Business
The Finapolis
Making Investments Work Harder
Albert Einstein has called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world.
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February 2018
The Finapolis
Walk Away From The NPS
Unfavourable tax treatment of NPS as compared to other comparable products like PPF and ELSS, makes this fi nancial instrument unattractive for investors
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February 2018
The Finapolis
Fading Significance Or Healthy Evolution?
External factors now play a larger role in achieving the budgetary estimates than ever before. This has raised questions over the relevance of budget in today’s globalized world
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February 2018
The Finapolis
More Money In Senior Citizens' Hands
Higher tax relief on health insurance premium and hike of exemption limit of interest income from savings accounts, fixed deposits, recurring deposits are seen as clear positives for senior citizens
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February 2018
The Finapolis
Your Financial Life Begins At 25
Let us look at five financial objectives you should achieve by the age of 25.
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August 2017
The Finapolis
The Fastest Route To Becoming A Crorepati
Suppose your age is 25 years and you want to become a crorepati by 35, you have 10 years to achieve your goal.
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August 2017
The Finapolis
GST And Personal Finances
The new tax regime implies a 3% rise in costs for both investors and investment advisors.
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August 2017
The Finapolis
Anti-Profiteering Clause Has Miles To Go
While the move will eventually prompt players to pass on GST benefits to consumers, a credible impact will take time, say experts.
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August 2017
The Finapolis
'MF Industry Holds Potential To Reach A Size Of Rs 94 Trillion By 2025'
What with the markets booming big time, the av-erage investor is a bit too overawed, not knowing where to enter or to exit. It is here that mutual funds come into play as they serve investors across a range of risk appetites, says A Balasubramanian, Chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and CEO, Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund. While mutual funds are a safer option for those wary of direct equity, Balasubramanian feels that ‘lack of conviction’ is among the chief reasons that keep people away from mutual funds. In this vein the AMFI chief also talks about the association’s efforts to increase investor awareness, MF penetration in smaller cities and the path ahead for the industry, in this interview to the Finapolis’ S Vijaykrishnan. Excerpts:
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August 2017
The Finapolis
Satapathy
Don’t Kill The Parrot.
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August 2017
The Finapolis
Choice Of Ram Nath Kovind, A Masterstroke By Modi
Ram Nath Kovind was taken out of the magic hat by the National Democratic Alliance for the coveted position of the President of India.
2 min |
July 2017
The Finapolis
Stock Fundamentals
Broker reports to help you make informed stock picks for your portfolio
4 min |
July 2017
The Finapolis
Start-up Boom: Evolution Of Successful Entrepreneurs In India
The fledgling startup movement caught momentum with prominent industrialists becoming angel investors, says Alan Rosling in his work Boom Country
2 min |
July 2017
The Finapolis
Five Ways New NPA Rule Empowers Banks
Faster resolution, liquidation powers lend banks more teeth to curb the NPA menace
2 min |
July 2017
The Finapolis
Is RBI's Inaction Stalling India's Growth?
Monetary policy actions can explain the puzzles in the episodic growth and slowdowns of the Indian economy
3 min |
July 2017
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govt. throws builders a lifeline
under new norms, 75% of the amount against guarantee will be released in cases where the government is contesting a given award, says vinod behl
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october 2016
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Ask the Finapolis
Col. Sanjeev Govila (retd) of Hum Fauji Investments answers readers’ queries on investments, taxation and personal finance. Do you have a question you want answered?
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January 2017
The Finapolis
Cover Yourself Before Ailments Blow you Away
Aditya returned home late that evening from work, face hung in despair. His answers to his worried mother sounded unconvincing, as he headed straight into his room. When his father returned from his walk and enquired, a conversation ensued between father and son that dwelled on how critical it is to avail of health insurance at the right time.
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January 2017
The Finapolis
The Shanbhag Column
Capital gains on sale of property: some nuances.
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January 2017
The Finapolis
Know your Country
Water, Water Everywhere, but most of it is Wasted.
4 min |
January 2017
The Finapolis
Select the Right Asset Class for Your Needs
This is a typical missed opportunity incident of Alok Kumar (name changed) who is 55 year old, working for a private organisation, married (wife is a home maker) and has two daughters, both studying in college. He stays in his own apartment for which he is paying regular EMIs that would last another two years.
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