Himali Patel, Business Standard

Stories by Himali Patel, Business Standard

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

Tips To Buy Term Insurance Policies

Tips To Buy Term Insurance Policies

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2024

Self-employed individuals often face hurdles in buying term insurance due to financial documentation that doesn't fully reflect their earnings. This complicates underwriting.

How To Make Best Use Of Festive Offers

How To Make Best Use Of Festive Offers

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2024

While festive offers can reduce costs, borrowers should also consider the lender's transparency and service quality. Customers need to be mindful of their repayment capacity.

Why You Need Personal Accident Cover

Why You Need Personal Accident Cover

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2024

'Accidents are unpredictable, whether it's a mishap during Diwali, a fracture during travel, or a fall in the bathroom.'

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

The Tata Trusts, led by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the Tata group's holding company.

How To Use Your Credit Card Wisely

How To Use Your Credit Card Wisely

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2024

'Credit card debt comes with high interest cost and stringent penalties.' 'If you do not repay on time, the costs balloon.'

How Much Should You Invest In Gold

How Much Should You Invest In Gold

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2024

'A 10 to 15 per cent allocation to gold in portfolios reduces risk without compromising on potential returns.'

Want To Buy SGBs From Secondary Market?

Want To Buy SGBs From Secondary Market?

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2024

While SGBs are a sound investment, they aren't worth buying at any price. The interest income you earn from them will not justify paying a high premium.

Should You Invest In NBFC Bonds?

Should You Invest In NBFC Bonds?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2024

When evaluating bonds, returns shouldn't be the sole factor. Pay close attention to the bond's credit rating. It should ideally be AA or higher.

Should You Invest In Momentum Funds?

Should You Invest In Momentum Funds?

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2024

Momentum funds can be 10 to 15 per cent more volatile than the Nifty 50.

What Is Policy Splitting?

What Is Policy Splitting?

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2024

'Splitting must result in tangible benefits for the customer, otherwise it will only mean more work for them in maintaining the policy and for their nominees.'

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2024

'With tuition fees for international students rising, education loans have become critical for bridging the gap between savings, scholarship, and full cost.'

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2024

Indigo has zero competition on 61.2 per cent of its 838 domestic routes.

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

How To Plan Your Retirement Portfolio

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2024

Many senior citizens 'underestimate the impact of inflation, taxation, health-related expenses, and the heavy premium they will have to pay on health insurance.'

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2024

Younger people, who usually have a longer investment horizon which allows them to handle the interim volatility, may go for them.

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2024

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.' 'This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.'

Opting For A Gold Loan? Read This

Opting For A Gold Loan? Read This

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2024

Only borrow an amount that can be repaid comfortably. The ratio of total EMI to take-home salary should not exceed 40 per cent.

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2024

'Airlines are aware that during peak times like Diwali, demand will be high, so prices remain steep even for tickets purchased 90 days ahead.'

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2024

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred crucial information about Pakistan's moves via information handed to him by an East Pakistani diplomat in Poland where he was posted.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'