Fresh Restrictions in Maharashtra and its effect on markets

India saw the largest-ever daily increase in Covid-19 cases, with 1,03,558 new cases added to the country''s total of 1,25,89,067. Maharashtra remained the worst-affected state in the country, with 57,074 new infections registered on Sunday, the highest daily increase ever. With 11,163 new infections, Mumbai, India''s financial capital, saw its highest-ever single-day rise, taking the total number of cases to 4,52,445 in the city. Mah....

Suez Canal Blockage and how was it freed?

Egypt''s SUEZ- As dredgers worked desperately to free one of the most giant container ships trapped sideways in the waterway which was disrupting global shipping, a maritime traffic jam expanded to more than 200 vessels outside the Suez Canal on Friday (last week), and several vessels began to change their course. Experts estimated that freeing the cargo ship, the Ever Given, could take up to a week in the best-case scenario, and als....

Here are some less-known tax deductions to help you axe your income tax

We often try to save up on taxes by investing in different schemes and options. The tax-savings season is nearly coming to an end. Often, we consider well-known options like insurance (endowment or moneyback policies), equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS), or small-saving instruments like National Savings Certificates (NSC). However, you might be unaware of a number of other choices that provide you with tax benefits. Section 80C: for ....

Barbeque Nation Hospitality IPO

Barbeque Nation Hospitality is launching a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 180 crore, as well as an offer to sell up to 54,57,470 equity shares.  The Rs 453-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Barbeque Nation Hospitality will stay open for subscription between March 24 and March 26. The IPO also includes a Rs 273 crore secondary share sale. The IPO''''s price range is Rs 498 to Rs 500 per share. The corporation aims t....

Algos are changing India’s stock market

Indian traders and investors are quickly catching up with algorithmic trading, a gift of technical advancement to the stock market. Professional traders and arbitrageurs use modern technology tools to increase speed of execution in order to keep up with changing times. And algorithmic trading has proven to be useful. It has played an immense role in the development and growth of Indian share market as traders have gained a lot of knowled....

10 basic rules of commodity trading

A commodity is a range of assets and resources such as food, energy and metals which are used in daily life. A lot of traders take keen interest in commodity trading as commodities are consumed on daily basis. But before trading in commodity, one should have adequate knowledge and should know some rules of trading. Some rules for effective trading are as follows: 1.     Entering the Commodity Markets with Stock ....

Which is the best trading option for Intraday, Commodity or Equity?

Intraday trading is a risky type of investment where both equity and commodities bear risk factor.  Equity markets are only open for a few hours at a time, so there''''s no reason to look at the computer all day, but commodity markets are open from 9 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. Both are asset groups that investors trade around the world to make money or get a better return on their investments. However, the distinction is in the manner ....

Best Intraday tools for commodity trading

If you are an Intraday trader, using Intraday trading tools can make your life pretty easy. Although you must be having some questions in your mind before using tools for trading. Intraday trading is a challenging stream which involves buying and selling of securities during the trading hours on the same day. The intention for such trade is not with an intention to make investment but is to harvest profits due to fluctuations in the....

Craftsman Automation IPO

Craftsman Automation has set a price band of Rs 1,488-1,490 per share for its Rs 824 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) which is all set to hit the market on March 15th. The firm will utilize net fresh issue funds for debt repayment purpose. The Initial Public Offering will end on March 17th. A fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 150 crore is on offer, an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 4,521,450 equity shares as well. The impl....

what is the minimum amount required to open a demat account?

Demat account has been a point of discussion in the past blogs. Every individual which has fair knowledge about share market knows that holding a demat account is mandatory in order to trade in the share market. Any investor in India who intends to own securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds must first open a demat account. Demat accounts are electronic records that track the ownership of tradable assets. Demat is the short for....

Which one is better: ETF or Mutual fund?

When it comes to investing your hard-earned money, your investment planner is likely to suggest exchange-traded funds and mutual funds as options. Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds have a number of similarities, which can easily confuse a potential investor. The similarities between mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are interesting. They are, however, differentiated by a few main differences. Both types of funds are made....

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How to open a Demat account in a minor's name?

In previous blogs we had discussed about the importance of holding a demat account in order to own shares. One must have a Demat account to buy any company''''s shares. This can be opened with the depository participant and shares are kept in paperless format. It is also possible to open a Demat account on behalf of a minor. The process of opening a demat account for a minor is as follows. Only the natural guardian (parents) or co....

What is the AMC for a Demat account each year?

Annual Maintenance Charges or AMC is charged in order to maintain your Demat account. The amount of AMC that you have to pay depends on the broker you are with. It ranges from Rs150, most charge Rs 300 and some even charge as much as RS 800/900 going upwards from the second year, depending upon the type of demat account you choose- individual or joint accounts, NRI demat accounts, demat and trading accounts or 3-in-1 accounts. There are ....

Why is PAN card a mandatory document for opening a Demat account?

