Tania Kishore Jaleel

Stories by Tania Kishore Jaleel

Uncertainty over PSU share sales heightens

Uncertainty over PSU share sales heightens

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Fresh worries for NTPC and NMDC auctions after the tepid response to the discount pricing of Hindustan Copper's stake sale.

Now small investors can influence corporate decisions

Now small investors can influence corporate decisions

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Small stakeholders' participation matters; could prevent firms from taking bad calls.

Go easy on spending this festive season

Go easy on spending this festive season

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

If you really want to spend, liquidate profitable investments but shy away from unnecessary loans.

You can ask for a discount on service tax

You can ask for a discount on service tax

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2012

Under the service tax law, certain services get exemptions.

E-voting will make life easier for investors

E-voting will make life easier for investors

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2012

The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued its guidelines, making it mandatory for the country's top 500 companies to offer the e-voting facility to its shareholders, after a large number of votes sent through the postal ballot route were found invalid.

Investing? Don't rush into commodities

Investing? Don't rush into commodities

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2012

Though there are many options, tread with caution even after you understand the business.

Banks increasing service charges

Banks increasing service charges

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2012

Be aware of the new charges being introduced and transact online to save on costs

Beware! Festive cheer comes with a price tag

Beware! Festive cheer comes with a price tag

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2011

Festive season is a time for celebration, cheer and also spending. Many may have budgeted for these expenses in advance and planned accordingly. There may also be some who hadn't and now find themselves in serious want of cash.

When stocks hit the lower circuit

When stocks hit the lower circuit

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2011

When the markets are falling or rising consistently, stocks hitting upper or lower circuit is a common feature. It also means that investors, especially in a falling market, might find themselves unable to exit - at least immediately - from a stock that has hit lower circuit.

Invest in companies with low debt

Invest in companies with low debt

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2011

Three veteran investors, who, have braved the bad times, give their advice to retail investors.

What are the different types of debt funds?

What are the different types of debt funds?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2011

A debt mutual fund scheme invests in debt papers like government bonds, fixed deposits, approved private deposits and so on.

What are mutual fund scheme ratings?

What are mutual fund scheme ratings?

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2011

Ratings are based on the overall exposure to default risk, with regard to timely receipt of payments from the investments the scheme has made.

What is Electronic Clearing Service?

What is Electronic Clearing Service?

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2011

ECS is an electronic mode of funds transfer from one bank account to another.

MFs: The difference between growth & dividend

MFs: The difference between growth & dividend

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2011

The only option to realise the profit in the growth option is to sell or redeem your investments.

50% IPOs trading below issue price

50% IPOs trading below issue price

Rediff.com   31 May 2011

Companies such as SAIL, ONGC, IOC and Hindustan Copper are waiting to hit the markets.

Opportunity for arbitrage in FPOs

Opportunity for arbitrage in FPOs

Rediff.com   11 May 2011

On Tuesday, when the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) follow-on public offer (FPO) had opened for subscription, many investors would have been wondering if it was a good time to enter the stock.

What are differential voting rights shares?

What are differential voting rights shares?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2011

Number of DVR shares required to be held will differ from one company to another.

'Invest in liquid or liquid-plus funds'

'Invest in liquid or liquid-plus funds'

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2011

Financial experts feel with inflation still not under control, RBI could raise rates in the future.

Failed to pay advance tax in time? Here's what to

Failed to pay advance tax in time? Here's what to

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2011

Both corporate and individuals are liable to pay advance tax. But this liability arises only if the taxable income is Rs 10,000 after tax deducted at source.