Harsh Roongta, Outlook Money

Stories by Harsh Roongta, Outlook Money

The best mid-cap mutual funds

The best mid-cap mutual funds

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

Mid-cap funds have given three-digit returns -- more than those from benchmark and large-cap funds. But, due to the higher risk they entail, you need to tread with care.

How a behemoth plans to regain lost crown

How a behemoth plans to regain lost crown

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

UTI, India's first mutual fund, has been on the backfoot in a competitive marketplace. The fightback looks not just at new products, but new processes and investor services

Will Delhi's Master Plan '21 solve its woes?

Will Delhi's Master Plan '21 solve its woes?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2007

The implementation of the recently unveiled Master Plan for Delhi is unlikely to provide durable solutions for the capital's multitude of housing, infrastructure and other problems.

What is adjustable rate in a home loan?

What is adjustable rate in a home loan?

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2007

There is nothing that prevents you from having a car loan and a home loan together

What your insurance agent won't tell you

What your insurance agent won't tell you

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2007

Of the 15 life insurance companies, just 10 make their portfolios available on their websites

Can you really trust your LIC agent?

Can you really trust your LIC agent?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2007

Development officers and agents of LIC are promoting Money Plus claiming to offer astronomical returns

For a 7-figure salary, be an actuary

For a 7-figure salary, be an actuary

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2007

A future as an actuary could see your fortunes multiply as opportunities open up in every sector. Already have a job? Not to worry, because you can do the course even while working

Encash your old FDs and reinvest

Encash your old FDs and reinvest

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2007

With rising interest rates, it pays to encash your old bank fixed deposit and reinvest in a new one. But don't restrict yourself and look beyond these to combat tax and inflation

10 GOOD stocks worth buying

10 GOOD stocks worth buying

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2007

10 companies with steady growth in top and bottomlines over four years, at great prices

Home loan? Go for transparent floating rate

Home loan? Go for transparent floating rate

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2007

Interest rates have been fluctuating for the last 6 years, so much so that the consumer is not sure of the future.

6 stocks, and how they fared

6 stocks, and how they fared

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2007

On the Budget day, the market was extremely restless. We review for you stocks we recommended, in view of the Budget and the third quarter results.

No surprises: Real losses in real estate

No surprises: Real losses in real estate

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2007

As we had expected, real estate stocks have seen a slump in prices. The downturn may continue, so it's better to stay away.

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2007

The issue of division of property and assets after divorce is as delicate as divorce itself is. Often the process adds further insult to injury.

New taxes & new schemes

New taxes & new schemes

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

Some funds may get a direct bite of the infrastructure pie, while taxes add unwanted weight to others.

The Rs 1,000 gift voucher from FM

The Rs 1,000 gift voucher from FM

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

The Budget doled out exemptions in bits and pieces. We put them together for you Rs 1,000 gift voucher: From FM with love.

How gold ETFs can make you rich

How gold ETFs can make you rich

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2007

Paper gold saves your investments from volatility, and you from hassles that come with the physical form. The chance of good returns gives that extra shine.

Used cars? Here's a price guide!

Used cars? Here's a price guide!

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2007

The market for second-hand cars today is almost as big as the one for new wheels. And there are actually good deals to be found. A primer for buying used cars.

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

New job offer? Some dos and don'ts

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2007

The economy is growing fast and there aren't enough skilled people for the jobs. Result: those who are there are getting multiple offers. But how to choose the best job?

Tax and what the FM could do

Tax and what the FM could do

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2007

There are a number of things the FM could do in Budget 2007-08 to soften the tax blows.

12 stocks to make your child rich

12 stocks to make your child rich

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2007

If as you sow, so shall you reap, then equity is the perfect investment for your child. As he grows, so will the money. We suggest 12 stocks in that direction.