Why February 2012 is the Best Opportunity to Invest

Why February 2012 is the Best Opportunity to Invest

For quite some time, we have been noticing a Lull in the markets. Some people blame it on Low Demand, Some to governmental issues, some to low Domestic Consumption & some to the Weak World Economy etc.

We can say whatever we can with our limited Knowledge, hear Say and assumptions. To be true, that’s how people predict and some of them are true.

However, let us get our facts right on what have been the core throny issues:-

· Government on a Defensive: Since past 1 year, Government has been on a defensive rather than in a reactive mode, which it should be. Because of Anna Campaign, Opposition getting stronger and because of its own allies not supporting and been in an attacking mode. This has put government on a defensive mode rather than in a WORKING MODE and MOOD.

· No Policy Decisions: Since the government is too busy in solving its own problems, it has kept all the Policy Decisions on Hold, lest someone stand up a la Mamta and stops the Bill from passing like it happened in “100% FDI in Retail” Issue.

· MNC’s in a confused state of mind: MNC’s are waiting in the wings to come to India, but are in confused state of mind as they never know when the rules would change or even if their license etc will be approved.

Now what we see unfolding is a new ray of hope.

· February could be a game Changer as election results for Important States like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand are due and the mood on the street is that Congress could form the Government in Punjab and Uttrakhand and could be a major gainer in Uttar Pradesh. Even if we discount that Congress may not form the Government, BUT still increases it’s tally a bit then too, we may see a strong Government emerging again as ATLEAST the allies will be silent.

· If the allies are taken care of, then we foresee a major rush of Policy Decisions coming, which have been waiting on the chest drawer for long.

· Policy decisions being Taken, and Stability of Government would send good Signals and we may see an influx of investments in Industry, Technology, Power, Logistics, Retail, and Financial Services.

· This scenario, added with a Good Budget would change the scenario and we could see a change which we all have been waiting for past year.

· No one has a doubt that Mr Manmohan Singh and his team HAS DONE and CAN DO wonders, provided he is not bound by Political Compulsions. He is weak in handling the Political manipulations, due to which many of us see him in bad light. Now, if due to the election results, that change, then we could see him presenting a Budget which would help him and the Industry gain a foothold on what they have lost in past one year.

With this I conclude and would add that this is the right time to invest as

“Yeh Valuation Na Milegi Dobara”

Rs 100 For Valet Parking

Consider being charged Rs 100 for giving your car to a valet of a 5 star hotel.
Shocked!!!
Yes, I felt the same when on my recent visit to Hyatt, New Delhi.
As soon as my car entered their dimly lit porch, I gave my car keys to the valet to park my car, but instantly, he gave me a Ticket, thinking its routine slip, I tried to walk away. But to my amazement, the valet called me, & asked me to pay Rs 100 for the service, I was about to avail.
Politely, he mumbled that I need to pay Rs 100 to him. Giving a look, on the slip, it didn’t take time for me to figure that the valet service is for a charge.

With total bewilderment on my face, my hand reached my pocket to give him a crispy 100 rupee note. But somehow, in those 3 & half seconds, I realised, I don’t wanna be party to it. Rs 100, for paying to a valet, when you are entering a 5 Star Hotel, wherein I would be spending nothing less that Rs 4000/- for a dinner for 3. No, not done, I requested him for an alternative, & signaled he me to take my car to the visible car parking down the porch.

Needless, to say, it left a deep scar on my mood & no way was I going to spend my money here.

Yes, we all pay to the valets in malls & at other places at our will.
But a 5 star hotel refusing to park your car without a charge is something unheard for.

I remember, being a regular to their amazing Indian Restaurant “Dilli Ka Angan” during 1993 to 1996. They had amazing indian food along with the best Ghazals in those times.
As I am reminded of the restaurant, I get back fond memories of food, ghazals, & their Chocolate Truffle Cake, which was on the house for any table which was celebrating a Birthday Party, needless to say, we never ordered any desserts after our meal.

Back to the main issue.
When I reached the room of a friend of mine who’s been lodged in one of their pigeon hole hotel rooms. (FYI, they charge Rs 13,000/-, for this pigeon hole for a night), I was amazed to see the size. Just enough space for a bed & a table. The size of table good enough to just place your laptop.

The Washroom, without a bolt. Now that made me crazy. We guys often travel for work & some times we live on twin sharing basis, & just imagine, your loo unbolted. Embarrassing to the hilt!!!

The Rs 100 valet issue, seemed adamant, not to leave me. When I switched on the TV, their house channel was being telecast, advertising their services, Restaurants & of course the Rs 100 for Valet Parking Thingi.
Enough Enough.
I just rushed to have a Hot Chocolate Fudge at the Nirula’s, Petrol Pump Store, Bhikaji Cama Place.

Glad that it helped me to cool down a bit.
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