Page 20 - Financial Investment

Next destination for Pune's mid-segment buyers

Case study

For regular cash flows, bet on commercial property

Annual yield of 9-11% and the opportunity arising from Reits are driving high net worth investors towards the commercial real estate segment

Digital banking 2.0

From using Aadhaar cards for withdrawals to mobile-only solutions, new offerings by banks are changing the way you transact

Banking: Rajiv Anand

Builder faces imprisonment for defying consumer court order

Showing leniency to those who obey orders of consumer fora would send a wrong signal

Smart homes needn't be too costly

Automation devices that offer convenience and safety can be set up easily; price depends on the customisation

Park money in gold

Even short-term money market funds could be a good option, as they would be relatively immune

Claim tax benefit for purchase and renovation

A recent judgement suggests that money spent on making a house "habitable" also qualifies for benefit under Section 54

NPS an option for conservative NRIs

Before taking advantage of the facility, they should weigh the currency and tax implications

Do not lose tax benefits

The tax department can withdraw exemptions claimed earlier if certain conditions aren't met

Case study

Realty check: Budget: Rs 3-3.5 crore

Deals rain during monsoon

Many travellers use the season to get great discounts from hotels and airlines

Accident cover to guard against disability

The young should buy a personal accident cover before adding other policies

Power shifts from builders to buyers

Recently, courts have ignored agreements between developers and purchasers, and awarded compensation to the latter

Reality check on GDP

With no clear direction from profits, one doesn't know where the value addition is coming from

Empower women through property ownership

It is about time the tax laws that impede property ownership by women should be amended

Readers' Corner: Mutual Fund

Stick to Sebi-registered investment advisors

However, you should be willing to pay the advisor for the services rendered