Articles by Prof. Bajaj

Use the Current Market Rally to exit Bad Apples!

Prof. Bajaj 14 December 2012 at 11:44

The recent run-up in the equity markets has suddenly spread all surprises and smiles to the investor community. Although it would look too tempting to start investing in this market, lets take a step back and first lets clear off all that we were

What's there in the name?

Prof. Bajaj 11 December 2012 at 11:39

Buss Naam hi Kaafi hai might be an impressive punch line for our favorite actor or to promote some product, but when it comes to making investment decisions, go by what Shakespear says, Whats there in the name ?

Time-Time ki Baat Hai - Part II

Prof. Bajaj 12 October 2012 at 12:08

Hey Niraj, am back to seek your help again said Uncle Shrikant to his nephew Niraj Desai. Completely my pleasure uncle, please tell me, how can I be of help to you. Said Niraj Shrikant: As you know, my younger son, Aaka

5 Mistakes to avoid while filing your IT Returns!

Prof. Bajaj 13 July 2012 at 11:43

And now its that month of the year, when the running around starts for IT returns filing. With the advent of technology, and the initiatives taken by Income-Tax department, hopefully we will not see long queues in the Income Tax Office, for ITR fi

Who's Stealing my money?

Prof. Bajaj 09 July 2012 at 12:05

Today I have accumulated enough money to buy a new bicycle for myself , said Rahul, a 13 year old kid, who was saving money from last 3 years in his piggy bank. He was quite impressed with his fathers philosophy of saving mone

Falling Rupee, Falling Markets - Opportunity for NRIs!

Prof. Bajaj 08 June 2012 at 11:39

"I told you not to invest in India. Look whats happening there" said Anvesh, a 35 year old NRI IT professional, to his colleague Niraj. Rupee has slid so much against the dollar. The markets have fallen so much. The GDP

7 Tips of Successful Investing in the New Financial Year

Prof. Bajaj 12 April 2012 at 11:35

New Financial Year is something, not very different from a new calendar year. All of us look back at the year gone by, sigh at the mistakes made and swear not to repeat them in the new year. In India, as our financial year ends in March, and the n

Don't Retire Hurt!

Prof. Bajaj 30 March 2012 at 12:24

Retirement Planning has become a buzz-word these days! Every newspaper, every news-channel seems to talk something or the other about retirement planning. What is more surprising is, when talking about retirement planning, everyone is just talki

Buying Online Term Plan? Few Tips to Follow

Prof. Bajaj 22 March 2012 at 15:45

Nothing doing! Now no agent can fool me saying that endowment plans or ULIPs are good. I have understood that only term plan is the best form of risk cover. I am going to buy a term plan online. Said Niraj, a 29 year old IT profess

How Much "Convenience Tax" You are Paying?

Prof. Bajaj 20 March 2012 at 12:09

"Convenience Tax? When was this tax imposed? Government has no other business than to impose new taxes everyday?" might be a normal reaction after reading the title. Well, the good news is, this tax is not really levied by the Go