Individuals often postpone tax planning till the end of the financial year. As the deadline for showing proof of investments draws near, they invest randomly in any product that will help them save tax for that year. Later, they realise that it is not suited for them, so they abandon it. Tax planning should not be a standalone, one-off activity, but should be in sync with your overall financial plan, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.
Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain. Don't invest lump sum at market peaks.
Pasbola had a number of queries about the nails of the corpse found at Gagode Khurd. Did it have nails? Nails, in a case of strangulation, are key because they often have particles and skin beneath them to show the victim had been grasping something as s/he was strangled.
Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.
Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"
'Bollywood's 'no prisoners taken' honesty comes as a big surprise.' 'I cannot think of a single judge, politician, sportsperson or bureaucrat being so forthright in their opinion of their contemporaries,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.
If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'
Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'He had a carry bag made of plastic. One pistol came out of it. There was also a magazine which had three rounds. And a mobile and a Rs 100 currency note.' No prizes for guessing who that was...
Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a mediclaim policy checklist.
The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigations Team on black money has also proposed that holding more than Rs 15 lakh in cash be made illegal for individuals and for companies, report Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Experts suggest six ways to play stocks that tank suddenly and make money as Sanjay Kumar Singh listens in
'It would be too sweeping to say that the elites and the middle-class don't care about liberty.' 'It is just that they are always calculating the trade-offs: What's in it for me, what could it cost me?' 'To that extent, we haven't changed in 40 years,' says Shekhar Gupta.
Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.
New ITR form may be simpler, but some changes could stump you.
Privacy allows people a space where they can refuse to conform. And it is in that space where liberty flourishes.
To make money, invest in both good and bad times; otherwise the entire exercise is futile, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh & Sanjay Singh
But, neither were the big companies interested in growing inorganically nor were the smaller ones ready to offer themselves for sale.
If banks won't lend, seek a loan from fintech lenders or P2P platforms to help you get out of a debt trap.
He wants you to join him in his transformation journey.
A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday
A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Tuesday
Sanjay Kumar Singh tells you what to watch out for when buying insurance and investing in MFs online.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.
Novices should enter markets via SIPs of equity mutual funds.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Salman has been my heartthrob since I was 14. He is so incredibly amazing as a person. I am very lucky to be working with him on such a big film.' Straight talk from Sonam Kapoor.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday
Interest rates on bank FDs have started coming down and rates on other fixed-income products will also decline. Investors should lock in to instruments offering higher returns.
A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday
'The situation in the country is very scary.' 'There is an increasing attack on the Constitutional democratic rights of our people.'
So far among the Indian batsmen, only one player had more first-class hundreds before the age of 18 -- batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who had seven three figure scores.
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