In the previous blog, we had witnessed that holding a PAN card is mandatory for opening a Demat account. In this blog we will discuss about why is PAN card mandatory and an essential document.   To enhance KYC (Know Your Customer) norms, the SEBI had made Permanent Account Number (PAN) card mandatory. By Law you are entitled to provide PAN card details to open Demat account.    For every Indian, a PAN card is a ve....

Can I open a Demat account without PAN card?

About Demat account Demat account is essential for any kind of activity such as trading in stock market and shares etc as it holds all the records of shares and securities bought by an individual in electronic format. You cannot buy, sell or retain shares without holding a Demat account. The process of opening a demat account is really easy and quick. Is it essential to have a PAN card for Demat account opening? It’s essential....

TATA motors likely to launch more electric motor vehicles in 2021-22

Recognizing electric vehicles as transportation''s future, the automotive industry is revolutionizing the way energy is used, produced and redirected to address the growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and their contribution to global warming by bringing in an era of smart transport with the help of electric vehicles. TATA motors being one of the leading companies in the Automobile sector of India are working towards develop....

How would I recover my Demat account number?

Today, a Demat account is as essential as holding a bank account, as it gives you access to different choices for investment. You can invest and trade in equities, derivatives, currencies, stocks, mutual funds and more with a Demat account. You will obtain a special 16-digit account number known as the Demat account number when you open a Demat account with a depository participant (DP), who is generally your broker. This unique code....

Margin pledge system

By definition, pledging refers to the process of using your stocks as securities to enjoy the benefits of a loan. It operates like any other mortgage loan, like gold jewellery in a gold loan, where you use an asset as collateral. Traders in the F&O segment also use pledging to acquire the broker''s margin financing to invest in transactions that require substantial initial investment. With effective from September 1, 2020, th....

Common mistakes done by new investors

Investing in any form comes with a bit of risk, especially when you are investing in shares, as shares are subject to volatility in the market. Although it’s a human tendency to make mistakes, they always teach you lessons. Investors who are beginners in the market often make mistakes while trading due to lack of knowledge and experience. Below are some most common mistakes done by new investors while trading. Being greedy ....

FIIs up stake in 457 companies

In the December quarter, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) who were net buyers and bought shares worth approximately Rs 1.7 lakh crore in 2020 sequentially raised stakes in more than 400 companies. 68 of the 457 companies raised stake in quarter-on-quarter basis, data shows that it has more than doubled the investors wealth since June 30. Tejas Networks, Somany Ceramics, Indo Count Industries, Hindustan Foods, Tata Elxsi, and Ta....

Budget 2021 announcements

In the speech which lasted for almost 2 hours, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced high capital expenditure for the fiscal and emphasized more on infrastructural development. Sitharaman tabled the 15th report of the Finance Commission in Lok Sabha early on 1st February 2021. She hopes to get back to fiscal consolidation path by FY26. The report recommends the fiscal deficit will reach below 4.5 percent by FY26.Top takeaway’....

FDI flows rise sharply

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows rose by 22 percent (YoY) to $58.37 billion from April to November 2020 which is deemed to be the highest for any fiscal year for the first 8 months, The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on January 27th.  In addition, FDI equity inflows received between April and November 2020 increased by 37% (YoY) to $43.85 billion. This is the largest FDI inflow for the first 8 months of a....

UltraTech Cement Q3 net profit jumps to Rs 1,584.6 crore

On Saturday, Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement announced a 122.56 percent jump in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 to Rs 1,584.6 crore as compared to Rs 711.2 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. Ultratech Cement said in the BSE filing. The consolidated operating income of the cement manufacturer during Q3FY21 increased by 17.4 percent to Rs 12,254.1 crore from Rs 10,439.3 ....

What to expect from the Union Budget 2021?

The finance minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to propose the budget 2021. All eyes are set on the budget 2021 as the economy slowly gains momentum amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The budget is to be presented on 1st February, 2021. The Budget is being presented for the economy at a difficult juncture. As the Modi government seeks to give the Indian economy a further boost, Finance Minister has pledged a never-before-like Uni....

7 myths about stock market investments

Many investors think twice whether to invest in stork market or not. But before making any decisions one should acquire adequate knowledge about the market and its proceedings. Myths can influence one’s decision and can turn investment into losses. Dispelling myths about stock market can change the whole trading scenario and can turn the investors thinking around. Here are 7 common myths about stock market investments. 1. Investi....

Indigo Paints all set to launch its IPO in the market on 20th January

Indigo Paints is one of the fastest growing paint companies and bags a place amongst the top 5 paint companies in India. Indigo Paints IPO will be open for subscription on 20th January and will last till 22nd January. Price band of per share is valued at RS 1,488-1,490. The issue size is expected to be approximately Rs 1,176 Crores out of which Rs 300 crore consists of fresh issue and Rs 876 crores for offer for sale (OFS). Money receive....

