Business & Economy
How the Government Borrows: G-Secs, Treasury Bills and the Bond Market
The government borrows over 14 lakh crore rupees a year selling bonds. How G-Secs, T-bills and SDLs work, who buys them, and…
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Large-Cap vs Mid-Cap vs Small-Cap: What Market Capitalisation Tells You
Market capitalisation sorts stocks by size: large-cap stability, mid-cap growth and small-cap dynamism with higher risk. What each means for investors.
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Current Account Deficit: What It Means and Why It Moves the Rupee
When India buys more from the world than it sells, the current account goes into deficit - and the rupee feels it.…
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How Futures and Options Work: The Basics of Derivatives Trading in India
Futures and options let traders bet on price movements with leverage — and carry risks that wipe out beginners. The basics of…
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How Forex Reserves Work: What the RBI Holds and Why It Matters
India holds over 600 billion dollars in forex reserves - but what is actually in the vault? What the RBI holds, how…
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Circuit Breakers and Trading Halts: How Stock Exchanges Stop Market Panics
When markets plunge or soar too fast, circuit breakers halt trading to cool panic. Here is how the 10%, 15% and 20%…
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MSP Explained: How Minimum Support Prices Are Set for Farmers’ Crops
MSP is the government's price promise to farmers - but how is it calculated, and does every farmer get it? How minimum…
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REITs and InvITs: How to Invest in Real Estate and Highways Without Buying Them
REITs and InvITs let you invest in offices, malls and highways from 300-400 rupees, with mandatory 90% payouts. Here is how these…
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How Petrol and Diesel Prices Are Set in India: Taxes, Dealers and Daily Revision
Petrol at 100 rupees a litre: where does the money go? Crude costs, refinery charges, central and state taxes, dealer margins -…
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Paper Gold Explained: How Gold ETFs and Sovereign Gold Bonds Work
Gold ETFs and Sovereign Gold Bonds offer gold exposure without lockers or making charges. Compare costs, returns, liquidity and tax to choose…