Amit Trivedi, Moneycontrol.Com

Stories by Amit Trivedi, Moneycontrol.Com

Pune on its way to becoming Detroit

Pune on its way to becoming Detroit

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2006

In one of the most fierce and controversial battles for investments, Maharashtra -- specifically, Pune -- beat 17 locations and 6 states, including AP to win over Volkswagen and consolidate its position as India's Detroit.

IMF to be responsive to India's needs

IMF to be responsive to India's needs

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2006

The International Monetary Fund is going through interesting times. It is in the process of reforming a number of funds, core functions and aligning itself to the current economic realities.

Mutual funds: What's hot, what's not

Mutual funds: What's hot, what's not

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2006

Mutual funds bought FMCG, construction, auto, and IT stocks in November.

Sensex crashes by 400 points at close

Sensex crashes by 400 points at close

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2006

The Sensex closed at 13,399.43 down down 400.06 points or 2.90% at 13399.43, and the Nifty down 112.50 points or 2.84% at 3849.5.

The man who brought UTI back

The man who brought UTI back

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2006

M Damodaran was the brand that managed the UTI crisis.

Carpooling is a 'Kool' way to commute

Carpooling is a 'Kool' way to commute

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2006

MESN has set up a carpooling service called Koolpool.

Going abroad? Buy prepaid forex cards

Going abroad? Buy prepaid forex cards

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2006

A key advantage of these cards is that exchange rate fluctuations may not affect you

Grads with dual degrees in demand

Grads with dual degrees in demand

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2006

If you are completing your graduation, it may make sense for you to also spend some time doing a professional course

7 reasons to sell your stocks

7 reasons to sell your stocks

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2006

One of the most difficult questions faced by investors in the equity markets

Lotus India Tax Plan ? Should you buy?

Lotus India Tax Plan ? Should you buy?

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2006

Being an ELSS, it offers deduction under Sec. 80C

Don't wait to buy a home; prices won't drop

Don't wait to buy a home; prices won't drop

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2006

Prospective buyers should look at peripheral location where infrastructural developments are happening that can be classified as growth corridors of the city.

Management expertise to solve social issues

Management expertise to solve social issues

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2006

ITC focusses on natural resource management, which includes wasteland, watershed and agricultural development.

5 fears of a first time investor

5 fears of a first time investor

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2006

How a first time investor can conquer these fears and benefit from investing in equity funds and build wealth over time.

All about Reliance Long Term Equity Fund

All about Reliance Long Term Equity Fund

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2006

It is a three year close-ended equity scheme that propagates long-term investing

Make a smart will. Avoid family woes

Make a smart will. Avoid family woes

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

While making a will is not a Herculean task in itself, there are quite a few things you could have missed out on inadvertently that could lead to major hassles later.

All about StanChart Arbitrage Fund

All about StanChart Arbitrage Fund

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

An open-ended equity scheme that plans to take advantage of the differential pricing between the cash and the future markets.

Should you invest in Funds of Funds?

Should you invest in Funds of Funds?

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2006

Let us look at the various issues associated with FoFs -- some are positive and some negative.

Mediclaim: You can claim it twice, if...

Mediclaim: You can claim it twice, if...

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2006

If you are covered under group insurance policy, you should take another cover, in addition to the base employee cover. Additional cover is useful in 2-3 conditions.

5 money risks you must protect NOW

5 money risks you must protect NOW

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2006

Protect yourself from these risks right away. The cost will not add-up to more than what you annually spend on weekend dinners/movies but then if uninsured, the loss can be financially devastating.

How to earn high returns in the stock market

How to earn high returns in the stock market

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2006

Invest in equities if your financial goals are more than 7/9 years away.