Tinesh Bhasin

Stories by Tinesh Bhasin

Pharma sector can be a good bet

Pharma sector can be a good bet

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2015

Analysts say those taking exposure through stocks could look at firms focused on domestic business

Should you buy refurbished goods online?

Should you buy refurbished goods online?

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2015

Price arbitrage for popular products is low but some of these platforms are worth a look for decent deals.

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2015

Some private banks offer easier platform to transfer money abroad, like ICICI's Money2World.

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2015

Since you are betting only on a few stocks, the risks are high.

Comply with the new KYC norms to buy mutual funds

Comply with the new KYC norms to buy mutual funds

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2015

The KYC parameters now include declaration of the gross annual income or net worth.

How to book a hotel room for as low as Rs 250!

How to book a hotel room for as low as Rs 250!

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2015

Aggregators provide standardised amenities and predictability of services, whereas online travel agents give wider choices and packaged travel deals.

Good time to buy platinum

Good time to buy platinum

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2015

At present, it is trading at around $1,004 an ounce in the international market, about $150 cheaper than gold

Tips to buy diamonds at cheap rates!

Tips to buy diamonds at cheap rates!

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2015

Opting for slightly lower scale in clarity, colour and carat weight can bring down the cost substantially.

Companies can't refuse service for goods bought online

Companies can't refuse service for goods bought online

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2015

If the product is genuine, denial is violation of consumer laws.

Soon, your smartphone to double up as a debit, credit card

Soon, your smartphone to double up as a debit, credit card

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2015

Customers can link their cards to banks' app and make payments after scanning a 'quick response' code.

Banks sweeten deal for existing home loan customers

Banks sweeten deal for existing home loan customers

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2015

New borrowers to pay higher interest than existing ones, as spread for new home loans has been increased.

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2015

Gullible bank customers are getting fooled by callers who scare or lure them.

Tips to make a fortune from property

Tips to make a fortune from property

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2015

Opt for an affordable house on a metro's periphery, invest and wait it out.

Income accrual, dynamic bond funds turn attractive

Income accrual, dynamic bond funds turn attractive

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2015

Experts say investors need not tinker with their debt portfolio as shifting won't be tax-efficient.

Volatile markets? Tips to get good returns

Volatile markets? Tips to get good returns

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2015

Arbitrage schemes can give investors better post-tax returns than debt funds.

Tips to get the best deal while selling or buying a used car

Tips to get the best deal while selling or buying a used car

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2015

Online platforms can help buyers and sellers get a fair price and assurance on the car's health.

Housing construction delays can cost you tax deductions

Housing construction delays can cost you tax deductions

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2015

Most buyers are forced to back off in the face of delays because of the appreciation of the property.

Investment, insurance plans to become investor-friendly

Investment, insurance plans to become investor-friendly

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2015

To curb mis-selling of policies and rationalise commissions, radical changes have been proposed to help investors.

Volatile markets? Invest in balanced funds

Volatile markets? Invest in balanced funds

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2015

Investors with shorter horizon of three-five years can also look at balanced funds and also those looking to invest lump sum money.

Should you use PF to buy a house, plot or repay a loan?

Should you use PF to buy a house, plot or repay a loan?

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2015

It is not advisable to touch retirement corpus if property is being purchased for investment.