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SIMPLE ECONOMICS
De-congesting traffic, the simple way
The other day, the driver of the auto that we hired demanded a tariff which was twice the “normal fare”. His justification for extortion was that the traffic was heavy. In one way, extortionist auto-drivers like him may be the ...
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TAX TALK
Father’s loan for daughter’s education
I have availed an educational term loan for my daughter’s education. I am paying around Rs 24,000 per annum as interest on the said loan. Will it be possible for me to deduct the said interest paid ...
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AUTO FOCUS
Bajaj XCD: Value upgrade at entry level
With the launch of the new XCD, Bajaj claims to have identified a big future trend in the entry-level bike segment — a shift in customer preference from 100cc to 125cc. The rationale behind the new XCD seems simple: Provide premium features and fuel-efficiency at entry-level prices.
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BOOK VALUE
Not easy to sell family business
Some entrepreneurs start a business, build it up, sell and start all over again. To most owners, though, it is not easy to decide about selling off, says Peter Leach in ‘Family Businesses: The Essentials’ (More
PORTFOLIO MOVES
JM Basic, StanChart Premier — Scoring on selection
Recent stock price gains have added significantly to equity fund returns. The top performers for a one-year-period have managed returns of between 40 per cent and 78 per cent. The rankings feature a diverse mix of funds with differing sector ...
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F & O OUTLOOK
Consider shorting Nifty Sept futures
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YOUNG INVESTOR
Sops by way of ESOPs
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Growing problems
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SMART MESSAGE
Track the big guys
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