Electric vehicles (EVs) which began life as a good-to-have thing about two decades ago, seem to have arrived, driven by concerns of rising carbon footprint and tough emissions regulations. Raw material costs, price, and limited battery range—the main blockers to…
The deluge of retail investors in Indian equities in the recent years marks a major shift away from traditional investments such as gold, real estate, and bank deposits. For perspective, the number of stock trading accounts zoomed from 41 million…
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is the fourth largest sector in the Indian economy. The FMCG sector is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9% to $220 billion by 2025, much higher than $167 billion in…
Cement, an essential ingredient of concrete, powers global construction activity. Cement stocks are broadly defined as shares of companies engaged in the manufacturing of cement and allied products. Factors impacting the cement sector stocks in India include real estate trends,…
Taxes are unavoidable, but it would help if the tax system is simple enough. Thankfully, there are two different tax regimes available to taxpayers under the Indian income tax system: the old tax system and the new tax regime. The…
Aadhaar card is an important document that serves as a proof of identity which you can use to open a bank account and avail various government-related services. But do you know how to modify the mobile number associated with your…
Loans come in all shapes and sizes. For instance, personal loans, can be of help if you desperately need money to fund unavoidable expenses such as meeting marriage costs or making an essential purchase. Attractive interest rates, minimal paper work,…
Sugar stocks in India—stocks in companies primarily engaged in growing, refining, and selling of sugar—seem to be in a sweet spot. The sector assumes importance as India is among the largest producers and consumers of sugar globally. Some of the…
Just like the country itself, India’s corporate landscape is known for the diversity of its industries and businesses. In fact, a list of good companies in India by market value amply testifies to this. Many of these conglomerates have interests…
Opening a bank account sounds easy, especially if it is a savings account. Yet, as with anything financial, the process demands some due diligence. Digital banking facilities and interest rates offered should be the foremost criteria for choosing the best…
