Abhijit Lele And Priya Nair

Stories by Abhijit Lele And Priya Nair

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

Rupee is seen to remain in the range of 67.50-68.80 in the short-term

New aviation policy: How much do we stand to gain

New aviation policy: How much do we stand to gain

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Foreign airlines charge $100-200 or euro 75-150 for excess baggage, while Indian airlines charge Rs 300-500 per kg above 15 kg.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

All about RBI's debt lifeline to promoters and banks

All about RBI's debt lifeline to promoters and banks

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

New SDR norms allow promoters to manage debt-laden firms.

Rate cuts have actually hurt depositors more!

Rate cuts have actually hurt depositors more!

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

Experts say lending rates won't come down significantly,as banks are grappling with NPAs

Bank mergers: Changes that customers can expect

Bank mergers: Changes that customers can expect

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

Loan rates will change at the next reset, while deposit rates will continue till maturity.

Pay your health insurance premium through EMI

Pay your health insurance premium through EMI

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

You will lose out on discounts and have to pay a higher premium.

EMIs on credit card is useful but tricky on conditions

EMIs on credit card is useful but tricky on conditions

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

Keep in mind interest rate, tenure and additional charges if you exceed credit card limit

Mallya deportation plea refusal may hit dues

Mallya deportation plea refusal may hit dues

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

Mallya offered to pay Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) as settlement.

How you can reduce your water bills

How you can reduce your water bills

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

Setting up a system is not very complicated and costs can be Rs 2-3 lakh for a 100-apartment society

How you can cut down on your credit card expenses

How you can cut down on your credit card expenses

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

The Reserve Bank of India's latest data indicate that spending per card is rising steadily - something that consumers should worry about

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

Only if you are a conservative investor satisfied with index returns; but over long term actively managed funds give better returns in Indian markets

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

One way to bring down the cost is selling off old furniture.

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

Two members recommended bringing down the rate by 50 bps in the April policy.

Revealed! 'RBI list of top 10 defaulters'

Revealed! 'RBI list of top 10 defaulters'

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2016

Loans to wilful defaults are said to be a little over Rs 1 lakh crore.

Is your pension fund regulated?

Is your pension fund regulated?

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

Ask your HR department for details about the fund, trustees and returns

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

The whole idea is to have a balance between long-term and short-term goals.

Withdraw provident fund only for medical emergency

Withdraw provident fund only for medical emergency

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

While govt has decided to maintain status quo, don't use the money for house, marriage or education

Bankers prefer more disclosure on NPAs

Bankers prefer more disclosure on NPAs

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2016

'Confidentiality needs to be maintained.'

Don't blindly emulate promoter buying

Don't blindly emulate promoter buying

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2016

While such buying could indicate confidence in the business, investors should do a comprehensive evaluation before getting into the stock.