In this issue

As the world grapples with coronavirus and India with a slowing economy, Forbes India’s Investment Special tries to gauge how investors should go about their allocations. Analysts say it is best to follow a wait-and-watch approach and put your money in a basket of diversified stocks. People should spread out investing over a few months. Smallcase-investing and Systematic Investment Plans are also useful options. Various industries and businesses in India have been hit as manufacturing in China has been adversely affected because of the virus and supply has come to a standstill. The edition covers the impact of Coved-19 and how to tide over a tough business period.

Covid-19 Impact On Indian Industry

Apart from the panic it has created, the spread of coronavirus has impacted businesses and industries in India as manufacturing in China takes a hit

4 mins

Coronavirus And A Sluggish Economy

Coronavirus and a sluggish economy have dented investor confidence. Experts warn of tough days ahead and advise a conservative approach to investing.

7 mins

A TAILOR-MADE INVESTMENT

Giving investors the freedom to make their portfolio according to their needs, smallcases offer a middle ground between mutual funds and stocks.

5 mins

OVERSEAS STOCKS WITHIN REACH

There is growing interest in American and European stocks and bonds. A few investors have made their first trade.

4 mins

THE GLITTER STAYS, FOR NOW

A growing middle-class in India and losses in US and European indices are expected to keep gold prices high, making it a bankable investment option.

5 mins

The James Bond of Burgundy

Winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset has stealthily built a $450 million oenological empire in France and California, one struggling vineyard at a time—and uncorked a lascivious secret-agent persona.

5 mins

Bloom And Bust

KR Sridhar's bloom energy promised to turn natural gas into clean electricity “cheaper than the grid”. but after blowing billions, its fuel cells have turned out to be outrageously costly—and not so green after all.

10 mins

THE GAME CHANGERS

Ahead of the upcoming film 83, on India’s first cricket World Cup victory, here’s a look at how a handful of Indian sportspeople overcame every odd to emerge world-beaters.

10+ mins

‘BOWLERS HAVE BEGUN TO CLOSE THE GAP WITH BATSMEN'

Aussie pace legend Glenn McGrath on the rigours to survive modern-day cricket.

7 mins

‘THAI CUISINE DOESN'T HAVE FOREIGN INFLUENCES; IT'S PURE'

Ananda Solomon, who introduced India to fine Thai delicacies, is back with a new venture in decades.

6 mins

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