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This monsoon, don't lose motor claim due to negligence

This monsoon, take extra care or buy add-on covers to protect your vehicle

E-filing: I-T dept to send 24-hr valid password to taxpayers

The department has decided to usher these new protocols very soon, senior official said

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

Risks are increasing with 55 times increase in such transactions over the past three years, says a Assocham-PwC report

Don't lose motor claim due to negligence in monsoon

Take extra of your vehicle or buy add-on covers to protect your vehicle

Case study

Realty check

Life Insurance: Amitabh Chaudhry

Proof of service is important

Correspondence, if disputed, becomes irrelevant unless it is rebutted

It helps to borrow...

...Because it builds your credit history. However, be careful not to go overboard

Beat the index with same stocks

Being overweight on non-PSU index stocks and underweight on PSU stocks will help reap richer returns

New I-T return forms will simplify filing for majority

Unless they have capital gains or assets abroad, most individuals will need to file ITR-1 or ITR-2A

Value does not mean 'cheap'

Even large-cap stocks which have corrected significantly might hold value. However, there could be several value traps in certain sectors

Use online tax calculator to file ITR for assessment year 2015-16

CBDT notified new forms early this week ushering in ITR filing season which ends on August 31

CBEC to popularise Settlement Commission for resolving tax disputes

Revenue Department directions on indirect taxes aimed at encouraging voluntary compliance and greater use of Settlement Commission

Staying put would be the right thing to do now

India may be at the fag end of a downcycle that has lasted over 7 years

Axis Bank cuts base rate to by 10 bps to 9.85%

In April, the bank had cut base rate by 20 basis points from 10.15% to 9.95%

ICICI Bank cuts base rate by 5 bps; matches SBI, HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank's rate action was similar to SBI, which reduced its base rate by 15 bps in April and another 15 bps in June

Focused funds can work in a rising market

Investors who can stomach higher risk can invest up to 25% in these funds

We're working to make taxpayers' lives easy: CBDT

The effort of the department is to create an environment whereby the hassle of paying taxes is eliminated totally: CBDT Chairperson Anita Kapur

Flash Sale: Good opportunity to scout for properties

But buyers will need to aggressively follow up after receiving the coupon because the conversion time is short