Failure to do so leads to incorrect filing and under-reporting of income, with adverse consequences, advises Bindisha Sarang.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday cautioned investors against entities that offer investment advice not backed by any reasonable basis or those that appear to be misguiding.
When you buy a stock, especially a mid- and small-cap one, have a price target. Once you hit the target, exit the stock, advises Joydeep Ghosh.
'Tenants who pay rent above the threshold limit must be extra cautious about TDS fillings.'
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Select the exact category by matching your investment horizon to the portfolio duration, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Multi-asset funds offer exposure to gold, which tends to do well in times of geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
While the likely intensity of the third wave is still a matter of debate, wisdom lies in being financially prepared for it, advises Bindisha Sarang.
When you pay by cash, the pain is the highest and when you pay by credit card, the pain is reduced considerably.
Korean electronics major Samsung expects its new foldable devices Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5 will enable it to capture half of the super premium smartphone segment in India, currently dominated by iPhone maker Apple.
Make sure you read the policy wording. Some policies cover pre-existing diseases while others don't. Many need a minimum 24-hour hospitalisation, advises Bindisha Sarang.
Bundled products often come with restrictions. The customer also gets locked into two products at the same time. This reduces flexibility.
India is at a "tipping point" and a major focus for Apple, the technology giant's CEO Tim Cook has said, terming the opening of its first two retail stores in the country - in Mumbai and Delhi - as a "milestone" for the company. Speaking at Apple's Q2 2023 earnings call on Thursday, Cook emphasised the dynamism and vibrancy in the Indian market, calling it "unbelievable". "Looking at the business in India, we did set a quarterly record, grew very strong, double digits year-over-year.
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Even as you prepare to party, don't forget to get your money matters in order for the New Year.
Having exposure to international funds and gold is a must for those who have foreign currency-denominated goals.
Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.
The life insurance kind of 'statutory nomination', which confers final ownership on the nominee, is the need of the hour for all assets, suggests Harsh Roongta.
If you invest for the shorter-term now, you will be able to roll over to higher rates when the interest-rate cycle turns, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.
When looking for alternatives, consider several parameters -- your investment horizon and liquidity requirement, post-tax returns, and risk.
You can avail of tax deduction on expenses incurred on preventive health check-ups. This provision is beneficial to younger people who don't exhaust their Section 80D limit with their health insurance premium.
A balance transfer to another lender entails substantial cost and time.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
During a chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips on financial planning.
In one of these clips or voice notes, he is heard stating that his company could not come out of the financial crisis it was facing because of the procedure adopted by the financial services firm.
Security forces say Naxals have amassed nearly Rs 1,500 crore through extortion, kidnapping, looting and the narcotics trade.
Expect heightened volatility and stress to hit the markets. Caution may be the need of the hour, alerts Akash Prakash.
These funds have lowered the entry barrier for investors who can now invest with just Rs 5,000, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.
With the wedding season already in full swing, a few things to keep in minutes financially when tying the knot, advises Bindisha Sarang.
Luis Rubiales' kiss of Jenni Hermoso triggered a torrent of allegations from other women in sport of predatory behaviour by men.
Before you invest, check the fund manager's track record in managing such a strategy, asserts Sarbajeet K Sen.
'Do some profit booking and bring your equity allocation back to its original level.'
'The advantage probably lies with England, obviously being at home and with such a long tour.'
Investing in the US market provides Indian investors a hedge against the rupee's long-term tendency to depreciate against the dollar.
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