Page 22 - Joydeep Ghosh

Dear Mr Chidambaram

It's not just the archaic tax laws but the anomalies that make the taxpayer's life difficult

The weightier problem in gold saving schemes

While lower tenures are good, the minimum quantity that can be deposited needs to be scaled down considerably

Fundamental recovery is a good 12 months away: Madhusudan Kela

Interview with Chief investment strategist, Reliance Capital

The golden truth

Physical gold is good for consumption, but don't bank on it as an investment vehicle

If we are importing buckets, something is definitely wrong: Richard Rekhy

Interview with CEO, KPMG India

Should you buy property now?

If you can, wait. Prices aren’t likely to run away soon

Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme: Too complex for little rebate

One can save more through equity-linked savings schemes

Why real estate prices won't fall!

There's too much at stake for both builders and their lenders, as a correction would put both in a tight spot

Interesting options for gold investors

Suggestions like inflation-indexed bonds and banks purchasing coins will help them

Dealing with Sensex @ 20,000

The upside in a rising market is limited invest consistently to take advantage of lower markets as well

Encourage long-term fixed products

It will improve the purchasing power of many buyers, but high interest payout will be a deterrent

IPO investing by borrowing can hurt

Two almost-impossible conditions have to be met at the same time - low subscription for the issue and high listing price

Keeping it simple for small-town investors

While Sebi's proposals tackle the risk factor for retail investors, the challenge will be to sell it to them

Double benefits on interest payments?

Interest paid for purchasing the property can be deducted from capital gains while selling, says Chennai tribunal

Joydeep Ghosh: The ugly, uglier and ugliest

Three recent events make for sad statements on our current state of affairs

Rising markets, falling investors

Investors want to book profits or limit losses by exiting but they are hurting their prospects of making money

Are you living on credit?

According to RBI data, the per person dues on credit cards increase 17%

Tata's global score: 50-50

Keep your faith in equities

Gold is the flavour of the season but over longer periods, the Sensex has outperformed significantly

Joydeep Ghosh: For a few dollars more

Govt must discourage gold imports, introduce a comprehensive export strategy and issue dollar bonds to stanch the rupee depreciation