'I chose the colour pink and I looked like a doll in it.' 'I worked on the pink gown single-handed and it took me one month...'
Investors can sell a part of the stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other securities held in their portfolios at a loss and use this loss to offset tax on the capital gains made on the sale of other securities.
Taxpayers with old, outstanding taxes will benefit from the CBDT's new scheme.
Indian wines are getting better all the time, says Alok Chandra.
Much to the disappointment of booklovers, Westland, one of the largest publishing houses in India, is being shut down by e-commerce giant Amazon, they announced on Tuesday.
The number of dematerialised (demat) accounts - required to hold shares and other securities in electronics format - crossed the 150-million mark for the first time in March. In March, 3.12 million new demat accounts were added despite a spike in market volatility, taking the total count to 151.4 million. The milestone has come 19 months after the total number of demat accounts hit the 100-million mark, a sign that more domestic households are taking to direct equity investing.
Suneet Varma discusses his fondness for jewellery, his newly-minted role as a jewellery designer, and why he'd like people to reconsider their love for gold jewellery.
'A 25 year old buying a high-value policy now will be well covered even in his 40s.'
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Many of us commit these generic mistakes which can turn our insurance buying decision futile, says Shikha Verma
'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm sorry... I'm not saying it's raining jobs, but there are jobs. The (skill) gap has to be bridged.'
Consumption-related stocks, such as hotels, and quick service restaurants (QSRs), have been hitting the ball out of the park ahead. On the other hand, the Miss World Pageant scheduled for later this year in New Delhi, too, could provide some tailwind to these stocks, especially hotels and aviation. However, analysts suggest investors put their best foot forward and buy these counters only on a decline given the recent rally and economic headwinds.
Starc was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season.
'TMFs trump FMPs and FDs when it comes to investing in a high-duration product.'
'You suddenly realise that in this entire big scheme of things, you're just one speck.'
'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'
Will Andhra Pradesh follow the Odisha model, voting differently in Lok Sabha and assembly elections? Or will Odisha follow Andhra Pradesh, voting in new faces in both?
There is also scope for buyers to negotiate for discounts.
'We look at the opportunities that are going to come in various fields in the next 5 to 10 years, do some research and come up with business plans.' 'Then, we go and seek out founders who will run the actual business.'
Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.
Pratik Gandhi's emotional range makes him a treat to watch while Vidya is as wild as she's wise, observes Sukanya Verma.
Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks
Rajasthan Royals pulled off the highest run chase in the history of IPL to edge Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets.
The bulk of an investor's portfolio should be in shorter-duration funds of up to one year portfolio duration.
For long-term financial security, millennials must not only provide social security for their young families but also ensure that their financial burdens are not passed down to their families, says Casparus Kromhout.
A weaker-than-expected sales performance, concerns about higher competitive intensity in the current year, and earning cuts by some brokerages have weighed on the stock of the country's largest paint maker, Asian Paints. While the Q3 volume show was slightly below expectations, the company's operational and bottom line beat estimates, benefiting from the falling raw material costs. The stock ended the day with a decline of over 2 per cent at Rs 3,175 apiece.
'If the NDA comes to power with 320-330 plus seats, then we could see some correction. We could possibly see a level of 19,500 to 20,000.' 'If the NDA comes to power with a majority of 400-plus, we could see the markets going to about 23,500-24,000 levels.' 'And from there we could see some correction because markets are expensive at this point of time and a correction is overdue.'
Longer-tenure FDs generally give higher returns. Nonetheless, going for a tenure higher than two to three years is not advisable.
'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.'
'It is the best avenue for investors who would like to take long-term exposure to gold.'
Provisions of RERA, subsidy under PMAY and relaxation in PF withdrawal to buy a house will aid affordable housing, points out Harsh Roongta.
Enhancing your credit score is the key to improving loan eligibility and securing a favourable interest rate.
Ask rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi your mutual fund queries.
Jet Airways, which is preparing to relaunch operations next year, on Friday said it is in "advanced discussions" with Boeing and Airbus for buying and leasing planes. The grounded airline has been acquired by Murarilal Jalan-Kalrock Capital consortium under the insolvency resolution process. The ongoing discussions are part of the grounded airline's revival plan approved by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the airline said in a regulatory filing on Friday.
Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.
Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
The offers mostly include free insurance, exchange bonus, and free accessories
Tarun Mathur gives a quick low-down on what advantages one can have when buying motor insurance online
The online channel has only been successful in making inroads in metro cities.
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