Rediff reader Rajeev Mehta, 55 from Chandigarh tells us about his first job and salary.
The duo bought additional shares in pharmaceutical companies Lupin and Jubilant Life Sciences, along with Agro Tech Foods and NCC during Q2FY21
'For the first month, we have only had 5.5 million who have paid the tax.' '40 per cent have paid nil as tax; 95 per cent of the taxation for the first two months has come from only 400,000 assessees.' 'So even now, the tax-paying habit, of paying a marginal or negligible amount, or not paying anything at all, is quite prevalent,' reveals Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
One in five students drop out from school.
'The BJP's problem is what rabbit can it pull out of the conjurer's hat?'
Global events will continue to be in the limelight, besides domestic policy.
'For someone who wants to invest for the future or his family, diversification is necessary.' 'Diversify across asset classes -- equities, gold, real estate, fixed income, commodities, and even cryptocurrency.'
Motilal Oswal, chairman and managing director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, tells Puneet Wadhwa that with Moody's upgrading India's sovereign rating and earnings growth coming back, the country will remain a hot destination for foreign investors.
By picking all 10 wickets, Ajaz Patel joined Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.
'We say we are proud to be Indian. Can we be proud of such an India where its people are hungry and on the streets?'
What worked for Airtel was that its data traffic growth was 13 per cent sequentially and its average data usage was even higher than Jio's at 11.9 gigabyte per month per user.
Attractions range from start-up challenges to non-monetary perks; employee stock options also play a role.
'The economy needs to deliver the expected 7.5% growth for the markets to deliver better than single digit returns.' 'Any disappointment in growth can see the markets correcting downwards.'
Sanjay Kumar Singh suggests key factors investors need to keep an eye on while choosing the direct investment route.
In the near term, two key factors are the outcome of the monsoon season in respect to cropping yields; and the correction in the crude oil price.
The global COVID-19 situation, rollout of vaccines, geopolitical trends, Union Budget and economic recovery would be the major factors driving investor sentiments in 2021 after a tumultuous year which saw both 'the worst of times and the best of times' for the stock market, said analysts. What a year 2020 turned out to be! From witnessing gigantic losses to record-shattering gains, investors went on a roller-coaster ride amid the coronavirus pandemic and massive stimulus measures. Markets closed 2020 with remarkable gains of around 16 per cent, but will the winning ways continue in 2021 as well?
Poor contract workers often have little or no access to safety equipment or health benefits in factories.
'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'
India's GDP growth to reach 8% by 2017. says World Bank
Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
UBS reduced its Nifty target to 8,600 by December from 9,200.
'It will take a long time for the effects of demonetisation to wear away, and I am not even sure that a year lost, can at all be even recovered.'
National football team defensive lynchpin Jhingan left Kerala Blasters after spending six years with the Indian Super League club.
The Chinese smartphone maker's focus on offline retail has helped it overtake Samsung in top 50 cities in India.
Two projects in Iran, which India is to execute involving major financial commitments on its part, are of particular significance for Indian steel.
With 4G coverage spreading, Indian consumers will likely be more open to investing in smartphones
HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.
Commentary in India is considered a post-retirement option but Dinesh Karthik, who is very much an active cricketer, wants to change that perception.
An unresponsive treatment and the monotony of the long rehabilitation almost convinced Yuki Bhambri to hang his racquet for good but a voice within kept telling him that he could still pursue the game he is so passionate about.
Here's why a career in digital marketing in 2015 will be very lucrative.
'People can start making a safety net, and that safety net should be at least three months of your monthly salary.' 'If somebody is earning Rs 25,000 then s/he should have at least Rs 75,000 in her/his bank account, so that if anything like this (lockdowns) happens in the future, they are not struggling.'
Actor-director Farhan Akhtar said the legendar Milkha Singh will forever be a symbol of self-belief and determination for generations to come.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
'The variables to watch include the monsoon, resolution of NBFC liquidity issues, GST collections, and NPA resolution.'
Start early and try to set a good example, says Akshay Kumar.
'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'
Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study. Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the Plan India Youth Champion Award.
The brokerage said it expected corporate earnings to turn around.
India will need an annual investment of Rs 15 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years, says Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII.
'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.
