Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome, Business Standard

Stories by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome, Business Standard

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com   12 May 2017

As protectionism grows from the United States to Australia, Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a comprehensive financial checklist for those shifting to India.

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

When selecting a liquid fund, stick to schemes with an AUM of above Rs 1,000 crore.

Save money buying policies etc online

Save money buying policies etc online

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh tells you what to watch out for when buying insurance and investing in MFs online.

What's the best family health insurance?

What's the best family health insurance?

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a mediclaim policy checklist.

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

Have you heard of the 'chillow' that can cool your pillow? Or the 'bedroom plant'?

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

Experts say you may invest in small-sized funds and benefit from their nimbleness.

How first-time investors lose money in the stock market

How first-time investors lose money in the stock market

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Novices should enter markets via SIPs of equity mutual funds.

A 2 minutes' guide to RBI monetary policy

A 2 minutes' guide to RBI monetary policy

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

From liquidity, monetary policy operations to financial inclusion, know about RBI monetary policy

10 things that will change in FY18

10 things that will change in FY18

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2017

While for the consumers, there is some gain and some pain, for India Inc, it's all about compliance, consolidation and parity

Should you shift to NPS from EPF?

Should you shift to NPS from EPF?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Now that the National Pension Scheme offers more choices than the Employees Provident Fund, is more transparent and also allows to choose the level of allocation to equities as investors like, should one switch to the NPS?

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2017

Given that the ETF has given exceptional returns over the past year, start small and buy more in a staggered manner.

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

Software employees can opt for company-run programmes, online courses, boot camps to upgrade skills.

New Pension scheme rules: How to invest wisely now!

New Pension scheme rules: How to invest wisely now!

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2017

From April 1, subscribers will be able to change investment option & asset allocation twice a year, instead of once. Use greater flexibility offered by pension scheme judiciously.

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2017

After the historic win of Bhartiya Janta Partyin Uttar Pradesh elections on Saturday, the talk about the face of chief minister candidate is the next question.

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Before participating in such a scheme, do a detailed background check of the company's credentials, especially if the promised returns are unrealistic.

How expensive is your mutual fund?

How expensive is your mutual fund?

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2017

While it may be justifiable to pay a higher expense ratio in a fund that outperforms, you should definitely exit one whose performance is below par, says Sanjay Kumar Singh

Best time to take bigger risk for better returns?

Best time to take bigger risk for better returns?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

'Avoid taking excessive credit risk via mutual funds such as high-yield fixed maturity plans and credit opportunity funds.'

Want a home loan at 8.35%?

Want a home loan at 8.35%?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

BoB's offer of a lower home loan rate to customers with credit scores of 760 and above makes it incumbent on everyone to pay heed to this all-important number.

Avoid these ELSS investment mistakes for higher returns

Avoid these ELSS investment mistakes for higher returns

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

When looking at fund returns, avoid looking at just the past 12 months' performance, says Sanjay Kumar Singh

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society