Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome, Business Standard

Stories by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome, Business Standard

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

These funds carry low risk and should be able to beat the returns from fixed deposits.

How to deal with an income tax notice

How to deal with an income tax notice

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

Majority expect economy to slow down, but are satisfied with Modi govt's performance.

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...'

How to benefit from the cashless drive

How to benefit from the cashless drive

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2016

All payments made via debit and credit cards, net banking and mobile wallets will be entitled to discounts.

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2016

How do you pick a mutual fund scheme that suits your needs?

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

'Even if your phone goes missing for 15 minutes, be warned.' With e-wallets playing a larger role in transactions, these precautions are a must.

5 ways to beat the sharp cut in FD rates

5 ways to beat the sharp cut in FD rates

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2016

Interest rates on bank FDs have started coming down and rates on other fixed-income products will also decline. Investors should lock in to instruments offering higher returns.

Post demonetisation: How to earn more

Post demonetisation: How to earn more

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

How investors can tweak their fixed income investments to earn more in the current environment.

Tata-DoCoMo dispute: What's it all about and where things stand today

Tata-DoCoMo dispute: What's it all about and where things stand today

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2016

As Tata and DoCoMo look for out-of-court settlement, here's a blow-by-blow account of the long legal tussle

5 Ratan Tata plans Cyrus Mistry didn't deliver on

5 Ratan Tata plans Cyrus Mistry didn't deliver on

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2016

Which were the five businesses Ratan Tata had great hopes for, but his successor failed to deliver?

Mistry is not alone. India Inc's 5 more boardroom coups

Mistry is not alone. India Inc's 5 more boardroom coups

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

Mistry is not the first Tata bigwig to be ousted and Tata is not the only big name which saw a doyen or two leave

GST: What will be cheaper and costlier

GST: What will be cheaper and costlier

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2016

One of the the biggest tax reforms since Independence, GST will create a national market for goods and services

Cyrus Mistry's stint as chairman is the shortest ever at Tata group

Cyrus Mistry's stint as chairman is the shortest ever at Tata group

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2016

Of the six chairmen that Tata group has had in its 148 years, the longest serving was Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

Good behaviour may get you cheaper loans, insurance

Good behaviour may get you cheaper loans, insurance

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

Banks and insurers are beginning to reward customers who show exemplary conduct with lower prices and penalise those who behave poorly by imposing higher costs.

Ensure safety of policies with e-account

Ensure safety of policies with e-account

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

While your insurer will help you open an e-insurance account at the time of buying a policy, existing policyholders must do so themselves

In defence of small shareholders

In defence of small shareholders

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Sebi to fix promoters' side deals with PE investors

Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market

Why it's prudent to buy property in resale market

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Read the investor-developer agreement carefully before signing the cheque