Is your stock broker cheating you? Here's how you can avoid being duped

Is your stock broker cheating you? Here's how you can avoid being duped

Your stock broker could be taking you for a ride and goading you into taking investment decisions that benefit him. Here’s what you should keep in mind.

Planning your investments? Know how to use Excel to calculate the rate of return

The idea of the interest rate or rate of return helps one plan the investment by making appropriate selection of avenues.

Should you opt for closed-ended equity funds?

With no redemption pressure, these funds can take more aggressive investment bets. Let us explore whether it is a good approach.

RBI's IINSS-C promises to beat inflation, but is it tax-efficient?

Retail investors, for whom the IINSS-C was intended complain that it is tax-inefficient compared to the earlier inflation indexed bonds.

7 old gadgets that offer value for money

Upgraded versions of most gadgets are typically launched within a year of their release, but the older devices at lower prices offer you a better deal.

Quote of the week

“No single data or point or number will determine our next move but our effort is firmly on controlling inflation.”

Raghuram Rajan RBI Governor

Family Finances

Gupta's skewed investments & lack of surplus to hurt financial targets

Even though the Guptas have no liabilities and have a house of their own, their limited funds mean that they will have to put off planning for an important goal like retirement.

Financial Planning

Lessons for investors from politics: Focus on process, not promises

"Only when people understand the need for a process to manage risk and not run away from it, will they move away from the past and begin to modernise."

Money-making venture

Prawn farming: How Sumedh Sawant makes profits from seafood business

Sumedh Sawant’s seafood business comfortably straddles prawn farming and consultancy services.

Entrepreneurs

How Sachin Kulkarni successfully moved from realty marketing to affordable housing

Avenue Venture Partners Real Estate Fund has invested Rs 20 crore in an upcoming AnandGram project, the first time a real estate fund has done so in an affordable housing project.

Financial Calculators

Plan your car

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Use this calculator to find out if it is worthwhile to shift your home loan to another bank? Just enter the data and click next. It's that easy.

Home Loan Refinance

Should you refinance your home loan?
Find out how much you will have on retirement with different combinations of savings, percentage returns, time to go and tax rate.

More Calculators

Should you buy or rent a house?

Arthayantra's study of property prices and rents across top eight cities shows where buying is affordable and where living on rent is more cost-effective.

How to plan your trip to Spain if you are a time-strapped traveller

With its architecture, rich culture and sumptuous cuisine, Spain has a lot to offer to discerning travellers.

Mid-cap IDFC Premier Equity Fund: The potential risks and rewards

IDFC Premier Equity is among the leading funds in the mid- and small-cap category today. Under Kenneth Andrade, who has managed the fund since its inception, it has developed an enviable track record.

Selling your old flat to buy new property? Few things to know

Banks may provide bridge finance for sale and purchase of property, if one has identified the flat to buy and has initiated sale of the existing one.

Aditya Birla Nuvo: Buy it if you can hold for the long term

Though the stock doesn’t enjoy high valuations now, any de-merger or restructuring of the business verticals can trigger a rally in the counter.

