Daily News & Analysis: Columns by Sandeep Shanbhag http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 25 May 2012 14:41:50 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 14:41:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif Daily News & Analysis: News http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. When filing returns, keep a tab on finer aspects http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_when-filing-returns-keep-a-tab-on-finer-aspects_1687196 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_when-filing-returns-keep-a-tab-on-finer-aspects_1687196 If your income exceeds the basic tax threshold, you are legally obligated to file tax returns. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:30:00 GMT 54EC haze thickens: It’s one tribunal vs another http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_54ec-haze-thickens-its-one-tribunal-vs-another_1678594 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_54ec-haze-thickens-its-one-tribunal-vs-another_1678594 Confusion over the amount of exemption available on investments in Section 54EC bonds shows no signs of abating, more so since the income-tax tribunals are not in unison over the issue. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:30:00 GMT Budget 2012: Minor tweaks; it’s discretion over valour http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_budget-2012-minor-tweaks-its-discretion-over-valour_1663483 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_budget-2012-minor-tweaks-its-discretion-over-valour_1663483 That the FM refrained from using the budget platform to dole out huge subsidies and other fiscal prolificacies in a bid to woo back the electorate was the best news in Budget 2012. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mutual funds ‘high’ way offers options galore http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_mutual-funds-high-way-offers-options-galore_1647222 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_mutual-funds-high-way-offers-options-galore_1647222 Mutual funds are one of the most effective wealth-building mechanisms. Note that I call it a mechanism and not an investment instrument. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT Start the year with tax plan to optimise returns http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_start-the-year-with-tax-plan-to-optimise-returns_1641836 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_start-the-year-with-tax-plan-to-optimise-returns_1641836 It’s your hard-earned money and so, wouldn’t you want to put it to the best use? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:30:00 GMT Grab infra bonds before new tax code kicks in http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_grab-infra-bonds-before-new-tax-code-kicks-in_1628266 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_grab-infra-bonds-before-new-tax-code-kicks-in_1628266 In Budget 2010 the finance minister had announced a new deduction (Sec 80CCF) of Rs20,000 for investment in special infrastructure related bonds. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:30:00 GMT Beat inflation with ultra short-term income funds http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_beat-inflation-with-ultra-short-term-income-funds_1625556 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_beat-inflation-with-ultra-short-term-income-funds_1625556 If you are looking to diversify your portfolio by adding a dollop of debt investments, ultra short-term income funds could be a wise choice at this time. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Dual citizenship needn’t impact retirement dues http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_dual-citizenship-neednt-impact-retirement-dues_1622415 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/comment_dual-citizenship-neednt-impact-retirement-dues_1622415 Dual citizenship is unrelated with the retirement benefits receivable from India and also is unconnected with where she or he lives. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:43:00 GMT Plan your taxes well before EET rolls in http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_plan-your-taxes-well-before-eet-rolls-in_1622412 http://www.dnaindia.com/money/column_plan-your-taxes-well-before-eet-rolls-in_1622412 With December already here, it’s time to start one’s tax planning exercise. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:39:00 GMT Inflation zone: Missing the woods for the trees http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_inflation-zone-missing-the-woods-for-the-trees_1609693 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_inflation-zone-missing-the-woods-for-the-trees_1609693 While the eurozone is suffering from the threat of sovereign default and the US from spiralling public debt, India's problem is galloping inflation. Food inflation, in particular, has reached a nine month high of 12.21%. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:30:00 GMT