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NSE circular suspending referral programmes

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 […]

Founder & CEO @ Zerodha
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20 Aug 2024
 

Beware of investment scams in name of Zerodha

The number of people falling for fake website and app scams is increasing day by day. Not a day goes by where someone doesn’t tell us they’ve lost money to these scams. The scale at which these scams operate is scary. These scams take advantage of the familiarity that you have with major brands, celebrities, and companies like ours.

Simple and secure, no nonsense investing and trading.
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21 Nov 2024
 

NRIs: Does having a savings account in GIFT City help?

The GIFT City has been a hot topic in India’s finance scene for nearly a decade. Short for Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, GIFT City is India’s first smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat. It was set up in 2015 with big ambitions: to become a global […]

Co-founder & CEO, Belong - NRI Savings & Investments
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19 Nov 2024
 

NRE or NRO? PIS or non-PIS? – Understanding NRI accounts

If you’re an NRI, managing finances in India can be tricky, especially with the various account types and investment options to consider. In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about NRE, NRO, PIS, and Non-PIS accounts and also discuss why NRIs from the U.S. and Canada face restrictions on investing in […]

Business Analyst, Zerodha
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12 Nov 2024
 

Buying gold jewellery? Here’s how the pricing works

If you’re thinking about buying gold jewellery as an investment, it’s not the best option. You’ve probably heard this before. The making charges and the gold wastage that occurs during the making of an ornament increase the overall cost, which you might not fully realize later if you decide to sell or exchange it in […]

Personal Finance, Varsity
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30 Oct 2024
 

Climate lens on learning, working, and building startups

Climate is where technology was a decade ago. There are no longer tech companies; every company uses tech in their domain. Similarly, we don’t need climate companies; we need to apply a climate lens to everything we do. This means we have to learn about climate science and action. That’s exactly what Terra.do sets out […]

Consulting Producer, Zerodha
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29 Oct 2024
 

Introducing Order for Health

We’re excited to announce our investment in Order for Health (O4H), a company dedicated to making healthy eating accessible and fuss-free for everyone. O4H offers a varied menu of healthy & balanced meals, which are particularly high in protein and fibre. They are currently available for delivery across Bangalore. O4H’s focus is on using nutrition-rich […]

Patient capital for Indian fintech, health, and climate startups.
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29 Oct 2024
 

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics explained in graphs: what it tells us about India’s prosperity

We typically think that a country’s wealth is determined by its climate or natural resources. However, Nobel Prize-winning research has shown that strong institutions—like fair laws and effective governance—are even more crucial. In 2024, Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research, which highlighted how […]

Personal Finance, Varsity
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25 Oct 2024
 

Do we really need a diversified portfolio?

Many people argue that correlations among asset classes have increased post-Covid and diversification is not needed anymore.

A CFA by qualification, Vineet writes about fundamental analysis, macroeconomics, and portfolio management.
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15 Oct 2024
 

The virtues of youthful stupidity

You are better off doing dumb things when you are younger and have less money to lose than when you are older and have more at stake.

Financial analyst and researcher at Zerodha
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12 Oct 2024
 

Tax rules at every stage of homeownership: Buying, Owning, and Selling

Buying a home is an aspiration for so many people, representing both a financial commitment and a personal milestone. However, the journey from purchasing to owning and eventually selling a property comes with several tax implications that can often be overlooked. In this article, we’ll break down the key tax considerations at each stage—buying, owning, […]

Tax Partners, EY India
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11 Oct 2024
 

New educational and content initiatives at Zerodha

Educating traders and investors has been a core focus for us at Zerodha since day one. In 2024, we’ve ramped up these efforts with a variety of new initiatives, all aimed at helping people understand the markets and manage their money better. Our last update on content initiatives was in July, so we thought it […]

Simple and secure, no nonsense investing and trading.
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10 Oct 2024
 

What’s new at Zerodha: September 2024

Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard to introduce new features and enhance existing ones to simplify your trading and investing experience. To make sure you don’t miss out, we’ve compiled all the updates for you in this post.

Simple and secure, no nonsense investing and trading.
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10 Oct 2024
 

Unified Pension Scheme – delight for subscribers but ominous for the government budget

The recently introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees has opened a flurry of questions on its impact. The back-breaking cost of guaranteed pensions is why the world has seen a movement away from guaranteed pensions. The introduction of UPS bucks this trend. Our analysis suggests that UPS will be a delight for […]

SEBI RIA & co-founder of Samasthiti Advisors
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08 Oct 2024
 

SEBI’s new rules for direct payout of securities: What’s changing?

SEBI issued new circulars that affect how securities are credited to a client’s demat account. These guidelines, which will be implemented in two phases beginning October 14, 2024, aim to improve operational efficiency while reducing risks associated with the traditional system.

Simple and secure, no nonsense investing and trading.
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07 Oct 2024