Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Stories by Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

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.

What you MUST KNOW about education loans

What you MUST KNOW about education loans

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2019

You can build your credit score and get tax benefit, but defaulting will make life difficult.

Credit card-related errors that you MUST avoid

Credit card-related errors that you MUST avoid

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

If the credit card is not used judiciously, it can cause havoc with one's personal finances, warns Sarbajeet K Sen.

Should you take an education loan?

Should you take an education loan?

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

'It reduces the immediate financial strain on your family and helps you take control of your finances without being dependent on your parents.'

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

'We all wanted a strong Centre with a decisive mandate from the people, to allow them to take bold decisions.'

What Modi2 needs to do

What Modi2 needs to do

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

The new government's challenge would be to reverse the tide in FDI, boost manufacturing and come up with an e-commerce policy that is fair to all investors.

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

Rediff.com   8 May 2019

After the rationalisation and categorisation of mutual fund schemes undertaken by the Sebi in October 2017, overnight funds have emerged as a distinct category.