Stocks

Very often we think of steps that we didn’t opt because either we were risk averse or we didn’t believe the risky option’s phenomenal outcome to be true. It’s the innate power or gut feeling which is responsible for risk worthy options we took. When this risky decision pays off, they pay off heavily. We […]

Fixed Deposits (FD) are not just investment instrument in India, they are a part of our tradition and culture. But what most people do not realize is that they can earn way more money by investing in the stock market and keep the risk profile lower by remain invested for a longer period. 5 reasons […]

“No way. I worked day and night to earn that money. I am not going to gamble it away in the stock market.” That was my dad’s wisdom, someone who was reluctant to do anything with his hard earned money that didn’t involve either a Fixed Deposits (FDs) or insured CD/bonds. These words sound familiar […]

The general election in India is one of the most important events in the calendar of the country. This event selects the very government that will govern the country. A change in the government can impact the investment stream of cash flows at the sectoral level. For example, the previous government might have pushed the […]

During any of technical analysis or reading any of the analyst’s report, we investors come across these metrics called PE ratio. Let’s understand what this PE ratio is all about. PE ratio comprises of two important factors Price: This is the current market price of the stock at which it trades EPS: EPS is earnings per […]

Whenever we investors buy anything we become possessive about the entity owned. Be it automobile, house or even the stocks. We become too streamlined to hear anything related to our owned assets. Any news positive or negative is important for almost every investor for their stocks. A piece of positive news instills confidence which leads […]

Encouraged by the strong revenue growth in Q3 of FY 2019, Ahmedabad-based e-commerce player Infibeam Avenues Ltd. has now set its sight on large-scale government and PSU (public sector unit) buying to drive its future growth in India. But are its shares really worth buying in the stock market? Let me show you what is […]

When the stock market moves hills and valleys, the entire financial market perception moves. The ups and downs when happening very frequently, we overestimate downside risk. This downside risk of loss builds enough fear to stay away from the stock. But, not to deny there are financial gains attached to risky high movement stock. Let’s understand […]

Non-Banking Finance Corporations (NBFCs) have played a pivotal role when it comes to nation building. The sector has provided the much-needed fillip to the infrastructure, employment generation, and wealth creation. The industry has provided access to financial services for the rural and weaker sections of the society. The success of the sector has had far-reaching […]

India is the fourth largest automobile market in the world after China, US and Japan. The automobile sector in India contributes around 7 % of the GDP. However, in the recent past, the sector has been on a down streak for a number of reasons such as oil prices, weak rupee, rising insurance premium etc. […]

The year 2008 is regarded as the year of the global financial crisis. The crisis is considered to be one of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. It started in 2007 with a crisis in the subprime mortgage market in the United States. This eventually turned into an international banking […]

Trading volume is a very powerful tool in capital markets but is often overlooked because it is such a simple performance indicator. Trading volume information of a security can be found anywhere. However, very few investors know how to use this information to increase their profits and minimize risk in the markets. Definition of trading volume In the financial markets, the word trading volume […]

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is the fourth largest sector in the Indian economy with Household and Personal Care accounting for 50% of FMCG sales in India. For this sector, growing consumer awareness, easier access, and changing lifestyles have been the key growth drivers. The FMCG sector has grown at a CAGR of 11% […]

Historically, the Indian market has observed a high degree of volatility in the month immediately preceding general elections. What is different this time is the current global macro headwinds like trade war, slowing global growth, concerns around US recession and the central bank’s autonomy that has been creating heightened tension among the market participants. Data […]

In a consumption-driven economy like India, the significance of the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector is paramount. The FMCG sector is constituted by companies that sell non-durable mass consumption off the shelf products. In 2018, the FMCG sector in India witnessed a double-digit growth rate on the back of a number of factors such […]

Dalal Street has always been a place of action. The recent past has been no exception. Right from the PNB scam, the new LTCG (Long Term Capital Gains) tax, the liquidity crisis, the crude oil prices, right up to the trade war and the most recent fiasco in the Zee entertainment stock; calling these times […]

With just proper strategy and tactics a ₹5000 worth portfolio investment can be made as big as ₹2 billion worth portfolio. The above statement might seem unbelievable, but people like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Dolly Khanna (Rajiv Khanna), Ashish Kacholia, Vijay Kedia and many others have actually turned the tide and have created phenomenal fortunes from the […]

Is it the return of the bear market? After a few years of the bull market, there is the chance that a bear market could be right around the corner. After all, the mother market, the US, has just started falling. But the road ahead looks ugly. The problem is, it can be hard to […]

Often people think investing is for the rich or it is equivalent to gambling. Until you make your first stock purchase, you will never understand the potential of investing. For beginners, mutual funds have remained the only way of getting exposure to equity. While mutual funds offer diversification, expert management, flexibility, and the likes, but […]

Maruti Suzuki India Limited is one of India’s oldest automobile companies and has ruled the Indian market often with over 50% market share in sales. The automobile industry in India is highly consolidated across segments. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index for the Indian passenger vehicle market stands at 2900, indicating a highly concentrated industry. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. […]