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HARSH ROONGTA

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Will GST Relief On Insurance Benefit Us?
Rediff.com5 days ago

The life insurance industry does not have a good track record when it comes to passing...

Make Tax Officials Accountable!
Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Tax officials view most taxpayers as evaders.' 'The I-T department has a perverse...

Indexation: How Nirmalaji Can Fix It
Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The best solution would be the one followed in 2018 -- allow cost indexation until...

Old Tax Regime May Soon Be History
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

There are a number of steps taken that will leave more money in the hands of the...

Got Excess Funds in Bank Accounts?
Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Keeping surplus money in a bank account has become perilous, alerts Harsh Roongta.

Weaning Investors Off F&O Is Tough
Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

SEBI has published data showing that more than 90 per cent of investors lose money in...

Why Check and Balances Is Important In Finances
Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

While managing their finances, individuals can make it a rule to seek advice from an...

Finfluencers: Real Or Fake Experts?
Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A mass fan following or a large number of views on a YouTube channel can't possibly...

Do You Know About Debt Fund Growth?
Rediff.com9 May 2023

A growth scheme not only leads to lower tax payments than the dividend option. but also...

Unclaimed Shares, Dividends? Read This!
Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

I stumbled upon shares worth around Rs 300,000 in my late father's name, which are...

The Fear Of Rejection
Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The fear of rejection keeps many of us from experiencing the rich lives we deserve,...

Start Financial Planning YOUNG!
Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A disciplined, systematic investment habit started at a young age is normally...

Govt Must Improve Ease Of Living
Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Having a single point KYC that is automatically used across all financial and...

Time To Overhaul Nomination Provisions
Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

While reasonable safeguards should be built in, there can't be restrictions on the...

Why I don't advise clients on cryptos
Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Risk is difficult to evaluate, warns Harsh Roongta.

Why Is Modi Chipping Away At EPFO?
Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Will the EPFO be required to deduct tax at source or will the employee have to...

If you have elderly parents, please read this
Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The life insurance kind of 'statutory nomination', which confers final ownership on the...

Why Every Family Must Have This Discussion
Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

A discussion on death or serious illness seems to be taboo in Indian families. Not...

How to Invest during Covid 2.0
Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Manage investments between debt, domestic equity, international equity, real estate and...

Gold monetisation scheme: What you must know
Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Banks and friendly neighbourhood jewellers can serve as good channels to provide...