The Hindu Business Line : Sunday, November 18, 2007

SIMPLE ECONOMICS
Going to the gym…
My friend claims to be a fitness freak. Two years ago, he enrolled himself in a gym. The gym offered him two payment options — pay-per-visit of Rs 100 per entry or a flat monthly fee of Rs 1,000. Even my friend, who does not quite like ... More

TAX TALK
Tax deduction on medical treatment
I spent Rs 3.5 lakh towards the treatment of my wife’s elder brother who is dependent on us. Will the expense incurred by me be eligible for a tax deduction? — H.P. ... More

AUTO FOCUS
Xperience BMW luxury in the X5
The X5 is not a true-blooded off-roader on the lines of the Range Rover. At Rs 63 lakh, what you get is a very capable SUV, with all the luxury that BMW cars are known for. More

BOOK VALUE
Growing Indian wealth
Good economics works for everyone, but not for everyone at the same time.With this quote of the Union Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, opens chapter 1 titled ‘India as No. 1’ in ‘India’s Global ... More

PORTFOLIO MOVES
Reliance, UTI banking funds — Laughing all the way
Theme-based funds are generally considered riskier than diversified funds. Theme funds become winners when they can compensate for the risks undertaken. Infrastructure and banking were a few such themes that went well with the high-risk ... More

F & O OUTLOOK
Nifty may trade in ranges
Consider going long on MTNL More

YOUNG INVESTOR
Earn, and yearn, for each other!
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When you gotta go, you gotta go
I’ve missed my deadline and sent in this column a day late. “What to do! Global negative cues and all! Ultimately it affected my article…”(Which makes you wonder really. Blaming somebody or something out there in ... More

COMMODITY CONCEPTS
Support that distorts
In addition to GM technology, farm subsidies play an important role in impacting agricultural production growth and trade. Developed economies that are grouped as OECD (Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development — a group of 29 ... More

INSIDE INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Carbon trading: Money from (clean) air
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