Himali Patel, Business Standard

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Trai Launches Digital Consent Pilot
Rediff.com1 days ago

A national rollout will take place after the pilot test in which SBI, PNB, Axis Bank,...

Boost Your Health Cover with Smart Riders
Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

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

Are You Insured Against Terrorism?
Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

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

Young Earners, Start With A Minimum Rs 1 Cr Cover
Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

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.

Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules
Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Sebi has proposed allowing depositories to mark such pledged shares as...

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'
Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits...

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...

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'
Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you...

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall
Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk,...

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...

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave
Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

At an estimated 1.9 billion in losses and over 5,000 UK organisations affected, the...

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark
Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety...

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...