Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Stories by Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

'Time To Play Tests Not T20s In Markets'

'Time To Play Tests Not T20s In Markets'

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

'2025 is the year to build a portfolio for the future. Focus this year should be on valuations and visible growth.'

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Budget Impact: 10 Largecaps To Look Out For

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

10 largecaps stocks which stand to gain from the Budget.

Sharp Increase In Illegal Indian Migration To US

Sharp Increase In Illegal Indian Migration To US

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

Indians have topped the number of illegal immigrants from Asian countries caught at land, sea, and air checkpoints of the US since 2022.

'Old Tax Scheme Will Naturally Go Away'

'Old Tax Scheme Will Naturally Go Away'

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

'We are not incentivising the old tax scheme. These taxpayers will also shift to the new regime after comparison.'

Will Budget Help BJP Bag Delhi?

Will Budget Help BJP Bag Delhi?

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2025

Banking on the Budget's tax relief, the BJP seeks to energise Delhi's middle class; the AAP is doing its bit too. But will their outreach mobilise this politically crucial yet disengaged electorate?

India To Develop 50 Tourism Sites

India To Develop 50 Tourism Sites

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

In a continued push to spiritual tourism, there will be a focus on destinations related to the life and times of Lord Buddha.

What The Budget Has For Senior Citizens

What The Budget Has For Senior Citizens

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

'The increase in the limit for TDS on interest to Rs 1 lakh will ensure greater cash flow in the hands of senior citizens.'

Budget And ULIPs: Should You Invest?

Budget And ULIPs: Should You Invest?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

'The incentives to switch to the new tax regime... are viewed as a negative due to potential loss of customers who buy policies for saving tax.' 'The tax-saving value proposition for the sector reduces.'

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

'We Expect Everyone Will Shift To New Tax Regime Now'

'We Expect Everyone Will Shift To New Tax Regime Now'

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2025

'Nearly 10 million people will benefit from the increase in the rebate limit for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh.' 'We expect all that money will come back into the economy in either savings, consumption, or investments.'

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2025

Russian shipments averaged 1.67 million barrels per day in January compared to 1.48 million bpd in December and 1.53 million bpd a year earlier.

Delhi Polls: Candidates With Assets Over Rs 5 Crore...

Delhi Polls: Candidates With Assets Over Rs 5 Crore...

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2025

Total assets of the 699 candidates are worth about Rs 3,952 crore...

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2025

If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises.

'Budget Could Trigger Market Revival'

'Budget Could Trigger Market Revival'

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2025

'The Budget must be pro-growth, focusing on infrastructure creation while also managing the fiscal deficit.'

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

'The market's sharp decline recently has shaken the confidence of retail investors, leading to increased selling.'

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

'If our Budget allows, we may implement both measures -- making income up to Rs 10 lakh tax-free and introducing a 25 per cent slab for income between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.'

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

The share of companies where it would take over 100 years for a median employee to earn the equivalent of their top executive's annual salary rose to 65 per cent in FY24 from 61 per cent in FY19.

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

The last time these two indexes recorded a negative performance on a calendar year basis was in CY19.

Top 5 Mutual Funds Deadlift Rs 11 Trillion

Top 5 Mutual Funds Deadlift Rs 11 Trillion

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

AUM heavyweights SBI, HDFC and ICICI Pru flex muscle, adding Rs 2 trillion+ each.

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

Water samples from different parts of Pune have been sent to the public health laboratory for chemical and biological analysis.