Joydeep Ghosh, Tinesh Bhasin &Amp;Amp; Ashley Coutinho

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh, Tinesh Bhasin &Amp;Amp; Ashley Coutinho

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

4 ways the Budget cheers senior citizens

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

Thanks to Budget 2018, seniors can invest more and also save more.

LTCG tax: Grandfathering benefits may elude investors

LTCG tax: Grandfathering benefits may elude investors

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2018

The tax computation compares the original cost, along with the stock value on January 31, and grants benefit of the higher of the two.

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Insurance to protect your valuables in bank lockers

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Did you know that your home insurance covers valuables in bank locker?

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.

Trouble brewing for MF investors?

Trouble brewing for MF investors?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2018

MF investors may not be able to support markets fall if selling intensifies

Budget 2018: Tax norms for listed stocks may be tweaked

Budget 2018: Tax norms for listed stocks may be tweaked

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2018

There have been demands from a section of stakeholders that the long-term capital gains tax on equities be reimposed.

UTI AMC may finally list on the bourses

UTI AMC may finally list on the bourses

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2018

UTI's legacy and brand recognition, together with a robust distribution network and access to public sector money, could work in its favour, and help it command a premium

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Should you go for a zero-cost medical loan?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2018

Here's what borrowers must pay attention to before going for such medical loans.

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Investing in bitcoin? A word of caution

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

Don't invest more than 5 per cent of your portfolio in bitcoin. The virtual currency's price has run up very fast and experts feel a correction may be around the corner.

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

'Malicious files can silently sit in your phone and relay data to hackers without your knowledge.'

Payments banks vs wallets: What should you opt for?

Payments banks vs wallets: What should you opt for?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

While a wallet is convenient, payments bank offers interest on deposits and ATM facility.

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2017

Don't share information over phone with anyone. Use only official apps. Keep Aadhaar locked unless needed.

Should you buy penny stocks?

Should you buy penny stocks?

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2017

While a little more than 140 penny stocks have doubled in value, 555 have given negative returns in the past year. Of these, 84 shed more than half their value.

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

Keki Mistry, vice chairman and CEO, HDFC tells Joydeep Ghosh and Chirag Madia that unlike some other players it never went for excesses and never took unreasonable risks.

Active funds vs ETFs: Where should you invest?

Active funds vs ETFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

ETFs may be an option if you are considering only large-cap funds, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin.

How to secure your family's financial future

How to secure your family's financial future

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2017

'The good news is that money continues to flow into India-focussed offshore funds.'

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Would you buy a Trump flat in India?

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

'Some brands only lend their names to the property and take a royalty.' 'The developer only needs to adhere to the terms and conditions of the contracts.' 'But branded apartments from Trump are particular about every small detail.'

When you can't access your spouse's bank account

When you can't access your spouse's bank account

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2017

How can you access the bank account of an incapacitated person?

Made a Bitcoin fortune? Pay the tax now!

Made a Bitcoin fortune? Pay the tax now!

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Based on the holding period, the profit you make is liable to short-term or long-term capital gains tax, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin.