Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Stories by Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Keen to invest in unlisted shares? Read this

Keen to invest in unlisted shares? Read this

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2021

Investing in unlisted shares is not difficult. At any given point, many investors and employees are willing to sell their holdings because they need money. Buyers can negotiate a price with them, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

How these changes will impact your savings and salaries in FY22

How these changes will impact your savings and salaries in FY22

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2021

From taxation of EPF contributions to new wage code, life won't be the same in FY22.

Investors, avoid long-term funds

Investors, avoid long-term funds

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2021

If you plan to invest in an FD, go for the 12-15-month tenure. This will allow you to redeploy maturity proceeds at higher rates (if rates rise), advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

Is small-ticket insurance cover worth it?

Is small-ticket insurance cover worth it?

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2021

in the longer run, there is no substitute for a standard term, accident, and a comprehensive health cover, with adequate sum insured that will give you round-the-clock and year-after-year coverage.

Here's how the Budget affects some key sectors

Here's how the Budget affects some key sectors

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2021

From real estate to metals, what Sitharaman's Budget has in store.

Budget 2021: 'Road map for sustainable growth'

Budget 2021: 'Road map for sustainable growth'

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2021

The Budget kept away from mood dampeners such as an increase in taxes (capital gain taxes) and even the much-feared introduction of Covid cess and wealth taxes, says Nimesh Kampani, chairman, JM Financial.

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her third Budget on February 1.

Check before investing in New Fund Offers

Check before investing in New Fund Offers

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2021

It is advisable to avoid a fund until it develops a track record.

Not the time for long-term fixed deposits

Not the time for long-term fixed deposits

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2020

If you invest for the shorter-term now, you will be able to roll over to higher rates when the interest-rate cycle turns, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2020

Many changes are likely in the BJP and government in coming weeks.

How states are getting back to work amid lockdown

How states are getting back to work amid lockdown

Rediff.com   1 May 2020

Karnataka, Meghalaya, Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana and Haryana have partially resumed operations.

Got a new job? Check out these five money tips

Got a new job? Check out these five money tips

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2020

Is the latest mobile or car or a house the goal? If so, the savings and investments should be aimed at catering to it. The amount needed has to be worked out, and money needs to be saved, accordingly, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Do you know what Small-ticket insurance is?

Do you know what Small-ticket insurance is?

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2020

The benefit offered under small-ticket insurance may not be huge, but it is better to have cover, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2020

We followed the highest standard of corporate governance and disclosures, says Nilekani.

Ulips are attractive investment options

Ulips are attractive investment options

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2020

'It is advisable to invest in them early in life and stay invested for a longer period to achieve long-term goals and accumulate wealth.'

Planning to avail home-loan overdraft? Read this

Planning to avail home-loan overdraft? Read this

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2019

'Opt for this facility only after doing a cost-benefit analysis: Will the savings in interest cost by parking your surpluses in the home loan overdraft account outweigh the higher interest cost of this loan?'

Heard about Codicil to a Will?

Heard about Codicil to a Will?

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2019

A Codicil is a document created by the testator to make changes to an existing will, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2019

Even investors with sums as low as Rs 1,000 per month can start their investment journey.

Company performance vs CEO salary: Explained in 6 charts

Company performance vs CEO salary: Explained in 6 charts

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2019

Mid and small companies are more generous in rewarding their CEOs as compared to their larger peers.

Want a loan against your credit card? Read this first

Want a loan against your credit card? Read this first

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

While there is easy access to money, the flip side is the high interest rate and processing fees, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.