Joydeep Ghosh, Tinesh Bhasin And Priya Nair

Don't blindly emulate promoter buying

While such buying could indicate confidence in the business, investors should do a comprehensive evaluation before getting into the stock.

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.

Home loans to get cheaper soon

The implementation of MCLR from April 1 has already led to a rate cut of 10 basis points on home loans by the country's largest bank, State Bank of India, and others.

Hoodwinking taxman using family is difficult

All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund

EPF has traditionally been the only tool for Indians, especially the salaried class, to save for their retirement corpus.

Home, car loans to change from April 1

While existing base rates and loans linked to it will continue, new loans will be linked to the MCLR, which is likely to be lower

Lessons from the Sharepro scam

After every corporate announcement, check your demat and bank accounts for necessary credits.

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

Stressed asset funds could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets

Company FDs require extra due diligence

Keep regular track of financials, including cash flow and management changes

Small savers need to get aggressive

Getting locked into instruments before the new regime kicks in would be a good strategy.

EPF vs NPS: Which will offer better returns?

Use a combination of the two options without which sufficient corpus can't be assured.

Tax planning: Time to rush

An Aadhaar card can fast-track the KYC procedure for some instruments.

Have you been served an I-T notice?

A normal assessment notice is served under Section 148.

Lower fines, but more powers to assessing officers

The new penalty regime could create a fresh set of complications for tax payers.

A unique mediclaim option for senior citizens

ICICI Prudential has tied up with the healthcare service provider to enable investors in its ICICI Prudential Savings Fund use the money seamlessly for medical purpose.

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Market players say the government is likely to attempt, at least, one big-ticket sale this month.

We are moving closer to a cashless society

Things are expected to change dramatically in a few years for urban consumers.

Investing in NPS is more attractive now

Rationalisation in taxation on the retirement scheme puts significant money in the hands of investors.

Why it makes sense to invest in Nabard's tax-free bonds

Lock into these long-term bonds for higher interest rates and capital appreciation

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.