R Balakrishnan 3 comments

A yield of 19.4%?

That is what this “investment opportunity” from India Infoline offers. This dubious fixed income proposal is for those who have nerves of steel and money to burn

Sucheta Dalal 8 comments

When Narayana Murthy walked the talk on Good Governance

Time, economic conditions, pressure of high expectations and the tax department may have taken a toll on his image, but there was a time when NR Narayana Murthy not only walked the talk on good governance but showed how committees can function differently

Veeresh Malik

Datsun: What Car Buyers Want

Unlike Ford, Datsun should take the trouble to find out what customers want rather than force unnecessary stuff down their throat

Yogesh Sapkale

Real Estate Bill: Centre and states may collude on parallel laws, cost

There are some differences between the Central Bill and laws proposed or already present in various states with regard to housing. Maharashtra uses built up area in its Ready Reckoner, while the central Bill uses carpet area. In addition, states will have to foot the bill for setting up and running the regulatory authority and appellate tribunal under the proposed Act

Debashis Basu

Letter from the Editor

William Gamble

Share buybacks by US companies ensure that “earnings” are high and rising

Most companies are swimming with money that they could use to expand their businesses. Instead they choose to repurchase shares. So is a buyback good for a company? By reducing the number of shares outstanding earnings are spread around among fewer shares

Vinita Deshmukh 3 comments

Moneylife Impact: Now pay online for your passport; challan option also available

The Moneylife campaign to streamline and speed up issuance of passports has resulted in TCS launching an online payment system, which will reduce tout menace as well as absenteeism of applicants who take appointments but do not turn up

Nagesh Kini 5 comments

Financial compatibility is important in marriages too

Marry in haste and repent at leisure is a popular saying. One fact that takes a toll on modern marriages that are increasingly ending in divorce is financial incompatibility. Here is a look at the stress points that may develop in relationships

AK Ramdas

Indian oil supply issues and powering Pakistan’s industries

The wheels of the nation can move smoothly when power supply is available in plenty and without any interruption

AJ 6 comments

Unbundling of Charges: Reduce your travel costs

The aviation regulator has allowed for various services to be charged separately. How can you use this to your advantage?

Prof Dr BM Hegde

Mango: Our Super Functional Food

Recent research has assigned mango “functional foods” status. Mango can help clear up skin, promote eye health, stave off diabetes and even prevent the formation and spread of cancer

Gurpur 19 comments

Many messy reasons why people prefer gold. Can the FM remove them?

Indians have always invested in gold for weddings, gifts and as a hedge against inflation. But now there are other reasons—investors feel harassed by the tax and regulatory authorities. Can the FM and other authorities do anything about them?

Vinod Kothari 2 comments

New Banking licenses: Confusions galore in RBI’s clarifications

From what appears from the media, the most significant interest in the new banking licenses has come from existing leading NBFCs. How would these companies convert themselves into banks?