Fear of Inspector Raj making small businesses wary of registering on GSTN
Simple requests by distributors to retailers for their Aadhaar card number submission for registration is seen with suspicion.
Giving agri sector industry status unlikely to change ground reality
Granting industry status gives a fillip to investments and bring down costs of operation as the sector gets organised with bigger players coming in. But problems abound.
GST-What it means for small businesses and startups
One of the underlying principles of the GST has been to reduce the layers of taxation and complexity for small businesses so that such entities can focus more on their core business rather than worry about compliance.
Bridging the gap between perils and protection–Role of insurance broker
No project or investment can be safe without the financial protection afforded by a well thought out insurance program which is comprised of a number of different insurance policies or contracts.
How India and US bond markets are moving and lessons for investors
To make sense of the ‘conundrum’, there is one common factor driving markets: liquidity.
Oil a slick customer: Supply-side pressures continue
On the surface, oil prices seem to have settled down in a range between USD 45 and USD 50 a barrel. However, the strong under-current tension between supply and demand should have led to more volatile prices. That is not the case.
Modi’s bold engagement with Israel – how should markets read this?
The remarkable shift in India’s foreign policy stance is one reason why investors should take note of rising risk premium.
Green and growing: Arrow Greentech
A leading manufacturer of water soluble films in India, AGL is currently expanding capacity and continues to focus on creating niche products and monetizing the same.
Is RERA a building or a stumbling block for real estate sector? More the latter
For the real estate sector, the bigger issue is not the presence of RERA but rather the absence of RERA. Here is why.
Is it more complex for Services Sector under GST?
Large companies have the bandwidth to invest in the technology upgrades to support their ERP platform in the process of being GST compliant
Fixed Deposit Vs Debt Mutual Funds: Headlines can be misleading
The risk profile showed the client as very conservative and had high dependence on the corpus gifted by his son
Air India a good fit for Indigo, but many hurdles to be crossed
The government wants to privatise Air India and five of its subsidiaries - Air India engineering services, Air India Air Transport Services, Air India Charter limited, Airline Allied Services, Hotel Corporation of India.
Point of Sale: The new block in life insurance distribution
Point of Sales person can sell only simple and easy to understand products wherein each and every benefit under the product is predefined and disclosed upfront clearly to the customer.
REITs in India: Opportunity awaits
REITs will provide access to highly lucrative assets, such as large-scale commercial properties and high-quality retail assets, that may be otherwise out of reach for individual investors.
Thinking of buying health insurance? Choose the right plan for you!
Ensure that you buy your own health insurance policy. Otherwise, you may not have the cover when you need it most.
Shriram Transport Finance – green shoots in the distant horizon
For Shriram Transport Finance, the last 5 years have been harrowing. In FY17, the company ended the year with a profit of Rs 1257.3 crore. Does the future look better? Perhaps yes, but the wait may be a bit longer.
Raunaq EPC: Porinju’s new favourite is a play on capex cycle
Savvy investor Porinju Veliyath’s recent pick is one such construction company - Raunaq EPC International. The investor has recently bought 35000 shares recently at Rs 143.26 a share.
Don't ignore! It is very important to insure income that your earn
What is our greatest asset? Not our house, new car or investments - our ability to earn an income is the greatest asset.
All but gone with the wind: The unfolding sad story of India’s wind sector
Wind power, which along with solar power was expected to make India a renewable energy powerhouse, is struggling for survival.
Impact of GST: Do cars become costlier?
There are different costs which are involved in the purchase of car and bike for the end user.
What should you do if your application for health insurance policy is denied?
The most common grounds for rejection are age, pre-existing diseases, individuals working in hazardous situations, exclusions by insurance companies and filling up the wrong details in the issuance form.
Capacity additions, foray into new products make Bodal Chem a midcap to watch
Over the years, it has played its cards right. Its capacity expansion plans, vertical integration and foray to specialty chemicals have been successfully undertaken by the company.
Banks – caught between the devil and deep sea
Assuming that the banks have already made provisions of 40 percent so far, they are likely to be burdened with additional provision of close to Rs 25,000 crore in the coming quarter.
Reality of GST implementation and sectoral impact
The rollout of GST will benefit sectors which are reliant on logistics and distribution costs such as the FMCG sector, E-commerce and retail
