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Small savings schemes still attractive despite cut in rates. Here's why

Investors can also look at 8% Indian govt bonds if they have a long investment horizon

Made an error? File your revised tax returns within stipulated timeline

While tax authorities permit you to revise your tax return in case of an error

GST: How does the anti-profiteering law work under the new tax regime?

Govt is yet to release norms regarding various aspects relating to the anti-profiteering provisions

Tax on rental income depends on owner's business

For individuals, the safe option is to offer rent as income from house property

Wait and watch on GST impact

A change as large as this means projections could be plain wrong

Govt slashes interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF, KVP

Interest on savings deposits has been retained at 4% annually

Want hike in initial salary? 5 practical ways to negotiate

Negotiations don't always go according to plan

Low-volatility ETF can be part of your core portfolio

But investors should wait until ICICI Pru's new smart-beta offering develops a track record

Realty check within budget of Rs 25 lakh-50 lakh

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

Don't play the market on unsolicited stock tips

Such tips are sent by operators who want to exit or enter stock at cost of retail investor's greed

Physical gold is getting old

Losing its sheen as both a hedge against inflation and a safe investment avenue

What ails National Pension System?

Over 90 per cent of subscribers in NPS are government employees. The rest invest to get tax benefits

Tipping Point: What is margin of safety?

By investing in stocks that offer margin of safety, investors try to increase chances of returns

Readers' Corner: Life insurance

To avail of a group insurance policy one needs to insure at least 50 employees, says Pankaj Razdan

Cyber insurance a must for businesses: How to choose right policy

Look for policies that will cover third-party liabilities, costs arising after a hacking incident

RBI move to double award may not reduce mis-selling

RBI has doubled the award that the banking ombudsman can give to Rs 20 lakh

Paying over Rs 50k as rent? Now you must cut TDS and deposit with I-T dept

Govt has tightened several rules governing real estate to step flow of black money in the sector

Income tax mop-up begins on strong footing, up 26.2% till date

I-T dept allows corporates, individuals to reel tax payout on 15th of last month of every quarter

CBI reaches Satyendra Jain's house to inquire Rs 4.63 cr laundering case

The case against Jain was referred by the Income Tax department

Rabri bought 18 flats in Patna with Rs 18-cr ill-gotten wealth: Sushil Modi

I-T dept has been attaching 'Benami' properties of RJD chief Lalu Prasad's relatives