News
Replace dividend distribution tax with withholding tax: Ficci
Posted date [Sun 27th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
The cost of doing business in India could come down if the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) on foreign shareholders is replaced by a withholding tax, industry body Ficci said on Sunday.
Non-life insurers' premium grew 19 pc during April-May period
Posted date [Sun 27th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
General insurers grew around 19 per cent by collecting Rs 7,392 crore premium in the first two months of the current fiscal, as compared to the corresponding period last year.
Video: Growth portfolio for a 35-year-old
Posted date [Sun 27th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Are you handling your finances well enough? Check
Posted date [Sun 27th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
ET gives you tips on how to be an aware consumer and fetch fair dealings.
Reverse mortgage unlocks property's value
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Knowhows of buying gold ETFs
Sotheby's to auction Bharti Kher's iconic life-sized elephant
Posted date [Sun 27th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
An iconic life-sized elephant in a crouched position by UK-born Indian sculptor Bharti Kher will go under the hammer at Sotheby's tomorrow and is expected to fetch Rs 6.84 crore.
Read fine print in loan deed to avoid shocks
Posted date [Fri 25th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Many home buyers assume that home loan agreements are standard contracts, and hastily sign on the dotted line. Check out certain rights and liabilities you need to be aware of, to avoid nasty surprises later.
RBI issues new valuation norms for insurers too
Posted date [Fri 25th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Insurance companies will be required to adhere to RBI?s latest guidelines on pricing of shares of unlisted companies, increasing the amount investors would have to pay for buying into them.
Asset diversification is key to a secure future
Posted date [Fri 25th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
We can learn a few lessons from the last few weeks in the US. The Indian financial systems and the ethos we follow are really beneficial.
Sale of under construction houses to attract service tax from July 1
Posted date [Fri 25th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Those looking to book a house should do so before July 1. All sales of under-construction houses from July 1 will attract service tax with the finance ministry notifying tax on new services.
ICICI Bank sees 20 pc rise in FY11 home loan demand
Posted date [Fri 25th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
ICICI Bank expects home loan demand at India's second-largest lender to rise 20 percent in the financial year that began in April, chief executive of the bank's housing finance unit said on Friday.
Check out Top Value Style Mutual Fund Schemes
Posted date [Fri 25th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
By definition, value style funds are meant to be better 'stock pickers'. Here, we present you some Top Value style funds.
Asset diversification is key to a secure future
LIC sees gains in fee cap, to grow bancassurance allies
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
LIC expects to grow its bancassurance partners under the new regulatory regime, which compels insurers to reduce commission to distributors.
Home hunting: Plan 3-4 years in advance for your Dream home
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
To buy a house, one needs to plan well in advance. But with realty prices zooming, you may need to tweak your investment plans.
Keep proper documents of inherited property
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Our Expert offers tips on various tax-related issues in this weekly Column.
How to obtain duplicate copy of lost original documents
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
In future, most financial documents will be in a dematerialised form. But for now, several documents continue to be in paper form. So, you need to know about obtaining a duplicate copy of your lost original documents.
Funds wail, but get an earful in return
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
A forum by an industry body on mutual funds on Wednesday, where fund houses intended to pour out their woes to the Sebi, hardly had any effect on the market regulator.
Query Corner: Banking & Finance
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Our expert (VN Kulkarni, Chief Counsellor, Abhay Credit Counselling Centre )guides you in matters relating to Banking & Finance. Email your query to etquerybkg@indiatimes.com
SEBI chief calls MF industry's bluff as members pour out grievances
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
A forum by an industry body on mutual funds on Wednesday, where fund houses intended to pour out their woes to the Sebi, hardly had any effect on the market regulator.
Value your mutual fund portfolio
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Here, we present an article on Top Value style funds.
Govt exempts a slew of services from tax
Posted date [Thu 24th June 2010]
Category [ Property news]
Starting next month, there will be no service tax on construction of some low-cost housing, power distribution, foreign travelers in transit, those flying to and from the Northeast, services within ports and airports, and certain tournaments and championships.