Himali Patel

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What Investors Should Know About SIFs
Rediff.com19 May 2026

Investors can begin investing in mutual funds with as little as Rs 100.

Why Young Indians Skip Health Cover
Rediff.com14 May 2026

Young buyers often underestimate future health risks.

Buying Gold Bars, Coins? Read This
Rediff.com14 May 2026

'It has always been viewed as a hedge against inflation.'

Should You Fall In Developers' Flexible Payments Trap?
Rediff.com12 May 2026

Deferred payment plans may come with a cost, which may not be immediately visible.

Want A Credit Card? Read This
Rediff.com6 May 2026

'First-time applicants may witness longer approval times or higher rejection rates and...

Early Heart Disease: Insurance Challenges, Specialised Policies
Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

As heart disease increasingly impacts young Indians, understanding the complexities of...

Market Volatility: What Investors Must Do
Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Do not exit in panic or buy falling stocks without reassessing fundamentals; instead,...

Leakage Or Seepage? Know Your Rights
Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Buyers should understand the distinction between the losses the policy covers, those...

Compensation: What Digital Fraud Victims Must Know
Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Customers will qualify for compensation even if they mistakenly share the OTP.

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget
Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They...

Smallcap Segment Is Volatile
Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'Except for extremely conservative investors, others can consider allocating 10 to 20...

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights
Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay...

How Couples Can Avoid Money Fights
Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Regular money talks, setting up joint goals, and regular reviews can help couples stay...

Quality Funds: Should You Invest?
Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'Long-term investors seeking sustainable gains from resilient, fundamentally strong...

Zero-Coupon Bonds: All You Want To Know
Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Zero-coupon bonds suit investors with long-term goals such as retirement or education...

How Will Silver Fare In 2026?
Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

New investors should enter gradually and with a long horizon. 'Staggered investment...

Planning To Invest In NPS Vatsalya?
Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

NPS Vatsalya offers a disciplined investment avenue that parents can use to create...

A Long-Term Portfolio Should Include...
Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'...a mix of asset classes.' 'Include equities for growth (across market caps), debt...

Borrowing On Gold? Mind the Trap
Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The RBI has flagged concerns over rising volatility in gold prices and advised lenders...

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance
Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

While investments are typically reviewed annually, risk cover is often left unchanged...