Himali Patel

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Boost Your Health Cover with Smart Riders
Rediff.com2 days ago

Make sure the rider adds value rather than just adding to cost.

Are You Insured Against Terrorism?
Rediff.com4 days ago

'Reviewing terms such as war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies or hostilities, which...

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover
Rediff.com7 days ago

Younger customers should opt for increasing cover as their financial commitments are...

Want To Donate To A Political Party? Read This!
Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Avoid donating without checking the receipt proforma showing the political party's ECI...

Algo Trading Begins With Stronger Risk Rules
Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Algo trading should be segregated in a separate account with only risk capital deployed.

Are Passive Funds On A Comeback Trail?
Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Passive funds appeal to investors seeking to avoid the risk of underperformance by the...

Banks Offer More Flexibility In Nominations
Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Beginning November 1, 2025, bank customers can name up to four nominees for their...

Invest in Gold ETF Or Fund-Of-Funds?
Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Allocating 5 to 10 per cent of one's portfolio and staying disciplined through market...

All You Want To Know About EPF Withdrawals
Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The 100 per cent withdrawal provision and the 25 per cent minimum balance provision...

NPS: MSF Makes Investing Simpler, Smarter
Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Those who have long retirement horizons of 15 to 20 years and seek higher long-term...

How Fake PANs Help Hide Crooked Property Deals
Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Quoting an incorrect PAN during property registration can invite penalties and...

Planning To Take Loan Against Shares?
Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Investors can meet cash needs without selling their securities.

Tempted By GST Car Deals? Brake And Research!
Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Some buyers get carried away by festival offers and purchase higher variants or larger...

Want To Invest In Credit Risk Funds?
Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Investing in these funds makes sense if their net yield over better-quality funds --...

Is Silver Still A Smart Bet?
Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

New investors should avoid short-term, tactical entries and instead go for staggered...

Want To Invest In IPOs? Read This
Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Investors may wait for six months and then take another look at the stock.

Microcap Investing: Play Small, Think Long
Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'Such stocks may be useful for aggressive portfolios, but should not be part of the...

REITs Can Pay, But Stay Cautious
Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Reits are suitable for investors seeking regular income and real estate exposure...

Active Or Passive Funds: Which to Choose?
Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'Active funds have the ability to manage downside risk.'

How To Pick Best Senior Citizen Policy
Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'As we get older, our health risks increase, and this makes health insurance...