The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, March 12, 2006

Spotlight on rising interest rates
`Grin and bear it' is the message for investors now. Rising interest rates could trip the equity market rally. Long-term investors, though, need not be sidetracked. Debt and equity investments will still yield enough to build wealth and beat inflatio n. More

SIMPLE ECONOMICS

What is loss aversion?
Consider this. My friend bought 500 shares of MTNL at Rs 155 in February. He wanted to sell his holding and take profits before trading closed on March 10. But he was told that the stock was likely to go up ... More

TAX TALK

Benefits of spending
My taxable salary is Rs 5,60,000. I have taken a life insurance policy and pay a quarterly premium of Rs 35,000. I have also taken a housing loan of Rs 12 lakh for acquiring a flat. The total cost of the flat is Rs 17,00,000. The flat is ... More

Bridging the tax gulf
One of my relatives is posted in Saudi Arabia on deputation for three years. He left India on September 27, 2005. He intends to come to India for 5-6 days before March 31, 2006. Will the salary earned by him in Saudi Arabia be taxable in ... More

AUTO FOCUS

Geneva Motor Show: A pit-stop for everything auto
At this year's edition more than 140 world and European premieres have been announced, and 260 exhibitors are presenting about 900 different brands from 30 countries. More

A show stealer
Rolls-Royce's new 101EX concept is described as a 21st century interpretation of the classic Grand Touring Coupe, mixing the romance and flamboyance of yesterday with the technology of today. More