Harsh Roongta, Mahesh Padmanabhan, Anil Rego

Stories by Harsh Roongta, Mahesh Padmanabhan, Anil Rego

The real story behind delayed tax refunds

The real story behind delayed tax refunds

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2016

Prompt refunds have been made for small amounts. For larger amounts, time has been sought till March 2018

Getting married? 4 money goals for you

Getting married? 4 money goals for you

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

Financial planning need not be boring or solely be a man's job. It can be made fun and be used as another way to increase a couple's closeness and happiness! Try it!

Filing IT return online for FREE? Danger ahead!

Filing IT return online for FREE? Danger ahead!

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

The perils mentioned here may seem few in number, but each of it encompasses an entire set of dangers posed by the free online tax filing offers.

Can only the rich do social good? Not really

Can only the rich do social good? Not really

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

A lot of people are hesitant to use this route because of the heavy turnover of these assistants.

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers on July 8, Anil Rego answered their tax queries. Here's the chat transcript in case you missed the chat

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2016

Here are some mistakes taxpayers make and how to avoid them...

Problems for NRIs remitting salary to India

Problems for NRIs remitting salary to India

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Interest on NRE accounts is tax-free, but the I-T department creates hurdles to tax these accounts.

All you need to know about ULIPs

All you need to know about ULIPs

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2016

Here's why ULIPs have become an attractive long-term investment option

Why this loan is better than personal loans

Why this loan is better than personal loans

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2016

Many house owners are not aware of this option and hence end up taking personal loans to renovate their homes

MF basics: Balanced funds vs Dynamic funds

MF basics: Balanced funds vs Dynamic funds

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2016

Mutual fund investments come in various shapes and forms -- ranging from the passive index funds to the actively managed funds. Two of the most popular mutual fund types are balanced funds and dynamic funds. Let us take a deeper look at what each one is and how they are different.

Should you opt for National Pension System?

Should you opt for National Pension System?

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

On maturity, 40 per cent of the accumulated corpus can be withdrawn tax-free.

Akshay Tritiya: Does it make sense to buy gold?

Akshay Tritiya: Does it make sense to buy gold?

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Look at gold bonds or gold monetisation scheme instead of buying physical gold

How liquid is your portfolio?

How liquid is your portfolio?

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2016

Besides return and risk, investors also need to weigh the liquidity of the instrument they are putting money in

Pension reforms: Govt has failed to do its homework

Pension reforms: Govt has failed to do its homework

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

The government has not done its homework or made any attempt to forge a consensus on this matter that affects millions of people in the organised sector, says Harsh Roongta.

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

Before you take the leap, get your financial house in order

MCLR: Will it bring down rates for borrowers?

MCLR: Will it bring down rates for borrowers?

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

Banks will introduce hybrid home loans with stiff penalty on prepayment and shifting.

Financial planning tips for your child's education

Financial planning tips for your child's education

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2016

If your child is 20 when s/he decides to pursue higher eduction and her/his current age is 3 years, then here's a plan for you...

NPS and EPF should get same tax benefits

NPS and EPF should get same tax benefits

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

The 40 per cent exemption benefit is applicable only for employees.

Claiming insurance? Follow these dos and don'ts

Claiming insurance? Follow these dos and don'ts

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2016

There are instances where the insurance company will not pay out claims... Beware!

Will tax simplification actually happen?

Will tax simplification actually happen?

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2016

The government has become used to accounting for TDS as its income even though it knows a significant portion needs to be returned as refund