Price movements in crude oil help traders generate profits while its low correlation to other asset classes attracts small investors. The only way to trade in crude is through energy futures. Jayant Manglik, president, Religare Commodities, shares his views on this futures market.
As with buying first homes, there is very little guidance to aspiring second home buyers on how they should go about it. Our cover story bridges this gap
The new SIDBI chairman, in an interview with Udayan Ray and Pheji Phalghunan, discusses the monetary policy’s impact on loan disbursal to MSMEs, his strategy in a sector that’s getting crowded by the day and some of his new initiatives, and gives some valuable tips for the aspiring entrepreneur. Excerpts