News Maker Sikka Kursee Kaa

India’s IT bellwether Infosys is in the news for strange reasons that one cannot sit over and pronounce judgement as to whether they are right or wrong. 

Missed The 'Return' Bus?

Don’t worry this time, but beware of the late fee next year onwards

Here's What You May Have Missed Out In That ITR

Here are some tips to keep in mind while sending your papers to the taxman.

Nuances While Filing That Tax Return

Filing the tax return is obligatory, even if the assessee has had tax deducted at source (TDS) and finds that no extra tax needs to be paid.

News Maker Obor: Has India Missed The Bus?

Has India missed the bus? Instead of steering clear of the possible problems and strategic hurdles, India has avoided the journey itself. Is it a diplomatic goof up? Maybe, yes. For a nation that could weave and cobble up BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) group, staying aloof from a massive global summit at Beijing on May 15 and16; and dithering over too many issues came as a terrible embarrassment.

GST Soup - Sweet 'n Sour

While the government has announced the rates, they are yet to be notified, say experts

OH! My GST!!!, Exclaims Aam Aadmi

Join Neel as the new tax regime threw up many surprises for him on a usual day

Blowing Hot, Blowing Cold: Trade Vs State

Even as government argues that ‘one nation, one tax’ works well, India Inc has its doubts

Pan-Aadhaar: Link Now, Or Blink Later

Your PAN Card could become invalid soon if it is not linked with the Aadhaar number.

Story of a Stockpicker

Books peddling stocks and investment advice are a dime a dozen, but One Up On Wall Street is different because the legendary Peter Lynch explains his own investment philosophy and process.

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?

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.

The Shanbhag Column

Capital gains on sale of property: some nuances.

Know your Country

Water, Water Everywhere, but most of it is Wasted.

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.

News Maker

Flipkart Gobbles Up Ebay.in, Sniffing Snapdeal

Prove Probity of Your Claims! Taxman - The New Axeman

Submitting faulty claims could up your tax outgo, while a fake claim attracts up to a 300% penalty

The Shanbhag Column

Thinking of housing finance? Keep these budget provisions in mind

Apple: the Next IBM?

The I-Phone maker and others in the ‘Big 3’ may be cash-rich, but spotting new trends is critical to stand the test of time, say experts

Adhil Shetty's Column

Here are two ways to soak in the interest rate bonanza

BHIM App, Caveat Usor ?

Is the newest kid on the payment app block, BHIM, strong enough to secure your money?

Government- RBI Tango That Set the Stage for Note Ban

Unofficial bio of RBI a must-read for those interested in Indian political economy, particularly its monetary history, policy and politics.

Out of Sight – Out of Mind

Out of sight – Out of mind is one adage that cannot be over emphasised in terms of relevance in today’s fast-paced digital world.

Unlocking Invisible Coffers

There’s a lot of dormant money in the Indian system. Team Finapo-lis spoke to experts to understand how this money accumulates and how its owners can get access to the same. Here’s what we discovered:

Brace For More Correction In Equities

While our macroeconomic story might no longer be as strong as it used to be one year ago, the microeconomic fundamentals are growing stronger

Marriage Of Conviction And Not Marriage Of Convenience

Correction phases should be converted into opportunities; most of the frontline stocks would be available at discount and one should look for bargain buying

Getting Your Mutual Fund Recipe Right

MFs are for all ‘reasons and seasons’. Here’s how to choose your flavour.

Can Ethnic Beverages Take On The Colas In India?

Paper boat tries to sail fast where the winds blow for colas.

unified expense account

finance minister will ‘present’ rail budget from next year

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