Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sanjay Kumar Singh

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Sanjay Kumar Singh

Avoid these ELSS investment mistakes for higher returns

Avoid these ELSS investment mistakes for higher returns

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

When looking at fund returns, avoid looking at just the past 12 months' performance, says Sanjay Kumar Singh

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

These funds carry low risk and should be able to beat the returns from fixed deposits.

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Post Vibrant Gujarat, MSMEs eye larger pie in aerospace, defence

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

The defence and aerospace sectors have seen at least over Rs 10,000 crore worth of MoUs being signed during the summit.

The latest hiring trend at the IITs!

The latest hiring trend at the IITs!

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

Core sectors like manufacturing were the second largest recruiters at the newer IITs.

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

'Smart' Gandhinagar is now wired to the future, becomes India's first smart city; launches citywide WiFi services, smart streetlights, speed and face recognition surveillance.

How to deal with an income tax notice

How to deal with an income tax notice

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

Schools adopt international curriculum, that requires increased number of non-classroom experiences.

Foxconn eyeing Ahmedabad, Gurgaon to make iPhones

Foxconn eyeing Ahmedabad, Gurgaon to make iPhones

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

The Taiwanese maker is adopting a model of setting up smartphone assembly lines in multiple cities across India.

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2016

'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'

How to benefit from the cashless drive

How to benefit from the cashless drive

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2016

All payments made via debit and credit cards, net banking and mobile wallets will be entitled to discounts.

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2016

How do you pick a mutual fund scheme that suits your needs?

IIT placements: Where did the jobs go?

IIT placements: Where did the jobs go?

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2016

The number of offers per recruiter has come down by anywhere between 10 and 20 per cent at different IITs.

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

How to keep your mobile wallet secure

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

'Even if your phone goes missing for 15 minutes, be warned.' With e-wallets playing a larger role in transactions, these precautions are a must.

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

Note ban comes as a deep cut for world's diamond polishing hub

Note ban comes as a deep cut for world's diamond polishing hub

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

In the third of a six-part series, Business Standard travels through diamond and textile units in Surat to assess the impact of demonetisation.

Good news! IISc among top 15 world universities

Good news! IISc among top 15 world universities

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2016

For the first time, an Indian university has made it to the top 15 of the Times Higher Education University Rankings.

5 ways to beat the sharp cut in FD rates

5 ways to beat the sharp cut in FD rates

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2016

Interest rates on bank FDs have started coming down and rates on other fixed-income products will also decline. Investors should lock in to instruments offering higher returns.

Post demonetisation: How to earn more

Post demonetisation: How to earn more

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

How investors can tweak their fixed income investments to earn more in the current environment.