Finance Basics

What is the Relative Strength Index? The Relative Strength Index, or RSI, is a momentum indicator used in technical analysis. It measures the speed and size of recent price movements and converts that momentum into a value between 0 and 100. For traders, RSI is useful because it gives a quick read on whether price […]

The debt-to-equity ratio shows how much debt a company has compared with the money owned by shareholders. It is one of the simplest ways to check whether a company is funding itself mainly through borrowings or through its own equity base. In simple words, the debt-to-equity ratio, or D/E ratio, compares borrowed money with owners’ […]

GIFT Nifty is the US dollar-denominated Nifty derivatives contract traded on NSE International Exchange, or NSE IX, in GIFT City. I look at it as more than a pre-market number. It is a bridge between Indian equity-market expectations and global trading hours. For years, many Indian traders watched SGX Nifty before the domestic market opened […]

Remember those days of stock certificates gathering dust in your attic, like forgotten treasure maps? Well, those days are about as relevant as a typewriter in the age of laptops. Let’s take a trip back in time to explore the beginning of the Demat revolution!

This blog explores
what credit rating agencies in India are, their role in finance, and how they impact borrowing and investing.

In this blog, we’ll explore what Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are, how they differ from traditional banks, and the range of loans they offer. We’ll also highlight their role in financial inclusion and economic growth, along with their potential limitations.

In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of money market instruments, their key features, and primary examples like Treasury Bills and Certificates of Deposit. You’ll learn how these instruments provide short-term liquidity, support economic stability, and benefit both borrowers and lenders.

Welcome to the Capital Market, the dynamic hub where innovative ideas and investment capital meet. This blog will uncover how the Capital Market connects businesses and governments with investors, enabling them to raise funds and drive growth. We’ll explore its two main segments—the Primary and Secondary Markets—and how they function to support economic development.