Cover Story

Locking in gains
How to protect your profits in this stock market

2017-07-30

Salaried person? Here's all you need to know about HRA tax deduction, how to claim it

It is easy to claim HRA exemption. One has to just submit rent receipts to the company. But if your claim comes under scrutiny, you will need proper proofs. It is important that you understand HRA deduction rules.

Stocks

Why equity-linked saving schemes make more sense than regular equity funds

Equity-linked saving schemes have outshone the regular, diversified equity funds over the past few years

Mutual Funds

Fund Snapshot

In equities, funds of smaller AMCs seem to be doing much better, while in debt funds, dynamic bond funds are holding their own

Expert Speak

"Rising Fed Rates a Sign of Economic Confidence" Aashish Somaiyaa, MD and CEO of Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company

In spite of the current stock market rally, the focus is still on quality and the entire market will not start flying all at once

Insurance

Cancer Cover

Why it makes sense to buy a separate cover for this dreaded disease

Investment

Here's a financial guide for couples in mid-thirties with income of Rs 2.5 lakh per month

The Gupta family must provide for contingencies and take planned risks to build wealth, says financial planner Suresh Sadagopan