Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sanjay Kumar Singh

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sanjay Kumar Singh

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Will Vijay Rupani keep his job after a close fight?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

The chief minister is not being hailed as the leader who led the party to a victory in the state.

Low-cost ways to get out of credit card debt trap

Low-cost ways to get out of credit card debt trap

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2017

If banks won't lend, seek a loan from fintech lenders or P2P platforms to help you get out of a debt trap.

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

Just before the elections, the government waived interest on loans up to Rs 300,000 for farmers. But this may not really help small and marginal farmers in the state, who make up for two-thirds of the total and are still dependent on informal channels of credit.

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Nifty's realty index is up 90 per cent! Where should you invest now?

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2017

After giving negative or low returns from 2013-2016, the Nifty Realty Index is up a whopping 91.14 per cent, making it the best performer year-to-date. Can you still make money in this sector? Sanjay Kumar Singh finds out.

Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Beware! Plenty of froth in IPO market

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2017

Retail investors may burn their fingers investing in them, especially if the markets correct, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2017

IT, e-commerce firms to raise the bar in recruitment, packages.

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Home loan at 4 per cent! Should you go in for it?

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh speaks to experts to find out if Tata Housings new loan offer should interest you.

CAT 2017: Aspirants find data interpretation, logical reasoning tough

CAT 2017: Aspirants find data interpretation, logical reasoning tough

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2017

Familiar models of questions were absent and every set had 'unfamiliar' written all over it.

How to link Aadhaar to your bank account, mobile etc

How to link Aadhaar to your bank account, mobile etc

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2017

The first step you need to take is link your mobile number to Aadhaar.

How to buy a retirement home

How to buy a retirement home

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2017

Are retirement homes attractive options for the elderly? Experts feel it is a good option to be able to live an independent and activity-filled life. But don't buy it as an investment

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

They were the source for entry-level recruitments in the IT industry before the job market crash.

'Amit Shah's money can't buy 150 seats for the BJP'

'Amit Shah's money can't buy 150 seats for the BJP'

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

'In Gujarat, for 22 years when the BJP was in power, they sold only dreams, but the delivery was zero.'

New NPS entry age: Good news for seniors

New NPS entry age: Good news for seniors

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2017

Raise in NPS entry age gives seniors another retirement-saving option but they should invest at least Rs 50,000 to avail of the additional tax benefit scheme provides, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh

Clarity needed on new PPF rules for NRIs

Clarity needed on new PPF rules for NRIs

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2017

Because of a new notification, any retirement planning done by non-resident Indians through PPF will go for a toss, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How best to protect your identity from thieves

How best to protect your identity from thieves

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2017

Documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, I-T return papers, which are used for KYC, can get leaked from a number of sources. Other prominent sources are the direct sales agents and photocopy shops, say Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How MF investors can make money from bank recap

How MF investors can make money from bank recap

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2017

Invest 5 to 10 per cent in a banking sector fund. Ensure that mutual fund's portfolio includes all three players -- private sector banks, public sector banks and NBFCs.

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2017

The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2017

Though stocks backed by private equity investirs are likely to have higher governance standards, investors should do their own due-diligence, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Puzzle over 18% growth in readymade garment export to UAE

Puzzle over 18% growth in readymade garment export to UAE

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2017

Interestingly, none of the top large apparel exporting countries, including the US, saw any significant jump in shipment to the UAE

Tips to invest in international mutual funds

Tips to invest in international mutual funds

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2017

By diversifying into developed market equities, Indian investors can mitigate the impact of cyclicality in returns as well as reduce currency risk, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.