Prithvi Haldea, Outlook Money

Stories by Prithvi Haldea, Outlook Money

India's second retail revolution?

India's second retail revolution?

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2009

If immediate ownership actually ceases to be the mark of success, it could trigger a second retail revolution, this time focused on the higher end of the market.

How green are the shoots?

How green are the shoots?

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2009

The biggest challenge for central banks of the world is to unwind liquidity without hurting recovery

Can you be an entrepreneur?

Can you be an entrepreneur?

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2009

You can be an entrepreneur if you can answer 'yes' to most of the questions below.

Laid off? A guide to moving to a new job

Laid off? A guide to moving to a new job

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2009

Repackage and reposition yourself in terms of skills and experience and make your CV appealing to a larger audience. Look beyond your last industry.

FBT: Employees to be taxed on perks?

FBT: Employees to be taxed on perks?

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2009

The jettisoning of the Fringe Benefit Tax opens a can of. . . questions, mainly, says Ameet N Patel.

Interest rates may rise due to high fiscal deficit

Interest rates may rise due to high fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2009

Captains of the banking industry expect rates to move up, says Rajesh Kumar.

It's time to start planning your future

It's time to start planning your future

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2009

The future is closer than you think. Pick targets early and give them the right kind of support to see your plans mature well

Investment: Why 'small' is safe

Investment: Why 'small' is safe

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2009

People are increasingly being drawn to trusty small savings instruments

Rule your bank, or it will rule you

Rule your bank, or it will rule you

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2009

Follow these simple ways to get your banking practices right

Are your investments safe? 5 basic tips

Are your investments safe? 5 basic tips

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2009

Markets are fraught with risk. here are some time-tested checks that can help you manoeuvre the risks before buying a stock.

Are you insured enough to tackle a crisis?

Are you insured enough to tackle a crisis?

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2009

It's possible to be over- or under-insured. Find out where you stand and how to correct your position.

Buying a home? 6 vital steps to follow

Buying a home? 6 vital steps to follow

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2009

By avoiding some common mistakes you can be in command of your real estate investments.

How to take control of your taxes

How to take control of your taxes

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2009

Your tax outgo depends on the documentary evidences of income and tax benefits availed

Secrets of a successful start-up

Secrets of a successful start-up

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2009

Every start-up that wants to make a difference has to be properly prepared

All about health insurance for senior citizens

All about health insurance for senior citizens

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2009

In a huge relief for senior citizens, the entry age for health insurance has been extended to 65 years. But, will it come at a cost?

Mumbai steps into rental housing

Mumbai steps into rental housing

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2009

Rental housing for 43,000 low-income families in Mumbai by March 2015.

How to read the MF account statement

How to read the MF account statement

Rediff.com   29 May 2009

A mutual fund (MF) account statement contains a whole lot of information on your investments in the fund. Here's what they mean.

Want good returns on your FDs? Lock it NOW

Want good returns on your FDs? Lock it NOW

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2009

Bank FD rates are expected to go down in the near future. Lock in now if you want stability as well as returns

Tax relief: Here's what suits you best

Tax relief: Here's what suits you best

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2009

The Income Tax Act provides tax relief if you invest in certain financial instruments. Find out which product category suits you best.

Should you prepay your car, home & study loans?

Should you prepay your car, home & study loans?

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2009

Prepaying a loan is usually a good idea. And, part-prepaying the principal part of the loan makes even more sense. The reason is that it reduces the total amount of interest you have to pay out and, possibly, the loan tenure. But before doing so, you must look at some factors.