The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, May 21, 2006

Not-so-selfish, after all
Consider this: You have been brought up in a family that gives importance to human values. So, you try not to be self-centred. Sometimes, if not always, you refrain from doing things on moral grounds. ... More

TAX TALK

Invest plan: One for my wife and one for my daughter
My gross income is Rs 1,80,000. I propose to make investments in the name of my spouse and minor daughter who have no independent source of income, in approved tax saving instruments such as NSC etc., to claim deduction under Section 80C. Will ... More

BOOK VALUE

Tips for financial child rearing
The best way to teach our children about the financial facts of life is to encourage them to begin experiencing it at an early age More

AUTO TECH

Hybrids, stepping on the gas
Hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular because of their ability to offer better mileage. But that was not the main reason why they were developed in the first place. More

PORTFOLIO MOVES

Sundaram S.M.I.L.E: Metals, cement enhanced
Sundaram S.M.I.L.E (Small and medium Indian leading equities) Fund's assets under management came down marginally during January-March 2006. The top ten holdings accounted for 36 per cent of the total assets. During the above quarter the fund ... More

WHEELS & DEALS

Suzuki Zeus
Following the launch of Heat, Suzuki Motorcycles India has rolled out a new bike on the same 125cc platform. The new roll out, Zeus, carries an introductory price tag of Rs 46,084 (ex-showroom Mumbai). This new entrant to the two-wheeler market ... More