Devangshu Datta, Outlook Money

Stories by Devangshu Datta, Outlook Money

A cheque is not just a piece of paper. Know more

A cheque is not just a piece of paper. Know more

Rediff.com   14 May 2010

It's imperative for you to know more about cheques to ensure that you don't end up losing your hard-earned money.

How timing the markets can fetch better returns

How timing the markets can fetch better returns

Rediff.com   12 May 2010

Even in an idealised case, where two people make exactly the same decisions buying and selling the same stock on the same day, very different returns can result.

How to build an infrastructure stocks portfolio

How to build an infrastructure stocks portfolio

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2010

An infra-focussed portfolio requires careful assessment of news and its impact on balance sheets.

Tips for investing in stocks

Tips for investing in stocks

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2010

Individuals following this approach need to be more disciplined, optimistic and need some serious luck.

What to do when markets are going nowhere

What to do when markets are going nowhere

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2010

The averaging down strategy works best, especially in a choppy market.

An eye opener on monthly investment plans

An eye opener on monthly investment plans

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2010

MIPs may not always provide monthly returns. But you can surely rely on them to deliver steady income

Is it worth buying IT stocks now?

Is it worth buying IT stocks now?

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2010

At 23 price-to-earning, the tech story is no longer compelling.

Stocks: How to get higher returns

Stocks: How to get higher returns

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2010

A combination of quantitative and fundamental models can give higher returns with lower risks.

How to choose the right credit card

How to choose the right credit card

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2010

Here's the lowdown on how to choose a credit card that best suits your wallet.

Need to control rude recovery agents

Need to control rude recovery agents

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2010

Some incidents make one wonder whether banks deliberately flout RBI guidelines on recovery, says S Saroja.

Divestment: Will the govt speed it up?

Divestment: Will the govt speed it up?

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2010

Divestment in India has been a painfully slow process. Will the government finally press the gas?

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Buying a dream house? Check these hidden costs!

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2010

Before you go for that dream house, know some hidden costs that can skew your budget.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

Need quick money? Try loan against shares

Need quick money? Try loan against shares

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2010

A loan against shares could be a viable option if you want to raise some money quickly. A closer look.

The fastest growing jobs

The fastest growing jobs

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2010

Not every sector is going to grow equally this year. Here's a forecast of the jobs scene.

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Tax burden on salaried employees to rise

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2010

The New Year doesn't seem to be bringing good tidings for salaried employees. The tax burden of certain benefits that was being borne by the employer so far has been shifted to the employees now.

Will there be a boom in 2010-11?

Will there be a boom in 2010-11?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2010

If there is a boom in 2010-11, it cannot happen without the financial sector's participation.

Two launches set the field for customer value

Two launches set the field for customer value

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2009

The minimum entry age for both plan is 18 years.

How customers are exploited; what's the remedy?

How customers are exploited; what's the remedy?

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

Any deficiency in product or service has recourse under the CP Act.

Special: The soothsayer of Mint Street

Special: The soothsayer of Mint Street

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2009

Reddy's performance as RBI governor has won him admiration the world over. A year after leaving the RBI, he is a much sought after speaker on matters economic.