Amar Pandit, Moneycontrol.Com

Stories by Amar Pandit, Moneycontrol.Com

Bharti-Walmart doesn't scare us: Kumar Birla

"Bharti-Walmart doesn't scare us": Kumar Birla

Rediff.com   28 May 2007

AV Birla Group chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla and the chief executive officer of Aditya Birla Retail, Sumant Sinha bare the details, in this open-ended conversation, about their plans for Aditya Birla Retail.

Get paid for SMS ads on your mobile!

Get paid for SMS ads on your mobile!

Rediff.com   28 May 2007

A Bangalore company now offers to pay users to receive SMS advertisements.

Insurance: Will India adopt the global trends?

Insurance: Will India adopt the global trends?

Rediff.com   28 May 2007

Internationally, the opaque workings of large life insurance companies are leading to new products.

A beginner's guide to online trading

A beginner's guide to online trading

Rediff.com   26 May 2007

All you need is a computer, net connection and a subscription to a 3-in-1 online investing account

Invest in FMPs or FDs? Read on

Invest in FMPs or FDs? Read on

Rediff.com   25 May 2007

Invest with a fund house with pedigree and reputation.

AIG India Equity Fund: How good is it?

AIG India Equity Fund: How good is it?

Rediff.com   25 May 2007

The fund has opened for subscription on May 3, 2007 and will close on May 31, 2007.

Tools for the right investment decision

Tools for the right investment decision

Rediff.com   25 May 2007

Diversification is a strategy to reduce the risk (downside) whereas concentration is a strategy to enhance returns (upside).

Why being financially fit is a must

Why being financially fit is a must

Rediff.com   24 May 2007

Now, the circumstances to get financially fit are easier than ever before, given that you are educated and earning fairly well.

Navi Mumbai SEZ is under govt's scanner

Navi Mumbai SEZ is under govt's scanner

Rediff.com   23 May 2007

Who owns the Navi Mumbai SEZ project? That's the question the IT department seems to be asking.

Re may touch 38-38.5 per dollar levels

Re may touch 38-38.5 per dollar levels

Rediff.com   23 May 2007

Bhanu Baweja of UBS believes that the rupee is not far from touching 38-38.50 per dollar levels. He says the rupee will continue to be used as a tool to contain inflation.

Viacom-TV18 JV named Viacom-18

Viacom-TV18 JV named Viacom-18

Rediff.com   23 May 2007

Raghav Bahl, MD of TV18 Group, said the production, distribution and other labels will get transferred to the JV.

Why you must invest in infrastructure funds

Why you must invest in infrastructure funds

Rediff.com   21 May 2007

Though riskier than diversified equity funds, infrastructure funds make good investment sense.

I-T department taxes you in 8 new ways!

I-T department taxes you in 8 new ways!

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

8 new I-T returns now replace the old Saral forms. Of these, 4 are for individuals and HUFs, and the rest for companies, charitable, religious, political and non-profit bodies.

7 reasons to avoid a ULIP

7 reasons to avoid a ULIP

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

Unit linked insurance plans, though, a best selling product may not be actually best suited for you, says financial expert Amar Pandit.

How much risk can you take?

How much risk can you take?

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

The advisor must know your risk preference.

Dreaming big can make you rich! Here's how

Dreaming big can make you rich! Here's how

Rediff.com   15 May 2007

First step to realize any dream is to crystallize it

When tax forms get taxing

When tax forms get taxing

Rediff.com   12 May 2007

One has to mention the acknowledgement number and the date of filing of four quarterly returns.

Smart ways to fund your child's education

Smart ways to fund your child's education

Rediff.com   11 May 2007

It is important to plan for your children's education well in advance

Investing: How to do it the right way

Investing: How to do it the right way

Rediff.com   11 May 2007

An investor would be better off concentrating on the job on hand than to spend a lot of time towards investments

Here's how to earn better returns

Here's how to earn better returns

Rediff.com   9 May 2007

All investments should be backed up with a solid plan.