Ashley Coutinho And Bindisha Sarang

Stories by Ashley Coutinho And Bindisha Sarang

Stay invested in gold for long-term benefits

Stay invested in gold for long-term benefits

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2020

Despite price correction, policies that support the yellow metal will remain in place in the foreseeable future.

Explained: Why volumes in F&O segment may shrink in coming months

Explained: Why volumes in F&O segment may shrink in coming months

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2020

So far, brokers only reported margins at the end of the day, which is why they were able to give additional leverage even if the client didn't have minimum margins.

Cyber insurance is a small price for protection

Cyber insurance is a small price for protection

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2020

Annual premiums do not exceed what you readily shell out for an OTT subscription.

Indian equities seen lagging other EM peers in the next few months

Indian equities seen lagging other EM peers in the next few months

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2020

UBS, Credit Suisse see emerging markets doing well next year, but expect India to underperform, given its rich valuations.

Planning to buy a house? Do it soon

Planning to buy a house? Do it soon

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2020

If you are scouting for a property, finalise the deal within the next seven months and benefit from this measure, suggests Bindisha Sarang.

Want to avail LTC scheme tax benefit?

Want to avail LTC scheme tax benefit?

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2020

Only those who stick to the old I-T regime will get this benefit.

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2020

Do a proper asset allocation and invest through systematic investment plans where one can benefit.

MFs, alternative investment funds may come under ambit of new tax norms

MFs, alternative investment funds may come under ambit of new tax norms

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2020

The Finance Act, 2020, has inserted a sub-section, mandating a seller to deduct tax equal to 0.1 per cent of sale proceeds if the value of goods sold exceeds Rs 50 lakh in a financial year.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

Large companies to grow larger amid Covid-19 pandemic, says BNP Paribas

Large companies to grow larger amid Covid-19 pandemic, says BNP Paribas

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2020

Despite taking a hit on profitability amid the pandemic, companies with strong balance sheets are gaining market share because of consolidation in their respective sectors.

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2020

Market observers also said the approvals depended a lot on the funds themselves, and the extent to which they followed the new norms introduced last year.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

Family-owned companies weathering Covid-19 pandemic storm better

Family-owned companies weathering Covid-19 pandemic storm better

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2020

Such businesses outperform non-family firms by 3% in first six months of CY20, says Credit Suisse report.

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2020

Market players said the new norms were more suited for online brokers, where clients were typically internet savvy.

Want to buy physical gold? Pick a digital platform for your investment

Want to buy physical gold? Pick a digital platform for your investment

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2020

While players like Paytm, MobiKwik, and PhonePe allow you to buy gold for Rs 1, Amazon Pay has kept the minimum amount at Rs 5. Digital gold is essentially an avenue for investing in physical gold.

Working from home? You may end up paying higher taxes this fiscal

Working from home? You may end up paying higher taxes this fiscal

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2020

The reimbursement components of your salary require you to furnish bills before they become tax-exempt. Producing them may be difficult this year.

No taxable income? But you may still have to file ITR

No taxable income? But you may still have to file ITR

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2020

Finance Act, 2019 has made it mandatory for certain categories of taxpayers to file their ITR, even though their income may be below the taxable threshold. read on to find the details.

ITR filing: All you MUST know about the new 26AS form

ITR filing: All you MUST know about the new 26AS form

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2020

While it is not clear whether the new form will be applicable from this year, some chartered accountants say that things can go both ways. The new deadline for filing ITR is November 30.

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2020

According to experts, work from home, volatility in stock markets worldwide, and redemption pressures compelled investors to defer new investment plans.

Mutual fund investors to pay stamp duty from July 1

Mutual fund investors to pay stamp duty from July 1

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2020

Investors who issued units in liquid and overnight funds, as well as those with a short-term holding of less than 30 days, are likely to be impacted the most, say experts.