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	December 16, 2013

		Top Headlines More » SC comes to the rescue of daughter of Rajasthan HC judge The Supreme Court rescued the daughter of a sitting Rajasthan high court judge, allegedly restrained by him from marrying her boyfriend. Congress backing AAP in Delhi to see 'miracle' of low power tariff: Khurshid Congress extended unconditional support to AAP as it wanted to witness "miraculous experiment" of free water and drastically reduced power rates for Delhiites. Ganguly said 'you are very beautiful, I am attracted to you': Affidavit of law intern The affidavit by a law intern, who has accused former Supreme Court judge AK Ganguly of sexual harassment, have been made public. Cities More » Constable arrested for raping minor Police have arrested an APSP constable for sexually exploiting a minor girl by promising to marry her. BSF trooper held for molesting woman on train A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was arrested in Odisha for allegedly molesting a woman passenger in a running train. Business More » Rupee down 4 paise vs dollar in early trade The rupee fell by four paise to 62.16 against the dollar in early trade on Monday, extending losses for the fourth straight session. Sensex ends at 20,659.52, hits two-week low The benchmark sensex on Monday dropped by 56 points to end at over two-week low as November WPI inflation data cemented fears of a rate hike by the RBI. Sports More » Shillingford banned over illegal bowling action West Indies spinner Shane Shillingford has been banned from bowling at international level after tests found his action was illegal. India begins life without Tendulkar against fiery South Africa India begins life without "Little Master" on Wednesday, taking on top ranked South Africa in the first of a two-test series. Entertainment More » Respect the Roshan couple's privacy, urges Abhishek Bachchan Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan must be given privacy to sort out their issues, says Abhishek Bachchan. YRF logo changes for 'Dhoom 3' The makers of 'Dhoom 3' for the first time ever have changed the logo on the YRF Studio building. Infotech More » Xolo launches Nvidia Tegra 4-powered tablet @ Rs 17,999 Indian phone maker Lava has launched its new Nvidia Tegra 4-powered 7 inch tablet, the Xolo Play Tegra Note in the Indian market at an MRP of Rs 17,999. Why teens are abandoning Facebook Social media expert Michael McQueen, in what is described as the 'Levi's Effect,' said teenagers were abandoning Facebook for other social networks.				Most Read Stories More » Indian Idol winner Sandeep Acharya passes away We've made our own choices: Sussanne on split with Hrithik Another big, fat Mittal wedding in Europe Katrina is my sister-in-law: Salman Khan Most Shared Stories More » Tools to secure your Android phone Another big, fat Mittal wedding in Europe Universe on the brink of collapse? Trade in Bitcoins gains currency among youth in Mumbai Most Commented Stories More » AAP dodges crown of thorns, fends off Congress and BJP with 'tough' terms Aam Aadmi Party upset over Anna Hazare’s backing for Lokpal Bill Have read the Lokpal Bill properly, Anna responds to Kejriwal Homosexuality not natural, won't back it: BJP chief

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	December 15, 2013

		Top Headlines More » Saddened by Anna's support to govt's Lokpal Bill, Kejriwal says "The Lokpal Bill in its current form, won't send a mouse to jail, forget a politician," Arvind Kejriwal said today slamming Rahul Gandhi and Congress for misleading the nation. Nelson Mandela laid to rest at his ancestral home A 21-gun salute and full military honour guard escorted Mandela's coffin to a marquee where 4,500 mourners said their final goodbyes. After BJP, now Congress trying to woo Sourav Ganguly? Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that he has got a proposal from the BJP to contest Lok Sabha election. Cities More » Our tears haven't dried, Nirbhaya's father says "We will never recover ever and she is very much alive within us," the 48-year-old father said with tears welling up in his eyes. Auto driver rapes woman in vehicle A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped by an auto driver in Jubilee Hills late on Friday night. Business More » Shift in rupee trade overseas a cause of concern: Chidambaram Chidambaram said there was an urgent need to resolve the issues inhibiting the growth of domestic currency derivative markets. RIL protests move to snatch away gas discoveries Reliance Industries has lodged a strong protest against a government move to snatch away an area containing five gas discoveries. Sports More » Ashes not welcome at the Melbourne Cricket Ground MCC spokesman Shane Brown said the ashes were a potential hazard to athletes and were unlikely to remain where they were scattered for long. Viswanathan Anand bows out of London Chess Classic Viswanathan Anand ran out of steam in the second game with white pieces and found himself in a lost position. Entertainment More » Katrina is my sister-in-law: Salman Khan While Kareena pulled Ranbir's leg on a show, at another event superstar Salman Khan called ex-girlfriend Katrina his sister-in-law. Indian Idol winner Sandeep Acharya passes away Sandeep Acharya, who won the second season of Indian Idol in 2006, passed away at a Gurgaon hospital. He was suffering from jaundice Infotech More » Tools to secure your Android phone With Prey Anti Theft installed on your phone, you can track its geographical location as well as control the phone remotely. The agony of Instagram Instagram - the highest achievement yet in social-media voyeurism - presents a new form of torture.				Most Read Stories More » End of a love story Sussanne will always be the love of my life: Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne split up We've made our own choices: Sussanne on split with Hrithik Most Shared Stories More » Suryanamaskar is more than weight loss Tools to secure your Android phone 18 issues raised in AAP letter to Sonia, Rajnath Why young Mumbaikars are rushing to ortho clinics Most Commented Stories More » Delhi govt formation: Kejriwal sets terms for Cong, BJP AAP dodges crown of thorns, fends off Congress and BJP with 'tough' terms AAP may take on Modi on his home turf, contest all 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat 18 issues raised in AAP letter to Sonia, Rajnath

