NSE published a circular on August 14 that says: With a view to safeguard the interest of investors, it is hereby clarified that any person referring a client to the Trading Member (broker) shall be appointed as an Authorised Person (AP) of the Trading Member after obtaining specific prior approval from the stock exchange for […]
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GDP growth declines in June. Corporate taxes swing wildly. Credit makes a quiet shift, while small IPOs balloon.
SEBI recently updated the MQSOS, MWPL, and ADDV limits for stocks to enter the F&O segment
Becoming a guarantor for someone’s loan is a significant financial commitment and carries various risks and responsibilities under Indian laws. Understanding these implications is crucial before agreeing to guarantee a loan. Here are key points to consider, including the risks involved, the possibility of withdrawing from the guarantee, and the impact on family members in […]
Fake trading apps have become a significant problem, with thousands of people losing crores of their hard-earned money. To help raise awareness, we explain how these scams operate, why people are drawn into them, and how you can protect yourself from falling victim.
Two decades into the insurance industry’s liberalisation, LIC continues to hold the fort. But is people’s demand for insurance flagging?
What is a Streak? It is an uninterrupted set of up or down moves. Can you base your trades on streaks?
We’re excited to announce our follow-on investment in TruNativ, a company dedicated to simplifying nutrition for Indian households. We first met Pranav, TruNativ’s founder, in 2021. Coming from a strong background in the B2B protein industry, Pranav had developed an innovative whey protein formulation that is heat-resistant and flavourless, thus allowing it to be seamlessly […]
You can now keep all your sensitive information regarding your investments and trading positions hidden using the new Privacy Mode on Kite web.
I have a friend whose family lends money to local stores at interest rates ranging from 24% to 40% per annum. While this return may seem like a great return on investment, the reality is quite different. The risk of shop owners defaulting or delaying payments is high, which can significantly reduce the actual returns. […]
SolarGrids is building solar energy in the cloud. It lets residential electricity users invest in solar installations on commercial property.
Off-late, India’s managed to keep urban unemployment steady, while increasing its work force. Rural wage growth, however, is falling.
I have been an NRI living abroad for the past 10 years. I have heard a lot about GIFT city benefits for NRIs, and I would appreciate it if you could elaborate a bit. The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City in Gujarat, India, offers several advantages to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living abroad. […]
Kabir and Anaya, a working couple and an entrepreneur, want to distribute their assets to their children. But Kabir opted for a Will as a tool of Succession planning, and Anaya opted for a different method, a Gift deed. Both methods exist to help you pass on your assets; you need to choose your method […]
Introducing GalaxEye, a team working on a kind of geospatial data that combines radar capability with imaging to go beyond just pure play imaging. Solving for not just accurate spatial data, but also better quality in terms of ability to peek through clouds and other hindrances.
The RBI does not cut repo rates yet again. But is its calculus starting to change? Or are the risks of a rate cut simply too big to ignore?
You can now easily invest in mutual funds using a minor account on Coin.
Less than 1% of homes in India have adopted rooftop solar, compared to 7% in Brazil, 10% in Germany, and 30%+ in Australia. India’s current power/energy generation capacity is around 450 Gigawatt (GW). With an ambition to add 500 GW more by 2030 as our energy requirements scale. With renewables taking precedence. This is why […]
As a freelancer and an entrepreneur, my income stream doesn’t follow any pattern. However, I earn around Rs 20-25 lakh annually, with monthly expenses of about Rs 50,000. I have already saved about Rs 20 lakh. What is the best possible strategy to achieve stable monthly cash flow and my long-term financial goals through mutual […]
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Asia’s oldest stock exchange, was established in 1875, marking a significant milestone in India’s financial history. With its inception, investors began receiving physical share certificates, representing company ownership. These certificates, tangible pieces of paper adorned with intricate designs, official seals, and company officials’ signatures, became symbols of one’s investment and […]
It took the city of Montreal 30 years to pay off the debt it had taken to host the 1976 Olympics. Soon after hosting the game, Montreal declared a large deficit. This was the first time that the wider economic impact of hosting the Olympics was being discussed. Why do countries host the Olympics? Is […]
Reality hit home this summer when we faced a water shortage in Bangalore, a city many of us Bangaloreans remember fondly from our childhood as the city of lakes. At present, Bangalore needs about 2,632 (Million Litres per Day) MLD of fresh water. The Cauvery caters to about half of the city’s fresh water demand, […]
While rains have been strong, what does it mean for our agriculture? Meanwhile, major economies across the world struggle with own problems.
Series I of the Sovereign Gold Bond, issued in July 2016, was due for redemption on August 5, 2024. We compared how different forms of gold—such as SGBs, gold funds/ETFs, physical gold, and gold in jewelry form—fared during this period. Remember that every form of gold ownership has its own merits and demerits. Based on […]
I am a DIY investor and have been investing for the last few years. I understand asset allocation, so I divided my portfolio between equity and debt in a 60:40 ratio. Because of good equity markets, my asset allocation is skewed towards equity, with a 75:25 allocation. Now my doubt is if asset allocation has […]
