Masoom Gupte, Tania Kishore Jaleel

Stories by Masoom Gupte, Tania Kishore Jaleel

50% IPOs trading below issue price

50% IPOs trading below issue price

Rediff.com   31 May 2011

Companies such as SAIL, ONGC, IOC and Hindustan Copper are waiting to hit the markets.

Opportunity for arbitrage in FPOs

Opportunity for arbitrage in FPOs

Rediff.com   11 May 2011

On Tuesday, when the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) follow-on public offer (FPO) had opened for subscription, many investors would have been wondering if it was a good time to enter the stock.

What are differential voting rights shares?

What are differential voting rights shares?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2011

Number of DVR shares required to be held will differ from one company to another.

What is application supported by blocked amounts?

What is application supported by blocked amounts?

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2011

The amount debited depends on the shares/MF units allotted to you.

All about pre-paying your trading expenses

All about pre-paying your trading expenses

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2011

Do it if you are sure of generating sufficient trading volumes.

'Invest in liquid or liquid-plus funds'

'Invest in liquid or liquid-plus funds'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2011

Financial experts feel with inflation still not under control, RBI could raise rates in the future.

Failed to pay advance tax in time? Here's what to

Failed to pay advance tax in time? Here's what to

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2011

Both corporate and individuals are liable to pay advance tax. But this liability arises only if the taxable income is Rs 10,000 after tax deducted at source.

Catch the commodity cycle through SIPs

Catch the commodity cycle through SIPs

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2011

These commodities must be purchased in units, where a single unit may be equal to a gram (gold), 100 grams (silver) or a kilogram for the other three commodities. For trading, you must open a separate demat account with a broker registered with NSE.

Anand bullish on banks, IT, oil and gas

Anand bullish on banks, IT, oil and gas

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2011

If India has to grow at 8.5 per cent, the core of the portfolio must be in banking.

More taxing times for NRIs in the US

More taxing times for NRIs in the US

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2010

For Indians (NRIs) in America, the beginning of 2011 will mean more tax burden. The estate duty, better known as 'death tax', has been re-introduced.

Recruiters look up credit history for hiring

Recruiters look up credit history for hiring

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2010

Most companies inform the employees upfront about the background checks that would be carried out. And a clause is included in the appointment letter of the employees that the final decision will be subject to the results of background verifications.

Housing scam: Banks to tighten screws on builders

Housing scam: Banks to tighten screws on builders

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2010

Banks and housing finance firms may seek legal mortgage as well as completion guarantee clause.

Not using your bank account? You will be fined

Not using your bank account? You will be fined

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2010

If you fail to carry out any transaction for 24 months through your bank account, it can be frozen.

Small investors swap stocks for luxuries

Small investors swap stocks for luxuries

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2010

After cashing out of the recent stock market rally, investors aren't ploughing their money into just initial public offerings (IPOs), bonds or real estate. The feel-good factor has prompted many of them to splurge on luxury cars, exclusive holidays and designer brands.

Easy, cost-effective way to pay your stamp duty

Easy, cost-effective way to pay your stamp duty

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2010

At present, e-stamping is available in six states -- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Delhi & National Capital Territory and Gujarat.

When money goes mobile

When money goes mobile

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2010

There are many consumers who are beginning to use mobile applications -- ngpay and Atom -- that allow them to shop, pay bills and book tickets by just clicking on these.

Check these facts before buying a new home

Check these facts before buying a new home

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2010

The loan liability is entirely yours. Check land documents and insert clauses in the agreement to ensure some payback by the builder.

Education loan: Don't default at start of career

Education loan: Don't default at start of career

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2010

A habitual defaulter may find his/her chances of getting a loan in the future derailed.

An eye opener on financial rights of women

An eye opener on financial rights of women

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2010

The Hindu Civil Code, based on earlier religious practice, selected for the purpose, gives women to whom it applies various financial rights.

Investing? How to avoid mistakes

Investing? How to avoid mistakes

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2010

Most people starting their careers feel liberated that they are finally earning money and, can actually spend it without seeking it from parents. They forget several important things, saving for the future, creating a retirement corpus and taxes.