Shareholder Activism: Driving Change in Corporate Governance
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Shareholder Activism: Driving Change in Corporate Governance

What pops into your mind when I mention the name "Hindenburg Research"? You might get flashbacks of January 2023 when Hindenburg Group's report on the Adani Group came out. You might have read many articles to discover what happened and why Hindenburg made these significant allegations about the Adani Group. We are not diving into what happened and why they did so here, but in case you are curious, check this article.  

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Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Floating Rate Savings Bonds
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Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Floating Rate Savings Bonds

Whenever we require assistance, especially in terms of money, we often turn towards our friends, family, or parents for assistance. Similarly, when the government needs funds for its various projects, it approaches the Apex Bank of India, aka the Reserve Bank of India, to raise money from the general public.

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Fixed Rate Bonds: Low Risk Investment Option or Danger in Disguise
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Fixed Rate Bonds: Low Risk Investment Option or Danger in Disguise

Things in life are hardly fixed. Whether it is about the salary one may receive or the amount of rain a region can expect, this issue doesn’t have to be the case with your investments as well. If you are the type of investor who wishes to earn a prior set interest regularly, then fixed-rate bonds are the perfect option for you.

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The Asset-Light Business Model explored
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The Asset-Light Business Model explored

Zomato does not own a single restaurant but has seen a significant rise in its revenue from operations from ₹371.03 crore in FY 2018 to ₹4,707.04 crore in FY 2023. Zomato's revenue during the pandemic had doubled, but it is also necessary to note that their losses widened, too.

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Udyogini Scheme: Making Female Entrepreneurs Great Again
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Udyogini Scheme: Making Female Entrepreneurs Great Again

According to a report from the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom), approximately 18% of startups in India have a woman founder or co-founder at the helm. This statistic appears to be a promising sign for the advancement of women's entrepreneurship within the country.

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Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana: The Future of India
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Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana: The Future of India's Traditional Crafts

We, the people of India, are so rich in our culture that we celebrate a festival almost every month. One of these festivals is "Vishwakarma Jayanti", which is celebrated on the last day of Indian Bhado month, or Bhadrapada. Lord Vishwakarma is a Hindu god who is also the divine architect that constructed the holy city of Dwarka.

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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: A skilling revolution for India
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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: A skilling revolution for India

The youth unemployment rate in India was 23.22% as of 2022. There can be several possible reasons for this problem prevailing in the economy, such as the digital divide, lack of access to capital, financial crisis, and more. 

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What is happening with Paytm?
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What is happening with Paytm?

Paytm made headlines with the news, “Vijay Shekhar Sharma is going to acquire an additional 10.3% stake in Paytm from Antfin (Netherlands) Holdings B.V. through an off market transfer in a no cash deal”. 

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GIFT Nifty: Is it Better Than SGX Nifty?
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GIFT Nifty: Is it Better Than SGX Nifty?

An initiative of cross-border significance between two nations, India and Singapore, GIFT Nifty is a dollar-denominated index derivative contract. GIFT Nifty, the relabelled version of SGX Nifty, combines India and Singapore's capital markets and tracks the performance of the Nifty 50 index. It is traded on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX).

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Real Estate Investment Trust: Affordable Real Estate?
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Real Estate Investment Trust: Affordable Real Estate?

“ Buying real estate is not only the best way, the quickest way, the safest way, but the only way to become wealthy”

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Mahila Samman Savings Certificate: Is it really beneficial for Indian Women?
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Mahila Samman Savings Certificate: Is it really beneficial for Indian Women?

According to a survey conducted by SEBI in 2017, it was found that 95% of the population prefers bank deposits over any other investment option. This goes to show that whenever we look into the various avenues to invest our hard-earned money, we generally prefer investing in safer options. Government schemes are one of those options, as it comes with extremely low risk.

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ITC Demerger: Everything you need to know
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ITC Demerger: Everything you need to know

The long-awaited breakup that the industry has been anticipating is now on the verge of occurring. ITC, the diversified conglomerate, has finally made the big move - announcing the demerger of its hotel business segments. 

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Senco Gold Ltd. IPO: Will it Shine or Shatter?
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Senco Gold Ltd. IPO: Will it Shine or Shatter?

In the jewellery market, names like Gitanjali and Tanishq have made big waves. Gitanjali Jewellers closed down with Nirav Modi's fraud, and many investors were devastated when they failed to subscribe to Tanishq's IPO. So, when it comes to the jewellery sector, competition never ends. To ramp up the tough war, a gold and diamonds retail company, Senco Gold Ltd., is coming out with an IPO.

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Angel One Review: Is it good for Beginners?
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Angel One Review: Is it good for Beginners?

Angel One is a renowned stockbroking and investment services company in India which has been providing comprehensive solutions to the investment needs of Indians for over 25 years. Founded in the year 1996, the company's headquarters is located in Mumbai, India. Mr Dinesh Thakkar is the founder of Angel One.

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Tickertape Vs Screener: Can Ticker Plus Beat Them?
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Tickertape Vs Screener: Can Ticker Plus Beat Them?

Our life is a cycle of 5W’s and 1H. We are stuck in a never-ending loop of What, Who, Where, When, Which, and How.

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ideaForge: Sky-high Success in the Drone Industry
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ideaForge: Sky-high Success in the Drone Industry's IPO Race

Few industries have seen as much growth and innovation in the quick-paced world of technology as the drone industry. As we focus on the most recent buzz in the marketplace, ideaForge's Initial Public Offering (IPO) has dominated the sector. Within the first day of opening for subscription, the IPO became oversubscribed by 3.74 times, leaving investors and industry enthusiasts in wonder. 

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Tickertape Review: Analysing The Ultimate Stock Market Research Platform
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Tickertape Review: Analysing The Ultimate Stock Market Research Platform

Tickertape is a complete package for enthusiastic investors who seek to make informed investment decisions.  It is a platform that provides insights to investors by conducting analytical research on various financial securities like stocks, Mutual funds, ETFs, Indices, etc., prevalent in the Indian financial market. 

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Ticker vs Trendlyne: Screening the Screeners
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Ticker vs Trendlyne: Screening the Screeners

The digital world has witnessed tremendous expansion, especially in the realm of stocks and investments. With over 6,000 companies listed on NSE & BSE and a surge in IPOs, investors now have a plethora of options to choose from. When it comes to investing in the stock market, having access to reliable data, powerful tools, and informed insights is crucial for making profitable decisions. Ticker by Finology and Trendlyne are two prominent investment platforms that offer a range of features designed to empower investors with the information they need. 

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