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August 2007

The economists predict that India will be a super power economically in and around 2020 (just 13 years away). Out of the total population of India, the high-income group and High middle-income group will be around 200 million people as per their estimates.

During this period the economic growth of the country will stabilize and the opportunity for better return on investment may be less compare to present since the economy will be range bound like any other developed countries. As an emerging economy (India) appreciation for national heritage among the citizens ought to be high (?) and if 0.50%or ½% of this group of population (100000 people) chooses philately as a hobby in addition to the existing collectors, the collector’s base will be increased to many folds.

Moreover most of the above group of people (HIG & MHIG) will be in their prime age of 30 to 40 years and with their matured outlook to pursue this hobby in a more organized way and with their systematic investment plan on stamps, the Indian philatelic market and the value of Indian stamps will reach sky-high.

Today the prices for Indian stamps are low and affordable; do not miss this opportunity to collect/invest in Indian stamps for a better return in the coming years. Don’t forget in World of Philately INDIA is one of the top 10 favorite countries among stamp collectors and already there is a shortage for certain issues are setting-in due to increased demand also remember the GDP of India is racing fast to touch soon the double digit.

JUST FOR A THOUGHT
Present definitive series stamps which are being issued at present without gum are going to be re-issued with gum again?? Is it true!!!

The Sheetlet of Children Film Society issued in 2005 is the lowest among the sheetlet quantity issued so far by the Department of Post?

STAMP WATCH FOR THE MONTH
1948 Gandhi set/FDCs/Folders continued to attract good demand !!!!
Keep an eye on 20 Value Archaeological set both mit and used ?

Collect Modern India First Day Covers – the printed quantities are unimaginably low!!!

I am pleased to release the data for August 2007 on Indian Post Independence mint stamps for the benefit of collectors, dealers and investors.


PHILSENSEX

August 2007

 

 July Philsensex Points: 40.15                         UP+ 32.64 points

Name of Issue

Price Jan 2007

Philsensex Points

Price

Philsensex Points

Change

 

 

Base

January 07

July 2007

August 2007

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Independence set of 3

Rs.150.00

1

Rs.200.00

1.33

33%

 

Air India

Rs.75.00

1

Rs.100.00

1.33

33%

 

Gandhi Set of 4

Rs.4000.00

1

Rs.6000.00

1.50

50%

 

UPU Set of 4

Rs.350.00

1

Rs.700.00

2.00

100%

 

Republic of India Set of 4

Rs.350.00

1

Rs.650.00

1.86

86%

 

Geological

Rs.20.00

1

Rs.35.00

1.75

75%

 

Asian Games

Rs.250.00

1

Rs.500.00

2

100%

 

Poets

Rs.600.00

1

Rs.1000.00

1.67

67%

 

Poet Gutter Pair Set

Rs10000.00

 

Rs.18500.00

 

 

 

Railway

Rs.20.00

1

Rs.40.00

2

100%

 

Railway Gutter Pair

Rs.750.00

 

Rs.1500.00

 

 

 

Everest

Rs.200.00

1

Rs.400.00

2

100%

 

Telegraphs

Rs.250.00

1

Rs.500.00

2

100%

 

Stamp Centenary

Rs.300.00

1

Rs.500.00

1.67

67%

 

UN Day

Rs.25.00

1

Rs.50.00

2

100%

 

Forestry

Rs.20.00

1

Rs.40.00

2

100%

 

Buddha Jayanthi

Rs.175.00

1

Rs.425.00

2.43

243%

 

Tilak

Rs.10.00

1

Rs.10.00

1

0%

 

Archaeological Series 16v

Rs.4000.00

1

Rs.6000.00

1.63

63%

 

Archaeological Series 19v

Rs.5000.00

 

Rs.7500.00

 

 

 

Archaeological Series 20v

Rs.6500.00

 

Rs.12000.00

 

 

 

Five Year Plan

Rs.1300.00

1

Rs.2000.00

1.54

54%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decimal Currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

1957 Map of India Star WKM

500

1

Rs.900.00

1.80

80%

 

1958 Map of India Ashokan WKM

500

1

Rs.800.00

1.60

60%

 

Set of 5 Map of India Coil Stamp Singles Ashokan WKM

1500

1

Rs.10000.00

5.67

567%

 

1957 Year Pack

225

1

Rs.300.00

1.33

33%

 

Mutiny Set

100

 

Rs.200.00

 

 

 

1958 Year Pack

75

1

Rs.100.00

1.67

67%

 

Air Force Set

25

 

Rs.50.00

 

 

 

1959 Year Pack

35

1

Rs.50.00

1.43

43%

 

