Joydeep Ghosh And Priya Nair

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Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

Ironically, bad loans and non-performing assets are on the rise in public sector banks in India, say sector watchers.

Why it is important to respond to an I-T notice promptly

Why it is important to respond to an I-T notice promptly

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2014

Employees are often under this impression that as the employer has deducted tax at source, they need not file income tax (IT) returns.

Why bank fixed deposit rates won't increase any time soon

Why bank fixed deposit rates won't increase any time soon

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

Lending rates in certain segments may be increased; fixed depositors may lock into existing rates.

Exchange small notes at currency chest branches

Exchange small notes at currency chest branches

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

Chests are select branches of banks authorised by RBI for distribution of notes and coins.

Keep a lower exposure to the banking sector

Keep a lower exposure to the banking sector

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2013

While stocks are at cheap valuations, the volatility can be unnerving.

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2013

With uncertainty looming large over Indian markets, retail investors can increase their exposure to US funds.

How to keep your health insurance premiums low

How to keep your health insurance premiums low

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2013

Is the cost of medical cover too high? Opt for co-payments or deductible plans. Here's more on when they work the best.

Brand play in cards business

Brand play in cards business

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2013

While Visa and Mastercard slug it out for leadership, analysts say RuPay has the potential to cause disruption and eat into their market share.

Time to rejig portfolio but with caution

Time to rejig portfolio but with caution

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2013

In January 2008, the Sensex hit then all-time high of 21,207 (closing high of 21,004 was achieved in November 2010).

NSEL fraud: I-T turns the heat on brokers

NSEL fraud: I-T turns the heat on brokers

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

Department seeks investor database on the suspicion of fictitious investors.

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

As returns decline, with extent and time horizon uncertain, some of these investors look to shift to safer zones

Is your return from stocks capital gains or business income?

Is your return from stocks capital gains or business income?

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

It depends on the assessing officer's interpretation. To be on the safe side, have a separate trading account.

MCX sees bank guarantee withdrawal by brokers

MCX sees bank guarantee withdrawal by brokers

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2013

Brokers have only kept guarantees for which they have open positions.

COLUMN: Mis-selling or fraud?

COLUMN: Mis-selling or fraud?

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2013

The onus is on you to reject financial products that don't suit your needs.

Inflation-indexation bonds: Not much for retail investors

Inflation-indexation bonds: Not much for retail investors

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2013

They can wait, as RBI has indicated the bonds could be linked to CPI in future.

Airlines to charge more for extra baggage, leg room

Airlines to charge more for extra baggage, leg room

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

Ticket prices of even low-cost airlines will go up by Rs 1,000-2,000 due to unbundling of services.

Penalty for delayed pension reduced

Penalty for delayed pension reduced

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2013

It isn't easy being a retired person. With some banks already cutting down the rate of return on fixed deposits offered to senior citizens and the Union Budget rationalising dividend taxation on monthly income plans, the higher returns and tax benefits they enjoyed are already gone.

Money lessons from the Saradha scam

Money lessons from the Saradha scam

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2013

Seek proper documentation before investing

Why you should avoid gold loans

Why you should avoid gold loans

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

For big amounts, loan against property is cheapest; for small ones opt for loan against insurance policy or FDs.