Harsh Roongta, CEO, Apnapaisa.Com

Stories by Harsh Roongta, CEO, Apnapaisa.Com

How to choose from multiple health insurance policies

How to choose from multiple health insurance policies

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2013

Group policies usually cover all pre-existing diseases and, therefore, the claim process and the cashless process are much easier.

How to build a better retirement kitty

How to build a better retirement kitty

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2013

The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contribution should no longer be restricted to 12% of basic and dearness allowance, according to a recent circular.

Are public-sector 'wives' BETTER placed?

Are public-sector 'wives' BETTER placed?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

There is a general perception that public sector banks treat their wives better as compared to their private sector counterparts.

Insurance sector's wishlist for FM

Insurance sector's wishlist for FM

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2012

TDS on health insurance claim payments reimbursed to hospitals should be NIL

'Deficit must be well within 5% of GDP'

'Deficit must be well within 5% of GDP'

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2012

Any number tilting towards 5.5 to 6 could lead to a great disappointment for foreign institutional investors fuelling the current market rally.

Changing trends in overseas education

Changing trends in overseas education

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2010

More students from across India are opting to participate in higher education abroad. But are they paying a high price just for permanent residency?

You don't need insurance only when you die

You don't need insurance only when you die

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2010

Everyone thinks that they need insurance only when they die, but surprisingly, you need more insurance when you live. Surprised? Read on to know why.

How drunk driving affects your car insurance

How drunk driving affects your car insurance

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2010

Reading of the motor insurance policy documents and discussions with the general insurance companies seem to suggest that the affected third parties are eligible to be paid the damages despite the driver causing the accident while under the influence of alcohol.

Is this the right time to prepay your home loan?

Is this the right time to prepay your home loan?

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2010

A common question that is asked these days by home loan borrowers is: Should I prepay my home loan? Here's how to make your decision.

Loans: Think twice before becoming a guarantor

Loans: Think twice before becoming a guarantor

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2010

Before agreeing to serve as a guarantor, it is necessary to assess the borrower's credit, cash flows to determine whether he or she is capable of repaying the loan.

How insurance can play matchmaker

How insurance can play matchmaker

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2009

Here's how insurance policies can remove obstacles in the path of those wanting to get married.

Budget 2009: A mixed bag for students

Budget 2009: A mixed bag for students

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2009

Harsh Roongta, CEO, Apnapaisa, feels that the interest rate subsidy on education loans will benefit only a handful of students.

SBI surges ahead with smart rate cuts

SBI surges ahead with smart rate cuts

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2009

SBI has sought to be a lender of choice through aggressive cuts in lending rates. But borrowers need to do a proper analysis.

'Fail fast to succeed sooner!'

'Fail fast to succeed sooner!'

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2009

Everyone makes mistakes when starting a new business. What is needed to succeed is the will to recognise your mistakes and to fix them quickly.

Should you prepay your home loan?

Should you prepay your home loan?

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2009

Have a query regarding your home loan? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, will answer it.

Recession: Tips to start on your own

Recession: Tips to start on your own

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2009

Atul Khekade, CEO, Airnetz, tells young entrepreneurs on how to survive the current economic recession.

Got a home loan query?

Got a home loan query?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2009

Have a query regarding your home loan? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, will answer it.

Got a home loan query?

Got a home loan query?

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2009

Have a query regarding your home loan? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, will answer it.

Travel insurance: The good, the bad and the ugly

Travel insurance: The good, the bad and the ugly

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2008

Here are a few things you must know before using your credit card while travelling abroad.

9 easy steps to buy your dream home

9 easy steps to buy your dream home

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2008

Here are 9 easy steps that guide you on things that you must consider before and after buying your dream home.