Tinesh Bhasin And Abhijit Lele

Stories by Tinesh Bhasin And Abhijit Lele

9 plans save tax and earn more money

9 plans save tax and earn more money

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2016

Equity-linked savings scheme, PPF and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana are recommended instruments.

Quit smoking? You still have to pay higher premium for insurance

Quit smoking? You still have to pay higher premium for insurance

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2016

Life insurers need applicants to abstain from tobacco for up to five years.

Wary of fraud? Go for card protection plans

Wary of fraud? Go for card protection plans

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2016

While it's not difficult to fall prey to card fraud, individuals can protect themselves against losses.

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2016

Experts say it could make divorces amicable and help reduce court cases.

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2016

A number of countries allow you to become citizens by investing in government-approved projects or real estate or by buying bonds.

Market crash? 5 ways to make a good fortune

Market crash? 5 ways to make a good fortune

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2016

Buying stocks during bad times can lead to good returns.

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2016

The next chairman at the country's largest lender could enjoy a four-year tenure.

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Beware! Mobile wallet frauds on the rise

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

Don't reveal any information to strangers.

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Is buying a house online cheaper?

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2016

Usually, online and offline discounts are similar. If discounts are too high, check builder's credentials.

Philanthropy: Lessons on how you can transform lives

Philanthropy: Lessons on how you can transform lives

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

It's not as easy to know how the funds were deployed and gauge the impact.

Want a hassle-free loan? Go online to get a good deal

Want a hassle-free loan? Go online to get a good deal

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2016

If borrowers don't have access to a bank's credit facility, it could make sense to use peer-to-peer systems.

How to get higher returns from fixed deposits

How to get higher returns from fixed deposits

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2016

For non-callable deposits above Rs 1 crore, the interest rate is only five basis points more than the regular FD.

Why taxpayers need not worry about tighter PAN norms

Why taxpayers need not worry about tighter PAN norms

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2016

The government has also developed a PAN activity monitoring.

Tax-free bonds give better returns than tax-saving FDs

Tax-free bonds give better returns than tax-saving FDs

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2015

The higher the tax bracket, better the yields for these instruments

Planning to buy a house? It's the right time to go for it!

Planning to buy a house? It's the right time to go for it!

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2015

Realtors are still flexible with buyers' demands.

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2015

If you opt for a petrol variant, you will need to reapply for loan.

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2015

The EPFO launched one-page simplified forms for withdrawal.

Looking for an under-construction property? You must know pros and cons

Looking for an under-construction property? You must know pros and cons

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2015

As under-construction properties turn riskier, due to slowing sales, a buyer needs to protect his interest in the property.

Are you buying the right tax-saving insurance product?

Are you buying the right tax-saving insurance product?

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2015

If the sum assured is less than 10 times premium, the proceeds will be taxed.

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2015

Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.