While the bond markets had factored another rate hike during calendar year 2018, they had really not bargained for two rate hikes in succession. But, that is exactly what the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) did on August 01st. After a 2-day meeting, the MPC decided to effect the second 25 basis point hike in the …
On July 01st 2018 the Goods and Services Tax (GST) completed 1 full year of implementation. A total of 28 meetings of the GST Council meetings were held till date and a plethora of changes have been made to the GST Act. There are modifications with respect to rates (in fact a little too often), …
The best gauge of economic worries in any country is the bond yields. When bond yields move up sharply in a very short time, then it is a signal that the country is going to print a lot more of currency and that is going to lead to higher inflation. US bond yields are up …
From the time the minutes of the last monetary policy were announced in the third week of April 2018, the bond yields on the 10-year benchmark have gone up sharply and are now inching closer to the 8% mark. There are two explanations for this sharp rise in bond yields. Firstly, the higher inflation implication …
Here are three primary reasons why you should start tax planning right from the time the new fiscal year starts. Most taxpayers tend to cluster their tax saving investments in the last quarter only. It is also during this period that issuers come out with a lot tax saving instruments to help taxpayers to reduce …
Equity mutual funds have seen huge inflows in the last three years, which largely reinforces the faith Indian investors have in equity markets. While equities and equity funds are high on the risk scale, they offer the best wealth creation over the long term. Here are seven key reasons to invest in equities and equity …
The Indian equity markets are carrying on their fine show, with the key indices moving into uncharted territories. Though we did witness some volatility towards the end of October, sentiments underpinning the markets have remained strong. This confidence is the result of a newly introduced progressive ecosystem, wherein there has been a huge penetration of …
The start-up ecosystem in India has witnessed a euphoric growth rate in the past couple of years, spearheading the entire landscape for emerging economies globally. Unfortunately, amongst the various industries that start-ups are laying a stronghold on, there is one industry where they often fold before being able to lay the winning card – Finance. …
Technology and creativity are generally perceived as two opposing poles, where the former represents logic and science and the latter embodies philosophy and art. However, with a deeper gaze and further exploration, a strikingly different reality can be discovered. Art is the output of a creative mind and we humans pride ourselves on being the …
One of the most important questions confronting individuals is whether the budget will result in more disposable incomes. Disposable incomes are a factor of expenses, incomes and other outlays. Let us look at a few pointers… Will the budget improve disposable incomes for individuals? The salary slabs have been largely kept neutral for tax purposes. …
