Joydeep Ghosh, M Saraswathy &Amp; Sudipto Dey

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh, M Saraswathy &Amp; Sudipto Dey

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Cyclone Hudhud: Insurance claims to cross Rs 4,000 cr

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2014

This could impact their books in the third quarter of the current financial year.

The man who brought DLF to its knees

The man who brought DLF to its knees

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

KK Sinha is a director in 2 firms - Gobinda Tea Trading and Kriti Infrastructures.

When a huge discount is not anti-competitive

When a huge discount is not anti-competitive

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2014

Allegations of predatory pricing may not hold ground in the high-pitch turf battle for consumers' pocket between e-tail and retail.

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.

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Life insurers oppose major change in provisions

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

Section 45 in the new Bill says no claim can be repudiated after three years of the policy being in force, even if a fraud is detected, has sent life insurers into a tizzy.

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.

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2014

Some start-ups, small businesses allowing pets at workplace

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.

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Now dating sites for the highly educated

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

A slew of websites are catering to matchmaking needs of IITians, IIMians and others with high educational qualifications.

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.

India Inc still slow in adopting whistle-blower policies

India Inc still slow in adopting whistle-blower policies

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

Fraud is a big concern among many board members.

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.

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

Jan Dhan Yojana: Clarity awaited on insurance

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

Under the scheme, which seeks to open 75 million accounts by January 26, 2015, an accident insurance cover of Rs 100,000 is provided with every RuPay debit card offered by the National Payments Corporation of India.

Want to make money in the stock markets? Here's how!

Want to make money in the stock markets? Here's how!

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

Market experts say booking profits could be unwise. If you are nervous, go for dividend-yield stocks.

Buying gold? Hold on, prices may drop further

Buying gold? Hold on, prices may drop further

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2014

As of now, the custom duty on gold is 10 per cent.

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Paperless insurance may gain traction

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2014

LIC is on board after tying up with all five insurance repositories; 1,50,000 e-Insurance Accounts opened across India till date.

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Accident insurance cover for masses: A tough road ahead

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2014

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana will provide accident insurance of Rs 100,000 to all people who open bank accounts under this scheme.

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2014

More activity in the IT, health care, services sectors; manufacturing firms keeping fingers crossed.