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7 tips to SAVE MORE TAX in 2021

7 tips to SAVE MORE TAX in 2021

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Plan these investments well rather than just doing random investments at the beginning of the year or rushing in at the end, advises Harshad Chetanwala, co-founder, MyWealthGrowth.

6 important economic lessons of coronavirus

6 important economic lessons of coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'The coronavirus epidemic highlights the need to start thinking more actively about multilateral coordination, including, but not confined to, health emergencies and climate uncertainties,' says Rathin Roy.

'Adopt stock-specific, not sector, approach'

'Adopt stock-specific, not sector, approach'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Today, there is no easy money to be made after the run-up in equities.'

Low-cost drug lowers death by third among ventilated COVID-19 patients

Low-cost drug lowers death by third among ventilated COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Dexamethasone reduced deaths by one-third in ventilated patients, and by one fifth in other patients receiving oxygen only.

'Sebi won't interfere with IPO valuations'

'Sebi won't interfere with IPO valuations'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'Sebi has to make sure that investor interests are protected and at the same time, there isn't over-regulation so that companies don't get discouraged to list here.'

Banks as insurance brokers: Will consumers benefit?

Banks as insurance brokers: Will consumers benefit?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Choose insurance from stable companies that have been in the business for a long time

Want to earn Rs 80 lakhs a year?

Want to earn Rs 80 lakhs a year?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Many businesses hire blockchain developers to provide the finest solutions and establish new technologies by utilising their superior expertise.

Reliance's proposed business reorganisation credit neutral: Fitch

Reliance's proposed business reorganisation credit neutral: Fitch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The proposed reorganisation plan by Reliance Industries Ltd to transfer its refining, marketing and petrochemical (oil-to-chemicals) businesses to a wholly-owned subsidiary is a step towards facilitating participation by strategic investors in the unit, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday. The reorganisation of the business in Reliance O2C Limited (O2C) "will have a neutral impact on RIL's credit metrics and rating," it said in a statement. The transfer will be on a "slump sale basis", subject to attaining the requisite approvals.

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Do a proper asset allocation and invest through systematic investment plans where one can benefit.

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India's Right-wing has sought to own our democracy by making itself appear the stuff of majority, and sometimes, a national ethos older than the Constitution on which our democracy is based, argues Shyam G Menon.

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A total of 254 millionaires from India have used the so-called "golden visa" to settle down in the UK through a large investment into the country since the route opened in 2008, according to a new report released by a UK-based anti-corruption charity on Monday. Spotlight on Corruption said that Indians ranked as the seventh nationality of super-rich to have availed of the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa, adding up to 254 between 2008 and 2020. China topped the list at 4,106, followed by Russia (2,526), Hong Kong (692), the United States (685), Pakistan (283) and Kazakhstan (278) ahead of India.

How you can buy a property in a posh location for a song

How you can buy a property in a posh location for a song

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Banks are auctioning 2,362 properties in next 30 days. The foremost benefit of purchasing a property in a bank auction is that you could get it at a significant discount to the market rate.

What acquisition of Citi's retail biz means for Axis Bank

What acquisition of Citi's retail biz means for Axis Bank

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Axis Bank's acquisition of Citibank's consumer finance business for Rs 12,325 crore - the second biggest deal in the Indian banking sector - is seen as a good deal at a good price. The acquisition enables Axis Bank to close the gap with competition in some key segments such as credit cards. At the same time, there are some key issues that are crucial for the deal's success, apart from the fact that it will take some time for Axis to reap the full harvest of its investment.

10 Most Popular Stocks

10 Most Popular Stocks

Rediff.com2 May 2022

10 stocks which are most popular with brokerages right now and are expected to deliver maximum upside over the next 12 months.

Allegations against ICICI bank may dent investor confidence

Allegations against ICICI bank may dent investor confidence

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

ICICI's board has denied any wrongdoing, highlighting that the loan was underwritten in accordance with the bank's credit standards and was extended as part of a consortium involving over 20 banks.

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'

How Toyota, Suzuki plan to beat slowdown in auto industry

How Toyota, Suzuki plan to beat slowdown in auto industry

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

While Toyota will acquire 4.94 per cent shares of Suzuki, worth $ 908 million, the latter will make a $ 454-million investment in the biggest automaker of Japan. Premium products from the Maruti stable such as the Baleno, Ciaz and Vitara Brezza will be sold under the Toyota brand with small changes.

