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Readers' Corner: Taxation

Bannerghatta Road: One of Bengaluru's most developed micromarkets

Deprived of participating in a draw?

Consumers must file a compliant and claim compensation

Online luxury shopping isn't a cakewalk

Shop only at authorised websites. If the price is too low, it might not be genuine. Worse, there is no clear redressal process

Nearly ideal for long-term investors

Even if reforms don't occur, there will be some growth

Phone frauds gain traction

Gullible bank customers are getting fooled by callers who scare or lure them. Never share your personal or financial details with anyone

Case study

Pack your bags for a weekend trip

Consider a road trip and look for hotel flash sales on internet and mobile platforms if you have not planned in advance

To hire or own a car

If you travel up to 25 km daily, it makes sense to use taxi-hailing apps. If over 75 km, owning a vehicle is cheaper

Mutual Fund: Jairam Sridharan

Myriad options for mid-to-luxury housing segment

Returns will take longer: Ravi Venkatesan

Interview with Chairman of Social Venture Partners & partner at Unitus Seed Fund

Earning while doing good

Impact investing can put your money to good use by giving a return while making a difference to people's lives

Playing the index on valuations

Investors can increase commitment when the PE ratio of the index is below 16 and lower it when above 23

Gold investment: ETFs can be a better option than bonds

An SIP in a mutual fund averages buying cost and protects downside

Get tax relief on second house if not on rent

Though final decision rests with the assessing officer, keeping the proof that those efforts to get a tenant went in vain can help

Case study

Realty check: Budget: Rs 2 - 2.5 crore

Home insurance covers more than structural damage

It includes damage to electronic gadgets, theft of jewellery while travelling, loss or death of pedigreed pets

Readers' Corner: Taxation