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All About Loan Against Securities (LAS)
What is LAS? A Loan Against Securities (LAS) lets investors unlock cash without selling their investments. You pledge your financial assets, like shares, mutual funds, or bonds, to a bank or NBFC and get a loan in return. It’s a…
India Market Wrap – Wednesday, 3 Dec 2025
Major Indices Index Close Change (pts) Change (%) Notes S&P BSE Sensex 85,106.81 –31.46 –0.04% Fourth straight down day; recovered partially after hitting an intraday low around 84,764. Nifty 50 25,986.00 –46.20 –0.18% Closed just below the psychological 26,000 mark.…
Best Real Estate Stocks to Invest in 2025
Why Real Estate is a Key Sector for Investors Real estate isn’t just about bricks and mortar anymore. It’s about land, buildings, rental income, commercial hubs, retail malls, and, for investors, public companies that build and operate all of it.…
Growth Mutual Fund vs. Dividend Mutual Fund – Which One Should You Choose?
Mutual funds give investors freedom, not just in what to invest in, but also in how to earn from it. Once you pick a fund, the next big decision is choosing between Growth and Dividend (IDCW) options. The fund would…
India Market Wrap – Monday, 1 Dec 2025
Major indices Index Close Change (pts) Change (%) Notes S&P BSE Sensex 85 641.90 –64.77 –0.08 % The Sensex erased early gains, slipping from a fresh intraday high of 86 159.02 as profit‑booking set in. Nifty 50 26 175.75 –27.20 –0.10 % The index briefly topped a record…
How are ETFs Taxed in India?
ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) have become one of the popular investment tools in India. More investors are choosing them because they bring diversity, liquidity, and transparency. Because they trade like stocks yet hold baskets of assets, ETFs combine the advantages…
Types of GST in India: An Explainer
Imagine, for a moment, the tax maze a business faced in India before 2017: state excise, service tax, VAT, multiple registrations, cross-border transactions, and paying taxes at each step. Then, in July 2017, GST turned the page. It did not…
Best Short-Term Stocks to Buy in India in 2025
Introduction to Short-Term Stock Investing Short-term stock investing isn’t about holding for years. It’s about catching moves over days, weeks, or a few months. It demands sharper reflexes, faster analysis, and nerves of steel, but the rewards can be swift.…
How to Trade in Options with Small Capital: A Guide
Options trading attracts many new traders who want to trade with limited funds. The appeal is clear; it offers exposure to market movements without requiring large capital like stocks. But while the entry ticket seems small, the learning curve is…
Growth Option vs. IDCW – Which One to Choose While Investing in Mutual Funds?
Mutual funds have become the go-to tool for Indian investors seeking disciplined wealth creation. But when it comes to choosing between Growth and IDCW (Income Distribution Cum Capital Withdrawal), most people pause. The terms sound complex. The difference, though, lies…
