NS Sawaikar

Stories by NS Sawaikar

Investing to WIN in stocks

Investing to WIN in stocks

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2008

Investing your money to win is all about discipline and patience and not about timing the market. That's the investment principle of legendary investor Warren Buffet and you too can make good returns if you follow them.

How to make a litre of petrol go longer

How to make a litre of petrol go longer

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2008

The prices of petrol and diesel have been recently hiked and more can be expected in coming months. A few tips on how to make your litre of petrol go the distance.

How you can get good returns in bad times

How you can get good returns in bad times

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2008

Never put all your eggs in one basket. This simple investment principle needs to be remembered especially in today's bad times.

How RBI policy impacts interest rates

How RBI policy impacts interest rates

Rediff.com   30 May 2008

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is in charge of monetary policy which has a big impact on liquidity and interest rates in the financial system. Let's look at some of the basics of monetary policy and how it impacts the average investor.

Now, a real estate mutual fund

Now, a real estate mutual fund

Rediff.com   12 May 2008

With the market regulator SEBI giving its go ahead to real estate mutual funds investors now have one more avenue to diversify their mutual fund portfolio.

Is this the right time to invest in gold?

Is this the right time to invest in gold?

Rediff.com   2 May 2008

With a weak US dollar, rising commodity prices, rising interest rates and falling stock markets is this the right time to invest your money in gold?

Some basic facts you should know about inflation

Some basic facts you should know about inflation

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2008

Is the general increase in price rise affecting you? has your monthly budget gone for a toss? How are you coping with increase in prices of essential goods of daily use? Share your views with us.

Want your money's worth? Check this out

Want your money's worth? Check this out

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2008

Obtaining reliable information is the essence of a sound investment strategy and one of the most reliable suppliers of financial information in India is CRISIL or the Credit Rating and Information Services of India Limited.

Indian stocks getting too risky? Invest abroad

Indian stocks getting too risky? Invest abroad

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2008

If you are the one who finds investing in Indian stocks too risky in the current scenario then you can as well invest your money in international markets now. Here's how.

Read this before you join the IPO rush

Read this before you join the IPO rush

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2008

Initial public offerings and the profits made from it has been a hot topic of discussion in recent weeks. Here's a look at what you must know before applying for that 'hot' IPO.

All you must know about personal loans

All you must know about personal loans

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2008

Personal loans can help you tide over the cost credit card dues. Here's what you must know before applying for a personal loan.

Three ways to become a smart IPO investor

Three ways to become a smart IPO investor

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2007

Investing in IPOs and selling them at a higher price on listing day has become a surefire method of making money. However, one needs to know smart ways of investing in an IPO.

The benefits of co-branded credit cards

The benefits of co-branded credit cards

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2007

Most credit card companies now offer co-branded credit cards. But do you know what they are and how you can benefit from using them?

How to make money in stocks

How to make money in stocks

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2007

Price to book value is a ratio tha helps an investor find out if a stock is under valued or over valued. When used in conjunction with the PE ratio, it can help investors identify stocks that can make them rich.

The why & how of investing in global mutual funds

The why & how of investing in global mutual funds

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2007

At least a dozen mutual funds have started schemes to invest Indian money in mutual funds abroad. Here's the why and how of investing in such funds.

How to deal with your errant stock broker

How to deal with your errant stock broker

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2007

Are you not getting proper service from your stock market broker? Do you have complaints against him or any mutual fund? Here's how you can seek action against the errant brokers and mutual funds.

Tricks to pick the right shares

Tricks to pick the right shares

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2007

Picking a good stock is combination of two things: you want to pick a well-run and profitable company but you also want it at a good price. Here's how you can use PE and PEG ratio to pick good stocks.

Financing your child's education? Here's how

Financing your child's education? Here's how

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2007

Financing your child's education can be a costly proposition but an early start and careful planning will go a long way in getting it done.

Going in for a home loan? Things to watch out for

Going in for a home loan? Things to watch out for

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2007

Most first time home loan borrowers have no idea about how to bargain for one. Here are a few important things that you should watch out for while bargaining for a home loan.

Debit vs credit cards: Take your pick

Debit vs credit cards: Take your pick

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2007

Do you know what are the pros and cons of using a credit card and/ or debit card? Here's a simple take on which is better and which is not.