Every transaction starts with someone giving money to another one. In the pre-pandemic times, e-commerce was on the rise. With the COVID-19 outbreak, digital payment adoption has accelerated. It has become the most popular way of transacting today and will...

Cash and funds have different business functions and help formulate financial strategies. The physical currency available with a business is known as cash. Whereas, the total financial resources available with a business are its funds. Cash flow and fund flow...

CDSL and NSDL are two electronic depositories for holding securities in India. National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) is the first depository in India. It was established in 1996.  Central Depositories Services India Ltd. (CDSL) was founded in 1999. Both the...

We may refer to stocks and bonds collectively as investment instruments. But though we often pair their names, they are varied in nature. A comparison of Bonds Vs Stocks shows how they are different. The risk involved, returns, and benefits...

Gold is among the most precious and rare metals on the planet. It is popular for its beauty as well as durability. It is also among the most reliable investment options. Indians prefer purchasing ornaments made of gold for everyday...

What is SIP in Stocks? SIP in Stocks means investing your money in shares through small regular investments. Though it works on the same principle as mutual fund SIP, you are investing in individual shares of companies. It also helps...

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) are long-term investment options. Though they belong to different asset categories both of them are suitable to fulfil your long-term financial goals. However, each of these investments involves different levels of...

Mutual Fund Cut Off Time Rules by SEBI Mutual Fund investments are driven by fluctuations in the stock market. Investors had to submit applications at offices of Asset Management Companies (AMCs) or their Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs). You had...