The finance minister has done well to stick to the path of fiscal consolidation, but whether people will move to new default tax regime will depend on some factors It has been clear for some time that the 2023-24 Union Budget was not going to be a pre-election exercise. The fiscal consolidation that was...
It helps to have a list of things we are searching for and know where to look We’re trying to reconstruct the money life of the person who is suddenly not there to look after all the things that needed to be done. In this piece, I discussed the seven important people to contact as...
When thousands of tractors run amok over the roads of Delhi, battering public goods and public servants because the demand of a section of ‘farmers’ for repeal of farm laws is not met, it is a good time to ask some questions. Who are these people and how is it that they drive in SUVs,...
When you let babus take control you get what is #Budget2020 Directionless and needlessly nitpicking.
The Modi giovernment has made the use of ash difficult but has not been able to curb the generation of black money. This cash waits in the system without being spent or invested.
Personal income tax in India needs a reset push. Lower tax slabs, lower rates and middle India will let go of their exemptions and deductions.
Real estate is a clunky asset. Trying selling it in a hurry to get some quick money and you will find out. Large deals are difficult for an average individual.
Singapore uses tax rebates on babies born to nudge population growth. Indian tax system needs to use nudges to get people to invest in the correct asset class.
Debt funds carry risk that many sellers don't talk about. Watch this to understand debt funds better.
I should be allowed to port my mutual fund scheme without cost or tax. Other parts of the market - Ulips, NPS - allow it. Even real estate is portable.