In the 1970s, when the detergent world stood on the cusp of a change, Indian consumers first learnt the difference between Sasti cheez aur acchi cheez (a cheap product and a good product) from the sparkling white saree-clad, Lalita ji.
Thums Up's tieup with Khan's Ek Tha Tiger then seems like a precursor to the association.
Festive season is a time for celebration, cheer and also spending. Many may have budgeted for these expenses in advance and planned accordingly. There may also be some who hadn't and now find themselves in serious want of cash.
According to media buyers, the demand for integrations is on the rise, thanks to the ability it has to stand out in a cluttered environment, if done the right way.
These are meant for students travelling abroad for further studies.
The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, allows banks and financial institutions to auction properties (residential and commercial) when borrowers fail to repay their loans.
The fund manager picks underperforming stocks or sectors, which are likely to perform well in the long run, at cheap valuations.
The amount debited depends on the shares/MF units allotted to you.
Do it if you are sure of generating sufficient trading volumes.
These commodities must be purchased in units, where a single unit may be equal to a gram (gold), 100 grams (silver) or a kilogram for the other three commodities. For trading, you must open a separate demat account with a broker registered with NSE.
If India has to grow at 8.5 per cent, the core of the portfolio must be in banking.
For Indians (NRIs) in America, the beginning of 2011 will mean more tax burden. The estate duty, better known as 'death tax', has been re-introduced.
Most companies inform the employees upfront about the background checks that would be carried out. And a clause is included in the appointment letter of the employees that the final decision will be subject to the results of background verifications.
Banks and housing finance firms may seek legal mortgage as well as completion guarantee clause.
If you fail to carry out any transaction for 24 months through your bank account, it can be frozen.
After cashing out of the recent stock market rally, investors aren't ploughing their money into just initial public offerings (IPOs), bonds or real estate. The feel-good factor has prompted many of them to splurge on luxury cars, exclusive holidays and designer brands.
At present, e-stamping is available in six states -- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Delhi & National Capital Territory and Gujarat.
There are many consumers who are beginning to use mobile applications -- ngpay and Atom -- that allow them to shop, pay bills and book tickets by just clicking on these.
The loan liability is entirely yours. Check land documents and insert clauses in the agreement to ensure some payback by the builder.
A habitual defaulter may find his/her chances of getting a loan in the future derailed.
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