Devangshu Datta, Outlook Money

Stories by Devangshu Datta, Outlook Money

Should you go for 'cold' sectors?

Should you go for 'cold' sectors?

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2007

In the 12-18 month time frame, these cyclicals are likely to recover. And they're relatively cheap.

The cheapest term-insurance plans

The cheapest term-insurance plans

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2007

If your need is just life cover, the cheapest way to get it is a term insurance plan. Find out which policy to buy. . .

Debt-recovery: Legal recourse must improve

Debt-recovery: Legal recourse must improve

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

An efficient debt-recovery would make a huge difference to the banking sector's performance. It is time we simplified the legal processes.

Nifty, Sensex: Different strokes

Nifty, Sensex: Different strokes

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

A look at the differences in the sector-coverage of the Sensex and the Nifty suggests that the divergences in index movements could increase.

Meet the man behind NSE's success

Meet the man behind NSE's success

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2007

He is that rare breed of people who did not shift to multi-national companies and multi-million dollar salaries, but stayed on for the cause of nation-building.

Biggest wealth-creators for shareholders

Biggest wealth-creators for shareholders

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2007

The Indian stockmarket is witnessing its biggest-ever bull run - high economic growth and favourable market conditions have allowed companies to grow at a very high pace and create wealth for shareholders.

To Sir, for dollars

To Sir, for dollars

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2007

One of India's better business schools recently asked hopefuls to write a 300-word essay on this subject. Given the format, there is no "right" answer. The school is seeking coherent, logical arguments couched grammatically. However, there is a "right" answer that one can arrive at logically by asking two simple questions. One: Can you buy a knighthood for USD 1 million? The answer is no.

Why go for a wedding insurance cover

Why go for a wedding insurance cover

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2007

You cannot put a price tag on peace of mind during an event as huge and nerve-wracking as this.

How to make money from blogs

How to make money from blogs

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2007

Blogs are not just about letting the world know your opinion on a subject that interests you. If you take it seriously, your blog can help you earn more than your full time job

Small cap stocks? Better returns

Small cap stocks? Better returns

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2007

Though fraught with risks, small business can easily fetch better returns than the established companies.

After FBT, are ESOPs attractive?

After FBT, are ESOPs attractive?

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2007

If companies recover the fringe benefit tax on employee stock options from the beneficiaries, does it still make sense for employees to go for them?

Why MFs find banking sector attractive

Why MFs find banking sector attractive

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2007

Three MFs - Benchmark, Lotus and Tata MF - have filed draft offer documents for their upcoming banking sector schemes.

Insurance policy: Buy from an agent or broker??

Insurance policy: Buy from an agent or broker??

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2007

Before buying a life insurance policy, weigh the pros and cons of who you are buying froman agent, broker or bancassurance.

Auto loans: Are floating rates good?

Auto loans: Are floating rates good?

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2007

Some banks have come up with the novelty of auto loans on floating rates. Is it worthwhile to go for them when some lenders are offering loans at lower fixed rates?

20 ventures you can start with Rs 5 lakh!

20 ventures you can start with Rs 5 lakh!

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2007

It's much easier to be an entrepreneur now -exciting areas are opening up in a brave new India and you do not need a pot of gold to make them fly.

A guide on how to invest abroad

A guide on how to invest abroad

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2007

You can now remit up to $100,000 abroad per year to invest in a range of options such as stocks, indices, derivatives, currency and real estate. Here's how you can go about it.

MFs: Bigger funds may not be better

MFs: Bigger funds may not be better

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2007

It's good to see your fund's corpus rise over time, but when funds become too large, their performance can be adversely impacted. And mid-cap funds are more prone to this phenomenon.

Why Ulips are the best bet

Why Ulips are the best bet

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2007

A smart investor buys a term cover for life insurance and invests in funds independently. But for those who cannot, Ulips are the best bets.

The merits of payroll donation

The merits of payroll donation

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2007

A payroll donation programme could be the right answer for people who have everything but time.

Want a loan? Credit scores soon!

Want a loan? Credit scores soon!

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2007

The Credit Bureau of India (Cibil) is set to launch a credit score database that will reflect the creditworthiness of every borrower in the country.