Subrata Panda, Sanjay Kumar Singh And Anup Roy

Stories by Subrata Panda, Sanjay Kumar Singh And Anup Roy

India-Pakistan tensions may not impact insurance covers, say experts

India-Pakistan tensions may not impact insurance covers, say experts

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

All covers have a war exclusion clause. For cargo, shipping, and aviation industries, war schemes are available.

Will your home loan EMI fall due to rate cut?

Will your home loan EMI fall due to rate cut?

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2019

New borrowers will benefit if banks cut their MCLR. Older borrowers' EMIs will change only when their reset date arrives

It's cheaper to buy car insurance online

It's cheaper to buy car insurance online

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2019

'Online aggregators offer discounts of 70% to 75%.' 'At a car dealership, the discount is usually in the range of 30% to 35%.'

Is it the right time to invest in gold?

Is it the right time to invest in gold?

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2019

Given the uncertainties around gold's future course, stagger your purchases and buy on declines, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

What is RBI's February 12 circular all about?

What is RBI's February 12 circular all about?

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2019

The circular says even a day's delay in servicing loans would be now taken as a 'default'. And once in default, for loans above Rs 2,000 crore, the banks will have to arrive at a resolution within 180 days, else lenders will have to file an application under the IBC within 15 days.

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

How to save taxes, meet long-term goals

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2019

Three key instruments that can help you meet your financial goals, while also allowing you to enjoy tax deductions are ELSS, term cover and health cover.

As govt borrowing balloons, focus turns to bond market

As govt borrowing balloons, focus turns to bond market

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

The continued rise in interest is a pressure on fiscal, but it is not an easy way out unless the government cuts back on populist measures and sticks to fiscal prudence as laid out in the FRBM, which the government missed for the second consecutive year.

Lessons for investors from Zee stock crash

Lessons for investors from Zee stock crash

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2019

Stocks of companies where promoters have pledged a high percentage of shares, like the Zee group, can be volatile. Such stocks are also prone to rumours, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Former governor slams govt for meddling in RBI affairs

Former governor slams govt for meddling in RBI affairs

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2019

'There is merit in keeping the central bank's balance sheet strong if the government's fiscal balance sheet is weak.'

How Goyal's tax breaks will apply to you

How Goyal's tax breaks will apply to you

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2019

The point to note is that since the new rebate is up to a taxable income of Rs 5 lakh, if anyone earns even little more (say, even Rs 100 more) than this amount, he would have to pay all the taxes, according to the existing slabs.

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2019

The culture of these firms is alien to the Indian financial system. Distressed assets funds are known for their ruthless recovery ethics. Slicing and dicing a company and selling it on a piecemeal basis is their usual practice. This is something Indian banks are finding a little uncomfortable.

Want to invest in NPS? Please read this!

Want to invest in NPS? Please read this!

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2019

Given its features as a retirement product (long lock-in and compulsory annuitisation), investors should have other investments they can fall back on in case they need funds

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2019

Customers should be fully aware of what their policy covers and should follow claim procedures meticulously, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

What you must know about new home loan rates

What you must know about new home loan rates

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2019

'If the new rate is lower than your current rate, ask your bank to shift you to it.' 'This can be done by paying a fee of Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000.'

Need an emergency loan? Go for gold loan

Need an emergency loan? Go for gold loan

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2019

The amount you can raise via a gold loan is higher than you can get via a personal loan.

As Jet defaults on loan, its credit rating slips to 'D'

As Jet defaults on loan, its credit rating slips to 'D'

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2019

Over the past several months, the airline has struggled to pay vendors and staff salaries on time.

Rough ride for markets in 2018

Rough ride for markets in 2018

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2018

2018 has been a disappointing and highly volatile year for equity investors.

How India saved $30 bn

How India saved $30 bn

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2018

India imports 1.2 billion barrels of oil, and oil prices are falling, falling...

One more headache for RBI Gov!

One more headache for RBI Gov!

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2018

The HR challenge seems to be one of the most important issues that RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will have to tackle.

Staffers expect new Governor to bring old RBI back

Staffers expect new Governor to bring old RBI back

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2018

Not only were Urjit and Rajan outsiders, they also hired laterally, bypassing the existing talent, especially in the field of economics