Priya Nair And Chandan Kishore Kant

Stories by Priya Nair And Chandan Kishore Kant

How you can cut down on your credit card expenses

How you can cut down on your credit card expenses

Rediff.com   9 May 2016

The Reserve Bank of India's latest data indicate that spending per card is rising steadily - something that consumers should worry about

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Should you invest in index funds like Warren Buffett?

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

Only if you are a conservative investor satisfied with index returns; but over long term actively managed funds give better returns in Indian markets

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Tips to shift your house smartly and save money

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

One way to bring down the cost is selling off old furniture.

Is your pension fund regulated?

Is your pension fund regulated?

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

Ask your HR department for details about the fund, trustees and returns

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Your retirement is closer than it appears

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

The whole idea is to have a balance between long-term and short-term goals.

Withdraw provident fund only for medical emergency

Withdraw provident fund only for medical emergency

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

While govt has decided to maintain status quo, don't use the money for house, marriage or education

Don't blindly emulate promoter buying

Don't blindly emulate promoter buying

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2016

While such buying could indicate confidence in the business, investors should do a comprehensive evaluation before getting into the stock.

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Filing Income Tax returns gets more complicated

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

With filing possible only online, there is no scope for any error.

All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund

All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

EPF has traditionally been the only tool for Indians, especially the salaried class, to save for their retirement corpus.

Home, car loans to change from April 1

Home, car loans to change from April 1

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

While existing base rates and loans linked to it will continue, new loans will be linked to the MCLR, which is likely to be lower

Lessons from the Sharepro scam

Lessons from the Sharepro scam

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2016

After every corporate announcement, check your demat and bank accounts for necessary credits.

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2016

Stressed asset funds could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets

Company FDs require extra due diligence

Company FDs require extra due diligence

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2016

Keep regular track of financials, including cash flow and management changes

Small savers need to get aggressive

Small savers need to get aggressive

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2016

Getting locked into instruments before the new regime kicks in would be a good strategy.

EPF vs NPS: Which will offer better returns?

EPF vs NPS: Which will offer better returns?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

Use a combination of the two options without which sufficient corpus can't be assured.

Have you been served an I-T notice?

Have you been served an I-T notice?

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2016

A normal assessment notice is served under Section 148.

Why it makes sense to invest in Nabard's tax-free bonds

Why it makes sense to invest in Nabard's tax-free bonds

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

Lock into these long-term bonds for higher interest rates and capital appreciation

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.

Booking train tickets online, buying petrol to become cheaper

Booking train tickets online, buying petrol to become cheaper

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2016

The government is also considering mandating payments beyond a prescribed threshold only in card/digital mode.

How the Budget will hike your household expenses

How the Budget will hike your household expenses

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2016

Aerated drinks, mineral water, travel packages, coaching classes and beauty parlour services might also cost more