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Top 10 Mutual Funds for 2018

Top 10 Mutual Funds for 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Salil Dhawan reveals the MFs that have not only performed well in the past but have a promising outlook for the future too.

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Zee and its lenders had decided to enter into an agreement to not offload the pledged shares amid a sharp slide in the prices of the underlying securities during end-Janury. The terms give the lenders a greater say, upside benefit from the proposed strategic sale, more cover and personal guarantee.

ATM Woes: 'I'd left my card in the machine'

ATM Woes: 'I'd left my card in the machine'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Here's how Ganesh Pillai got his card back from the ATM machine.

Funds find too much money chasing too few IPOs

Funds find too much money chasing too few IPOs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

In the 52 newly listed companies since 2014, fund managers have a total investment of a mere 2.5 per cent of their assets under management.

Sensex, Nifty turn cautious, end flat

Sensex, Nifty turn cautious, end flat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Heavyweights such as Coal India, L&T and SBI ran up losses, taking cues from overseas markets.

Rs 30 lakh salary? Be an actuary

Rs 30 lakh salary? Be an actuary

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.

Satwalekar nominated Infosys director

Satwalekar nominated Infosys director

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Infosys Technologies has announced the appointment of Deepak Satwalekar, managing director & CEO of HDFC- Standard Life Insurance, as the lead independent director in line with the company's commitment to good corporate governance practices.

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

PE firm True North's investment model is to take 51% stake in mid-sized companies and make them large, says Niraj Bhatt.

3 money lessons from Ramzan

3 money lessons from Ramzan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The principles and lessons of Ramzan are not just applicable to Muslims, but contain the wisdom that can help one and all whether in life or with one's finances.

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Market leaders in this line of business - New India Assurance and Tata AIG - have begun to reassess the premium on risk exposure of their portfolio in the director's and officer's liability business.

Drop in Infosys stock breeds caution among fund managers

Drop in Infosys stock breeds caution among fund managers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Corrective measures are already being taken by fund managers - overall allocation to the IT firm has been pruned by 120 basis points, from 4.43 per cent in March to 3.24 per cent in July

Mutual fund tips to help you make money

Mutual fund tips to help you make money

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

In an online chat with readers on August 10, Vidya Bala, Vidya Bala, head of mutual fund research at FundsIndia, answered their queries. For hose who missed the chat, here is the transcript.

LIC loses money in 18 out of 21 PSB shares

LIC loses money in 18 out of 21 PSB shares

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Insurer has also made fresh investments since December 2015 quarter when RBI told banks to recognise bad loans

Get your sister a credit card this Rakshabandhan

Get your sister a credit card this Rakshabandhan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

You can gift your sister a Women Special Credit Card, which is not only loaded with exciting rewards for women, but they are also your sister's first step towards a better credit management.

UBI says banking sector to perform well

UBI says banking sector to perform well

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

UBI says banking sector to perform well

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Child MF plans better than insurance products

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Four money lessons from Dussehra

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

As you spruce up for Dussehra puja this year, we have a suggestion for you! How about looking at your finances in a whole new way?

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'The ability to tailor schemes to market conditions and invest in unlisted equity and real estate, as well as commodities, makes Alternative Investment Funds a sought after platform.'

Sensex ends near 28K; banks, metal shares in limelight

Sensex ends near 28K; banks, metal shares in limelight

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The Sensex ended up 380 points at 27,888 and the Nifty advanced 111 points to end five points shy of 8,400.

Is the ambitious Jan Dhan scheme losing steam?

Is the ambitious Jan Dhan scheme losing steam?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The Jan Dhan scheme restricts the scope of life insurance cover to bring down burden on the exchequer.

UTI Mutual Fund continues to lead

UTI Mutual Fund continues to lead

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Even after the split, UTI Mutual Fund continues to hold the largest market share of 14.47 per cent closely followed by ICICI Prudential, HDFC Standard Life and Templeton in the over Rs 1,00,000 crore (Rs 1,000 billion) industry.

Nifty within striking distance of 10k, Sensex at new peak too

Nifty within striking distance of 10k, Sensex at new peak too

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Reliance Industries raced to 52-week high on better than estimated earnings and announcement of bonus share.

Sensex ends 377 points higher; RBI policy eyed

Sensex ends 377 points higher; RBI policy eyed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Financials emerged as the top gainers while auto shares rallied on robust September sales

Insurers turn attention to wealthy with customised products

Insurers turn attention to wealthy with customised products

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Apart from special services from banks for their wealth management needs, HNIs are now getting offers from insurance companies, too.

Experts pitch for 25 to 50bps rate cut by RBI on Aug 7

Experts pitch for 25 to 50bps rate cut by RBI on Aug 7

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

By no means do economists see the Reserve Bank of India stop at just a 25-bp cut. Some of the economists such as Soumyakanti Ghosh of State Bank of India are of the firm view that rates have room to fall by a total of 75 bps in the current financial year, starting with 25 bps in the August 7 policy.

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Fed action eyed

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Fed action eyed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ITC were the top losers along with ICICI Bank and SBI

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Planning retirement? Buy these MFs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Investors across age groups and risk appetite can invest in these schemes.

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Women dominate Indian banks's clerical and officer rolls, but few make it to the executive office these days, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Markets trim gains to end flat

Markets trim gains to end flat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Benchmark share indices trimmed intra-day gains after global crude oil prices resumed their downward trajectory after sharp gains on Friday.

Don't mix insurance with investment! Here's why

Don't mix insurance with investment! Here's why

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

One might wonder what's wrong if one were to get the best of both worlds by buying one product. There are basically two problems... cautions Rajiv Raj

Advance tax: SBI pays 23% more at Rs 1,794 cr

Advance tax: SBI pays 23% more at Rs 1,794 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

SBI, LIC and HDFC, have showed double digit growth.

Markets slip from record to end flat on profit-booking

Markets slip from record to end flat on profit-booking

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Notable losers were ONGC, Axis Bank, ITC, SBI, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Hero Motocorp, Sun Pharma and Bharti Airtel who fell by up to 2.80 per cent.

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia answers readers' stock market queries.

Sensex crashes 550 pts on rupee woes, rising crude concerns

Sensex crashes 550 pts on rupee woes, rising crude concerns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

In the Sensex pack, M&M was the biggest loser, tumbling by 6.66 per cent, followed by TCS dropping 4.14 per cent.

Markets end at record closing highs; Nifty tops 8,700

Markets end at record closing highs; Nifty tops 8,700

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The record breaking spree was led by index heavyweights, financials and metal stocks.

4 reasons why teenagers must use credit cards

4 reasons why teenagers must use credit cards

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

You may think that teenagers and credit cards are a recipe for disaster but before you dismiss the idea give it a second thought.

Sensex ends above 26,000 led by telecom shares

Sensex ends above 26,000 led by telecom shares

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Sensex ended above 26,000 led by telecom shares amid TRAI's spectrum sharing norms.

5 more money lessons for you

5 more money lessons for you

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Salil Dhawan explains why you must invest early in life.