Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Pan masala, pens and a failed forex deal

Pan masala, pens and a failed forex deal

Rediff.com   24 May 2018

Vikram Kothari's Rotomac stares at a loan default of Rs 369 crore

Kochhar family and the mystery of Credential Finance

Kochhar family and the mystery of Credential Finance

Rediff.com   3 May 2018

Its registration is unusual because the firm appears twice in the RoC database, but different identification numbers.

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2018

Shareholder advisory companies are raising eyebrows at the ICICI Bank board not being aware of Firstland's investment in NuPower

2019 election: How investors hedge their profits

2019 election: How investors hedge their profits

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2018

As the 2019 election draws near, investors focus on long-dated options.

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2018

This was the companies' highest loss in two years.

How expense ratio impacts MF returns

How expense ratio impacts MF returns

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2018

The average difference in expense ratios between a regular and direct plan is 100 to 120 basis points. For those who need hand holding, spend the 100 to 120 basis points and get advice on the right schemes that suit you. Don't land up buying a scheme with low expense, but lower returns.

The Crisis at India's public sector banks

The Crisis at India's public sector banks

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2018

The banking sector's credibility is on thin ice. Unless the government takes strict steps, things could get worse.

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2018

While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.

PNB fraud: How bank auditors failed to detect the scam

PNB fraud: How bank auditors failed to detect the scam

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2018

The problem here is that internal auditors are good at accounts, but they are not trained to track foreign exchange transactions

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

Keki Mistry, vice chairman and CEO, HDFC tells Joydeep Ghosh and Chirag Madia that unlike some other players it never went for excesses and never took unreasonable risks.

Why you must buy shorter-term debt funds

Why you must buy shorter-term debt funds

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

With RBI holding on to rates, investors should avoid longer duration funds for the near future, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh

'The medium-term correction isn't over still'

'The medium-term correction isn't over still'

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2017

Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months, market experts tell Joydeep Ghosh

The most important lesson for SIP investors

The most important lesson for SIP investors

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2017

To make money, invest in both good and bad times; otherwise the entire exercise is futile, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh & Sanjay Singh

Investors should look at large-cap stocks

Investors should look at large-cap stocks

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2017

Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2017

Don't spread your investments too thin.

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.

How not to lose money in stocks

How not to lose money in stocks

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

Overcome your greed. Rebalance your portfolio

Why you should buy gold bonds now

Why you should buy gold bonds now

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

If you missed the primary market bus but still want to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds, then feel lucky.

The NPA problem: 'There is no silver bullet'

The NPA problem: 'There is no silver bullet'

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

Resolution to the bad loans problem has to be incremental, and the RBI has to ensure NPAs are not swept under the carpet, HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh tells Joydeep Ghosh.

'We want to remain competitive in terms of rates and fees'

'We want to remain competitive in terms of rates and fees'

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

If customers did not see value in what we provide them at the price point at which we provide these, they would not have been there with us in such a competitive market, says HDFC deputy managing director Paresh Sukthankar.