Personal Finance Articles

Gold in its purest form is yellow in color however as an alloy it is available as White Gold and Rose Gold too. Pure gold is 24 Karats, but it is soft, so other metals are added to it to...

What is a redeemable security? Redeemable security is the one which can be liquidated into cash by the issuer at investor's request. The most common redeemable security available in the market is the open-ended mutual fund. Any open-ended mutual fund...

Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-backed savings scheme in India. It guarantees returns over a long time horizon and also provides tax benefits. The scheme has a maturity period of 15 years after which you can withdraw funds from...

India is among the world's largest consumers of gold and has a lot to gain from this precious metal. It is an auspicious metal purchased on special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and even festivals. Owing to the charm...

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...

What is a balance sheet? A balance sheet is a statement of assets, liabilities and capital of an organisation as on a particular date. In short, it shows what a company owns and owes. Additionally, it shows the amount invested...

Which city in India has the lowest cost of living? With work from home becoming a new factor, shifting to new places to save up on living costs is being considered as an option. While people in Mumbai usually complain...

The P/E ratio and P/B ratio are widely used financial metrics for analyzing a company's valuation. Both the ratios are relative valuation metrics that help one understand the company's financial health compared to its peers and the industry. P/E ratio...