Dividends are one of the most reliable ways investors can earn consistent income from their equity holdings. While stock prices can fluctuate with market conditions, dividend payments often act as a cushion providing steady cash flow even during vola

When people talk about the Indian stock market, one name that comes in everybody’s mind is that of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. Fondly remembered as the “Big Bull of Dalal Street”, he is also known as India’s very own Warren Buffett! No wonder, Jhunj

January 1 is among the most important dates for many of us. The start of a new year brings fresh energy and is filled with hopes. Some people also decide on their resolutions. But when it comes to financial planning, March 31 is an equally important

Stock markets around the world are volatile entities that are influenced by innumerable factors including geopolitics, global economic changes, or even by acts of nature such as floods or earthquakes. At times, it is also caution or long-term expecta

Some of us may have probably received lower monthly take-home salaries for January. A close look at the salary slip may reveal that the amount deducted as tax by your company has been higher compared to the previous few months. So, what could have le

In the last year, the small-cap segment has faced significant headwinds. Unlike the previous rallies, the S&P BSE SmallCap index delivered negative returns of approximately -4.79. Consequently, the euphoria of “double-digit” gains has cooled

Even if you lived under a rock, you wouldn’t have missed the highlights of Adani drama. Adani and the Hindenburg clash is the matter of the moment. The high-profile clash was closely observed by market watchers and was so controversial that it over

Navi Mutual Fund and Nippon India Mutual Fund are two AMCs (Asset Management Companies) in India that appeal to quite different types of investors. Navi is a nimble, digital-first AMC focusing on ultra-low-cost index funds and overseas fund-of-funds.

The Indian stock market has been trying to regain all of the lost momentum and has scaled back after seeing a bottom at about 5 below the peak level attained last month. Investors who bank on technical analysis or patterns in the price and volume

Stocks move due to activities of two sets of participants in capital markets: traders and investors. While traders are also essentially investors, they are typically short-term momentum investors. In fact, some traders invest for as short a time peri

Most salaried people know that a small part of their EPF contribution goes towards pension, but very few actually understand how to calculate EPF pension in a practical way. When retirement planning becomes a serious thought, the first question that

Penny stocks are scrips of companies with a low price and as the name suggests was originally meant to categorise stocks priced under $1. Over time, the term has been associated with companies with low price, low market capitalisation and low liquidi