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	December 14, 2013

		Top Headlines More » Delhi govt formation: Kejriwal sets terms for Congress, BJP Giving a new twist to the political stalemate in Delhi, AAP set 18 conditions for Congress and BJP before it can accept either party's support to form a govt. 2014 elections may not throw up govt with 'solid majority', Chidambaram says Finance minister Chidambaram said he does not think India will get a government with "solid majority" post 2014 Lok Sabha elections. 'Not now', says Sushilkumar Shinde on issuing ordinance on gay sex Govt said it did not plan to issue an ordinance on gay rights issue "now" to negate the SC judgment on homosexuality that has sparked uproar. Cities More » Man jailed for rape of live-in partner A trial court sentenced a man to seven years imprisonment for raping his live-in partner on the pretext of marrying her and later forcing her to abort. Man arrested with opium worth Rs 1 crore A 28-year-old man was arrested with opium worth Rs 1 crore in international market from Alipur area of northwest Delhi. Business More » Fuel price reforms to continue: Moily Moily said the 50 paise a litre hike would continue irrespective of the drubbing that Congress faced in the assembly elections. Gold gains Rs 230 on low level buying, global cues Silver also jumped by Rs 770 to Rs 44,400 per kg after sharp fall of Rs 1,430 yesterday on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Sports More » Ashes: DRS in the spotlight again after Root dismissal Root was adamant he had not made contact with the ball and immediately challenged the decision. Cheteshwar Pujara gears up for 'biggest challenge' ICC's 'best emerging player' award might have come a little late for Pujara who has played 15 Tests and has a couple of double centuries in Tests. Entertainment More » Shah Rukh and Farhan Akhtar’s 'Raees' to release on Eid 2015 Ritesh Sidhwani has not only succeeded in bringing these two superstars together, but has also been the first to take the sought-after Eid 2015 slot. Rivals can be friends: Aamir Khan "I don't believe that rivals can't be friends," Aamir told IANS, adding: "I believe Salman and I are big stars and I want both of us to do better and better in our films." Infotech More » Smartphones’ future: Bendable screens, Iron Man tech Smartphones and tablets will be equipped with display screens that can be rolled up like a scroll or folded like a wallet. Google kills Android privacy control feature Google has removed an experimental privacy feature that allowed users to block apps from collecting personal information from Android.				Most Read Stories More » Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne split up Hazare vs AAP: Anna rebukes Kejriwal’s man at fast venue North Korea executes Kim Jong-un's 'traitor' uncle Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud, underpaying housekeeper Most Shared Stories More » Black money: In 2011, Rs 4L crore went out, a 24% rise Sexual health: Foods for a longer erection Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud, underpaying housekeeper Suryanamaskar is more than weight loss Most Commented Stories More » Hazare vs AAP: Anna rebukes Kejriwal’s man at fast venue Lalu Prasad granted bail by SC in fodder scam case Black money: In 2011, Rs 4L crore went out, a 24% rise Delhi govt formation: Kejriwal sets terms for Cong, BJP

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