Sanjay Kumar Singh, Business Standard

Stories by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Business Standard

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

Among the commonly used analgesic formulations (painkillers) found NSQ are combinations of paracetamol with ibuprofen, diclofenac and mefenamic acid. Medications using these combinations are commonly used to treat fever, mild migraine, period and muscle pain.

Rupee Declines. Add Gold To Portfolio

Rupee Declines. Add Gold To Portfolio

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2024

New investors should gradually build a 5 to 10 per cent allocation to gold.

Should you invest in gold? Read here to find out

Should you invest in gold? Read here to find out

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2024

Goldman Sachs expects gold to reach $3,150 per ounce in the international market by December 2025, up around 19.1 per cent from its current level of $2,645, according to a recent report in Business Standard. Domestically, gold is trading at Rs 76,018 per 10 grams after delivering a remarkable 21.9 per cent return in the past year.

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2024

Link your UPI app to a separate bank account or wallet that has only a limited sum.

Mid, Smallcap Stocks In Bear Market

Mid, Smallcap Stocks In Bear Market

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2024

'Investors may have made money in mid and smallcaps due to market momentum, but now they need to focus on fundamentals.'

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2024

The fundamental responsibility for preventing such crimes and for bringing the criminals to justice rests with the State, and it cannot abdicate that function.

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2024

Only investors with knowledge of cryptocurrencies, long-term conviction, and a long horizon should invest in this asset class.

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2024

'They take care of the problem: How can I ensure my child's education and other goals are not compromised, even if I am not around?'

How To Invest In US Funds

How To Invest In US Funds

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2024

'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'

Buying Property? Read This

Buying Property? Read This

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2024

'Assess the property in terms of type, size, location and price point, and whether it fits into your budget.' 'If it checks out on these fronts, one may consider the accompanying offers.'

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2024

'When interest rates rise, the NAVs of these funds will fall.' However, they won't fall as much as longer-duration funds.

Should You Invest In SM Reits?

Should You Invest In SM Reits?

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2024

'Investors with a long-term investment horizon and the risk appetite for fluctuations in property values may find SM Reits a viable option.'

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Who's Who In Tata Trusts

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

The Tata Trusts, led by the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the Tata group's holding company.

China's Market Surge: Should You Invest?

China's Market Surge: Should You Invest?

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

Investors need to carefully assess country-specific risks. 'This is especially true of a market that is less transparent than the US.'

Should You Invest In SME IPOs?

Should You Invest In SME IPOs?

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2024

'Many do not have robust business models, and their prospects of survival and long-term growth are poor.'

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2024

Experts say you should be certain of living in a city and locality for a long time before purchasing a home.

Investing in IPOs? Read this

Investing in IPOs? Read this

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2024

IPOs inherently carry more risks than stocks that have been listed on the exchanges for some time.

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2024

A delegation of high-level executives from US public pension funds (non-profit and government sectors) is visiting India next week to assess and familiarise themselves with the investment opportunities in the country. These executives belong to various American states and cumulatively represent $1.8 trillion in assets under management (AUM) invested across the US and global markets. The United States (US) mission to India, which includes its embassy and consulates and the Department of Treasury, along with India's Ministry of Finance and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), is hosting the delegation.