There is historical evidence that price controls impede growth and lead to flourishing black markets.

Election folly

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BS Reporter Tinesh Bhasin tries to buy a term plan from four insurance firms and finds it a tad difficult.

Sad, but true

When employers issue non-transferable food Coupons, there is no tax liability on the REcipient.

Food for thought

When you dabble in stocks of media and entertainment companies, selection is the key.

All about scalable businesses

Dynamic funds propose to enter equities during an upswing and move to debt in a downswing.

Timing the market?

During the first two months of the financial year, it's usual that your company will send a piece of document with a lot of columns that need to be filled up.

Money Wise

&nbsp;As Inflation is hovering around 8 per cent, returns may take a hit. Some tips to protect your money.

Price Scare? Invest with care

Indians wanting to globally diversify their portfolio have no dearth of options.

Restricting losses abroad

It's important to evaluate the different sources of income and take action accordingly.

Don`t worry, be happy

&nbsp;RBI is already worried about the derivatives exposure of corporate India. That means many positions that could become lucrative may be closed prematurely and that's sheer bad luck.

Luck and lucre

Credit cards are fast emerging as an acceptable mode of payment for many instruments.

Card care

UCO Bank is set to slash interest rates on products such as home and education loans.

UCO to make home, education loans cheaper

&nbsp;Life insurers have decided to pass on service tax to customers. 
&nbsp;The next time you buy a unit-linked insurance plan (Ulip), you will be shelling out more money depending on the type of Ulip you buy and the company you buy from.

Ulips set to get costlier

ICICI Bank today said it will float subsidiaries for undertaking wealth management activities in Canada and other markets even as it rolled out ICICI Group Global Private Clients for those with net worth of $1 million or more.

ICICI Bank plans arm for wealth management

GIC Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, is charting out a larger game plan for India. 


GIC Real Estate set for big role in India

&nbsp;Yes, it could happen, but not because of the fund management charges. 
&nbsp;My mutual fund investments are mainly in equity schemes.

Rising Sensex, falling NAVs?

&nbsp;The Indian mutual fund arena is made up of as many as 30 fund categories. While most of the categories comprise numerous mutual funds, there's one category that is made up of only two funds.

Both have performed dismally

STRATEGY: For the direct investor in stocks, a few interesting things to look for in a company&#39;s balance sheet.

Accounting gimmicks

&nbsp;Unmasking property discounts and the free gifts. 
&nbsp;It is a true that some developers are unable to sell houses and are offering discounts to lure purchasers.

Freebies? Not exactly

INVESTING: Short-term money should not be in equity as you never know when the tide turns.

A `safety first` approach

Buying a new flat by selling an old one allows you to get tax exemptions, but there are some conditions that need to be fulfilled.

Capital gains on property sale

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