1960 Year Pack

60

1

Rs.120.00

2.00

100%

 

Kalidasa Set

20

 

Rs.80.00

 

 

 

1961 Year Pack

350

1

Rs.575.00

1.65

65%

 

Areal Post

150

 

Rs.350.00

 

 

 

Archaeological Survey

60

 

Rs.125.00

 

 

 

1962 Year Pack

70

1

Rs.100.00

1.43

43%

 

1963 Year Pack

225

1

Rs.600.00

2.66

166%

 

Kalidasa Overprint

50

 

Rs.100.00

 

 

 

Defence Campaign

25

 

Rs.50.00

 

 

 

Wildlife Set

90

 

Rs.400.00

 

 

 

1964 Year Pack

80

1

120.00

1.5

50%

 

1965 Year Pack

60

1

90.00

1.5

50%

 

1966 Year Pack

70

1

105.00

1.5

50%

 

1967 Year Pack

75

1

110.00

1.47

47%

 

1968 Year Pack

150

1

325.00

2.20

120%

 

Olympic Games

10

 

30.00

 

 

 

Indian Birds

60

 

200.00

 

 

 

1969 Year Pack

150

1

300.00

2.00

100%

 

Gandhi Cent Issue Set of 4

75

 

125.00

 

 

 

1970 Year Pack

125

1

175.00

1.40

40%

 

 

1972 Year Pack

80

1

100.00

1.25

25%

 

1973 Year Pack

200

1

500.00

2.50

150%

 

Indian Miniature Paintings

40

 

80.00

 

 

 

Centenary Series

25

 

50.00

 

 

 

1974 Year Pack

150

1

250.00

1.67

67%

 

1975 Year Pack

300

1

500.00

1.67

67%

 

Indian Birds

50

 

100.00

 

 

 

Dances of India

60

 

120.00

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

72.79

 

Miniature sheets issued by the Department of Post Between 1973 – 2000

 July Philsensex for M/S: 51.35 Points                 Change + 7.04 points

Name of Issue

Price Jan 07

Philsensex

PRICE IN July

Philsensex

Change

 

Base

Points Jan 2007

 

August

%

Indepex 1973

Rs.60.00

1

Rs.225.00

3.75

375%

UPU 1974

Rs.125.00

1

Rs.500.00

4.00

400%

Mask 1974

Rs.125.00

1

Rs.500.00

4.00

400%

India 89 1st Issue

Rs.20.00

1

Rs.60.00

3.00

300%

India 89 2nd Issue

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.55.00

1.85

85%

Gandhi South Africa 1995

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.60.00

2.00

100%

Himalayan Ecology 1996

Rs.45.00

1

Rs.75.00

1.66

66%

Mother Theresa 1997

Rs.75.00

1

Rs.120.00

1.60

60%

Indepex 2000

Rs.45.00

1

Rs.75.00

1.66

66%

Birds 2000

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.50.00

1.66

66%

Jewel 2000

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.60.00

2.00

100%

Railways 2002

Rs.40.00

1

Rs.60.00

1.50

50%

Indo Japan 2002

Rs.50.00

1

Rs.90.00

1.80

80%

Mangroves 2002

Rs.45.00

1

Rs.75.00

1.66

66%

Handicrafts 2002

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.45.00

1.66

66%

Aero India 2003

Rs.50.00

1

Rs.75.00

1.50

50%

Medicinal  Plants 2003

Rs.40.00

1

Rs.50.00

1.25

25%

Golden Vocies 2003

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.40.00

1.33

33%

Everest 2003

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.50.00

1.66

66%

Chennai Museum 2003

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.40.00

1.33

33%

Waterfalls 2003

Rs.60.00

1

Rs.90.00

1.50

50%

Snakes of India 2003

Rs.80.00

1

Rs.150.00

1.88

88%

Indo France 2003

Rs.65.00

1

Rs.90.00

1.40

40%

Sangeet Natak 2003

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.60.00

2.00

100%

INS Tarangini 2004

Rs.125.00

1

Rs.275.00

2.20

220%

Trigonometrical Survey 2004

Rs.45.00

1

Rs.70.00

1.56

56%

UN Peace Keeping 2004

Rs.35.00

1

Rs.60.00

1.70

70%

150 Year of Post 2004

Rs.40.00

1

Rs.60.00

1.33

33%

Agra Fort 2004

Rs.30.00

1

Rs.30.00

1.00

0%

Taj Mahal 2004

Rs.40.00

1

Rs.50.00

1.25

25%

Guru Granth Sahib

Rs.650.00

1

Rs.1100.00

1.70

170%

 

 

31

 

58.39

 


 

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