Himali Patel, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome

Stories by Himali Patel, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome

New ITR form makes it easier to report foreign assets

New ITR form makes it easier to report foreign assets

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2022

As these forms are quite elaborate, their early notification will give assessees more time to get the documentation and paperwork ready, and hence make complete disclosures while filing their returns.

Ukraine War: Invest In Multi-Asset Funds

Ukraine War: Invest In Multi-Asset Funds

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2022

Multi-asset funds offer exposure to gold, which tends to do well in times of geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Planning to Invest in Silver? Read This

Planning to Invest in Silver? Read This

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2022

Treat silver as part of the procyclical or growth assets in your portfolio, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Want Health Insurance? Read This

Want Health Insurance? Read This

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2022

Make sure that the waiting period on pre-existing diseases does not exceed two years. Avoid policies that come with room rent and ICU capping, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2022

Exposure to debt funds and gold is essential even if current returns from these asset classes are low, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Difficult to Make Money in IPOs with Leveraged Bets

Difficult to Make Money in IPOs with Leveraged Bets

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2021

HNI investors need an optimal mix of oversubscription and listing-day gain to make money on leveraged bets, notes Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Want to invest in a Real Estate fund?

Want to invest in a Real Estate fund?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2021

These funds have lowered the entry barrier for investors who can now invest with just Rs 5,000, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Don't DELAY Retirement Planning

Don't DELAY Retirement Planning

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2021

In India, younger workers willing to work at lower salaries are easily available, so you could find yourself out of a job before 60. Therefore, save for retirement with urgency, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

New to Stock Market? Read these TIPS

New to Stock Market? Read these TIPS

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2021

At the outset, decide whether you want to be a trader or an investor, suggest Sarbajeet K Sen and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Time to book PROFITS in stock markets?

Time to book PROFITS in stock markets?

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2021

Even if the bull run may continue, most experts say some profit booking is called for, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Buying a house this festive season?

Buying a house this festive season?

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2021

Experts say this is a good time to buy a house for self-use, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Time to opt for shorter-duration funds

Time to opt for shorter-duration funds

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2021

Select the exact category by matching your investment horizon to the portfolio duration, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How you can buy a property in a posh location for a song

How you can buy a property in a posh location for a song

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2021

Banks are auctioning 2,362 properties in next 30 days. The foremost benefit of purchasing a property in a bank auction is that you could get it at a significant discount to the market rate.

Why it is not so easy for a retail investor to make money in an IPO

Why it is not so easy for a retail investor to make money in an IPO

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2021

Allotment could be low, and expected listing-day gains can quickly morph into losses if sentiment takes a turn for the worse

Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2021

Keep your mobile number and e-mail updated. When you receive the weekly report on cash holdings, check to ensure there is no discrepancy between the amount you have kept with the broker and what the latter has reported, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Planning to invest in house to rent out?

Planning to invest in house to rent out?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2021

To overcome your fear of the property being taken over, draw an ironclad agreement with a good lawyer's help, recommends Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Should you invest in small cap funds? 3 tips to follow

Should you invest in small cap funds? 3 tips to follow

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2021

Small-cap funds have enjoyed a massive run-up over the past year. The category has turned in an average return of 109 per cent - the best-performing fund has yielded a humongous 201 per cent. Many investors, however, are concerned whether the category has turned risky after such a sharp rise.

Want to invest in Healthcare ETFs?

Want to invest in Healthcare ETFs?

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2021

If a retail investor wants exposure to a healthcare ETF, it should be a part of his satellite portfolio, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Minimise COVID-19 Impact on Finances

Minimise COVID-19 Impact on Finances

Rediff.com   3 May 2021

The pandemic should force you to take a hard look at the downside risks that could jeopardise your finances.

What You Must Know About Small Savings

What You Must Know About Small Savings

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2021

'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'