Ashley Coutinho And Bindisha Sarang

Stories by Ashley Coutinho And Bindisha Sarang

Want to reduce tax liability? Read this

Want to reduce tax liability? Read this

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2019

You can reduce your tax burden by wisely using partially taxable allowances, suggests Bindisha Sarang.

Link your PAN to Aadhar by December 31 or it may become inoperative

Link your PAN to Aadhar by December 31 or it may become inoperative

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2019

There are four simple ways to link PAN to Aadhaar; make the most of the deadline to avoid hassles later, explains Bindisha Sarang.

Employee-related litigation could hit UTI MF's valuation

Employee-related litigation could hit UTI MF's valuation

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2019

The asset manager is yet to resolve the impasse surrounding the payment of pension to its erstwhile employees who had opted for voluntary retirement in 2003.

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2019

You can get a lumpsum sanctioned, but you may draw only part of it and pay interest on the amount used.

Post IL&FS crisis, MFs' exposure to NBFCs down 30%

Post IL&FS crisis, MFs' exposure to NBFCs down 30%

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2019

The financial services sector, including NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs), have historically been the largest borrowers from MFs.

In financial mess after festive splurge? Here's what to do

In financial mess after festive splurge? Here's what to do

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2019

Many would have racked up debt this Diwali, using credit cards and consumer loans. Here are a few simple steps on how to fix your financial mess, says Bindisha Sarang.

New Fema rules stump foreign-owned MFs

New Fema rules stump foreign-owned MFs

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2019

Market watchers believe that the change in guidelines fly in the face of some of the recent initiatives taken by the government, such as easing norms for foreign portfolio investors.

80% FPIs get major relief from market regulator

80% FPIs get major relief from market regulator

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2019

This may mean easier access, simplified KYC and documentation requirements, and fewer investment restrictions for a majority of FPIs, especially broad-based funds and pooled vehicles that were earlier part of Category-II.

Planning to invest in PSU stocks? Be very careful

Planning to invest in PSU stocks? Be very careful

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2019

In the year to date, 61 PSUs have lost an average of 22 per cent, with five companies losing more than half their share value. The BSE PSU index is down 10.6 per cent.

Why India Inc is not in a hurry to shift to new tax regime

Why India Inc is not in a hurry to shift to new tax regime

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2019

Ninety-nine companies, which also include some unlisted ones, have more than Rs 100 crore each of minimum alternate tax credit on their books, cumulatively adding up to Rs 75,000 crore. By utilising MAT credit, many companies will be able to bring down their effective tax cost.

Despite market volatility, equity NFOs are quite popular with investors

Despite market volatility, equity NFOs are quite popular with investors

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2019

The number of equity schemes rose to 562 from 519 two years ago. Equity NFOs, in fact, have mopped up more than Rs 16,000 crore since 2018 - 2.7 times the Rs 5,948 crore collected in the preceding three calendar years.

Co-location case: Sebi clears three former NSE executives

Co-location case: Sebi clears three former NSE executives

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2019

The capital markets regulator exonerated former employees Subramanian Anand, Ravi Apte, and Umesh Jain, with respect to charges levelled against them.

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

As banks tighten purse strings, NBFCs lure retail investors

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2019

The RBI governor's assurance should give investors enough confidence to start believing in the NBFC sector again, say bankers.

Why overseas fund managers find India unattractive

Why overseas fund managers find India unattractive

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2019

Increase in surcharge will adversely impact fund managers planning to shift to India. As a matter of fact several fund professionals based in India could also relocate to other jurisdictions, resulting in a brain drain.

Financial services firms may raise record Rs 1.2 trn via QIPs

Financial services firms may raise record Rs 1.2 trn via QIPs

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2019

In the past few months, 45 companies have signalled their intent to raise money through the institutional placement route.

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

'Equities are likely to be range-bound with a downward bias for the remaining part of the year.'

Bonus payouts to fund managers to take a hit

Bonus payouts to fund managers to take a hit

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2019

Fund managers's compensation is largely tied to the assets they manage and scheme performance.

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

Nearly three-fourths of the debt money, as of April 30, 2019, was invested in securities with duration of less than three years.

'We expect markets to be volatile this year'

'We expect markets to be volatile this year'

Rediff.com   3 May 2019

'The variables to watch include the monsoon, resolution of NBFC liquidity issues, GST collections, and NPA resolution.'

Why stock brokers are an unhappy lot today

Why stock brokers are an unhappy lot today

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2019

As share of cash volumes in trading mix sees decline, it will result in moderation of profitability from core broking operations.