Debt Funding: Instruments to Raise Capital Effectively
Investor's Psychology

Debt Funding: Instruments to Raise Capital Effectively

As of 31 March 2023, the national debt of India stood at ₹155.6 lakh crore, accounting for a whopping 57.1% of our GDP. 😳 This means that every citizen in India has an average debt of more than ₹1 lakh. Debt has been the bearer of bad news and hardship for individuals and businesses alike. But the financial experts argue that it can actually be leveraged to our advantage.

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A Straightforward Guide to Financial Statements
Financial Ratios

A Straightforward Guide to Financial Statements

Allow me to share a personal story with you which helped me really get into the investing sector (and by this, I mean the OG, aka stock market). You see, I wasn’t always a finance-savvy person who regularly kept track of the market’s movements. But, a couple of years back, something changed.  

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Technical Analysis Tools for Long-Term Investing
Investor's Psychology

Technical Analysis Tools for Long-Term Investing

Before keeping a foot in the mysterious world of stocks, it's important to equip yourself with an understanding of its varying aspects (minor and major). To recognise whether a stock is priced accurately and predict its next possible move, a technical analysis of shares is done. Investors and analysts are able to depict a stock's next step, whether it's an upward ascent, a downward plunge, or a steady sideways drift, with the help of technical analysis.

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What is Debt Consolidation: Is It The Right Strategy For You?
Your Money

What is Debt Consolidation: Is It The Right Strategy For You?

Were you aware that the EMI for home loans has spiked around 20% over the last couple of years? People issuing credit cards to pay for both basic and non-essential needs are also seeing a major rise over the years. Just look at the infographic below to see the rising trend. ⤵️

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Understanding the 7 Common Mind Traps While Investing
Investor's Psychology

Understanding the 7 Common Mind Traps While Investing

You know how sometimes you're dead sure about something, but it turns out you're way off? Well, it's those sneaky biases playing tricks on how we think and make decisions. In this article, we'll take a ride through seven common types of biases that mess with our heads without us even realising.

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What is Shared Equity Mortgage?
Your Money

What is Shared Equity Mortgage?

Have you ever imagined owning your home only to be met with the harsh reality of sky-high property prices and hefty loans? It's a common story for many of us dreaming of a place to call our own in this diverse land. But what if there was a way to make this dream more achievable without emptying your 'khaata,' offering a path to homeownership that's more feasible and financially sound? 

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Smart Investment Alternatives for Beginners
Your Money

Smart Investment Alternatives for Beginners

Investing is a powerful weapon for achieving your investment goals, even if you're not a financial whiz. In fact, it is essential for people with little or no financial knowledge. So, what if your non-financial intellect isn’t aware of the difference between a stock and a bond? You can still invest and achieve your financial goals. All you need is a little guidance and support; for that, Insider is here. 😎

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Honasa Consumer: Insight into Mamaearth
Stock Market

Honasa Consumer: Insight into Mamaearth's Parent Company

Do you know about Shark Tank India? If you do, awesome! And if you don’t, let me tell you. It’s like a desi version of the famous American “Shark Tank''. It is about business where people with new ideas try to get money from successful investors, referred to as "Sharks." These investors can give money to the ideas and then own part of the business.

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 Loan Repayment Strategies for Investors
Your Money

Loan Repayment Strategies for Investors

Imagine you are hiking a mountain with a heavy backpack. 🎒 You're excited, motivated, and ready to reach the top. But soon after, you realise that the heavy load you're carrying is slowing you down, making you tired, and the mountain harder to climb.

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Sentiment Analysis: Understanding The Market’s Emotions
Investor's Psychology

Sentiment Analysis: Understanding The Market’s Emotions

The stock market is a lot like those chatty colony aunties. You might wonder what the connection is, but believe it or not, both thrive on non-stop gossip, where whispers often carry more weight than a megaphone. 📣

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Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?
Stock Market

Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?

Alert! 🚨 A new entity has made its presence known in the investment community, and I am here to scrutinise it for your benefit. As per official announcements, this new entity brings ample opportunities for investors to generate a large corpus without observing the market for 70 hours a week. Oops! Sorry, Mr. Narayan Murthy. 😅

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Corporate Governance: Rules, Repercussions and Resolutions
Investor's Psychology

Corporate Governance: Rules, Repercussions and Resolutions

We all find formal talks like laws and regulations difficult to grasp; these concepts can even be boring sometimes. Reading about corporate governance in the business world could sound similar to that, but don't worry, as I will help you amusingly understand this bookish topic. You will find my amusing approach to explaining corporate governance more engaging than a bookish style.

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5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio
Mutual Funds

5 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Mutual Fund Portfolio

Have you ever noticed? When you type "mutual fund" and go to your search engine's "image" section, there are photos of plants symbolising money in half of the results 🪴. The banner image of this article is a good example of this pattern. This makes one think, why plants? Are graphic designers simply out of ideas?

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Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF
Mutual Funds

Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Tax-Saving MF

Individuals wishing to reduce their tax burden while potentially receiving favourable returns may find Tax-Saving Mutual Funds (MFs) to be an appealing choice. These funds, often categorised as Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS), provide both tax benefits and market exposure. However, before entering into this investment option, it is critical to understand its pros and cons.

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ESG Excellence in India: A Deep Dive into the Top Performing Companies
Stock Market

ESG Excellence in India: A Deep Dive into the Top Performing Companies

When you look at a successful company, the first thought that usually comes to mind is, "Wow! The founder must have had a great idea." Well, an idea sure is the base for establishing a new business, but it's not enough to take it to the top and then maintain that leadership position over the years. Right decisions at the right time, increasing profits, positive returns, and persistence assist in completing the journey from a new business to a successful one.

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Critical Illness Policy: What is It and Do You Need It?
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Critical Illness Policy: What is It and Do You Need It?

“Ek se bhale do, do se bhale chaar, manjil apni dur, rasta karna paar.” You know, when it comes to our health, having regular health insurance is pretty good for basic stuff, like doctor visits and regular hospital trips. But let's face it, life can throw some real curveballs at us. Things like cancer or a heart attack are not just a big health challenge but also a financial hit. That's where Critical Illness Insurance steps in. Think of it as your financial lifeline when facing big health problems, kind of like your emergency stash of extra cash when things get tough.

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How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?
Mutual Funds

How to Build a Good Mutual Fund Portfolio?

Do you know what a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is? An MPV is a vehicle with various seats for people of all ages, body types, and numbers. There are spacious couch-like seats for adults to sit and enjoy, small ones with seat belts for children to be confined securely, and comfy rear seats to accommodate the frail bodies of old-age citizens. In the world of investments, mutual funds are like an MPV. 🚘

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How to do Sector-Wise Comparison of Companies?
Stock Market

How to do Sector-Wise Comparison of Companies?

Let's kick off today's article with a simple question: When you're in the market for purchasing a new car or a mobile phone, what's your go-to strategy for making the right choice? You'd probably say you compare performance, check out the features, and, without a doubt, consider different models and brands, right? But would you ever find yourself comparing an iPhone with a Micromax phone or calculating the fuel cost for a car and a plane? Not likely. 

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