Joydeep Ghosh &Amp; Pradipta Mukherjee In Mumbai

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh &Amp; Pradipta Mukherjee In Mumbai

Oriflame to launch 150 cosmetics

Oriflame to launch 150 cosmetics

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2007

The Sweden-based cosmetics company Oriflame is set to introduce 150 more products in India by next year, as competition among direct-selling companies in India rises with the entry of more multi-national players.

IIM Calcutta in Rs 100 crore facelift

IIM Calcutta in Rs 100 crore facelift

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2007

In one of the biggest such programmes, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is investing Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) over three years in remodelling its campus to make room for 25 per cent more students and give it an international look.

Home loan rates may fall further

Home loan rates may fall further

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2007

State Bank of India (Maharashtra and Goa), Bank of Baroda, IDBI and Allahabad Bank have cut rates in the range of 25-50 basis points. Lenders would like to see the RBI come up with some measures so that sentiments improve further.

Why home loan insurance is good

Why home loan insurance is good

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2007

The choice for the home buyer is clear - either get adequate life cover or a mortgage insurance product.

Commercial realty booms in tier-III cities

Commercial realty booms in tier-III cities

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2007

The commercial real estate sector has been booming in the last few years, driven by the high demand from corporates, especially IT and ITeS companies.

How to reduce interest costs

How to reduce interest costs

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2007

You can cut interest costs significantly by taking a loan against property.

Hairdressing? A good career option

Hairdressing? A good career option

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2007

While starting salaries range between Rs 8,000 and Rs 15,000, one can also start one's own business after gaining a few years of experience.

Subprime crisis: How it affects you

Subprime crisis: How it affects you

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

The crisis worldwide is surely impacting you as well. Here's how.

Insure wisely for a better living

Insure wisely for a better living

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2007

Though agents promote Ulips instead of term policies, the latter make more sense for pure insurance purposes.

When markets are volatile, invest in SIPs

When markets are volatile, invest in SIPs

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2007

While a value investor will purchase stocks and hold, another method of making most of the situation is through Systematic Investor Plans of mutual funds

Taking a personal loan? Some tips

Taking a personal loan? Some tips

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2007

Personal loans are expensive. But cash withdrawals on credit cards can hurt even more.

Microsoft pushes W-Mobile in small towns

Microsoft pushes W-Mobile in small towns

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2007

With growth in mobility and mobile penetration levels in tier II and III towns and cities, Microsoft India is looking at a larger chunk of its mobility business from these regions.

Why you need a money manager

Why you need a money manager

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2007

With an increasing variety of investment products in the market, a personal money manager is what you need

Webel unit to make goods for the challenged

Webel unit to make goods for the challenged

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2007

Kolkata-based Webel Mediatronics Ltd - a subsidiary of West Bengal Electronic Industry Development Corporation Limited, is planning to start manufacturing and designing motorised wheelchair and digital hearing aid

Tips to survive a shaky market

Tips to survive a shaky market

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2007

Option-based portfolio is a good way to survive a shaky market.

Teach your child to value money

Teach your child to value money

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2007

It's never too late to teach your child financial matters. Start now.

Home loan: Increased EMI or tenure?

Home loan: Increased EMI or tenure?

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2007

For home buyers wondering whether to opt for increased EMI or tenure, here are some clues.

Home loan rates to decrease?

Home loan rates to decrease?

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2007

Is there a correction in home loan interest rates, or is it just an off-season blip?

Taking a home loan? Ask these questions!

Taking a home loan? Ask these questions!

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2007

Before you sign on the dotted line, ask your home-loan provider a few tough questions.

Want paperless office? Go for Xerox Docushare

Want paperless office? Go for Xerox Docushare

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2007

DocuShare makes it easy for corporates to share ad hoc information more efficiently and allows organisations to do away with the time, labour, and cost of maintaining paper files.