Trending Reliance Loses Crown To HDFC Bank in the NIFTY 50 In other news, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has lost its position to HDFC Bank in terms of weightage in the NIFTY 50. HDFC Bank stocks have been rallying despite an RBI report on a possible spike in Gross NPAs. What led to the events? Let’s find out. Written by Maarg Vaidya January 13, 2021January 13, 2021
Editorial What is the Indian Energy Exchange(IEX)? How Does it Work? What is IEX? The Indian Energy Exchange or IEX is an electronic power trading marketplace for electricity corporations and boards to trade contracts related to energy. In simple terms, just like how individuals can trade in the stock market to gain profit, electricity corporations can trade on the IEX to increase profitability and have better […] Written by Maarg Vaidya January 8, 2021January 12, 2021
Jargons What are Municipal Bonds? Municipal Bonds or Muni Bonds are bonds issued by local government bodies or Municipal Corporations. Bangalore was the first city to issue municipal bonds in India in 1997. Later, Ahmedabad followed by launching its municipal bonds in 1998. The funds raised by these municipal bonds are used for constructing bridges, parks, schools, and other public […] Written by Maarg Vaidya January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
Editorial Binary Options Are A Scam! If you frequently browse YouTube, chances are that you might have come across ads that promote ‘Binary Options’. These ads look pretty authentic at the first. However, these ads turned out to be a menace. So much so, that YouTube decided to restrict any advertisement that promotes binary options. These ads promised clients a way […] Written by Maarg Vaidya January 5, 2021January 6, 2021
Market News Top 10 News AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid Vaccine Cleared By UK – Top Indian Market News AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid Vaccine Cleared By UK, Fights Mutant Virus The UK Government has approved the new COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University as it is proved to fight the new mutated version of the virus found in UK. The vaccine has been approved for emergency supply and the UK Government has already ordered […] Written by Maarg Vaidya December 30, 2020December 31, 2020
Editorial Dabba Trading, Another Stock Market Scam In Dabba Trading, the trader places an order with a bookie. Since this market is unregulated, the bookie accepts or operates order in a way that benefits the bookie himself. Since this market is unregulated, the bookie accepts or operates order in a way that benefits the bookie. Oftentimes, when the market turns against odds, bookies tend to abscond, causing the client to lose money. Written by Maarg Vaidya December 30, 2020December 30, 2020
Editorial Steel Prices Surge in India; is China Hoarding Global Steel? India’s steel prices are skyrocketing. They have increased by 55% over the last 6 months. Some major projects have been impacted by the hike in steel prices due to additional costs. Could this be a move for China to dominate the metal sector? Written by Maarg Vaidya December 25, 2020December 25, 2020
Editorial Who is Harish Salve, Mukesh Ambani’s Lawyer? Harish Salve, is a lawyer unlike many. From the rich to the penniless, he has represented a spectrum of people in the courts all across the word. He charges anywhere between Rs 15-25 Lakhs for a single appearance, making him one of the highest-paid lawyers in India. From the likes of Ratan Tata to Queen […] Written by Maarg Vaidya December 19, 2020December 21, 2020
Jargons What Are Bonds? Types of Bonds, Risks and Jargons What Are Bonds? A bond is a fixed-income-security that a company or a government uses to raise money for a given period of time. In simple words, an organisation can raise debt/borrow money from investors(Mutual Funds, Foreign Investors, Domestic Investors, etc.). Bonds are a low-risk investment that gives fixed returns to an investor over a […] Written by Maarg Vaidya December 17, 2020December 17, 2020
Editorial NSE Algo Scam, All About The National Stock Exchange(NSE) Co-Location Scam Scams have taken place within exchanges and the stock market, but have you ever heard of a stock exchange itself scamming someone? The National Stock Exchange did exactly that in what is called the ‘NSE co-location Scam’. This scam involved close to 62 brokers, advisories, traders, and the employees of the National Stock Exchange. Here’s a quick brief on what the co-location scam was all about. Written by Maarg Vaidya December 9, 2020December 9, 2020
Editorial Is Adani Green Overpriced? The $6 Billion Trap for Retail Investors Adani Green is a renewable energy company owned and operated by the Adani Group, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company’s share price has risen by 1207% in one year’s time. nly 20% of its commissioned solar and wind projects are generating electricity. Why did the share price rise so much? Is the share overpriced? Written by Maarg Vaidya December 3, 2020December 3, 2020
Editorial Why was Jack Ma’s Ant IPO Stalled? The Ant Group recently announced, what is called the world’s biggest IPO to raise $34 Billion(approx Rs 2.51 lakh crore). A day before the IPO was to be launched, it was called off due to problems with the Chinese regulators. Let us take a peek into the history of Ant Group and the problems that surrounded the IPO. Written by Maarg Vaidya November 29, 2020November 30, 2020
Is India prepared for Covid-19 Vaccination? Storage, Transportation and Mock Drills The world's largest immunization programme is set to begin in India. The vaccines from Oxford-AstraZeneca and Bharat Biotech have received an emergy approval. Now the challenge is how to distribute. Let's see what India is currently doing to overcome this big test. Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj January 5, 2021January 5, 2021
Binary Options Are A Scam! If you frequently browse YouTube, chances are that you might have come across ads that promote ‘Binary Options’. These ads look pretty authentic at the first. However, these ads turned out to be a menace. So much so, that YouTube decided to restrict any advertisement that promotes binary options. These ads promised clients a way […] Written by Maarg Vaidya January 5, 2021January 6, 2021
Automobile Sales Data for Dec 2020 On January 1, 2021, all major automobile companies reported their sales figures for the month of December. Interestingly, the results were far better than expected and automobile manufacturers have ended 2020 on a very positive note. Almost every firm reported a healthy and significant increase in their sales. Let us take a look at important […] Written by Cherian Varghese January 3, 2021January 7, 2021