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EPFO to start equity investments in July
Plans to invest 1% of its investments in exchange traded funds
 "EPFO to start equity investments in July")
5 things you should know about digital locker
To sign up for your Digital Locker, you need an Aadhaar number and a mobile number linked to that Aadhaar
 "5 things you should know about digital locker")
Tax benefits on debit card transactions will help
However, consumers should avoid swiping credit cards for tax benefits
 "Tax benefits on debit card transactions will help")
Govt notifies new, simplified incom tax returns forms
Taxpayers and other entities can now file their income tax returns till August 31
 "Govt notifies new, simplified incom tax returns forms")
Tax sops for card payments is targeted at the wrong end
Though the idea is laudable, the government needs to incentivise the consumer who pays cash instead of the receiver
Net small savings collections fall 57% till January
The collections by all states till Jan 2015 stood at Rs 4,318-cr
 "Net small savings collections fall 57% till January")
Sell ESOPs with caution
The new insider trading norms have made regulations governing stock options stricter. Any lapse can land you in trouble
 "Sell ESOPs with caution")
NSE's overnight investment facility: Will it be useful to you?
It's a good opportunity for investors to utilise their capital efficiently
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Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket
Hotels, airlines offer discounts to attract customers during lean season; attractions include treks, nature trails, spa and wellness packages
 "Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket")
Thriving mid-end residential location
Hotspot: Kadugodi Belt, Bengaluru
New norms make exit flexible for NPS investors
Individuals can now contribute till the age of 70, enabling them to take additional tax benefit
 "New norms make exit flexible for NPS investors")
Construction may produce big winners
If the government delivers its election promises, then activity in the industry should increase
When corporate marriages affect stock price
Five things to look at when companies go for mergers and acquisitions
 "When corporate marriages affect stock price")
I-T dept plans stringent action against habitual evaders
CBDT had then floated a strategy paper saying taxman should instill fear of 'incarceration, loss of liberty and social opprobrium' in tax evaders
 "I-T dept plans stringent action against habitual evaders")
Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal
Conversion into jewellery during redemption would entail 15-20% wastage and making charges, rendering the scheme inefficient
 "Gold monetisation not viable for investors in the yellow metal")
Give the fund house some time
When a star fund manager leaves or the management of a fund house changes hands, wait for a couple of quarters before taking a decision to quit or stay
 "Give the fund house some time")