Personal Finance
What is Profit After Tax & How to Calculate It?
Profit After Tax is a key metric that shows the true profitability of a company. With the understanding of PAT, you can make better estimates about the financial health of a company, its investment potential, and its growth prospects. In this blog, weโll explain exactly what Profit After Tax means and why itโs such a […]
Budget 2024: Explainer On Changes In SIP Taxation
The Mutual fund industry of India is currently valued at $0.66 trillion and is expected to grow to $1.61 trillion by 2029 in terms of assets under management (AUM). Investors are offered two modes of investment in mutual funds: Lumpsum and SIP. The calculation of taxes payable on lump sum investments is pretty straightforward, but […]
Budget 2024: F&O Trading Gets More Expensive?
Futures & Options (F&O) trading is no walk in the parkโit can take years to become profitable. And with various charges and taxes eating into your profits, it’s a bit of a negative sum game. Now, the Indian government has hiked the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in the Union budget of 2024-25. But what exactly […]
Budget 2024-25: How Will New Tax Slabs Benefit The Middle Class?
The Government of India introduced the Union budget for the 2024-25 on July 23, 2024. It was the first budget of the third term of the Modi Government. The budget featured a wide array of changes to achieve economic development targets. For the middle class, some of the key features of the budget are introduction […]
Semiconductor Industry in India
The tiny chips in electronic devices that often go unnoticed are an important part of the contemporary world. Semiconductors are the powerful brains that drive everything from the smartphones in our pockets to the ground-breaking artificial intelligence revolutionizing several industries. With Indiaโs increasing prominence in the global semiconductor industry, it is important to know the […]
What is National Company Law Tribunal?
When there is a dispute between two people, they appear in court and lay out their case. The judge passes a judgment based on the law. However, have you ever considered what a corporation would do if there were a dispute with another corporation? The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has been established to settle […]
What is Capital Gains Tax in India?
As a taxpayer and an investor, if you also feel frustrated understanding the tax implications on your investment and feel lost when understanding terms like long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains, tax calculations, exemptions on your profits, etc., then this blog is for you. Before we delve into capital gain taxes in India, we need […]
KYC Regulations Update: Comprehensive Guide
1.3 crore mutual fund accounts are on hold in India due to incomplete KYC, which means they cannot currently be used to buy or sell mutual funds. But why did this happen? This blog will answer all your questions regarding KYC and its issues. KYC Regulations Overview KYC stands for Know Your Customer. It is […]
Guide to Behavioral Finance: Definition, Biases, and Impact
Ever wondered why you tend to spend more freely with a credit card than with cash? Or why do you hesitate to sell a losing stock but quickly sell your winning holdings at a small profit? Behavioral finance provides interesting insights into various financial puzzles. Unlike traditional finance, which assumes that investors are rational, behavioral […]
National Pension System (NPS): Should You Invest?
The National Pension System, or NPS, is an effort of the Indian government that aims to give Indian citizens retirement benefits. It encourages people to invest regularly during their working term for retirement. Earlier, it was called the National Pension Scheme. In this scheme, you invest a lumpsum or fixed amount of money every month. […]
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