Pranab asks CMs to cut state levies on diesel, LPG

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee asked all chief ministers to reduce state levies on diesel, kerosene and cooking gas to mitigate the impact of the price hike on the common man. Seeking their......

Pranab Mukherjee's Budget Speech

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Budget for 2009-10 on July 6. Following is the BudgetSpeechof Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee: Madam Speaker, I rise to present the Budget for......

The dark side of Fixed Maturity Plans!

You must be aware of the fact that investing in fixed maturity plans allows an investor to earn higher returns while minimising his exposure to risk. As a result, many fund houses have introduced......

Filing tax returns? Here's help

Were you prudent with your investments last year? Did they help you save tax? Or did you end up paying more than you could afford?What investment mistakes did you make last year? Are their ways to......