Continuing with the chronicling of the various bottom-of-the-pyramid entrepreneurs I have come across... This fruit seller was some how different from all the others, the boatman on the Chilika and the Bhelpuriwala on the Ganges. For starters, she was much more colourful, and presented herself much better, like she had just had her bath and was … Continue reading Fruit seller on the beach
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No income tax returns for the salaried: more myth than reality
Every year the salaried class literally goes crazy computing and filing their tax returns. This year, the finance minister apparently has good news for them when he announced that if you have only salary income of below Rs 5 L, then you need not file tax returns. So, are you really saved the trouble of … Continue reading No income tax returns for the salaried: more myth than reality
Is gurgaon becoming a city of the ultra-rich?
Look at the price of housing in Gurgaon. A ready to move in three bed room house sells for around a Crore ( Rs. 10 million) while upcoming projects that will take three to five years to get ready selling for a Crore and a half (Rs. 15 million). To be able to finance this … Continue reading Is gurgaon becoming a city of the ultra-rich?
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