How are Inflation & Interest Rates Related?
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How are Inflation & Interest Rates Related?

Any ‘chai pe charcha’ is usually incomplete without discussing how pricey goods are becoming day-by-day, or without listening to parents rant about how inexpensive lifestyle used to be when they were kids. Well, this is the tragic magic of inflation, fellas!

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Fiscal Deficit: Is It Really Bad For The Economy?
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Fiscal Deficit: Is It Really Bad For The Economy?

No matter how scarce revenue collection is, the Government must loosen its purse strings to uplift the country. When it spends more than it earns, a fiscal deficit arises. But is it that bad?

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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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Why is RBI’s dividend a godsend for the Government?
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Why is RBI’s dividend a godsend for the Government?

Last week, the RBI announced a dividend payout of close to ₹ 1 Trillion for the Indian Government! But how, why & so what? If you aren’t aware, here’s help.

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Lalit Modi Scam: Rise and Fall of the IPL Mastermind
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Lalit Modi Scam: Rise and Fall of the IPL Mastermind

A saga or a fiasco, what was it? There are two sides to the story of the architect of our beloved IPL. But many are unaware. So, today, we’ll tell you...

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What went wrong with India’s Vaccination strategy?
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What went wrong with India’s Vaccination strategy?

What is believed to be the world’s largest vaccination drive isn’t all that rosy! Read this piece to make sense of how India messed up its covid vaccination strategy.

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Everything to know about Government Bonds
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Everything to know about Government Bonds

Government bonds: Are they actually as boring as they sound, or a great deal to seal? A tradable security issued by the government is known as Government security or G-Sec. These could be in the form of treasury bills, having a short time maturity of less than a year, or government bonds, having a long term maturity of more than a year. 

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Understanding the RBI’s Monetary Policy 2021-22
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Understanding the RBI’s Monetary Policy 2021-22

Yesterday, the RBI came up with its Monetary Policy for FY22. And we know it isn't exactly digestible for most. So, we're here with a simplified explanation of the policy.

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Tata Mistry Feud – The Climax!
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Tata Mistry Feud – The Climax!

The feud that shook the corporate world has reached its bitter end. The battle, which lasted for almost 5 years, saw its conclusion as the Supreme Court of India issued the hearing on the case between Tata Sons and Cyrus Mistry. 

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Should India Ban Cryptocurrency?
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Should India Ban Cryptocurrency?

Crypto guys are getting skeptical! The reason being, India is considering new regulations that would ban cryptocurrencies, and penalize anyone who holds, buys or mines bitcoins and other digital currencies! But why?

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What is Hyperinflation?
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What is Hyperinflation?

Have you ever wondered as to why we can't print more money for our needs?  We all know that the Government prints money for the country, so it's quite natural to wonder why it cannot print as much money as it needs and fulfil the needs of the country.

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Highlights of RBI Monetary Policy
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Highlights of RBI Monetary Policy

Like an ailing person suffering from a painful disease, the Indian Economy is badly demanding a plausible treatment from the doctors, aka the policymakers. And the budget, though lacking in certain areas, seems to be an ideal medicine at the time. Following the budget, the Reserve bank of India recently made announcements which lie in similar tone with that of the budget.

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Economic Indicators: Know the Key Indicators of an Economy
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Economic Indicators: Know the Key Indicators of an Economy

Everybody knows that the Indian economy is in recession. You have read this in newspapers, articles, or heard this from someone, but somehow, everyone knows that the economy is not doing so well. 

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Highlights of Union Budget 2021
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Highlights of Union Budget 2021

Picking up in the aftermath of a once-in-a-century pandemic, the country waited with bated breath for the annual budget presentation on February 1. This budget was poised to be India's formal response to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Budget 2021 Glossary: Key Terms
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Budget 2021 Glossary: Key Terms

Today, February 1st, 2021, India was waiting for Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her third union budget for the fiscal year starting from April 1st, 2021. 

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Sectors that Could Benefit From The Union Budget of 2021
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Sectors that Could Benefit From The Union Budget of 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 seems to have changed the whole world. With the whole world shut down for nearly a year, many businesses were shut down, and thousands and thousands of jobs were lost. Economies were facing a terrible decline, and unemployment levels had found a newfound high. The pandemic brought about a financial crisis to the entire world.

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IRFC IPO: Is it worth to invest?
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IRFC IPO: Is it worth to invest?

In the ongoing bull market, here comes the first IPO of 2021. Businesses are positive about recovering from the economic blow of the pandemic in 2020, and this is why some brilliant IPOs are all set to be launched in 2021.

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What is Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate?
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What is Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate?

Are you a banking enthusiast? Do you aspire to build your career in the banking industry? Well, there are many who wish to do the same, but there are only a few who succeed in achieving these goals. A proper dedication, passion, and most importantly, knowledge and understanding of the banking world will certainly help you in becoming a successful banker. 

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