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5 reasons why early jobbers should not delay their investment plans

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 Loknath Das5%;, Delay, Early, investment, jobbers, Not, reasons, Should, their, Why

The earlier you start investing, the more time you allow your investments to grow with the magic of compounding. These days it’s not unusual for fresh graduates to start their careers with hefty salaries. And — something that might come as a surprise to some — not all young professionals squander away all their hard-earned money on frivolous things. That doesn’t mean they don’t make the most of their newly-acquired financial independence in terms of having some fun, but they’re also conscious about how to differentiate between their ‘needs’ and…

Why this investment banker aspirant decided to manufacture notebooks and paper products instead

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Loknath Dasand, aspirant, banker, decided, investment, manufacture, notebooks, Paper, Products, This, to, Why

One can never grow tired of the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper. While we live in a world of digital diaries and reminders on the cloud, the habit of writing things down has its own charm. Shreshtha Poddar loved jotting down little notes even as she tapped away at her phone and computer. This led to idea for Notex Notemakers, a notebook manufacturing company. Shreshtha’s father, Kailash Poddar, had always wanted to start a notebook manufacturing company, so that his four children could work together. But Kailash was unable to see…

Why Advergames Can Be Dominant On Social Media. Lessons from Popsockets

May 15, 2019 Loknath DasAdvergames, be, Can, Dominant, From, Lessons, Media, On, Popsockets, Social, Why

Popsockets, makers of those very helpful devices that employ an expandable, collapsible grip and stand to help us avoid tangling cords and dropping our phones, has introduced a new advergame on Facebook as part of its “Swappable PopGrips” campaign. While it is ultimately just a simple concentration game, it has considerable visual appeal and has been very successful. Popsockets “Swappable Sockets” game UNDERTONE Before getting to the specifics of what has made the Popsockets game a hit I have to confess that I always enjoy the topic of advergames when…

Why You Should Never Forget to Submit Your Investment Declaration Form

April 29, 2019 Loknath DasDeclaration, Forget, Form, investment, never, Should, Submit, to, Why, You, Your

The first month of the new financial year is soon coming to an end, and all salaried employees would be eagerly waiting for their monthly payout. But if you did not submit your investment declaration form, your monthly salary slip can throw you off. If you missed your investment declaration deadline, your employer would have over-calculated your tax liability and deduct the excess tax due from your salary for the following month. There is no reason to panic since you have time till 31 March 2020 to make the necessary…

Why you should rebuild your business as often as possible

March 24, 2019 Loknath DasAs, business, Often, possible, rebuild, Should, Why, You, Your

Over the course of my company’s 15 year trajectory, we’ve never stopped rebuilding it. Rebuilding isn’t an option; it’s the only way forward. It’s how we adapt to market conditions, client requirements, and employee needs. A rebuilding mentality drives forward-thinking practices and ultimately ensures that we stay not just relevant but ahead of the curve. After years of focusing on a rebuilding strategy, I’ve distilled the approach into the following five rules: 1. Don’t give in to routine Businesses are born everyday. Everyday someone with a fresh idea or a…

Why 4G ULIPs may be a great investment option for you

March 9, 2019 Loknath Das4G, a, be, for, Great, investment, May, Option?, ULIPs, Why, You

The performance of 4G ULIPs is better than most other investment products in terms of returns and charges. In the investment circles, the benefits of investing early in life have been repeated over and over again. By the time most of us realize that we should start saving and investing, we find ourselves surrounded with responsibilities and wonder if we have wasted too much time to buy good investment products. The good news is that it is never too early or too late to start investing. The key lies in…