Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ltd IPO - Should you apply?
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Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ltd IPO - Should you apply?

Primary markets have been flush with funds for over a year! With boatloads of cash raining in the markets, companies from every sector are coming up to have a taste of the feast. These include companies from a broad spectrum of industries. You name it, you have it!

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Understanding Goodwill as an Intangible Asset
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Understanding Goodwill as an Intangible Asset

When you go through the annual report of any company, you will find “Goodwill” under Non-Current Assets in the Balance Sheet. But wait, what is this Goodwill?

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The Rising Share Price of United Breweries- What’s brewing inside?
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The Rising Share Price of United Breweries- What’s brewing inside?

With liquor outlets shut and taxes on the rise, beer stocks are the last thing you would expect to rally! However, the maker of Kingfisher, UBL, had a spectacular rally! Strange, right?

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Property Valuation: Meaning, Importance and Valuation Methods
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Property Valuation: Meaning, Importance and Valuation Methods

If there is one thing that registers the most number of disputes in India, it has to be property. That’s just one reason why property valuation is of the utmost importance now and in the future. So, here’s your guide to the matter.

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Clean Science and Technology Ltd- IPO
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Clean Science and Technology Ltd- IPO

Specialty chemicals are interesting. From personal care to pharmaceuticals, they have industry-wide applications, which is why you can say this industry won’t ever be out of business! 

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G R Infraprojects IPO - Should you subscribe?
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G R Infraprojects IPO - Should you subscribe?

Out of all the sectors, the construction industry alone accounts for over a tenth of the value addition (GVA) to the Indian economy. Expected to be the world’s 3rd largest construction market by 2025, it’s all set to be a $180 Bn industry soon! Its sheer size makes the sector quite appealing, also driving a case for the upcoming IPO.

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What is XIRR in Mutual Funds?
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What is XIRR in Mutual Funds?

For all good reasons, SIPs have been people’s favorite for years now. But, here’s an important thing most people don’t know - How do you calculate returns from SIPs? Well, let's discover.

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Value Trap: How to Separate the Wheat from the Chaff?
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Value Trap: How to Separate the Wheat from the Chaff?

Warren Buffett succinctly notes, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” But wait, what if the seemingly underpriced stock is a Value Trap? Here’s how you can tell...

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What are Treasury Bills in India?
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What are Treasury Bills in India?

The Government finances developmental endeavours with tax revenues & foreign debt. But is that enough? What if tax collections are low? What if no country is willing to lend? Well, read on to understand.

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What is the New Pension Scheme?
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What is the New Pension Scheme?

Given the ageing population, retirement planning is of the essence. No, it's not only for health security but also for an independent life. The Government has reckoned this fact and has been coming up with tools and programs to ensure a happy retirement for its citizens. The latest in the basket being a New Pension Scheme.

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What is a Systematic Transfer Plan(STP)?
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What is a Systematic Transfer Plan(STP)?

Unless you're living under a rock, you might be familiar with the term SIP. Now, what if we tell you another similar investment option that might earn a little more than SIPs?

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The reality of ‘Too Big to Fail’ stocks
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The reality of ‘Too Big to Fail’ stocks

“All that glitters is not gold” - a simple aphorism that we have all heard of in our schools, yet it explains a lot about investing! Doesn’t it?

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What is Earnings Per Share(EPS)?
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What is Earnings Per Share(EPS)?

As a layman, we understand that a company does business to earn profits in the market. We, as investors, invest in a company to be a part of their profitability. For that judgement, Earnings Per Share or EPS is one of the most popular and effective metrics.

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How to find Debt free Companies in India?
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How to find Debt free Companies in India?

Debt can simply make or break a business. It can either take you to the top, as in the case of companies like Ford or Apple. Or it can simply destroy the company, as in the case of KingFisher and Essar Steel.

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What are Equity Mutual Funds and their benefits? Should you invest?
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What are Equity Mutual Funds and their benefits? Should you invest?

Equity investment is lucrative. But not everyone has the intellect, time, and risk appetite for that! So, does that mean you can’t? Well, you can. Let us explain.

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What is the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) & how does it work?
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What is the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) & how does it work?

Mutual Fund Sahi [to] Hai,” but secure? Well, Franklin Templeton’s incident stands to prove that even mutual funds can be unsafe! That's why a regulatory authority is of the essence.

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NPS vs PPF: Which one is better?
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NPS vs PPF: Which one is better?

While every other person is talking about the likes of Bitcoins, we must not let our own age-old investment avenues take the back seat! That’s why we’ve come up with an article to clear all the clutter around two confusing and often misunderstood terms: NPS & PPF. If you’ve been using these terms interchangeably till date, this article will tell you why you were grossly wrong!

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KIMS IPO: Should you invest or not?
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KIMS IPO: Should you invest or not?

The pandemic has proven to be disastrous for the majority of the nation. But it surely did favor a few sectors like healthcare and pharmaceuticals. It might not seem like the best thing to have happened, but companies in these sectors did enjoy significant financial benefits when we look at it purely from a business perspective.

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