All stories by Joydeep Ghosh
Move over Apple, India has its own share of super stocks
Rediff.com4 May 2015The company has a market capitalisation of $743 billion.
Since you 'met expectations', you are sacked
Rediff.com22 Jan 2015The rating system requires more transparency and better communication because it lies to employees
Market crash: Investors need not worry, returns to be positive
Rediff.com8 Jan 2015There would be a short period of turmoil in 2015 but real returns are likely to be positive.
Golden tips to invest wisely and save tax
Rediff.com12 Dec 2014Few options that can help you plan taxes wisely.
Golden tips to build an emergency fund
Rediff.com3 Nov 2014An emergency fund, as the name suggests, is one in which you have three months to six months' salary.
Keep these factors in mind before investing in mutual funds
Rediff.com28 Oct 2014Ask about the fund house's other schemes and how these have performed over time.
Why open offers aren't attractive for many investors
Rediff.com13 Oct 2014Tendering the shares in an open offer will lead to higher taxation.
Bank stocks: Cheap does not mean buy
Rediff.com25 Sep 2014Many are now cheaper after stock splits. But look at key parameters
Should you invest in debt funds?
Rediff.com17 Sep 2014The category average return of mid-and-small-cap funds is 95 per cent.
How home loans have changed in the past 4 decades
Rediff.com15 Sep 2014HDFC, the pioneer, ICICI, the game-changer, and SBI, the original teaser, turned the market on its head.
When should you invest in fixed maturity plans
Rediff.com12 Sep 2014It is a toss-up between liquidity and higher returns; if the tenure is more than three years, FMPs score.
Want to make money in the stock markets? Here's how!
Rediff.com3 Sep 2014Market experts say booking profits could be unwise. If you are nervous, go for dividend-yield stocks.
Buying gold? Hold on, prices may drop further
Rediff.com27 Aug 2014As of now, the custom duty on gold is 10 per cent.
Why it's good time to scout for property
Rediff.com11 Aug 2014With prices unlikely to run up sharply, genuine buyers can start readying deals before the festival season starts.
Smart strategies that can give you best returns on investment
Rediff.com4 Aug 2014With the Union Budget over, it is a good time to start the rebalancing exercise. Take cues from last year's market performance
Go heavy on medium-term funds
Rediff.com27 Jun 2014Because of local and global problems, inflation pressures may continue, helping these schemes perform better.
MF investors wait for compensation
Rediff.com25 Jun 2014In front-running case, some fund houses have settled with Sebi and paid the amount lost to trustees.
Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?
Rediff.com10 Jun 2014Sebi's suggestions are good but investors should not become overconfident.
Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court
Rediff.com6 Jun 2014Without proper files, approaching the court isn't quite helpful.
Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!
Rediff.com27 Mar 2014Financial advisors say, not to get carried away by stocks that promise high returns in short time.