

As these have been the most volatile during the past year, limit your exposure in 2014

Pension and international assets will be growth areas: Leo Puri

Interview with Managing Director, UTI Mutual Fund

Don't invest in bonds only for capital gains

Liquidity is very low in the debt segment and investors might not get the right price

India Inc profitability at five-year low

Returns on capital harder to sustain as debt levels rise; responsibility for this invariably of firms themselves

India Inc's rising interest payments may cause further stress

Though the RBI's pause in rate hikes has come as a breather for corporates

What next for short-term bond funds?

Reserve Bank's rate pause does not signal a rate reversal. Stay invested in these

Check returns on capital before investing

Thirty companies which generated an average RoCE of 30 per cent for five years have seen their market cap rise by 90 per cent

Time to bank on money-market funds

Tax-efficient liquid funds could prove to be more stable if the interest rates are raised

Valuations, dividend yields draw investors to PSU counters

Dividend payouts from PSUs increased 80% in the last four years

Winsome becomes a headache for banks & investors

The company and its sister concern, Forever Precious, owe close to Rs 5,500 crore

Should retail investors exit with indices at record highs?

BSE Sensex is unchatered territory at an all-time high of 21,326, but experts say now is the time to stay invested, albeit selectively

Take advantage of ELSS this year

It will not provide the same benefits once the new DTC Bill takes effect

L&T halts stock options on static share prices, tax issues

Static share price and tax issues have made exercising stock options unattractive for its employees