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Nifty Meaning, Definition and Company List

What is Nifty? The Nifty meaning in stock market is a derivation from the mix of two words, i.e. “National Stock Exchange” and “fifty”. It is an abbreviation of the National Stock Exchange Fifty. It is a collection of top...

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What is MLD (Market Linked Debentures)

What are Market Linked Debentures? Market linked debentures (MLDs) are a type of debt instruments that offer returns based on the performance of an underlying market index or instrument. They are issued by companies or financial institutions to raise funds...

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What is Lifestyle Inflation – Impact and How to Avoid

What is Lifestyle Inflation? As our income grows, so does our desire to spend more money on the things we enjoy. This is known as lifestyle inflation, or the tendency to increase spending as income increases. Lifestyle inflation is also...

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What is IPO Listing?

What is IPO Listing? Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process by which an unlisted company gets listed on a stock exchange by offering its securities/ shares on the primary market. The purpose of an initial public offering can be...

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What is Interim Dividend?

Meaning of Interim Dividend When a company pays dividends prior to the annual general meeting (AGM) of the company and the release of financial statements is known as an interim dividend. The company distributes the interim dividend in combination with...

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What is India VIX?

The India VIX is a volatility index. It is based on the NIFTY index option prices. The best bid and ask quotes of the out-of-the-money near- and mid-month NIFTY option contracts are used to calculate the India VIX. It shows...

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What is GMP in IPO? Understanding the Importance of GMP in Initial Public Offerings.

​​What is Grey Market? Formally and legally, share trade on the primary and secondary markets. Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates primary and secondary markets. New shares are issued and sold to the general public in the primary market....

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What is GDR?

Indian companies can get listed on foreign exchanges only through a Global Depository Receipt (GDR). GDR is a negotiable instrument. Therefore, through a GDR, Indian companies get access to foreign funds. This article covers what a GDR is, its features,...