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Best tax-saving options: Ranking of the top 10 instruments
ET assessed 10 tax-saving instruments on 8 parameters. Find out how the different options scored this year.
How to construct a debt mutual fund portfolio
Depending on the interest rate outlook, mutual fund managers switch between higher or lower maturity bonds. They invest more in longer tenure bonds anticipating a falling rate scenario since these gain most in value.
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To invest in a mutual fund scheme, the investor should be KYC compliant. If the investor is KYC compliant, he can fill up a physical form along with the payment instrument or can make an online investment in the fund of his choice.
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Green-energy firms bet on transmission
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India needs real reforms to dodge stagflation
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15.83 14.46 2.65 0.11
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15.75 13.65 3.13 0.60
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Here's a trick to lower your tax on capital gains from equity
Long term capital gains accrued from selling equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds are exempt from tax for maximum up to Rs 1 lakh in a financial year. The gains in excess of Rs 1 lakh are chargeable at the rate of flat 10 percent.
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