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The current economic situation indicates that RBI is less likely to go for the rate cut. But as per Arjun Parathsarthy rate cut expectations will gain momentum for July as situation then will be more favorable. Hence investing in fixed income at current rate will be a good move before RBI go for rate cut

While investors are losing confidence on the Indian market, Rajiv Anand, managing director and chief executive officer of Axis Asset Management Company says, there is deep value in this market at this point in time. “If you are a long-term investor, these are opportunities for you to buy high quality stocks into your portfolio,â€� he adds.

David Pezarkar of Daiwa Mutual Fund says that some value buying can be seen at the current level. With the weakening rupee IT stocks look attractive as an investment option. He also says that some Blue chip companies are showing are showing good value at this level.

The worst phase has been continuing for the investors in the domestic equity markets as well as across the globe.

In today's dynamic market scenario, while one may aim to advantage of favourable scenarios in both equity and debt markets, there is an inherent risk involved. STP and SWP are one such options where you can benefit form investing in both the markets. Read on to know how to uitlise these tools wisely

Have you ever thought about the tall claims made by your agents / distributors try to sell you products.

Nitin Rakesh, chief executive office of Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company says, the market is going to drift down further.

Lured by money in the stock market, investors many a times makes mistake of investing directly without any prior knowledge or experience. For such investors who seek exposure in equities, Mutual fund comes to their rescue. Read this space to know how an amateur person can benefit by investing in MF

Fixed Maturity Plans have shown a huge interest among investors in the last financial year. With easy investing, tax benefits and good returns, FMPs continues to be the hot favorite among investors in spite of the recent rate cut by RBI. Read this space to know more about the product and the benefits it offer.

Today, with over 3,500 mutual schemes available in the market the task of picking the right mutual fund can be rather mind boggling. Read this space to know the 10 key points that you should be aware of before investing in a Mutual funds.

When markets perform badly, most of the investors sell their investment in panic. However these kinds of haphazard decisions can be avoided by keeping track of investment. Financial advisor Hemant Rustogi advices investors to stay calm during market turmoil and monitor portfolio regularly to fetch great returns.

There is always a risk involved while investing a big lumpsum amount in equities. In such a situation, investor seeking to invest in equities can take advantage of Systematic Transfer Plan (STP). STP enables investors to take exposure in equities while at the same time reaping benefits of the debt funds.

Shariah Funds are the funds which follow the moral codes and ethics of Islam law. Though these funds have been launched with the aim of targeting a particular community yet the AMCs have not been very successful in their endeavour. For the success of the funds, AMC should make efforts to promote them diligently, reckons Renu Pothen

Investing is just like playing a test match. Both requires one to be focused and patient. Financial advisor Amit Trivedi illustrates this point by referring to the cricketing life of Rahul Dravid.

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Harsh Roongta, apnapaisa.com advises investors on their personal finance queries.

State-owned Rashtriya Ispat Nigam may be the first initial public offer (IPO) that would be launched by the government in financial year 2012-13. The company has filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for its IPO of 48.898 crore equity shares (a dilution of 10% stake by the government) on May 18.

Fine dining operator Speciality Restaurants' initial public offer has been subscribed 2.49 times so far on final day, as per data available on NSE website. Maximum bids for the issue were seen in the range of Rs 146-150 a share as against price band of Rs 146-155.

KRChoksey has come out with its report on Speciality Restaurants' IPO issue. The research firm recommends to avoid the issue.

Speciality Restaurants: Pedigree warrants investment, P/E dampens sentiment!

SMC Global has come out with its report on Speciality Restaurants' IPO issue. According the the research firm, the fundamental of the company looks average.

Aditya Birla Money has come out with its report on Speciality Restaurants (SRL)'s IPO issue. The research firm recommends only long term investors to subscribe to the issue.

KM Global Finserv has come out with its report on Speciality Restaurants' IPO issue. The research firm recommends investors to avoid subscribing to the issue of the company as the issue price is too high.

Nirmal Bang has come out with its report on Speciality Restaurants' IPO issue. According the the research firm, the investors can "AVOID" the issue on expensive valuation.

The managing director of Specialty Restaurants Anjan Chatterjee tells CNBC-TV18 that they expect their IPO to suceed despite the poor market conditions.

Plastene India, a manufacturer of jumbo bags and BoPP woven sacks, has withdrawn its Rs 75-crore initial public offer on Tuesday due to poor response from investors. This is the third IPO in 2012 that failed to attract investors due to weak market conditions.

Speciality Restaurants, which runs popular food chains such as Mainland China, Oh! Calcutta and Sigree, launched its initial public offer of 117.4 lakh shares today. It plans to raise Rs 171.4 crore at lower end of price band of Rs 146-155 a share and Rs 181.96 crore at higher band.

Speciality Restaurants has agreed to sell shares worth Rs 26.41 crore to five anchor investors, it said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday, ahead of its USD 34 million initial public offering.

KM Global Finserv has come out with its report on Plastene India Limited's IPO issue. According the the research firm, investors should avoid subscribing to this issue as the underlying business of the company is volatile and the stock has been valued above its listed peers.

Last 6-7 months have not been very good for initial public offerings. Seven public offers hit the street since November. But barring MT Educare, most others are trading well below their issue price.

Mumbai-based Monarch Health Services Ltd (MHSL) proposes to offer public 15 lakh equity shares of Rs 10 each at a fixed price of Rs 40 a piece aggregating to Rs 6 crore.