Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sanjay Kumar Singh

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sanjay Kumar Singh

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

'I have realised that if we want to make a difference in global ranking, there has to be movement in a few dimensions, but it is a bit beyond us.' Outgoing IIM-A director Ashish Nanda discusses his tenure at the revered institute with Vinay Umarji.

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Trump era: Tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com   12 May 2017

As protectionism grows from the United States to Australia, Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a comprehensive financial checklist for those shifting to India.

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

When selecting a liquid fund, stick to schemes with an AUM of above Rs 1,000 crore.

Save money buying policies etc online

Save money buying policies etc online

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh tells you what to watch out for when buying insurance and investing in MFs online.

What's the best family health insurance?

What's the best family health insurance?

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh draws up a mediclaim policy checklist.

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

An alumnus of IIM-A from the 1983 batch, Nanda was a Robert Braucher Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School and later a Harvard Business School faculty member, before he took charge on September 2, 2013.

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

Experts say you may invest in small-sized funds and benefit from their nimbleness.

How first-time investors lose money in the stock market

How first-time investors lose money in the stock market

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Novices should enter markets via SIPs of equity mutual funds.

Should you shift to NPS from EPF?

Should you shift to NPS from EPF?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Now that the National Pension Scheme offers more choices than the Employees Provident Fund, is more transparent and also allows to choose the level of allocation to equities as investors like, should one switch to the NPS?

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2017

Given that the ETF has given exceptional returns over the past year, start small and buy more in a staggered manner.

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

Software employees can opt for company-run programmes, online courses, boot camps to upgrade skills.

New Pension scheme rules: How to invest wisely now!

New Pension scheme rules: How to invest wisely now!

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2017

From April 1, subscribers will be able to change investment option & asset allocation twice a year, instead of once. Use greater flexibility offered by pension scheme judiciously.

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2017

The e-commerce firm recruited 18 post graduate students.

Why Indian MBAs don't have jobs yet

Why Indian MBAs don't have jobs yet

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

Uncertainty in the economy leads to fewer offers this year.

B-schools offering PGDM seek parity ahead of IIM Bill

B-schools offering PGDM seek parity ahead of IIM Bill

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2017

To meet this week on representation to HRD ministry for degree granting power, autonomy.

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Before participating in such a scheme, do a detailed background check of the company's credentials, especially if the promised returns are unrealistic.

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2017

IIM-Trichy has seen a dip in the number of offers per recruiter. IIM-Udaipur is yet to place 20 of its 144 students.

How expensive is your mutual fund?

How expensive is your mutual fund?

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2017

While it may be justifiable to pay a higher expense ratio in a fund that outperforms, you should definitely exit one whose performance is below par, says Sanjay Kumar Singh

Best time to take bigger risk for better returns?

Best time to take bigger risk for better returns?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

'Avoid taking excessive credit risk via mutual funds such as high-yield fixed maturity plans and credit opportunity funds.'

Want a home loan at 8.35%?

Want a home loan at 8.35%?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

BoB's offer of a lower home loan rate to customers with credit scores of 760 and above makes it incumbent on everyone to pay heed to this all-important number.