The two well-known stock market indices in India are Nifty and Sensex. They indicate the overall performance of the stock market.  What are Stock Indices? Indexes are constructed based on a representative group of items from the entire universe and...

What is a Stock Market? A stock market is a marketplace where buyers and sellers transact in securities of publicly listed companies. The securities that trade in the stock market are equity shares, bonds, derivatives, commodities, etc. The trading of...

Sovereign Gold Bonds and Fixed Deposits are popular low-risk investment options. FD has been one of the most stable and safest investment instruments for Indian investors. But SGB has become a competitive option since 2015. The Gold Monetization Scheme was...

Sensex and Nifty are market indices that represent the market. They are the benchmarks for the country's stock market trend, development in the industry, and individual investors' portfolios. This article covers in detail Sensex and Nifty, their calculation and the...

State Bank of India (SBI) offers different savings accounts for different types of investor needs. All the accounts have interest rates starting from 2.7%. The bank allows investors to nominate beneficiaries, and also issues ATM cards against their savings account....

“The first rule is not to lose. The second rule is not to forget the first rule.” Warren Buffett.  None of us likes to lose our money and therefore are always looking for safe investment options that give high returns....

When you join a company, your salary may not be the only compensation you receive. You will also receive some perks, vacation days, and possibly some company shares. Your salary may include some type of equity, most likely stock options...

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a new asset class in recent years in the Indian market that gives investors a chance to get exposure to real estate. They can invest in REITs without incurring the substantial cash flows required...