Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Rs 5,000 crores invested in SIPs every month!

Rs 5,000 crores invested in SIPs every month!

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

'Debt mutual funds are a good option now because interest rates are coming down.' 'Retail investors must put a majority portion of your money in short-term debt funds (1 to 3 years) and only a small portion in actively managed dynamic funds.'

The silent giant of the stock market

The silent giant of the stock market

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.

Lump sum investments dry up for MFs

Lump sum investments dry up for MFs

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

SIPs keep MFs afloat as investors redeem Rs 1.3 lakh crore in one year

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

'It is like bombing a building with 200 people to kill 5 terrorists.'

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2016

Joydeep Ghosh takes stock of personal finances after the life-altering surprises of 2016.

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2016

'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'

Jai Anmol: Meet the low-profile Ambani scion

Jai Anmol: Meet the low-profile Ambani scion

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2016

The new executive director of Reliance Capital has big shoes to fill in every way.

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Amitabh Chaudhry, who will now head the merged entity, will manage assets under management of about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and an employee base of 23,620 after the completion of the deal

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Market players say the government is likely to attempt, at least, one big-ticket sale this month.

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.

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

Tax on pension corpus: Jaitley just shrank your retirement kitty

Tax on pension corpus: Jaitley just shrank your retirement kitty

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2016

Withdrawals from EPF and NPS to have same tax rates.

Why you must be very careful before buying cheap stocks

Why you must be very careful before buying cheap stocks

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2016

There cannot be value in every stock, whether large cap or otherwise. Thus buying a stock cheap does not always translate into value buying

Times are bad but investors should keep faith

Times are bad but investors should keep faith

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2016

Investors continue to make losses on investments.

Markets saddled with Rs 6,500-cr inflation bonds

Markets saddled with Rs 6,500-cr inflation bonds

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2016

The market believes there will soon be another offer to buy the bonds.

Anil Ambani's future hinges on walking the talk

Anil Ambani's future hinges on walking the talk

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2016

As debt piles up, Anil Ambani's ability to see the asset sale plan through will be crucial

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2016

Ensure the employer has all relevant documents. Else, your pay will take a serious hit in the next two months.