IRDA wins over SEBI on ULIP policy verdict
Couple of weeks back I have written about the power struggle between the insurance regulator IRDA and stock market regulator SEBI. Firstly, SEBI has banned 14 insurance companies to stop selling the ULIP polices and it requests them to register with SEBI to issue the fresh ULIP policies. It made fierce battle between IRDA and [...]
How an NRI can start investment in India?
Introduction This article explains in detail about how an NRI can trade in Indian stock market. I am getting lot of mail on NRI investment doubts from our readers. I felt it would be good to write down separate article on the topic. If I have not covered any of the topic, please post it [...]
What is Beta value for Stocks?
Introduction In this article I will explain the one of the way to find the high risk stocks. It is important to find the high risk and low risk stocks for the investors. There are many factors influence the price movement for the stocks. Broadly we can categorize those movements into technical or fundamental reasons. [...]
Tax Implications on Equity Investments
Introduction In this article I will be writing about the various tax rules for the equity and debt investments. It is obvious that more number of investors interested in the equity market. It is sad that only few are very much aware of the actual tax implications on the investment. This article explores the important [...]
Employee Provident Fund(EPF) interest rate for 2010-11
The current interest rates for the Employee Provident Fund(EPF) is at 8.5% p.a. This rate has been maintained since 2005-06. As we know that, every year the rate is reviewed and if possible it will be revised. But, the current rate is maintained for the past six years in a row. It is expected to [...]
SEBI plans to launch super-ATM centres
Mutual Funds industry has promising future in India. It is known that investments on Mutual Funds are less rick compare to the direct investment on the stock market. Also it offers the good returns compare to the other fixed investments like Fixed Deposit, PPF, etc. But, the SEBI’s concern is that most of the people [...]
Public Provident Fund(PPF) u/s 80C
Introduction In this article I will be writing about the Public Provident Fund(PPF) as the tax savings component. In our previous article, I have explained about the Provident Fund(PF) and its features. PPF is suitable for those who don’t have PF account or any one who is looking for the long term savings. This article [...]
Repayment of loans (vs) Investment
Introduction There is a general confusion among people whether they should repay the existing loan or invest the money?. There is no rule says that either of the option is good, because it differs for each person’s capacity and the nature of debt or investment. In this post I will be writing down few points [...]
Don’t lose control of your finances this Christmas
Christmas can be an expensive time of year for anyone, so it is important to make sure you don’t lose control of your finances over the festive season. However, this may be a little harder than it sounds – and if your finances run away from you this Christmas and you end up in debt, [...]
Verify Tamil Nadu District Patta Details
A patta land means it is private property stands in the name of an individual. in fact in case of civil disputes patta holder is having good title over the property. If you are buying any new land, it is required to check the patta details before making any decision. It should be in the [...]
