Priya Nair And Chandan Kishore Kant

Stories by Priya Nair And Chandan Kishore Kant

How you can get up to Rs 7 lakh+ tax exemption

How you can get up to Rs 7 lakh+ tax exemption

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2017

Salaried employees get several benefits under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G and others.

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Now STPs or variable SIPs can earn better returns than vanilla SIPs.

Stay invested in SIPs, folks!

Stay invested in SIPs, folks!

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

Experts say investors should stay patient and stay invested in mutual funds.

2016's top 5 stock picks

2016's top 5 stock picks

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2016

At the start of 2016, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank, L&T and Axis Bank were the top five picks of fund managers

How to sell your used car online

How to sell your used car online

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2016

A dummy's guide to get the best price for your car.

After cash pain, some cashless gain

After cash pain, some cashless gain

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

Ways on how consumers can maximise benefits.

Mutual funds take a hit post note ban

Mutual funds take a hit post note ban

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2016

The average fall in 15 most-invested stocks by equity MFs was 5.7 per cent. Chandan Kishore Kant reports

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Why you must revive your lapsed insurance

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2016

You are charged the same premium and also enjoy continuity benefits

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

How to Survive the Cash Crisis

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

What can households do with the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes? How can they find Rs 100 and smaller denominations?

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2016

While the acceptance of cards, mobile wallets and banking apps is increasing, only 10 per cent of transactions take place through them.

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2016

In the next few days, use credit/debit cards wherever possible or download your bank's mobile banking app or a mobile wallet.

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2016

With debit cards of 5 banks compromised, time to be very cautious while transacting. If possible, avoid non-bank ATMs.

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

IRDA's condition that treatment under AYUSH has to be at a government hospital or an institute recognised by the government makes insurance cover difficult.

Loan against property: The dos and don'ts

Loan against property: The dos and don'ts

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2016

Frequent balance transfer in search of a lower rate can be tricky for borrowers, if property prices fall

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2016

A mobile wallet may offer discounts but allows transactions of limited amounts. And, while a bank app or internet account allows larger transactions, it might be less convenient

Stay invested in equities over the long term for better returns

Stay invested in equities over the long term for better returns

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2016

Here's how to get high returns from equities...

Tech bubble has burst? Funds prune allocation to IT stocks

Tech bubble has burst? Funds prune allocation to IT stocks

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2016

Underweight on the sector since January amid concerns over growth prospects; no early reversal seen

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.

Why it makes sense to stay invested

Why it makes sense to stay invested

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2016

Most equity schemes have more than doubled their NAVs in 8 years, even if they entered at the pre-Lehman crisis peak