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Suggestions for Big - Bold GST Reforms

Recent data on government revenue sources has unveiled a striking disparity in India's tax system. While income tax constitutes a significant 19% of government revenues, only a small fraction of India's population contributes to this substantial portion. This revelation necessitates a critical examination of the current fiscal structure and its far-reaching implications for the nation's economic growth and social equity.

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Suggestions for Big - Bold Tax Reforms

Recent data on government revenue sources has unveiled a striking disparity in India's tax system. While income tax constitutes a significant 19% of government revenues, only a small fraction of India's population contributes to this substantial portion. This revelation necessitates a critical examination of the current fiscal structure and its far-reaching implications for the nation's economic growth and social equity.

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6 Lessons for Nervous Investors

Through Larissa of Morningstar, I received following queries of an Investor. I was asked to give my views on the same. I requested her to let me write a piece on these queries instead of taking my quotes in bits and pieces and reproducing them. I personally felt that these are queries on minds of most Investors in the current market situation and felt the urge for writing the entire article for benefit of all readers. I wish to thank Larissa for giving me this opportunity.

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Introduction to A2A Platform

Misterbond A2A Platform – Introduction A2A – Advisor 2 Advisor

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My Interview by Mr Vijay Venkatraman Of Wealth Forum

Advisor Speak - Wealth Forum - MisterBond's wisdom distilled into a book

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Is discontinuing life insurance a smart retirement savings move?

Till What Stage Are Insurance Policies Useful? Many investors believe in taking an insurance cover for themselves & their families. They may opt for any one of the above or a combination of both. Of late even Unit Linked Insurance Plans have started becoming popular; wherein besides insurance, these schemes invest premiums received either in debt securities or equity or a combination of both.

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Understanding Investor Behavior & Biases

To become a successful advisor, one must understand investor behavior & biases. Sometimes Investors become overconfident & sometimes too conservative. Unless & until we get them to think logically & not irrationally, we as advisors will not be able to achieve the tasks assigned to us viz. an effective financial planning for their various life goals. A very important Investor Bias is called AVAILABILITY BIAS. Their investment decisions get strongly influenced by recent market events. If in the recent past stock markets have corrected or interest rates have gone up (thereby generating negative portfolio returns); in all likelihood, these investors will never look to invest in equities or debt schemes due to this AVAILABILITY BIAS. However, generally these are sometimes the best times to invest.

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IFA Galaxy Chennai

My Presentation with IFA Galaxy in Chennai

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