If the real economy is indeed looking up, then it no longer needs hand-holding and fiscal laxity
New retirement schemes from MFs offer Section 80C benefit but locks in your money for five years
Modi must focus on other state-level reforms, such as those in labour laws, leasing of land and agriculture
Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.
High rates of such schemes deter banks from dropping borrowing rates - and thus lending rates
Look for one with the right mix of qualification, experience, ethics knowledge, and communication skills
How the 4 ministries have performed
Much of the loudest opposition comes from those in the start-up world, who fear this would put them at a disadvantage in reaching new users
Though India is a low-bandwidth geography with relatively low Internet penetration, it has a very large number of sophisticated surfers and skilled computer users
A new couple's financial situation changes from their bachelor days.
Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term
Long-term tax on capital gains arising from selling a house can be invested in another property under Section 54.
Before applying for a home loan, make sure you have not been delinquent in the past six months at least.
BSE 500 and the benchmark Nifty gain 17% and 14%, respectively, in the past year
Aggressive Hindutva elements have also disappointed industry captains
Ministry wanted a halt to new dams, but AG now says matter to be decided by PMO
He wants Jaitley to give investors more clarity on policies
In 2015-16, reforms will take hold, growth in GDP, will accelerate, and government processes and statutory clearances will speed up
Any government aid to the airline will ultimately hurt the economy
If credit is not going to flow in response to a policy rate cut, while inflationary pressures, as well as expectations, may be stoked, a rate cut may not be appropriate at this point
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