Housing for All by 2022 - The Clock is Ticking
The arrival of RERA has put paid to such underhanded activity, and only strong developers in the formal housing sector will prevail even in the affordable segment
What to keep in mind when buying a house
After identifying the property to purchase, and the cost of the same, most first time home-buyers would need to avail a home loan to buy the property.
RERA allottees: With great power comes little responsibility
The smallest chapter of RERA is titled “Rights and Duties of Allottee” and the first five of a total of eleven clauses in the chapter are about the entitlements of the allottee. Is this the least thought-through part of the Act?
How Ravi Narain built the NSE, and then lost his grip
Narain has ended a 24-year association with India’s top stock exchange – half that time as boss -- with less than a whimper.
Don’t waive farmers’ loans. Pay them more for their products – it’s good for economy
If the government is really keen on improving the health of farmers and agriculture in India it would need to think in terms of returns to the farmer.
How GST will mean good business for leading commercial vehicle players
The taxability of stock transfer under GST will have an impact on cash flow of firms and might force rationalisation of their backend infrastructure.
How to develop a trading strategy for every occasion
Sugar might not taste so sweet this monsoon. Time to sell?
A poor monsoon in 2016 helped propel the market higher as sugar prices received the next booster dose. From a low of Rs 2,165 per 100 kg in July 2015 sugar prices crossed the Rs 4,000 mark by February 2017. Will this rally continue?
Latest POS guidelines to boost intermediary insurance providers
In the latest move to promote further insurance penetration, IRDAI has also allowed insurance intermediaries such as brokers to sponsor the training and certification of POS agents.
Compact apartments set to redefine Mumbai’s key residential locations
The aim behind launching such projects appears to be two-fold: 1) to improve their own cash flows as there is a lot of latent demand in this category and 2) to attract home buyers wanting to live within Mumbai city limits with compact apartments suiting their budgets.
June 1, Global Parent’s Day: Tips for parents to save on their child’s education
Quality education is very important for the upbringing and future of the child.
GST wows the confidence of a common man, with low tax rates on daily use items
Holy Cow! Why dairy stocks with value-add portfolio may be immune from slaughter ban
We think that companies having higher revenue exposure to value-added products should be in a better position to cushion the impact.
Is Artificial Intelligence the end of jobs or a new beginning?
A valid concern is that dependence on AI may cause us to forfeit human creativity
Sun Pharma & Tech Mahindra: Should you be catching these falling knives?
Latest quarterly numbers from Sun Pharma and Tech Mahindra have come as a shocker for investors. Both companies belong to sectors experiencing pain and in the midst of a major overhaul.
Investing with a purpose or purposeful investing is at the heart of investing for happiness
Don’t alter your investment strategy or goals just because a new fund is launched in the market
Why oil minister’s policy to increase crude output might get a muted response
Dharmendra Pradhan's policy envisages conducting a bidding process for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) contracts to increase production for its major oil fields. But most likely it will get a poor response.
Despite healthcare services staying exempt under GST, prices may rise
In a country where few have access to proper medical care, the last thing that the hospital sector would have liked is a blow from GST.
Are you a salaried employee or a consultant. Find out about your tax benefits
A salaried employee is not required to pay the advance tax provided if he has no income other than salary. A consultant, however, needs to pay advance taxes.
What is the Impact of RERA on NRIs investing in India property market
For NRIs, the investment sentiment is greatly boosted by the RERA, GST, Benami Act, REIT and government initiatives like demonetisation.
Why stocking up on L&T could offer fewer rewards in the short-term
At current valuation of 20 times its FY19 earnings, the stock offers little margin of safety. Even on a sum of the part valuation basis, the value works out to Rs 1750-1850 a share. At current market price of Rs 1776, the stock offers very little reward.
Get a bite of Patanjali's aggro, FMCG growth by buying into this oral care smallcap
The relatively unheard of player is JHS Svendgaard, a contract manufacturer for oral care products. It’s a turnaround story that grabs attention.
The College Prep Tip You Don’t Want to Hear About
There are very few programmes in the United States that don’t require at least some humanities courses, and with the expectation of a limited number of disciplines, students will be expected to read and write in strong articulate analytical way in almost every field.
Consider these 5 factors while making lump-sum investments in mutual funds
The most important principle in lump-sum investing, especially in equity funds, is to maintain your calm and equanimity.
