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		Top Headlines More » After water, AAP govt moves to reduce power bills in Delhi "The cabinet will meet and discuss audit of power companies. Delhi govt has examined the case, and we feel CAG can audit all 3 power companies," Kejriwal said. Mulayam acknowledges Modi effect, calls Lalu Prasad sycophant Mulayam said the BJP would have some gains in 2014 Lok Sabha polls due to Narendra Modi but it would not be able to form government. Michael Schumacher shows slight improvement, but not out of danger: Doctor The French hospital that is treating Schumacher carried out a second operation on the former F1 world champion and the doctors say that there are "some signs" that his condition is "more under control". Cities More » Robbers loot house of UP home secretary's sister Robbers barged into the house of sister of Uttar Pradesh home secretary and looted at gunpoint jewellery worth Rs 2 lakhs and cash amounting to Rs 3 lakhs. 40 days on, Bangalore ATM attacker elusive On November 19 , Jyothi Udaya, 44, was attacked in the Corporation Bank ATM by the man after she refused to give in to his demand to withdraw money and hand it over. Business More » Sensex rises 28 points, ends year with 9% gains Across market, investors were richer by over Rs 1 lakh crore with market capitalisation ending at Rs 70.4 lakh crore. Apollo Tyres stock surges 12% after Cooper deal collapse Shares of Apollo Tyres rose sharply by nearly 12% after Cooper Tire & Rubber Co terminated its troubled $2.5-billion merger agreement with the Indian firm. Sports More » Yuvraj dropped; Binny, Ishwar picked for ODIs against New Zealand Senior India batsman Yuvraj Singh was dropped from the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming tour to New Zealand. Pujara, Ashwin steady in ICC Test rankings Cheteshwar Pujara remained the best-placed Indian batsman at the seventh spot, while R Ashwin was also steady at the same position in the bowlers' chart of the latest ICC Test rankings. Entertainment More » Veena Malik's ex-boyfriend files case against her? Veena Malik, who is known for her controversies, seems to have grabbed eyeballs again after getting married. Is Alok Nath the next Rajinikanth? It can be said that 30th December, 2013 was 'Alok Nath' day as for no apparent reasons, jokes based on Bollywood actor Alok Nath started trending on Sunday night. Infotech More » Samsung develops world’s first 4GB RAM for phones With 64-bit computing touted as the next step for mobile chipsets, Samsung has readied the world’s first 4GB RAM for mobiles. Samsung offers EMI-cum-upgrades for Galaxy range Samsung has kicked off a new EMI-cum-upgrade scheme in the country for its Galaxy range of smartphones and tablets in India.				Most Read Stories More » Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, Yasin Bhatkal tells cops AAP government delivers on free water supply promise It was a big mistake to sign Sara Khan: Producer Bigg Boss 7: When Tanuja met Tanishaa Most Shared Stories More » Five things to know while buying a car American-style startup takes root in India Sexual health: Foods for a longer erection 20 health benefits of honey Most Commented Stories More » Indian Mujahideen wanted to nuke Surat, Yasin Bhatkal tells cops US to proceed with prosecution of Devyani Khobragade, no question of apology: Sources AAP government delivers on free water supply promise AAP delivers on water promise, but bills to rise for big consumers

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Investing lessons and strategies for 2014

Investing lessons and strategies for 2014

The investing landscape saw momentous developments in 2013. We sum up these changes, distilling the learning and suggesting strategies for 2014.

Rupee in 2014: Counter the freefall by investing in global funds

To counter the dip in rupee, invest around 10% of your portfolio in global funds in the coming year.

Stocks in 2014: Few opportunities in large-cap; mid-caps more attractive

Extreme polarisation marked the performance of the stock markets during the year 2013.

Gold in 2014: No longer a safe investment

The myth that gold prices only rise was shattered and the metal lost its status as a safe haven.

Can these companies get out of the debt trap?

Companies across sectors are caught in a debt trap. Companies are not making enough money to even repay the interest on their debt.

Quote of the week

“No single data or point or number will determine our next move but our effort is firmly on controlling inflation.”

Raghuram Rajan RBI Governor

Family Finances

Goels need to reorient their investments to fund their goals

Despite a good risk coverage, the Goels will need to reorient their investments to overcome the disadvantages of relying heavily on insurance and real estate to fund their goals.

Financial Planning

Why upfront commissions need to be banned

Upfront commission encourages a transaction-level activity with investors. It is a far from the effort of selling right and placing the customer first.

Money-making venture

Sanjay Yadavrao’s Rs 7 crore venture brings prosperity to Konkan

“The people in Konkan were forced to migrate to cities due to lack of local employment opportunities. I wanted to change the status quo,” Yadavrao says.

Entrepreneurs

Mantra to success: How Manish Godha built a Rs 6 crore technology marketing company

Last year, Advaiya reported a revenue of about Rs 6 crore, and in the next fiscal year, the 85-employee company expects to generate Rs 10-11 crore.

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Real estate in 2014: Haggle hard with the developers

The year 2013 saw bargaining power in buyers’ hands. Make the most of it till the first half of 2014.

Why you should read online terms & conditions

Most people blindly press the ‘I agree’ button and accept the terms while buying online or sharing information on the Net. To avoid needless problems, here are the things you should know.

Inflation in 2014: No respite from rising prices; restrategise your goals

There is a silver lining in a high inflation regime. You can use the high inflation to bring down your tax on certain investments.

Global developments in 2014: FIIs to remain bullish on Indian stocks

Shrugging off the impact of tapering of the US stimulus, FIIs continue to be attracted to India.

Mutual funds in 2014: Invest directly for big gains

Direct plans introduced in 2013 can be your key to higher returns from mutual funds.

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