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The credit-to-deposit ratio (CDR) is a vital indicator in the banking world, reflecting the delicate balance between lending and deposit growth. It tells us how much of the money people entrust to banks in the form of deposits is being extended as loans to fuel economic activity. What is the CDR?  Simply put, the CDR …

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently opened the subscription period for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2023-24 Series III, allowing investors to secure their investment in gold. In this article, we will delve into the details of this investment opportunity, exploring key aspects such as issue price, interest rates, eligibility, and the advantages of investing …

The holiday season is a wonderful time filled with joy, love, and celebration. However, it can also be a time when overspending can easily spiral out of control. With the pressure to buy gifts, host parties, and travel to visit loved ones, it’s no wonder that many people find themselves with financial stress. But fear …

Over the last 3 decades, ETFs have gained popularity both amongst institutional as well as retail investors. The benefits of ETF investing has been realised due to it’s simplicity and lower management fees compared to mutual funds. The concept of ETFs or Exchange Traded Funds came into being in the Eighties as an alternative to …

Imagine that you have a corpus of around Rs.2 crore either in your bank or in the form of shares. What exactly can you do with these funds? Firstly, you can select stocks and create a portfolio of equity stocks and constantly monitor the same. Secondly, you can allocate the entire monies to a set …

If you are an NRI, living abroad, chances are your accounts are swelling and you wish to invest your money in India. Along with a lucrative career abroad, you also have surplus capital that you can invest in India. So, where should you invest? There are so many areas for you to invest in, if …

Investing in the stock market is very simply a game of strategy. Investors adopt various strategies based on factors like their investment horizon, their openness to risk (also known as their risk appetite) and their earnings targets. One of the strategies adopted typically by long term investors, is thematic investing. This type of investing is …

The US market remains the top choice for Indian investors when exploring international investment opportunities. The stock exchanges in the USA are the home of some of the largest corporations and global technology giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc. Investing in the US market allows Indian investors to diversify portfolios beyond Indian stocks and amplify …

If you have an online trading account or even if you do not have an online trading account, you can still have an online portfolio tracker. You just need to feed in your equity portfolio and the portfolio algorithm automatically updates your portfolio prices on a real time basis. Even corporate actions like splits and …

As you craft your portfolio strategy for the new calendar year, the key question could be what could be the outperforming asset class in the year 2017. Let us look at 5 such popular asset classes in India to understand what could be the big idea for year 2017… Bank FDs as an asset class …