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EPFO can make history

If implemented, this will be a tremendous boost for the equity markets in India

How Bengaluru's Bellandur is well connected to key business districts

Bellandur is close to large technology parks and key occupiers like Mind Tree, Texas Instrument, Textron, Mphasis, and Crompton Greaves

Be careful! Your Aadhaar may be safe, but you aren't from cybercriminals

Aadhaar number is a good starting point for cybercriminals to get your other details, which can lead to fraud

Financial planning: Readers' Corner

SIP in equities is not quite the same as doing SIP in a mutual fund

No-claim bonus can help policyholders deal with medical inflation

Level of benefit varies from one company to another for each claim-free year

How are gains from ESOPs listed abroad taxed? All you want to know

The Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) comes in as a very effective tool in assisting companies to meet this objective

Can't find your car keys? File a police complaint, forward copy to insurer

The original set of keys comes in handy during the insurance claim-settlement process

Confused about income tax returns? Here are 5 easy steps to file your ITR

If your total income for the financial year 2017-18 is more than Rs 250,000, you must file your income tax return by 31st August 2018

File your income tax return before August 31 to avoid paying penal fees

If you fail to file the return by March 31, 2019, you will never be able to file the return

Selecting a medical policy may soon become simpler: All you need to know

IRDAI has set up a working group to bring uniformity in exclusions in medical insurance policies

Do you really need a car when all you need to do is book an app-based cab?

App-based services are taking the charm away from ownership for many people. And the savings can also be substantial

Stay braced for a rate hike

If the NPA situation improves, RBI would have more wriggle room

Overcome biases, make rational decisions to become a successful investor

Gather information from diverse sources to ensure that your investment decisions are rooted in sound knowledge

EPFO subscribers may get the choice of where and how much to invest

If a new labour ministry policy gets the green light, you will have the flexibility to select an investment pattern for your PF kitty to maximise returns

Made your first million? Get an Apple franchise and make many more

Apple is to consumer electronics what BMW is to luxury cars, Rolex to Swiss watches; there'll always be an aspirational group that will strive to buy its products despite several choices in the market

Fund pick: Axis Long Term Equity

Business Standard looks at the fund and its features

Long-term insurance for cars, two-wheelers: Why it is good for customers

While the insurance regulator is yet to finalise the guidelines, most insurers believe that the long-term policy is likely to be a comprehensive cover

Realty check: Current rates and unit sizes in Rs 3 mn - 5 mn price range

If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy

Correct documents help in claims

The insurance company contested the case

Tipping Point: Large-cap funds beating mid- and small-caps after a long gap

The bull run in any asset class does not last forever, so investors need to be well diversified