Joydeep Ghosh &Amp;Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

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Arun Jaitley enters his toughest quarter in years

Arun Jaitley enters his toughest quarter in years

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

A tightrope walk ahead, especially as govt's fiscal deficit has already reached 99% of full-year estimates

Investment gurus on how to maximise returns in 2015

Investment gurus on how to maximise returns in 2015

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

Be a disciplined investor for attractive returns, says fund managers.

By not paying staff on time, are airlines taking risks with safety?

By not paying staff on time, are airlines taking risks with safety?

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

Commercial aviation is safe because the crew is paid well and trained extensively for contingencies

Jaitley may need to tighten fiscal belt by Rs 1 lakh cr

Jaitley may need to tighten fiscal belt by Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Despite crude comfort, heavy spending cuts needed to offset Rs 80k-cr revenue shortfall

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2014

The market is abuzz about how the fabled investor got it wrong.

Golden tips to invest wisely and save tax

Golden tips to invest wisely and save tax

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

Few options that can help you plan taxes wisely.

Jaitely to meet state finance ministers before finalising GST

Jaitely to meet state finance ministers before finalising GST

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to discuss state-level issues before finalising GST.

After SAIL, govt turns bullish on ONGC, Coal India stake sale

After SAIL, govt turns bullish on ONGC, Coal India stake sale

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

The government is bullish on Coal India and ONGC's stake sale programme which are to be held soon.

Black money concerns over relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra

Black money concerns over relaunched Kisan Vikas Patra

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Finance ministry maintains that all KYC requirements will be followed.

What Jaitley needs to do to meet the fiscal deficit target

What Jaitley needs to do to meet the fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2014

Last week, the government had introduced a fresh round of austerity measures, including bans on first class travel, creation of new posts and holding meetings in five-star facilities.

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

An emergency fund, as the name suggests, is one in which you have three months to six months' salary.

Ulips are cheaper, yet not useful

Ulips are cheaper, yet not useful

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

Cost is not the only factor that one should look at. It's best to keep investment and insurance apart

Keep these factors in mind before investing in mutual funds

Keep these factors in mind before investing in mutual funds

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Ask about the fund house's other schemes and how these have performed over time.

Why open offers aren't attractive for many investors

Why open offers aren't attractive for many investors

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2014

Tendering the shares in an open offer will lead to higher taxation.

Double-digit earnings growth expected

Double-digit earnings growth expected

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

Over the past four quarters, the Sensex companies' earnings trajectory has improved sharply because of a weak rupee.

Bank stocks: Cheap does not mean buy

Bank stocks: Cheap does not mean buy

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

Many are now cheaper after stock splits. But look at key parameters

'Too many MF reforms have slowed down implementation'

'Too many MF reforms have slowed down implementation'

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2014

The sector needs to move away from such concepts.

Should you invest in debt funds?

Should you invest in debt funds?

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2014

The category average return of mid-and-small-cap funds is 95 per cent.

How home loans have changed in the past 4 decades

How home loans have changed in the past 4 decades

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

HDFC, the pioneer, ICICI, the game-changer, and SBI, the original teaser, turned the market on its head.

When should you invest in fixed maturity plans

When should you invest in fixed maturity plans

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

It is a toss-up between liquidity and higher returns; if the tenure is more than three years, FMPs score.