Priya Nair And Chandan Kishore Kant

Stories by Priya Nair And Chandan Kishore Kant

Interest rate cuts only after March

Interest rate cuts only after March

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2015

Banks have not cut rates yet as March is typically a busy season.

Invest in stock markets the SARAL way

Invest in stock markets the SARAL way

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2015

To participate in an OFS, investors will have to open a trading A/C

Insurance policy will cover in-home treatment, but conditions apply

Insurance policy will cover in-home treatment, but conditions apply

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Cases linked to surgery among those considered.

Investors shun gold ETFs amid stock market rally

Investors shun gold ETFs amid stock market rally

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2015

Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have further lost favour among Indian investors.

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2015

Fund transfer through Facebook is meant for tech-savvy customers.

Want to retire at 50? Make your dream come true

Want to retire at 50? Make your dream come true

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

High savings, aggressive asset allocation and a frugal lifestyle can help you hang up your boots a decade early.

If banks bite the broker bullet...

If banks bite the broker bullet...

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2015

It will bring in more transparency and reduce mis-selling

Why are foreign fund houses exiting India?

Why are foreign fund houses exiting India?

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2015

Most large fund houses, such as HDFC MF, ICICI Prudential AMC, Reliance MF, Reliance MF, Birla SunLife MF and SBI MF, have the backing of large banks or financial institutions, giving them reach and understanding, they say.

SBI is the most trusted bank but needs to shift gears for Gen-X

SBI is the most trusted bank but needs to shift gears for Gen-X

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

SBI had a tough journey in the last 40 years.

Beware! Reserve Bank does not give lottery prizes

Beware! Reserve Bank does not give lottery prizes

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2014

Fraudulent emails exhorting people to deposit cash for reward are on the rise.

Soon, you can pay utility bills at a nearby supermarket

Soon, you can pay utility bills at a nearby supermarket

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Soon, one will be able to pay utility bills at the local supermarket, while buying groceries, with the RBI allowing the setting up of payment banks.

Golden tips for watertight will

Golden tips for watertight will

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

A will is important not only to divide the assets but to close the succession loop.

Guaranteed plans will give lower returns than FDs, debt

Guaranteed plans will give lower returns than FDs, debt

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

Life insurers are launching these again. Invest if you are conservative.

Group health insurance premiums may go up

Group health insurance premiums may go up

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

While insurance companies are yet to finalise the premiums, there are chances that group health premiums could see an increase.

Wealthy investors flock to equities as markets rise

Wealthy investors flock to equities as markets rise

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

High net worth individuals (HNIs) are considered more investment-savvy than retail investors.

Golden tips to prevent debit card fraud

Golden tips to prevent debit card fraud

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Cardholders must ensure their debit cards are used in their presence.

How two Indians made US regulator see red

How two Indians made US regulator see red

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2014

US regulator seeks Sebi's help in probing online Ponzi scheme run by duo under American names

Tips to cut down ATM use and save money

Tips to cut down ATM use and save money

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

If you are have an account with State Bank of India, HDFC Bank or Axis Bank you will have to pay higher charges for using ATM more than five times a month.

Current year is the second-best for equity MF inflows

Current year is the second-best for equity MF inflows

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Over 700,000 new investor accounts have been opened so far in FY15.

Golden tips to get the best home loan deal

Golden tips to get the best home loan deal

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2014

You can always prepay the loan and/or switch to another financier