Is Small Industries Development Bank of India Helping Your Business?
Macro Moves

Is Small Industries Development Bank of India Helping Your Business?

Small Industries Development Bank of India, or SIDBI, is slowly but steadily expanding its reach in the MSME sector. The lending firm for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has a 14% share as of December 2023. This percentage is expected to increase to 25% via a rights issue by 2024, as per MD & CEO of SIDBI S. Ramann.

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All you need to know about the Indian Banking Sector
Finance

All you need to know about the Indian Banking Sector

India's banking scene is quite a spectacle! Don't trust me? Let me prove my point using data. We have 12 public sector banks, 22 private counterparts, 46 foreign players, 56 regional rural banks, 1,485 urban cooperative banks, and 96,000 rural cooperative banks.  As of March 2023, the nation boasts a total of 14,74,548 ATMs, with a notable 2,796 added in just the first four months of FY23, showcasing a robust momentum in banking infrastructure expansion.

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EbixCash IPO: Worth applying?
Stock Market

EbixCash IPO: Worth applying?

With over 6,50,000 retail outlets across India, 10,431 dedicated employees and 196 offices in the Asia Pacific region, EbixCash has built a robust presence. Their extensive portfolio is easily accessible- be it digitally or through a wide network spanning 4,000 cities and 75,000 villages. 

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Value Investing 101: Making Money the Smart Way
Stock Market

Value Investing 101: Making Money the Smart Way

I will start today's article by sharing a meme that captures a conversation I had with one of my friends. 😄

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Analysing Bosch Limited:  A Century in the Spotlight!
Stock Market

Analysing Bosch Limited: A Century in the Spotlight!

There's this saying I came across: "Success is not just about making money; it's about making a difference." Pretty deep, right? Well, it perfectly captures what some companies are all about- going beyond the money game to really leave a mark. Today, we will talk about Bosch Limited, a company that's been doing just that for a century.

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7 Lessons From Pranjal Kamra
Big Shots

7 Lessons From Pranjal Kamra's “Investonomy”

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest". I cannot agree more. Researching a particular company and looking for the pros & cons of an investing sector is the first step to successful investments. There are several sources available at your disposal to do so, among which books by influential figures take the top place.

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Best Large Cap Mutual Funds for 2024
Mutual Funds

Best Large Cap Mutual Funds for 2024

Hey there, welcome back! This article is all about getting straight to the point. But before we spill the beans on the best large-cap mutual fund for 2024, we want to walk you through the journey we took to pick this gem from the sea of options out there.

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 7 Factors to look for before Selecting the Best Mutual Fund
Mutual Funds

7 Factors to look for before Selecting the Best Mutual Fund

I'm sure you've heard people talking about mutual funds and how they can grow over time, haven't you? No doubt, mutual funds are the real deal. What's even better is that getting into them is much simpler compared to handling the unpredictable nature of the stock market. 

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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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