 "Harsh Roongta")
Harsh Roongta
Harsh Roongta
Harsh Roongta is the founder of Fee Only Investment Advisers LLP, a Sebi-registered Investment advisory firm. A chartered accountant by training and a personal finance expert, he writes a fortnightly column 'Truth be told' for Business Standard.
Harsh Roongta is the founder of Fee Only Investment Advisers LLP, a Sebi-registered Investment advisory firm. A chartered accountant by training and a personal finance expert, he writes a fortnightly column 'Truth be told' for Business Standard.
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They are good enough to die for us but ...
Clearly any reasonable person will be outraged that the banking system has placed our soldiers in the lowest hierarchy of the new "caste" system that has been created
Choose from multiple health insurance policies
How to choose from multiple health insurance policies in case of a claim is a question asked time and again
Beware, your CIBIL report is easily available
CIBIL has played a yeoman's role in bringing consumer awareness about maintaining credit discipline
Can inflation-indexed bonds wean investors away from gold?
Jewellery accounts for about 80 per cent of the demand for gold in India; about 15 per cent is for investment
 "Can inflation-indexed bonds wean investors away from gold?")
Cobrapost sting: Did bankers promise jumping AML rules?
Strict anti-money-laundering regulations should be implemented, as these act as brakes on illegal trade
 "Cobrapost sting: Did bankers promise jumping AML rules?")
Invest Rs 40 lakh for tax benefit of Rs 20,000
The Budget proposal for additional home loan deduction will have little impact on the market
Getting refund is more painful than tooth extraction
Though the income tax rates are reasonable, our tax laws can hardly be called stable because of constant amendments
Why should we expect financial services sector to follow regulations?
The banking ombudsman scheme has been invaluable in terms of providing a quick and inexpensive grievance redressal mechanism for consumers
How credit card frauds take place
Reduce the credit limit on your card if you do not use it. Most banks have this facility, and the original limit can be restored if you need it
Higher EPF deduction can help build better retirement kitty
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contribution should no longer be restricted to 12% of basic and dearness allowance, according to a recent circular
Complications galore
A number of small clauses that make life tougher for taxpayers