There are stocks/companies which can give compounded yearly returns of 15% very easily and also as safe as an F.D.The ratings assigned to them suggest that.
One such company could be Dabur(I).A very sound company,fundamentally strong,good promoters and management.And lastly very aggressive growth wise both organic and inorganic.
My point is to beat inflation and to maximise returns one can look for such stocks to park their money,bought during deep corrections they can do wonders and one need not loose his sleep over the investment.
Mutual funds should be the next choice to investments directly in equity.
U.V.Ramana