Sanjay Kumar Singh, Business Standard

Stories by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Business Standard

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.

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2024

Indigo has zero competition on 61.2 per cent of its 838 domestic routes.

New MF Investors, Read This

New MF Investors, Read This

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2024

Adopting overly aggressive strategies without considering risk could lead to significant losses during the next downturn.

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2024

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.' 'This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.'

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2024

Consider a combination of a base policy and a super top-up policy.

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Airfares Already Soar For Diwali!

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2024

'Airlines are aware that during peak times like Diwali, demand will be high, so prices remain steep even for tickets purchased 90 days ahead.'

Review Your Mutual Fund Portfolios!

Review Your Mutual Fund Portfolios!

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

'If their allocation to certain segments have become high due to strong returns over the past three-four years, they should rebalance their portfolios and bring them in line with their long-term asset allocation.'

Want To Invest In Equal-Weight Indices?

Want To Invest In Equal-Weight Indices?

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2024

'In phases when smaller stocks do well, an equal-weight index performs better than its market cap-weighted peer.'

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2024

All investors should ideally have a 10 to 15 per cent allocation to gold. Whether they invest in gold ETFs or SGBs should depend on their investment horizon.

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2024

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred crucial information about Pakistan's moves via information handed to him by an East Pakistani diplomat in Poland where he was posted.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

MFs Boom Despite Market Volatility

MFs Boom Despite Market Volatility

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

Mutual Fund inflows in FY25 have already reached two-thirds of the total inflows seen in the entire FY24, with net inflows standing at Rs 1.3 trillion.

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row.

Sebi Can't Recover Rs 76,293 Cr Dues!

Sebi Can't Recover Rs 76,293 Cr Dues!

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

Out of 3,871 recovery certificates issued by the regulator in various cases, 807 have been certified as difficult to recover.

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

PPF Remains Relevant in New Tax Regime

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2024

'PPF carries minimal risk.' 'Its fixed-income nature allows investors to diversify their portfolios.'

Why You Lose Money In Day Trading

Why You Lose Money In Day Trading

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2024

People in full-time jobs should especially avoid intraday trading as it results in loss of focus and affects performance.