The Financial Express -- Markets

Monday, December 8 1997

National bourse to take care of share certificates transport

In a move which will boost delivery-based transactions across the country, the National Stock Exchange has decided to take it on itself the onus of transportation of share certificates, to and from, the regional centres to Mumbai. The exchange has in fact gone a step forward and decided to pick up the cost of the exercise which will rid members from across the country of expenses incurred in transporting shares to the clearing house at Mumbai and bringing back shares being delivered to them.

The sinking feeling can turn blue chips attractive

A depressive mood in the markets is likely to set in this week as the political uncertainty starts sinking in. This is because last week stocks could react to political news only on the last day of the session on the Mumbai Stock Exchange. The reaction at best was modest, presumably because most scrips were already hovering at a low level. But as the markets slowly realise what has happened, investors will find blue chips turning attractive once again.

DSP Equity awaits market turnaround

Launched in April, 1997, DSPML Equity has had a reasonable start. The fund has been an outperformer since launch. In the past six months, the fund has appreciated 14.42%. Since August 5, 1997, when the market peaked to a high of 4548 (sensex) and 1980 (national), the indices have fallen 22% while DSPML equity has dropped by 15.5%. Further, in the last three months, the fund has fallen 6% while the BSE Sensex and the National index have shed around 10%.

Gilts purchase price pegged at near-market levels

National bourse to take care of share certificates transport

Mark to Market -- Two-wheeler firms change gear, gain speed

DSP Equity awaits market turnaround

First half goes to open-ended income funds

Fund Update -- Tax planning from Birla MF

Muhurat quotes hint at further appreciation in Corporation Bank

The sideways movement in the market will continue for some time

Lube manufacturers post robust H1 growth

SBBJ's focused marketing ploy pays off

Salomon still bullish on Hong Kong realty

Japan hogs limelight ahead of LDP package

The sinking feeling can turn blue chips attractive

Armed with the right prescription, pharma majors are ready for takeoff