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How My Eating Habits [at Pizza Hut] Are Making My Country Rich and Literate?

Posted May 18, 2011 Vinaya HS7 CommentsPosted in Finance

I wonder who’s managing the books at Pizza Hut. I haven’t seen any other food chain levy the myriad forms of charges and taxes that Pizza Hut does. You really need to carry much more cash than you think is necessary because here’s what happens after you’ve eaten: You’re first billed a compulsory and fixed […]

HDFC Platinum Plus Credit Card: The Myth Of Zero Fuel Surcharge

Posted June 3, 2010May 31, 2010 Vinaya HSLeave a commentPosted in Finance

A random thought had me rummaging through my credit card statements for arriving at this conclusion: The fuel surcharge is indeed zero, but you’re still paying the service tax! A good reminder for what I’ve said before: Always check for service tax charges. Does your credit card do the same?

Tip Tuesdays: Always Check for Service Tax Charges and Ask If You Don’t See It

Posted October 14, 2008January 23, 2009 Vinaya HS10 CommentsPosted in Finance

Don’t forget this — ever. With the number of services being brought under the service tax net increasing continually, it’s good to keep the applicable service tax charges in mind when perusing a financial product or service offer. For example: Though your monthly cellular rental might be quoted as Rs 249, the actual rental is […]

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