Subrata Panda, Sanjay Kumar Singh And Anup Roy

Stories by Subrata Panda, Sanjay Kumar Singh And Anup Roy

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

Bhargav Dasgupta, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Lombard, tells Subrata Panda, in an interview that the company has adequate capital for now and does not see a need for fresh infusion through markets over the next few years.

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2017

Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.

Why direct MF plans make more money

Why direct MF plans make more money

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

The gains from investing in direct plans can be higher than the difference in expense ratios.

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

DeMo might not have been a success after all: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

'The RBI risks becoming dangerously weakened, as successive governments and finance ministers have misunderstood its role'.

Most Indians not financially ready for old age. Be the smart minority

Most Indians not financially ready for old age. Be the smart minority

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2017

As households age, they pile up debt, a peculiarity unique to Indians, a Financial Stability and Development Council report has found. Here are the key takeaways.

Right to Privacy: Aadhaar seeding in bank accounts in peril

Right to Privacy: Aadhaar seeding in bank accounts in peril

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2017

According to a legal expert, the clause of 'reasonable restriction' could still mean the government can make Aadhaar mandatory for monetary transactions and therefore, for banking.

Guess why RBI is introducing Rs 200 notes

Guess why RBI is introducing Rs 200 notes

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2017

With the introduction of new notes, India will have denominations of Rs 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2000.

Raghuram Rajan is back with I Do What I Do

Raghuram Rajan is back with I Do What I Do

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2017

RBI ex-governor's book on 'those turbulent but exciting times' to be launched on Sept 5 in Chennai.

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2017

Don't spread your investments too thin.

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

'In restaurants, the waiter takes your card and then comes back with the machine. Don't allow that.' 'Let him come to you with the machine and then enter the card and the PIN yourself.'

Markets at new highs? Don't sell and exit entirely

Markets at new highs? Don't sell and exit entirely

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

You may invest even at current market levels provided you have an investment horizon of five years or more.

Investment mistakes to avoid during bull runs

Investment mistakes to avoid during bull runs

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2017

Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain. Don't invest lump sum at market peaks.

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2017

Experts suggest six ways to play stocks that tank suddenly and make money as Sanjay Kumar Singh listens in

How to protect your online data from hackers

How to protect your online data from hackers

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2017

Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Investors beware! Save your investments from ruin

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2017

When selecting investments, pay attention to potential return, risk and how easily you can exit it.

6 ways filing IT returns has become more complicated

6 ways filing IT returns has become more complicated

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2017

New ITR form may be simpler, but some changes could stump you.

Green bonds become flavour of the season

Green bonds become flavour of the season

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Green bonds refer to bonds issued mainly by power companies to finance energy efficient projects

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

India and the 'Hamburger Economics'

India and the 'Hamburger Economics'

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2017

Is India really one of the cheapest nations to live in?

How to profit from share buybacks

How to profit from share buybacks

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2017

Before participating, consider company's long-term prospects, premium offered and acceptance ratio.