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon.

How India's economy can deal with the COVID-19 crisis

How India's economy can deal with the COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'India's sizeable foreign exchange reserves should serve as a buffer.'

Need a stent for your heart?

Need a stent for your heart?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Viveka Kumar lists the factors you need to keep in mind.

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping's recent actions in South Asia have amply demonstrated the disastrous impact of China's embrace, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Govt may receive 30% more from infrastructure asset sale

Govt may receive 30% more from infrastructure asset sale

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Now that almost 10 infrastructure ministries have submitted a fresh list of their core infrastructure assets, the government has realised it stands to make much more money from asset monetisation than previously thought. Two persons in the government said it stood to garner over 30 per cent more than the earlier estimates of Rs 2.5 trillion over the next four years under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP). The NMP, which is being prepared by Niti Aayog, is in the advanced stages of finalisation and is expected to be unveiled in August.

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In 2016, almost two-thirds of Indian imports that appear to be most at risk for some degree of potential revenues losses are imports from just one country, China, which was by far India's largest source of imports in that year

'Economic cycle to improve over 3-4 years'

'Economic cycle to improve over 3-4 years'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Over the next two quarters, markets will be guided by observing the earnings resilience of corporates during the second lockdown, progress of the monsoon and the damage, if any, to rural spending power due to the second wave.'

Want to lose weight? Have an early dinner

Want to lose weight? Have an early dinner

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Pushing your meal timings earlier by 90 minutes helps you from gaining weight.

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

But Down Under is a tough call due to shipment time and quality control issues.

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Crypto-assets are essential to blockchain technology, which has the potential to be one of the next major growth drivers for the software ecosystem in India. A prohibition would nip this opportunity in the bud, say Vaibhav Parikh and Jaideep Reddy.

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Rediff.com26 May 2020

ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble says the inexperience of local umpires, who are expected to officiate in Test matches once action resumes post the COVID-19 pandemic, is the reason behind recommending an extra review, which according to him will give a level playing field to both the teams.

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

India should not be left behind. It should join the seven central banks which are studying feasibility and safeguards necessary to eliminate risks, particularly from hacking, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Despite controversies India sees widespread use of HCQ

Despite controversies India sees widespread use of HCQ

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Once touted as a 'wonder drug', HCQ has been battling global controversies around its safety and efficacy as a prophylactic against the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

How to beat rising interest rates and save tax

How to beat rising interest rates and save tax

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

What are FMPs and should you invest in them?

Alkem fudged trial data: German regulator

Alkem fudged trial data: German regulator

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The European Medicines Agency's review is the second setback to Alkem Laboratories

How to make Jan Dhan Yojana a successful scheme

How to make Jan Dhan Yojana a successful scheme

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The first stage of the inclusion strategy was focussed on opening bank accounts, logically seen as creating the last-mile channels for financial access.

Are sanitary pads safe to use?

Are sanitary pads safe to use?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

In her lifetime, a woman might use 6,000 sanitary napkins and accumulation of dioxin in the body can cause serious health risks, warns gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Social media giant accused of anti-competitive conduct by abusing its market power to create a monopoly and crushing smaller competitors.

Where should I invest to get assured pension?

Where should I invest to get assured pension?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Dhaval Kapadia, Director, Portfolio Specialist, Morningstar Investment Adviser (India) answers queries

Nothing Surprising About Agnipath

Nothing Surprising About Agnipath

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Agnipath may be an exercise to address the genuine needs of the armed forces. But overall, it betrays the tendency to use the military and paramilitary for employment generation and shaping a national character, instead of treating them as the professional services they are, notes Shyam G Menon.

8 Legal Errors Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

8 Legal Errors Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

These mistakes can turn out very expensive and not just in terms of your finances, but also in the time it will take to resort to the conflict at hand. Having a legal hand can save you from any unforeseen troubles, alerts Harshit Malik, entrepreneur, wisdom coach and enrichment guide.

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Affordable pricing, a variety of themes, and the ease of transacting are among key reasons that have made smallcases a hit among young investors.

'Once this wave peaks out, we expect India's growth story to come back'

'Once this wave peaks out, we expect India's growth story to come back'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'While the country has been hit hard from a strong second wave of Covid, we believe the markets are willing to look through that.'