RBI quaterly review and the investor!

Amidst the challenging global environment, the onus is on the government and its policy makers, to keep India in a position that lures investors, both local and foreign. The supreme monetary authority of India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has indulged in rate slashing which has begun with a reduction of 25bps in the… Read More »

Reviving aviation sector-Impact on consumer!

The Indian aviation space has been in troubled waters, for quite some time now, and the situation doesn’t seem to be getting any better. The primary issue has been with the policies that govern operations in the sector, which have traditionally been shortsighted. A long term solution to sort out the recurring problems of the… Read More »

Food security bill, all set to be cleared?!

The UPA government has been on the ropes for a while, and justifiably so. The haphazard policy making and the weak leadership have put the government in a position, where radical reforms are the only way to proceed. One of the most talked about initiative, which has been in contention for quite some time now,… Read More »

RBI likely to indulge in further rate cuts!

The supreme monetary authority of India, seems to be shifting its focus to the revival of growth, and is taking steps in the relevant direction. It hasn’t been much time since the first cut of 0.25% in the repo rate was implemented, and the RBI is already contemplating another cut of the same proportion in… Read More »

RBI and the repo rate – scope for optimism?

Is the rate slashing mood of the apex organization fusing optimism in the current economic scenario?   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut down the repo rate by 25 bps, which is completely in line with the expectations of the veterans in the financial circuit. The supreme monetary authority of the country sights… Read More »

Steps to file tax returns online!

Despite the innumerable advantages of filing tax returns online, many people still take the tedious route of filing returns on paper. This is primarily due to ignorance of the simple processes involved in filing online. Most people are yet to develop confidence in the online system and try to avoid it year after year. However… Read More »

How real is the real estate hype?!

Metropolitan cities in India are fast becoming a hub of industrial parks, high rises, residential complexes, sprawling malls and huge commercial complexes, which are gradually but steadily transforming their skyline. Commuting on the busy and packed streets of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata or any other Tier I city, shows you brightly colored cranes, rubble,… Read More »

Saving taxes on house property!

Timing is significant in financial planning especially when you are looking to earn a profit as you need to know when to take advantage of the increase in value. However, it’s equally important to be careful to avoid paying a huge amount as tax. Amit learned his lesson when he sold his house in Delhi… Read More »

Investing in platinum!

Indian investors always had a fascination towards precious metals and stones owing to their hedging ability against the rising inflation and economic uncertainties. While investing in gold and silver has been going on, another investment avenue that is blooming since past few years is the ‘noble metal’ or platinum. Although platinum has a very short… Read More »