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  • Has the FM really helped me?

    Has the FM really helped me?

    Does Budget 2009-10 mean that you will pay less tax? Does it imply that the food prices will come down? We look at how the Budget will affect us.
    InsightShould you buy a gold fund or jewellery?

    Should you buy a gold fund or jewellery?

    Gold funds have lower charges and offer greater liquidity and safety than gold ornaments.

    Economic Survey 2008-09

    Here are some of the key facts highlighted in this survey.

    Go for infra stocks

    Stocks of infrastructure development companies have fared well in the past three months.

    Mutual fund monitor

    Investing only to save tax might not be a good idea.

    Railway Budget highlights

    Through this Budget, I am committed to initiatives that will bring satisfaction to the travelling public, says Mamata Banerjee, Union Railways Minister.
    UpfrontGain or loss?

    Gain or loss?

    The recent Sebi diktat to do away with entry loads on mutual funds has resulted in mixed feelings among the three key stakeholders.
    TechnologyGet in touch

    Get in touch

    Tap the screen to make a call, take a photo, connect to the Internet…. Who needs those chiclet keys any more? But how do you choose the right touchscreen phone?
    Query CornerDo I need to report dividends in my ITR?

    Do I need to report dividends in my ITR?

    Dividends from Indian companies are exempt because they pay a Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) of 15%.
    TravelThe battle of clicks

    The battle of clicks

    Can the 12 new travel portals that have come up in the past year take on the established players?
    Real EstateCan you afford a cheap home?

    Can you afford a cheap home?

    The house pegged as ‘affordable’ may not be worth the price you are paying. Consider its location and sundry charges before picking up one.
    Portfolio DoctorNot enough salt

    Not enough salt

    Though Kochi-based Pranay Singh has the right mix of equity and debt, his choice of financial products needs to be drastically upgraded to achieve the targeted returns.
    Smart SpendingSurf, click, buy, save

    Surf, click, buy, save

    Convenience and low prices are spurring more and more Indians to purchase goods and services through the Net.
    My IdeaThe money trail

    The money trail

    Manu Mehta and Akshay Chhugani have created a new travel niche with their exclusive services for Indian and foreign backpackers.
    BASICSThe Budget and you

    The Budget and you

    The Budget affects the way we earn, spend, save and invest, but its heavy jargon often makes it difficult to understand how it impacts us. We simplify the text, as well as the context, to help you grasp it.
    Stocks8 stocks to stack after Budget

    8 stocks to stack after Budget

    The Budget may have shaken the markets, but you can still pick some gems from the infrastructure, FMCG, auto and pharmaceutical sectors.

    Profit from dividends

    When stock prices fall, the dividend-yielding scrips offer a cushion to investors. But do these options make for a good buy when the prices go up?

    Stocking up on short-sells

    Wealth Zoom has taken a hit because of the rally in the equity markets, but Dipen Sheth is convinced it’s a temporary phase and continues to short-sell.
    E2ELimited liability, unlimited benefits

    Limited liability, unlimited benefits

    An LLP combines the ease of running a partnership with the limited liability of a company.
    Talk BackWhen is penalty for filing late I-T return waived off?

    When is penalty for filing late I-T return waived off?

    Some genuine reasons for not filing on time could be a serious illness or injury suffered by the assessee or a family member.
    Editor's NoteFrom the Executive Editor

    From the Executive Editor

    Pragmatic and realistic. Boring and unimaginative. These are the two sets of phrases being used by experts to describe Pranab Mukherjee’s Budget.
    Mutual FundRock solid

    Rock solid

    The fund house was set up in 1997, but has come into its own in the past four years with a strong equity-focused portfolio.
    New BusinessStyled for mass appeal

    Styled for mass appeal

    Vijay Bansal entered the apparel market late, but targeted the middle class to find space for Cantabil.
    Expert ViewHow to bridge the fiscal gap

    How to bridge the fiscal gap

    Dipen Sheth offers a solution to tackling the ballooning fiscal deficit — the government should tap the nearly Rs 50 lakh crore of illegal money stashed abroad by Indians.

    Lack lustre

    The Budget is, at best, a window dressing — there’s something for everybody, but there are no sweeping changes or reforms to rev up the economy.
    BooksTomorrow's truths

    Tomorrow's truths

    It could have been dismissed as yet another tome devoted to deciphering the Crisis. But in predicting the global trends and explaining how they can be of use, the book demands a read by serious investors, says P.V. Subramanyam.
    BankingDid you know...

    Did you know...

    ...about the various rules that govern banking transactions? Here are some that can make your dealings smoother, more convenient and less time-consuming.