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How to play safe in a volatile market?

Markets are volatile and industries are in trouble. How does an investor find stocks that will provide a measure of safety in such a market?

Hot sectors to bet onEquity markets are volatile and entire industries are in trouble. In difficult times like these, how does an investor find stocks that will provide a measure of safety over the longer term? In the cover story of the April 2016 issue of Wealth Insight, 'Safe stocks for tough times', we have an answer for you, along with a selection of eight stocks that fit the bill.

In this issue's Market Compass, read about the carnage in small caps, and the chances of continuing volatility in the markets. We also analyse LIC's propensity to bail out the government in the stock markets. Also read about how India's economic position is getting relatively stronger globally, as well as an analysis of the BSE Oil and Gas Index.

In Analyst's Diary, we look at companies deployed their available capital well by analysing their ROCE (Return on Capital Employed). We also examine how the spate of power reforms will lead to major investments in the sector. There is also an analysis of growth in the capital goods sector and on how investors should deal with high debt companies.

In Company Tale, read the fascinating story of Vijay Mallya, and how his business empire fell because of the one mistake he made.

Like every issue, our regular columnists bring you thought-provoking reading that will help you understand and anticipate events better: Vivek Kaul wonders whether public investments actually work, while Anand Tandon points out that cement companies could be at the cusp of renewed growth. Sanjiv Pandiya takes a look at Budget 2016 and how it has many steps that will spur growth. Saurabh Mukherjea thinks that it's too early to be optimistic about an economic recovery and a revival in the Indian stock market.

And of course, we also have other regular features like Stock Ideas in the issue.

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