Joydeep Ghosh, Tinesh Bhasin And Priya Nair

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh, Tinesh Bhasin And Priya Nair

Selling a house? This is how you can claim tax benefits

Selling a house? This is how you can claim tax benefits

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2016

If a house is sold and the proceeds are used to buy another, whoever contributed to the purchase of the first house can claim exemption on capital gains tax

Why virtual trading is not a substitute for real world

Why virtual trading is not a substitute for real world

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2016

Such platforms are good for novices, and help seasoned players test their investment strategies

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2016

Cooperative societies get more tax benefits as compared to individual house owners.

Why it makes sense to invest in gold bond schemes

Why it makes sense to invest in gold bond schemes

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2016

It's good for diversifying portfolio and saving for long-term goals

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigations Team on black money has also proposed that holding more than Rs 15 lakh in cash be made illegal for individuals and for companies, report Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How to deal with different scores from credit bureaus

How to deal with different scores from credit bureaus

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

If variation is over 50 points, write to the bank and bureau immediately to correct the discrepancy

Read this before going for private locker service

Read this before going for private locker service

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2016

Private players offer convenience for slightly higher rental than banks.

How to take action against an errant builder

How to take action against an errant builder

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2016

If the developers continue to express inability to pay, buyers should file a petition in the SC and request it to initiate proceedings under Article 142 of the Constitution

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

UPI: It's not only about transferring money

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

The interface allows you to add multiple banks and transfer money, even between payment wallets, for a fraction of existing costs

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Masala bonds can be good for NRIs' portfolios

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

If the view is that rupee will depreciate, hedge your exposure by using forward cover

Jai Anmol: Meet the low-profile Ambani scion

Jai Anmol: Meet the low-profile Ambani scion

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

The new executive director of Reliance Capital has big shoes to fill in every way.

Child care via MFs: Avoid lock-in option

Child care via MFs: Avoid lock-in option

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2016

Go for open-ended scheme that allows redemption, in case the fund does not perform

Bank frauds: Limited liability for customers?

Bank frauds: Limited liability for customers?

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

If RBI's recommendations are finalised, it will give more teeth to the existing fair practice code

Don't wait, buy a house within your budget

Don't wait, buy a house within your budget

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

It will bring down the cost of a second house because of tax benefits and price appreciation

Motor Vehicles Act: Steep fines make insurance important

Motor Vehicles Act: Steep fines make insurance important

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2016

Expect premiums to go up or introduction of a co-pay option for third-party damage

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

RBI's Sachet can help curb ponzi schemes

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2016

As all regulators are part of it, individuals don't need to worry about approaching the right authority

Stick with your insurer even if medical policy is withdrawn

Stick with your insurer even if medical policy is withdrawn

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Moving to a new company means losing out on continuity benefits

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Amitabh Chaudhry, who will now head the merged entity, will manage assets under management of about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and an employee base of 23,620 after the completion of the deal

Higher equity share can boost EPF's returns

Higher equity share can boost EPF's returns

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

Rather than one-year returns, look at benefits of long-term investment in equity.

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

The competition between app-based taxi services has led to a drop in prices and more choices for customers.