Personal Finance
From Private to Public: Decoding the IPO Journey
Visualize this – your once close-knit company, fostered in privacy, is about to step into the arena of the stock exchange. But the path from privacy haven to public spectacle is filled with complex steps and informed decisions. In today’s blog, we will discover a company’s journey from private to public. This blog will serve […]
Unveiling the Budget 2024: Key Takeaways
Budget Day is considered one of the important days for many stakeholders, including the Individuals, Businesses, Markets, and what not! Today, i.e., 1 Feb 2024, our country’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented her 6th Union Government Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Budget stands as a crucial point in the nation’s financial journey as […]
Mastering Your Finances: Beginner’s Guide To Tax Savings
It is understandable that the word ‘Tax’ can bother every individual with an income. But worry not, today’s blog will break down how to save tax into bite-sized pieces! Generally, there are two types of taxes: Learning how to save on income tax is an important part of personal finance. Here are some basics of […]
A Guide To Investing In Gold In India
You must have seen ladies in your house wearing gold. Well, have you ever thought that gold can be a great source of diversification in your portfolio? Investing in gold is not just about chasing returns; it is about understanding its exceptional role in a diversified portfolio. In our today’s blog, we will help you […]
A Guide To Fixed Deposits: Exploring Types And Interest Rates
If you are someone who is looking for hassle-free and low risk investment options, then you have come to the right place. We will uncover the Fixed Deposits – types and factors affecting them in this blog. What is a Fixed Deposit? Fixed deposit (FD) is a tenured deposit account provided by the Banks or […]
What To Expect In The Budget 2024?
Last year, on 1 February 2023, i.e., on the budget day, the govt. made significant announcements such as increased spending on infrastructure, several aids for agriculture and entrepreneurs, increase in tax rebate, etc., for the FY 2023-24. Now, the budget for the FY 2024-25 is yet to be presented. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present […]
Decoding Credit Risk Funds In India
Do you know there is a category of mutual funds which specifically invests in junk bonds? If you’re not familiar with the word, Junk bonds, as the name suggests, are low quality bonds which have a high risk of default. But wait, high risk means high returns? Yes! To compensate for the high default risk, […]
RBI Retail Direct Platform
Ever wondered how to invest in government securities directly without any intermediary? In this blog, we’ll uncover how you can do this at no cost with a platform launched by India’s central bank. Retail Direct Platform The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched an online platform in October 2021, the RBI Retail Direct Platform. The […]
Performance Of IPOs Launched In 2023
The Indian markets have performed exceptionally well in calendar year 2023. All major sectors are in green, and broader indices like Nifty 50 and Sensex gave more than 18% returns. There were 234 IPOs launched in calendar year 2023, 176 SME, and 58 mainboard IPOs. In this blog, we will uncover the top IPOs launched […]
Decoding Hedge Funds In India – Types, Advantages And Distinctions
Hedge Funds are attractive, yet often misunderstood financial products. In our today’s blog, we will learn about these funds and understand what place they hold in the investment landscape. What are Hedge Funds? Hedge funds are investment funds that pool capital from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors. These funds are managed by professional fund […]
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