Prasanna Zore, Moneycontrol.Com

Stories by Prasanna Zore, Moneycontrol.Com

Stock market terms you must know

Stock market terms you must know

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2007

Ever come across words like Sensex, Nifty, correction, rally et al? Read this to know more about them.

Divorce? Don't let it bankrupt you

Divorce? Don't let it bankrupt you

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2007

Goal re-planning for your lifestyle and emotional aspirations would indicate the resources you have, how long they will last how much you need to deploy additionally.

Nanotext printing to prevent counterfeiting

Nanotext printing to prevent counterfeiting

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2007

Japan's Toppan Printing has announced their new nanotext printing technology for inserting microscopic text into holographic images.

We've to keep our eyes on tomorrow: Tata

We've to keep our eyes on tomorrow: Tata

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2007

There is a brand finance study that pegs the Tata brand value at about $7.6 billion and a 103 on the list of 250 'most valuable brands in the world.' After acquiring Corus, this is value will rise further.

Should you invest in New Fund Offers?

Should you invest in New Fund Offers?

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2007

Make sure you have a firm investment policy in place - one that clearly spells out which product to buy for each goal, why to buy, when to buy and when to sell.

Mutual funds: What's hot, what's not

Mutual funds: What's hot, what's not

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2007

Mutual funds pared exposure to auto, cement, metal, FMCG, telecom, sugar, and power stocks in January.

Should one invest in index funds?

Should one invest in index funds?

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2007

The stock market index is also a representative number.

How inflation pinches your wallet

How inflation pinches your wallet

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2007

Inflation reduces your purchasing power. A pair of sneakers costing Rs 100 will cost more if the inflation rate increases.

How to make money in the stock market

How to make money in the stock market

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2007

Sporadic investments done in fits and starts aren't going to get you anywhere. Regular investment and regular investment alone is the difference between a winner and a loser.

Now, a golden mutual fund

Now, a golden mutual fund

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2007

You will soon be able to invest in gold in the paper form through Benchmark Mutual Fund's Gold Exchange Traded Fund.

Oracle to get more clients via i-Flex

Oracle to get more clients via i-Flex

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2007

Global IT major Oracle plans to use its Indian acquisition i-Flex to acquire more customers in the banking sector. Their joint sales pitch has now fetched them their first client among US retail banks

Getting a credit card? Beware

Getting a credit card? Beware

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2007

Read the fine print on the credit card application form carefully, so that you know exactly what you are signing up for.

Do you really need wealth?

Do you really need wealth?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2007

This is not as obvious as you think - if you think really hard or closely observe people around you, you will notice that people are not so ambitious about wealth per se as much as about their career.

Investing in ULIPs? Careful!

Investing in ULIPs? Careful!

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2007

If you are the proud owner of a ULIP - go back and check the premium you pay and find out the minimum premium that is payable for your policy.

All about Sundaram Equity Multiplier Fund

All about Sundaram Equity Multiplier Fund

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2007

Sundaram BNP Paribas Mutual Fund's new fund Sundaram BNP Paribas Equity Multiplier Fund is a closed ended equity scheme with a maturity of 3 years

How to get tax benefits from MFs

How to get tax benefits from MFs

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2007

They give you tax sops on investments and are also exempt from long term capital gains tax.

Will your loan become more expensive?

Will your loan become more expensive?

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2007

Come January 31 and the RBI will announce its credit policy. To help you understand it, Get Ahead cuts through the RBI jargon.

General Motors' plans for India

General Motors' plans for India

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2007

General Motors' Saturn Aura won the 'Car of the Year' at the North American International Auto Show this year.

It'll be a long chase for Corus: Aditya Mittal

It'll be a long chase for Corus: Aditya Mittal

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2007

Aditya Mittal, the son of LN Mittal, the family that pulled off the audacious Arcelor acquisition just last year proves that a businessman of Indian origin can actually rule the world.

Should you buy Sundaram SSCF?

Should you buy Sundaram SSCF?

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2007

Sundaram Select Small Cap Fund is one of the few NFOs that offer some unique features to the investors which will be beneficial to them in the long run.