Ask the average Indian what he wants from his investments and the answer would probably be, 'stable returns'. This is why bank fixed deposits and small savings schemes are so popular while stocks account for less than 5% of total household wealth. Individuals stay away from stocks because it's a volatile asset class. But take a closer look and you will find that some companies have given steady income to investors. They have consistently given back a significant chunk of their net profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. Read More
