Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2015

Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.

If the US Fed hikes rates, will the Indian markets overreact?

If the US Fed hikes rates, will the Indian markets overreact?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2015

It could be a tough week In the run-up to such an event, the market is always nervous.

Why investing in IPOs may not always be a great idea

Why investing in IPOs may not always be a great idea

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2015

Financial planners also believe that retail investors should avoid the IPOs or direct stock route because it is too risky for them.

Index rejig: Tips to buy and sell stocks

Index rejig: Tips to buy and sell stocks

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2015

For retail investors who are into direct stocks, buying one when it enters the index can be a good strategy.

How fixed maturity plans can help investors

How fixed maturity plans can help investors

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2015

While FMPs no longer offer the same short-term advantage, it is still a good product for the medium term.

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.

Jobless and burdened with an education loan?

Jobless and burdened with an education loan?

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2015

Banks and financial institutions provide 6-12 months of additional time, beyond which you need to negotiate.

How to understand Diwali offers

How to understand Diwali offers

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2015

It's not easy to ignore the newspaper ads with Diwali offers.

How Aadhaar card can make your life easier

How Aadhaar card can make your life easier

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2015

Supreme Court allows more instruments to use the biometric card.

Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs

Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2015

Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs.

How to earn more in the golden years

How to earn more in the golden years

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2015

Depending on your liquidity requirement, invest in the right debt instruments.

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2015

The conversion from ownership to taxi hiring services is gaining ground.

Samir Arora on why China slowdown will not hit India hard

Samir Arora on why China slowdown will not hit India hard

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2015

The credibility of India in the eyes of foreign investors has also relatively gone up, with China's blunders in this crisis.

Redeem money over time from risky schemes

Redeem money over time from risky schemes

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2015

While there is little one can do when the fund house restricts redemptions, it's best to exit even if it means some losses.

Volatile markets? Keep calm and carry on

Volatile markets? Keep calm and carry on

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2015

For a while, it seemed the markets were going on a free fall.

Large-cap funds can withstand market shocks

Large-cap funds can withstand market shocks

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2015

Monday's steep fall turned Sensex's yearly returns to - 2.57%, but only two large-cap funds did worse.

Market crash: Why you need not panic

Market crash: Why you need not panic

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2015

Wait for a few days before deciding to buy shares or MF schemes.

Rajan is right: Salaried class can't afford a house

Rajan is right: Salaried class can't afford a house

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2015

Only double-income households can buy flats in India's top 8 cities, except Mumbai

Right time to invest in banking stocks? Here are few expert tips

Right time to invest in banking stocks? Here are few expert tips

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Laggards yet, a number of smaller PSBs in the category have balance sheets which do not give much comfort.

Why bank stocks may be a good bet

Why bank stocks may be a good bet

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Laggards yet, a number of smaller PSBs in the category have balance sheets which do not give much comfort.