Outlook Money Magazine - January 2024

In this issue

10 PROMISING STOCKS FOR 2024

The Hunt For Value

Indian equities are thriving amid a robust economic upswing as the country heads into an election year, which could unveil untapped for investors opportunities

7 mins

ENGINE DRIVE ON A ROLL

Harsha Engineers is the largest manufacturer of ball bearing cases in India, supplying to each of the top six global manufactures of bearings.

1 min

PROFITABLE TRADER

IndiaMART stands as India's premier online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace.

1 min

LEMONADE FROM LEMONS

Lemon Tree Hotels is India's largest hotel chain in the mid-priced hotel sector.

1 min

GAMES AGENTS PLAY TO MIS-SELL ULIPS

Some distributors and agents use spiels such as promising returns comparable to mutual funds to emotional manipulation to mis-sell Ulips. Here's how to watch out for the red flags

6 mins

How Ulips Compare With MFs

It's generally accepted that Ulips are not as investor-friendly as mutual funds. They allow no easy exit, and have relatively higher charges than MFs

4 mins

Why ELSS Still Merits A Place

ELSS can create wealth in the long run due to its equity component. But the new tax regime could dent its popularity as investors use ELSS for tax-saving rather than for investment

4 mins

Why Is It Important To Start Planning For Retirement Early?

Retirement planning works in your favour if you start early. The monthly investment required to build the desired corpus will be much smaller because a longer term will allow the money to compound

4 mins

Insurance Policies, Surrender Process Need To Be Simpler'

After taking over the reins of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance as CEO and MD in June 2023, Anup Bagchi has been heard talking about making life insurance simpler, which is a big positive for policyholders. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, Editor, Outlook Money, he talks about how simplifying insurance will help people buy the right product, curb mis-selling and reduce the possibilities of early surrender. Edited excerpts:

6 mins

'Watch For Auto, Rural Consumption Sectors In Election Season'

The market has been on a roller coaster for most of 2023. But in December 2023 when the Sensex crossed the 70,000 mark, it brought a welcome positive end to the year.

6 mins

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