Soumalya Santikari

soumalya.santikari@tv9.com

Having started off as a sports scribe, I made the sobering transition to business journalism in 2014. Always up for belling the cat.

  • Here's why goal-based investing is important

    Here’s why goal-based investing is important

    Wants are unlimited but money in hand is limited! We want to buy a lot from the limited kitty we have but are left frustrated due to our endless list of desires. If your shopping list is ready before your salary is credited, then you need to be careful. It may have an adverse impact […]

  • Budget 2021: Retirees pin hopes on FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    Budget 2021: Retirees pin hopes on FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    Those who have retired after 2014 have seen the interest income on their FDs shrink nearly 40%, making it difficult to live on the interest income from savings.

  • Budget 2021: Poonam Tandon of IndiaFirst Life lists sectors in focus

    Budget 2021: Poonam Tandon of IndiaFirst Life lists sectors in focus

    The government and RBI have been monitoring the impact of the pandemic on the economy and have taken several steps to support the economy in a timely manner. We feel the 2021 Union Budget will be important to revive growth. The following areas are likely to get a growth push: — Ramping up infrastructure development […]

  • Yes Bank aims to double credit card customer base in two years

    Yes Bank aims to double credit card customer base in two years

    New Delhi: Yes Bank is looking to build a brand around its credit card business and aiming to double its customer base in the segment in the next two years, the head of its credit card business said. Also, the bank is targeting a four-fold rise in its book value over the next two years. […]

  • Soothe Healthcare eyes Rs 500 crore revenue in three years

    Soothe Healthcare eyes Rs 500 crore revenue in three years

    New Delhi: Homegrown personal hygiene products maker Soothe Healthcare, whose brands are Paree sanitary pads and Super Cute diapers, is looking at a revenue of Rs 500 crore in three years, as it expands product portfolio and builds distribution presence across the country. “We manufacture, distribute and market personal hygiene products. We believe there is a […]

  • GST officers arrest 258 persons for fake invoice frauds

    GST officers arrest 258 persons for fake invoice frauds

    New Delhi: GST officers have arrested 258 persons, including eight chartered accountants, involved in fake invoice frauds. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) begun its nationwide drive against GST invoice frauds in November last year. Eight chartered accountants are among 258 persons arrested so far in the nationwide drive against fake GST invoice frauds […]

  • Education loans: Important points you should know

    Education loans: Important points you should know

    Due to the rise in the cost of higher education, applying for student or education loans is a very common practice among students. Higher education is always an added advantage while looking for job opportunities and also acts as an opportunity to grab handsome salary packages. So ,it is considered as an investment. However, higher […]

  • Here's how you can check your EPF account balance

    Here’s how you can check your EPF account balance

    EPFO, the retirement fund body, has over six crore members. It has credited interest of 8.5% for 2019-20 to its members. Members can view their account details online and see the amount credited. Here are the steps that you need to follow to check your account balance: — Visit the EPFO website (www.epfindia.gov.in) and click […]

  • Here's a look at five mistakes bank account holders must avoid

    Here’s a look at five mistakes bank account holders must avoid

    Bank account holders nowadays hardly visit their bank branches for carrying out transactions or use other banking services. With debit and credit cards becoming the main modes of carrying out transactions, it has become imperative for individuals to be extra careful about their banking credentials and ensure they are not caught napping. Here are some […]

  • Income tax refunds: A look at mistakes you need to steer clear of

    Income tax refunds: A look at mistakes you need to steer clear of

    Taxpayers look forward to getting refunds after filing their tax returns but sometimes due to some mistakes, they don’t get the refund money on time. With a slew of measures taken by the tax authorities to make the refund process seamless and hassle-free, lack of awareness and proper documentation may prove to be major hindrances […]