Have you done your tax-saving right? Read these stories to find out

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Sat, Mar 09, 2019 | 11:56 AM IST Tax-saving guide for FY2018-19

How to save tax on health insurance premium Premium paid towards health cover for self, family and parents not only provides financial help in case of medical emergencies but also reduces tax liability. 7 lesser-known investments, expenditures eligible for tax breaks Did you know you that can claim tax deduction on stamp duty? Here are other tricks that can help you cut tax. Have you done your tax-saving right? Calculating your tax liability correctly and using the tax breaks offered under Section 80C are few points to check during your tax-saving exercise. Double benefit: Tax saving investments with tax-exempt returns Here are 6 tax savers that will not only help you save tax but also help you earn tax-free income. Your parents, wife, children can help you save taxes Salaried individuals can save tax by paying rent to their parents and availing the HRA exemption benefit. Does tax-saving via NPS suit your financial profile? If you are looking to invest in NPS merely to save tax, you need to weigh its pros and cons as it is more of a retirement focused investment. How to claim LTA from your employer Before availing the tax benefit on LTA, there are, however, certain other important conditions attached to it. Read on to know them. Medical expenses that give tax breaks under section 80DDB The deduction under section 80DDB can be claimed irrespective of whether you have paid a premium for a health insurance policy or not. PPF: Safe option to save tax, fund retirement Since the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has a long tenure of 15 years, the impact of compounding is huge, especially in the later years. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Important points before investing 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.

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Finally, a rally in midcaps, smallcaps! Stocks to look at

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Fri, Mar 08, 2019 | 01:47 AM IST ET Investment Opportunities

Finally, a rally in midcaps, smallcaps! Stocks to look at Midcaps and smallcaps had seen a multi-year rally till early 2018 from September 2013. India's ultra-rich prefer equity, bonds to real estate Real Estate with 23 per cent allocation was the third-most invested asset class by UHNWIs. View: Midcaps have run up way ahead of their fundamentals Preference is given to Axis because of the focus towards growth rather than sustenance. Breakdown! Auto stocks may not revive any time soon Analysts say even wedding season and elections may not help lift passenger vehicle sales.

Advertorial Is your family aware about your life insurance policy? Here's a simple way to do it! The purpose of a life insurance is to ensure that your family receives the right financial support in the event of your untimely death. Advertorial Two things every parent should know while planning for child education Parents tend to look at short term goals and are mostly unprepared for their children's higher education.

Top Mutual Funds SCHEME NAME RATING 1 M(%) 6 M(%) 1 YR(%) 3 YRS(%) JM Core 11 Direct Plan-Growth 3.99 -1.79 7.52 23.02 JM Core 11 Fund-Growth 3.83 -2.63 6.17 21.45 Reliance Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth 1.67 -3.44 8.48 17.66 Axis Bluechip Fund Direct Plan-Growth -1.56 -3.58 13.05 16.60 Reliance Large Cap Fund-Growth 1.58 -3.93 7.36 16.38 FeaturedL&T Midcap Fund Direct-Growth ★★★★★ 2.27 -8.34 -6.26 18.39 Start SIP

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Don't want to miss the next rally? Watch these sectors The buoyancy in market sentiment is clearly evident since last few sessions. Ample supplies, sufficient production weighing on chana Chana output in the country came in higher during the last two years on the back of record production and higher imports. Amisha Vora gets candid on equity, passions & fashion ETMarkets.com gets up close and personal with the 'Queens of D-Street' this Women's Day. Here is Amisha Vora of Prabhudas Lilladher sharing her experiences, learnings and insights on what it takes to go up the ladder on Dalal Street. Not border flareup, new X-factor to decide Modi's fate this polls Women's turnout could meet – or even exceed – that of men in 2019, shows Centrum analysis.

Advertorial Types of travel insurance coverage in India " It's not just the cost of medical care that travel insurance covers, but all sorts of unfortunate situations like loss of baggage, flight delays and need for legal aid. Read on to know the types of coverage you should ask for." Advertorial Have a question on P2P? Ask our experts! Peer to peer (P2P) lending platform is a marketplace that connects individuals in need for credit with individuals and institutions willing to lend.

Rs 10K turned into Rs 1.50 cr! What does it take to generate such returns A little-known stock in 2009, this company became the market's darling during 2012-13. Paathshala: Voluntary retention route for FPIs FPIs investing through this route will be eligible to participate in repos for their cash management.

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North Bengaluru to witness 140% rise in office stock by 2021 New supply of Grade -A office space in the micro market of North Bengaluru is expected to see 140% rise by 2021 to 5.7 mn sft from 4.7 mn sft now.

Mumbai 16th most expensive global prime residential market: Report Indian luxury home markets low on growth with Delhi prices up 1.4%, Mumbai 0.3%.

This prime Mumbai locality is well-connected to key job hubs This premium and centrally located area in Mumbai is well connected with the rest of the city. It also boasts good social infrastructure.

Buy starter home, save on rent, shift to larger unit later: Here's how Start with a small, affordable unit, which can be swapped for a bigger house later.

GST cut, RERA have made realty buyer's market but wait till Apr 1 to buy Reduced GST tax rates will come into effect from 1 April, so wait for a month before you buy realty.

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