18 Special report In the past one month, the government has taken a slew of reform measures, mainly aimed at reviving investor confidence and attracting foreign investments. In fact, developments over the last fortnight, announced by both the Union finance ministry and the regulatory bodies need a special mention as many of them will have a far-reaching effect on most areas of your finances, be it insurance, pensions or stock investments. An analysis of their impact on your personal finance
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