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September 11, 2020, Friday
With Happiest Minds, 77-year-old Ashok Soota hits IPO jackpot a second time
Happiest Minds, which gets almost all of its revenue from digital services, is one of two IPOs this week to woo Indian investors
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May 18, 2018, Friday
Comedy of errors: You can make a fortune with your defective notes or coins
Tinesh Bhasin delves into the world of numismatics and finds that the 'hobby of kings' has many takers
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May 04, 2018, Friday
Smart spending: You can rent a yacht and live a day like a billionaire
Boats are a billionaire pursuit, but rigs can also be leased for parties, the weekend or quick jaunts
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April 01, 2018, Sunday
Legacy plan: Whole-life Ulips can be used to bequeath funds outside of Will
In a whole-life Ulip, the sum assured can also be higher than regular Ulips, where it is 10 times the annual premium
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March 29, 2018, Thursday
Mumbai's Andheri East, an attractive destination from investment viewpoint
Andheri East is a mixed land use precinct with some of the most prominent hospitality and industrial developments in its vicinity
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March 29, 2018, Thursday
Is expense ratio the most important criteria while choosing MF schemes?
Average difference in expense ratios between a regular and direct plan is a good 100-120 basis points
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March 22, 2018, Thursday
Reader's Corner: General Insurance
Medical expenses getting deducted due to limits/cappings under group health policy can be claimed under individual health policy
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March 15, 2018, Thursday
Justice through consumer courts: Glass still half full for Indian consumers
While several rulings have strengthened the cause of consumer protection, obtaining justice through consumer courts remains an ...
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May 24, 2017, Wednesday
Register for GST, if you pay indirect, service tax
Mandatory registration for businesses with annual turnover above Rs 20 lakh
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April 20, 2017, Thursday
Hotspot: Aided by strategic location, Mumbai's Ghatkopar has a good infra
Rapid infra development at Ghatkopar has renewed interest among developers to launch projects here
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April 14, 2017, Friday
Travel loans better than using credit cards
Do the cost-benefit analysis before going for it. Personal loans may be cheaper in some cases
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February 27, 2017, Monday
Your money: New gold bond issue is attractively priced
Investors who had put money in sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) in the last four issues, would be sitting on losses at present. That's ...
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February 16, 2017, Thursday
Your Money: Too soon to bet on yellow metal
The price rally in gold, which started since the beginning of the year, may not sustain
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January 22, 2017, Sunday
Mutual funds are not just a numbers game
With leadership positions changing every few years, betting on past performance may not be good idea
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January 18, 2017, Wednesday
Your Money: Get ready to pay more for your holiday
From January 22, service tax on tour operators has been doubled
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December 25, 2018, Tuesday
Richie Rich or Peter the Pauper? This calculator tells you where you stand
This Business Standard tool, created on the basis of tax data, allows you to figure out how many people in India make more money ...
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May 18, 2018, Friday
How Sachin Bansal could use his billion dollars to earn the next billion(s)
Some of the country's top wealth managers offer advice on how Bansal should invest the $1 billion that could get for his 5.5% ...
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May 03, 2018, Thursday
Here's why Rera implementation remains work in progress across states
In many states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, the definition of an ongoing project has been diluted
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March 29, 2018, Thursday
Tipping Point: Restrictions put on sales of Reliance Small Cap Fund units
Direct investors in equities should focus their research efforts towards other market segments
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March 29, 2018, Thursday
Mediclaim policies cannot be rejected on the basis of assumptions
It can't be assumed that duodenal perforation, the cause of death, was due to alcoholism
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March 29, 2018, Thursday
Banks unwilling to extend loan to new borrowers without credit history
New-to-credit customers should use secured credit cards to build up a track record, or turn to digital lenders and P2P platforms ...
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March 15, 2018, Thursday
Regret investing in balanced funds? Adopt a suitable exit strategy
When shifting, try to minimise the tax burden arising from this step
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May 31, 2017, Wednesday
Bitten by the bitcoin bug?
Investors need to weigh risks and rewards of alternative asset class carefully before betting on it
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April 27, 2017, Thursday
Akshaya Tritiya: Invest in sovereign gold bonds, not solid gold. Here's why
They're better as they pay interest and aren't taxed at maturity; but you need to invest long term
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April 19, 2017, Wednesday
Book profits regularly in infra funds
With the sector's fundamentals poised to improve, this could be a good time to enter
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March 01, 2017, Wednesday
Jehangir B Gai:Medical certificates need to be authentic
A claim cannot be rejected on assumptions or on the basis of medical certificates which are vague
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February 22, 2017, Wednesday
Harsh Roongta: Get your free credit report today
Credit Information Companies collate data of borrowers from lenders and share consolidated report
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January 22, 2017, Sunday
Protector not mandatory for trusts
Protectors can help ring-fence the working of the trustees and ensure the rules do not become rigid
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January 22, 2017, Sunday
Health insurance: The more the better
Health care inflation rises at twice the speed of consumer inflation rate
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December 21, 2016, Wednesday
Your Money: Opt for mid-caps in defensive sector
Large-cap companies in pharma and IT sectors are facing growth slowdown
