Any organisation needs funds for  basic requirements such as, for setting up or expanding a business. Borrowing is the most common way to avail of the funds required. There are different ways companies can borrow, among which bonds and debentures...

Bonds are a type of debt instrument that a company or government issues to raise funds. The bond issuer promises to make regular payments to the investor through interest payouts. Furthermore, bonds have a fixed tenure, and on maturity, the...

People are looking forward to the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras to invest in Gold and other precious metals as the festive season begins this year. The Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 22nd and 23rd, 2022, while Diwali will be...

There is no right or wrong answer when the question is to choose between a credit or debit card. All that matters is whether you have understood the pros and cons of each. Most of the millennials are opting for...

Every company needs funds to run its business operations. Most of the companies raise capital by issuing shares in public. However, it is not feasible for all companies which are not ready to go public. Especially new establishments. There is...

What is Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR)? A Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR) is a fund requirement maintained by the companies that issue debentures in India. This effort is to protect the investors from the possibility of the company defaulting on repayments....

The government and corporations issue bonds to raise money to meet their expenses. These expenses can be working capital requirements or financing specific projects. When a firm or the government issues a bond, it announces the coupon rate. The coupon...

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...