Category Archives: Sensex

How is Sensex Calculated?

“Dad, how is the Nifty or the Sensex calculated? ” , Arjun, my younger son who is studying in Class XII and has taken Economics and Mathematics as his main subjects, asked me this question over dinner. I had some … Continue reading

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Sensex likely to Correct Sharply from 37852 so Keep your Cash Ready

I have not written my blog for the last few months for two reasons:- (a) A whole lot of wise people are tweeting, and re tweeting the lessons of Munger and Buffet. A lot of people are also  writing their … Continue reading

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WHEN WILL THE MARKETS CORRECT?

That’s the question I am being asked very often these days. Ever since, my last blog post, I have been inundated by my readers and friends with two questions:-

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NIFTY AT 10000 LEVELS

I usually do not hazard guesses. But the landslide victory of the Bhartiya Janta Party(BJP) in the biggest electorally meaningful state of Uttar Pradesh, day before yesterday seems to compel me to WARN INVESTORS because stock market pundits and soothsayers … Continue reading

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NIFTY & SENSEX AT RECORD HIGH

Nifty has scaled 6700 levels. An year back we were at 5250 and 5450 levels. What does it mean for investors? The index has increased by 35% or so from those levels. But a lot of stocks have gained by … Continue reading

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HOW TO GET DATA ON PE LEVELS OF SENSEX/NIFTY?

A large number of readers have queried me regarding the following:- (a)  Where to find data on PE of Nifty or Sensex or other major Indices? (b) Whether to invest in businesses with moats or any business? (c) Should they … Continue reading

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NIFTY : A BRIEF ANALYSIS

It has been a while, since I wrote last. In the meantime markets have shown a sharp rally. The Nifty and Sensex have made all time highs. They are just numbers. But for an intelligent investor what is important is, what … Continue reading

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DEPRECIATION OF RUPEE AND AFFECT ON SHARES

Where will the Rupee go, was a common query, in the past few weeks? As if the Rupee had feet. It is an inconsequential question for a common investor. It is important for a hedge fund. It is important for … Continue reading

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RUPEE CRASH, SENSEX DIVE & EXPENSIVE HOLIDAY

The heading of my blog seems incoherent. But let me explain. I have just returned from a holiday to Turkey. And towards the end of my visit my ATM withdrawals had become expensive. The Rupee had depreciated by 10%. Yes. … Continue reading

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NON LINEAR RETURNS AND TATA TEA

Investors in stocks should reconcile and understand the concept of non linear returns very clearly in order to get optimal returns from their investments. I often get queries from investors in mutual funds and stocks. Both these instruments have given … Continue reading

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