International mutual funds help Indian investors diversify their portfolio by giving them the opportunity to invest outside their home market. Are you curious to invest in global mutual funds in India? Well, it would help if you have a clear…
Options trading is all the rage in India. Put simply, a financial option confers traders the right to buy or sell an underlying asset, like a basket of stocks, on or before a specific maturity date. Understanding the “lots” is…
Mutual funds are generally deemed long-term investments, but they have products that are custom-made for short-term investments as well. As such, there is no mandatory lock-in period for mutual funds except for ELSS. The flexibility aspect makes mutual funds attractive…
Indians, who had traditionally invested in bank deposits and gold, have embraced equity investments such as stocks and mutual funds wholeheartedly. Since direct stock investing is not for everyone, mutual funds have emerged as the top investment choice for millions…
The Union Budget of 2023 introduced some significant changes in taxation, including some concerning foreign remittance. Of course, the most noteworthy change was the increase in tax collected at source on remittances. To be specific, TCS on foreign remittance was…
Penny stocks refer to shares of small companies that trade at low prices, usually below ₹10 per share.Mostly, penny stocks are issued by companies with low market capitalization. However, cheap does not necessarily mean inferior quality. Low-cost investments with strong…
Tax saving is an integral part of financial planning. With the right tax-saving investments, smart taxpayers can minimize tax deductions. The income tax department under the government of India allows taxpayers like you to invest in specified investment schemes and…
What is bad news for lungs, the joke goes, is good news for tobacco firms. In the Indian context, some of the major cigarette companies in India offer lucrative investment opportunities for retail investors. India’s tobacco companies thrive amid stiff…
Not for nothing is Tata Group often referred to as the salt-to-software conglomerate. It is likely that the clothes you wear, the watch that adorns your wrist, the coffee you drink, and even the car you drive to office are…
A digital payments revolution is sweeping India. At the heart of this revolution are fintech companies in India that leverage an innovative platform like the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) that facilitates free and fast transfer of money between accounts. However,…
