Income tax saving: Few days left before the bus leaves

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Mar 23, 2018 | 04:03 PM IST Tax-saving guide

Here's how to pick the right ELSS mutual fund to save tax You could get locked into an under-performing scheme for 3 years if you are not careful when selecting a tax saving MF scheme.

How to claim tax benefit for additional Rs 50,000 investment in NPS The Finance Act 2015 inserted a new sub-section (1B) under Section 80CCD of the Income Tax Act to encourage investment in NPS.... Invest in these tax-saving schemes by March 31 to keep your accounts active Here is a look at the minimum amount you need to invest in some schemes to keep them active and what happens if it is not done.... You can save over Rs 1 lakh in tax just via these 4 avenues The I-Tax Act, 1961 provides several avenues by way of deductions under different sections of the Act, to help one invest or make an expense to red... Tax saving options other than section 80C There are a large number of tax breaks apart from those under Section 80C. Check the list below to make sure you don't miss out on any of these.... Forgot to submit tax-saving proofs to your employer? You can still claim the benefit for these At times a taxpayer may forget to show the entire amount of the qualifying amount for deductions to the employer. There's still a way out.... 10 dos and don'ts to ensure your claim of HRA tax exemption against rent paid is not rejected There might be instances where an individual pays higher rent than what's mentioned on the rent agreement and difference is paid in cash.... Submitting fake bills to lower your tax liability? Tax department has ways to catch you While submitting proof for reimbursements make sure it is real and not fake as that would get you in serious trouble with the tax department.... Planning to invest LTCG in Sec 54EC bonds to save tax? Do it before 31 March You should invest in 54EC bonds before 31 March 2018 as bonds issued after this date will have to be held for a minimum of five years.... Check these 7 tax savers before you invest again It's always better to plan your tax saving investments in advance than make the wrong moves at the fag end of the financial year.... Senior Citizens Savings Scheme saves tax, beats bank FDs: Here's all you need to know about it Backed by the government, the scheme offers capital protection, along with quarterly interest payment as a source of income.... Don't buy term insurance just to save tax, make sure it is the right cover for you To save on tax or pay a low premium, don't just buy any term plan without reading the terms & conditions. Here are a few important things one shoul... Investments under section 80C to save tax Most people invest in life insurance policies, PPF, ELSS in order to avail this deduction, but there are other options too worth considering.... NSC vs 5-year bank FD: Which is a better tax-saving investment? NSC and tax-saving FDs have certain common features. However, there are certain differences between the two which, give an advantage to NSCs over t... Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Important watchouts before you invest The EEE status of the scheme may not be a good enough reason to invest in it. Read on to find out if you should put your money in the scheme or not... HRA Exemption Rules: How to save tax on House Rent Allowance The benefit is available only to a salaried individual who receives HRA as a part of his salary and is staying in a rented accommodation....

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PE derating for small and midcaps? This Rs 13,500 crore manager thinks so

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PE derating for small and midcaps? This Rs 13,500 crore manager thinks so Worry not if you have missed the bus on last year's stock rally, you can still cover lost ground. Large investors still believe in India story; regulations a concern The experts at ETMGS called for relaxation in regulations & making the market more inclusive. Dinosaurs will bite the dust in fight with disruptors India as a theme will continue to deliver, the top guns of financial markets said at ETMGS 2018. Market Moguls: If 2017 was the year of hope, 2018 will be the year of reality Some market forecasters seem to be more upbeat about the future growth outlook.

Advertorial 5 Reasons to Buy Insurance Online: How to Make the Fast, Easy and Safe Purchase Online insurance plans generally quote a lower premium [L1] than the offline ones. The reason behind this is very simple; the company celebrates saving the distribution channel expenses, infrastructure charges and other overheads, by lowering the premium rates. Advertorial Long Term Capital Gains Tax Poses Threat to Mutual Funds, Are ULIPs The Answer? The Union Budget 2018 announced the return of the much dreaded Long Term Capital Gains Tax.

Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth -0.83 -3.80 17.24 13.92 Kotak Select Focus Fund Direct-Growth -1.73 0.11 13.60 12.41 Mirae Asset India Equity Fund Direct- Growth -2.86 0.51 15.69 11.97 Invesco India Growth Fund Direct-Growth -0.82 2.72 21.84 11.69 JM Multi Strategy Direct Plan-Growth -2.34 -4.07 12.44 11.56 FeaturedDSP BlackRock Savings Direct Plan-Growth ★★★★★ 0.67 3.10 6.20 6.81 Start SIP

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With Singh Bros out, can Fortis Health be a re-rating candidate? What brokers say Yes Bank has emerged as the largest shareholder in the troubled firm. Five largecap stocks global brokerages are betting on Brokerage firms came out with their 'Overweight' and 'Buy' ratings on some of the largecap cos. From Rs 10,000 to over Rs 1 lakh in 3 years: These lucky 33 stocks just pulled it off Out of the 33 companies, 5 are from chemical sector, 3 from textiles and 2 from trading industry. Paathshala | Markets are down: Should you stop SIPs? Many investors who started SIPs in the past year, will see negative returns in their SIPs.

Advertorial Thinking of a software to manage E-Way Bills? Here's what you should know E-Way Bills will play a pivotal role in setting a unified benchmark for businesses across India when they engage in the transportation of goods. Under GST, it is mandatory for a transporter to carry an e-Way Bill when moving goods worth more than Rs. 50,000 between two states or even within a state*. The transporter has to carry the invoice and the copy of the e-Way Bill as evidence. Advertorial Government Bonds & Taxes: Investment Options to Cut Taxes Without High Risk As we approach the end of another financial year and gear up to pay our taxes, the interest in different tax saving instruments are on the rise.

Market in corrective mode: 'Discount Sale' won't last beyond March, says Porinju At least 20 million Indians are waiting to invest in equities, for the first time, says Porinju. The devil lies in the data; move with care on realty companies Most realty stocks had managed to beat the stock benchmark in 2017.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Orissa Bengal Carrier Ltd. 30.00 22-03-2018 26-03-2018 Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd. 26.00 21-03-2018 23-03-2018 Taylormade Renewables Ltd. 35.00 22-03-2018 27-03-2018 ICICI Securities Ltd. 519.00 - 520.00 22-03-2018 26-03-2018 Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd. 87.00 - 90.00 21-03-2018 23-03-2018 Penta Gold Ltd. 37.00 23-03-2018 27-03-2018 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - XIII (1134 Days) Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Mar 2018 26 Mar 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - XIII (1134 Days) Reg-DY Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Mar 2018 26 Mar 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - XIII (1134 Days) Reg-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Mar 2018 26 Mar 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - XIII (1134 Days) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Mar 2018 26 Mar 2018 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - XIII (1134 Days) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 12 Mar 2018 26 Mar 2018 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Realty market improving but 'industry status' would help, say developers Although demand is not bullish, the sector is rising from its trough, with unsold inventory slowly finding consumers.

Hyderabad turning out to be the real estate hotspot for investors Hyderabad is the only place that won't disappoint property investors. The city is witnessing a real estate boom — when property is sluggish in rest of India.

Government may ease green norms to boost affordable housing Projects will have to fulfil "environmental conditions" through self declaration and certification while seeking building\construction permission from local authorities.

Build and sell: Changing dynamics of real estate business As key reforms of RERA and GST fully settle down in the coming months, and the process of restructuring and consolidation gains momentum, it will be interesting to see how the new real estate business models take shape.

Residential launches across top 7 cities saw 50% dip in 2017: Report Unsold inventory decreased 10% on-year to 7.27 lakh units by Q4 2017.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series III Direct-D Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Dec 2017 27 Mar 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series III Direct-G Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Dec 2017 27 Mar 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series III Reg-D Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Dec 2017 27 Mar 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series III Reg-G Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 27 Dec 2017 27 Mar 2018 500 Reliance Capital Builder Fund IV Series E Direct-D Equity: Multi Cap Closed-end 13 Mar 2018 27 Mar 2018 5,000 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Sell Wockhardt, target Rs 705: Manas Jaiswal 22 March, 2018, 11:51 AM IST Sell Wockhardt Ltd. at a price target of Rs 705.0 and a stop loss at Rs 741 from entry point. Sell Sell TVS Motor Company, target Rs 590: Manas Jaiswal 22 March, 2018, 11:48 AM IST Sell TVS Motor Company Ltd. at a price target of Rs 590.0 and a stop loss at Rs 614 from entry point. Sell Sell Jet Airways (India), target Rs 608: Kunal Bothra 22 March, 2018, 11:45 AM IST Sell Jet Airways (India) Ltd. at a price target of Rs 608.0 and a stop loss at Rs 678 from entry point. Sell Buy G M Breweries, target Rs 1,060: Kunal Bothra 22 March, 2018, 11:45 AM IST Buy G M Breweries Ltd. at a price target of Rs 1060.0 and a stop loss at Rs 970 from entry point. Buy

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