News for 'Personal Finance'

What Is The Age Limit For Doing MBA At An IIM?

What Is The Age Limit For Doing MBA At An IIM?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

There are students with 10+ years of work experience who have done two-year full time MBA, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza.

'I'm Confused. Filing ITR For First Time'

'I'm Confused. Filing ITR For First Time'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

'The Best SIP For Long Term Investment?'

'The Best SIP For Long Term Investment?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

What's A Death File?

What's A Death File?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

One can't run away from death so this is the time that YOU must create your own death file. P V Subramanyam explains what you must know about this most essential financial tool.

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The leader of Nepal's largest communist party was appointed as prime minister on Sunday by President Ram Chandra Paudel to lead the coalition government with the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in Parliament, apart from other smaller parties.

Bengal Guv 'feels unsafe' in presence of Kolkata cops

Bengal Guv 'feels unsafe' in presence of Kolkata cops

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Thursday said that he was apprehending a threat to his security because of the presence of the current contingent of Kolkata Police posted at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

'How To Choose Good MFs For Rs 5K SIPs?'

'How To Choose Good MFs For Rs 5K SIPs?'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Retirement Portfolio: What You Must Know

Retirement Portfolio: What You Must Know

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'If equities perform well in a year, withdraw money from equities. If the equity market is down, shift withdrawal to the debt portion.'

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Shekhar Kumar, an HR expert, talent, and client acquisition leader at SEPL offers advice on how to grow professionally.

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Make Your Goals Work For You!

Make Your Goals Work For You!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

A resolution which says 'I will be more organised' is not a good one, but a resolution which says 'I will keep my clothes and papers in an organised manner, make my bed, have bath at a regular time, eat at a fixed time, go the gym at a fixed hour and go to bed at a stipulated hour' is a far better resolution, points out P V Subramanyam.

Investing in IPOs: What First-Time Investors Must Know

Investing in IPOs: What First-Time Investors Must Know

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Are you a first-time IPO investor? Even if IPOs appear attractive with expectations of high returns, they come with risks and complexities, cautions Sheetal Jhaveri and shares her checklist to help you navigate through the world of IPOs

Unjustly targeted, demoralising: BJP's Jayant Sinha on showcause

Unjustly targeted, demoralising: BJP's Jayant Sinha on showcause

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sinha said that he was not invited for "any party events, rallies or organizational meetings".

IPO activity to see spillover effect from mid, smallcap weakness: Analysts

IPO activity to see spillover effect from mid, smallcap weakness: Analysts

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The ongoing weakness in the broader equity market is likely to weigh on primary market investor participation ahead, which has already begun showing signs of fatigue, analysts said. The spillover effect, they say, will continue as long as the midcap and smallcap segments remain volatile. "The effect will be felt in the IPO market. The subscription levels have come down in the last few days and recent 4-5 IPOs have not done well.

Lok Sabha okays Bill to ban financing of weapons of mass destruction

Lok Sabha okays Bill to ban financing of weapons of mass destruction

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the passage of the amendment will strengthen India's national security and its global position.

Tax benefit on personal loan? Yes!

Tax benefit on personal loan? Yes!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

The interest payable on personal loan as well as the princiapl repaid will be eligible for a deduction.

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Using the Mahabharat reference as a leitmotif, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that an atmosphere of fear prevails all around with a group of six trapping the entire country in a 'chakravyuh' he promised would be broken by the INDIA bloc.

Geelani's grand-daughter renounces separatism, affirms loyalty to India

Geelani's grand-daughter renounces separatism, affirms loyalty to India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

In identical public notices published in local newspapers, they distanced themselves from separatist politics.

Are These The Right Mutual Fund Investments?

Are These The Right Mutual Fund Investments?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Vivek Lala answers your income tax and personal finance queries.

Why a personal budget is a must!

Why a personal budget is a must!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Good control over your personal finances will help you achieve the goals you have set for yourself and cope with changes in your life. How can you achieve that? The answer is having your own personalised budget.

Who Will Be The Next SBI Chief?

Who Will Be The Next SBI Chief?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'The FSIB will conduct interviews for the SBI chairman position on May 21-22 as the tenure of the current chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara is scheduled to end by August.'

'Where Shall An NRI Park Returns?'

'Where Shall An NRI Park Returns?'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Kirtan A Shah answers your personal finance queries.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

EXPLAINED: What is an electoral bond?

EXPLAINED: What is an electoral bond?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

No limit exists on the number of electoral bonds that a person (including corporate entities) can purchase.

Want To Invest In FD? Read This

Want To Invest In FD? Read This

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Do not keep a large portion of your long-term portfolio in FDs.

'Investing in less than 5 equity funds is sufficient'

'Investing in less than 5 equity funds is sufficient'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

'I've Rs 20L FD. How To Invest in MFs?'

'I've Rs 20L FD. How To Invest in MFs?'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Investing In Shares? How Technical Analysis Can Help

Investing In Shares? How Technical Analysis Can Help

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Technical analysis can help you understand market trends so that you can make informed investment decisions, says Rupak De, senior technical analyst at LKP Securities.

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is a good opportunity for long-term investors to pick quality small and midcap stocks at reasonable valuations.

ED issues fresh summons to Kerala ex-FM Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case

ED issues fresh summons to Kerala ex-FM Isaac in KIIFB masala bonds case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The 71-year-old politician has been asked to depose at the agency office in Kochi on January 12, they said.

I-T dept sets up control room in Delhi to check black money in polls

I-T dept sets up control room in Delhi to check black money in polls

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The identity of the informant shall be kept a secret, it said.

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.' 'Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

For over a decade, HDFC Bank consistently outperformed industry growth rates in both deposits and advances, maintaining impeccable asset quality. Amid a landscape where other banks struggled with soaring non-performing assets (NPAs), HDFC Bank thrived, eventually surpassing ICICI Bank to become the largest private sector lender in India. Its net interest margin (NIM) remained stable in the range of 4.1-4.4 per cent.

Axis Bank re-rating to continue on steady NIMs, cheap valuation: Analysts

Axis Bank re-rating to continue on steady NIMs, cheap valuation: Analysts

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Re-rating of Axis Bank's stock may continue in the near-future, believe analysts, as the risk-reward on the stock remains favourable amid healthy financials. The bullish stance comes after the Mumbai-based lender delivered a strong outperformance in the March quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 (Q4FY24) on core pre-provision profit and net profit, with improving asset quality. Axis Bank's net interest margin (NIM) expanded, against expectations, even in a tough market.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Stopped from speaking, Mamata storms out of Niti Aayog meet

Stopped from speaking, Mamata storms out of Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Banerjee said her microphone was stopped after five minutes, while other chief ministers were allowed to speak for longer durations.