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Date of allotment is key in under-construction flat

CBDT has clarified that this date is important for re-investment of capital gains from a property to qualify for tax exemption under Section 54F

Protect your portfolio from poll outcome impact

Partially hedge your portfolio. This leaves room for upside, say experts

EPFO account holders to get universal account numbers

This will make life easier for those shifting jobs

Opt for short-term & medium-term funds

Schemes with average maturity of two-three years are preferable

Vodafone hikes rates for Mumbai circle

Hike applicable to post-paid subscribers from next bill cycle

Do you have Rs 1 lakh to spare?

Invest in Public Provident Fund before April 5 to earn maximum returns for the entire financial year

EPFO makes it mandatory for PF trusts to file returns online

Sebi to develop mobile app for investors

Proposals on development of mobile application for investor awareness was put before IPEF advisory committee which has 'appreciated' it

Has Right to Information come to your rescue?

You can use the Act to get hold of vital facts on financial institutions before entrusting them with your money

SIP these five stocks for the long term

They are large-caps, leaders in their business and have good brand value

Policy watch: Read Rajan's lips

RBI might reveal its inflation expectations but not its action plan till it has an inkling of what the next government will do

When to go for online insurance plans

Having an agent can help in the case of older consumers with pre-existing diseases or if there is a break in policy. Otherwise, online is cheaper and there is help, too

EPFO makes it mandatory for PF trusts to file returns online

Retirement fund body has made it mandatory to file returns online from April 1, 2014 onwards

I-T asks e-filers of tax returns to send ITRV by speed post

ITRV or 'Income Tax Return - Verification' form is issued as an acknowledgement to returns filed online

Stock picks till election results

Some brokerages are banking on mid-caps. But are they right bets?

Small steps to save big money

These basic purchases will go a long way in securing your family's future

Sector funds provide a boost to your portfolio

Returns from these funds can be higher in the long run but watch out for volatility, which can be more than diversified mutual funds or index funds

EPFO panel grant regular tax exemption to 68 private PF trusts

The meeting was called as FM did not extend a March 31 deadline for the trusts to get regular tax exemption

MF investors bypass distributors

After institutional investors, HNIs also likely to follow

Fund pick: SBI Blue Chip Fund

Superior risk-adjusted returns