Why is Real Estate so Special?   Dhirendra   Kumar |  May 16, 2012
The quiet roll back of TDS in real estate deals is a great puzzle & suggests the presence of a powerful & secret lobby at work

Hierarchy of Savings   Dhirendra   Kumar |  May 15, 2012
A system that first takes care of fundamental concerns and only then moves to higher levels, can ensure disciplined investing

Motivation to Invest Globally   Dhirendra   Kumar |  May 14, 2012
Diversification is the right reason to invest in international funds, a reason even more justifiable than foreign exchange gains

The Return of Capital Gains Tax   Dhirendra   Kumar |  May 09, 2012
Given the government's fiscal situation, there's a chance that long-term capital gains from equity will be taxed…

PSU Share Sale   Dhirendra   Kumar |  May 07, 2012
The government will have a hard time selling PSU shares, and strategies like a PSU ETF will have little effect on investors

The Ratings Game   Dhirendra   Kumar |  May 04, 2012
S&P’s outlook change on India’s rating doesn’t tell us anything new and only adds to the negative environment

The Opacity of Housing Data   Dhirendra   Kumar |  May 02, 2012
The lack of quality information about real estate in India results in individuals facing a disadvantage

Revisiting the Entry Load Ban   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 30, 2012
The abolishment of the entry load has played a role in the fund industry’s distress, but restoring it is not the solution

The Pessimist's Portfolio   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 25, 2012
If you’re a depressed investor focused on the worst-case scenario, this is what your portfolio should look like today

Design of the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 23, 2012
The Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme is guaranteed to be a disaster, bringing novice investors into equity in the worst possible way

Investor Benefits of Competition   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 18, 2012
The shutting down of mutual fund companies is not in investors’ best interests. Higher competition will serve investors better

Supplying a Placebo Effect   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 16, 2012
It’s not easy to distinguish between a placebo & real medicine in case of god-men like Nirmal Baba, but you can with investments

Time to go Global   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 11, 2012
Savvy Indian investors should invest in global equities through mutual funds. But consider this before you do…

Investing through Lean Times   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 10, 2012
The poor policy environment makes the choice of individual stocks a key factor in the long-term returns you earn

Don't let Haste make Waste   Dhirendra   Kumar |  Apr 09, 2012
Financial decisions shouldn't be taken in haste. Hence, this is the right time to start investing to save taxes