Capital asset typically refers to anything that you own for personal or investment purposes. It includes all kinds of property; movable or immovable, tangible or intangible, fixed or circulating. Examples include a house, land, household furnishings, stocks, bonds or mutual funds held as investments etc., When you sell a capital asset, the difference between the […]
Archives for October 2015
Resignation : Employee Benefits & Personal Finances – Checklist
Quitting a job and moving on to a new one happens with everyone and is very common. About a decade ago, if a person had shifted jobs more than twice in the last five years, he would be considered an unreliable person. Today, this is just not true. The industrial trends show that people stay in jobs […]
CRISIL’s latest Report on Indian Insurance Industry (Oct 2015) – Details & Review
ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce of India) in association with CRISIL (Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd) has recently released a research report on Indian Insurance Industry. This report has some very interesting facts and figures about Insurance sector (covers both Life & Non-Life insurance industries) in India. CRISIL’s knowledge report gives insights on wide array of […]
REC Tax Free Bonds 2015 : Issue Details & Review
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a notification related to ‘new Tax Free Bonds FY 2015-16’ in the month of July 2015. As per this notification, Tax Free Bonds (TFBs) to the tune of Rs 40,000 crore, will hit the market in this Financial Year (2015-16). During the last few weeks, NTPC (National Thermal […]
Best Health Insurance Comparison Websites / Portals
We all know that medical treatment has got more expensive, is getting more expensive and may continue to be more expensive. Health care has become a costly affair. We should have health insurance to protect us from extra financial burden during medical emergencies. Whether you are self-employed or salaried, your family and you should have […]
Direct Mutual Fund Plans : Details & Benefits
Mutual Funds are the best tools for long term wealth creation. Investors in Mutual funds get the twin benefits of diversification and also management of their funds through professionals. SEBI introduced reforms in the mutual fund sector in 2013. Thanks to these reforms, Direct Mutual Fund schemes are gaining popularity not only with just corporate or high […]