IRFC IPO - Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO

There are at least 15 IPOs scheduled for 2021, of which six are likely to take place in January. On January 18, the State-owned Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has planned to initiate its first public subscription offer and has set the price range at approximately Rs 25-26 per share. The three-day public issue will end on January 20. At the higher end of the price band, the company intends to collect Rs 4,633.4 crore an....

RBI predicts a sharp rise in bad loans

If the macroeconomic environment continues to worsen, the share of bad debt in the Indian banking sector could rise to as much as 14.7 percent by March 2021, the Reserve Bank of India stated in its financial stability report. The latest report on financial stability represents the joint evaluation of the sub-committee of Financial Stability and Development Council.   As of March 2020, the total non-performing assets (....

Intraday trading vs Position trading

Each trader has an opportunity to choose the form of trading from the two key options available on the share market, i.e., Intraday and Positional. There is no need to pick one of them as the trader can choose both options with his single D-mat account for trading. But according to his investment, the trader must choose his form of exchange, which will make him wealthier in the market.  Significant differences between Intra-....

Momentum based Algo trading is turning out to be profitable strategy

Gist of Momentum based trading Owing to the own rationale that says "buy high and sell higher," momentum investing is a fascinating tactic. Investing based on momentum sounds less like an investment plan and more like a mind-boggling response to information about the market. Selling losers and purchasing winners is the principle of momentum trading. In clear terms, investing in momentum is a trading tactic in which investors purchase ....

Algorithmic vs Manual trading

We are living in the 21st century which is subtly dynamic and developing every single minute. Artificial Intelligence has taken over manual activities of human kind. This has a lot to do with trading reforms in the modern era. Manual trading is over taken by the so-called Algorithmic trading. Algo trading also known as automated trading system is a significant reason behind the increased discussion on Algo vs Manual trading. There ar....

Algo-trading, a game changer for traders

Trading is a complex activity which includes involvement of mental, physical, tactical and analytical awareness in order to make the most out of the share market. It explicitly needs time, attention and resources. The returns are always a motivating factor which drives the investor on their trading journey. Technology has played an enormous role as the industry has gotten bigger and stronger. Not only it helped to simplify the tradin....

DECODING DIVIDEND YIELD: TOP 10 DIVIDEND YIELDING COMPANIES

Dividends are distributed as portion of the company’s profit and are paid out to the shareholders of a company. Dividend yield measures the sum of earnings by way of the total dividends that investors make by investing in that stock. It usually expressed as a percentage. Dividend yield stocks are better investment options during volatile times, as these companies’ payoff good returns. Investors should check the valuation and dividend ....

Be Algo trading ready in 2 minutes with Indira Securities

You must have got a fair idea by now of what algorithmic trading is and how it’s beneficial than other trading services. Indira securities being a full-service provider has always believed in providing the best services to the traders and investors. It’s a one stop hub for whatever an investor needs for a successful investment. One can acquire every detailed information and assistance provided by the market professionals of Indira securi....

10 basic rules of financial planning

Financial planning and money management is essential as it provides a blueprint of how things can be done and administrated smoothly without any sudden shocks from the monetary point of view. Money is everything, one can’t sustain for a long time without money. Financial planning gives an advantage to tackle all the transactions and different kinds of money exchanges whether it be in the form of household expenses, debts, investments, ass....

10 things you need to analyse before buying a health insurance

Health insurance policies were always a thing which gained humans interest even before COVID-19. Amidst the spread of pandemic all over the world, people have started thinking critically to opt for a health insurance policy. Health issues are very common to every human. Every human has to face some sort of illness or mishap once in their life. Health care facilities have become expensive and can sting you hard financially. To get your se....

Full-service brokers Vs discount brokers- What’s the difference?

Full-service brokers provide you every possible assistance and information relevant for your trading purposes. You get the entire kit with a full-service broker. In simple words, someone else controls your investment portfolio for you, making a decision on your behalf. In the past, full-service brokers were the only choice and could cost a lot of money for each transaction.  But today, full-service brokers cost a lot less. Howeve....

Majesco board approves interim dividend payment for FY 2020-21

Mumbai Based Insurance Technology firm Majesco declared payment of interim dividend of Rs974 per equity share on Tuesday for the financial year 2020-2021. These shares carry a face value of Rs5 each. At around 9.46 a.m. (IST), the company''s shares traded 1.53% higher at Rs 988, while the benchmark BSE Sensex traded 0.44% lower at 46.049. The interim dividend approved by the Majesco Board shall be at the rate of 19,480 percent of the c....

IPO’s subtly getting oversubscribed, representing the keen interest of investors

A lot of business entities are taking keen interest in proposing IPO ever since the horrifying pandemic took place. Today, the 810crore initial public offering (IPO) of Burger King India will debut on the stock exchanges, i.e., 14 of December. The IPO of the rapid-service restaurant chain generated an overwhelming reaction from the investor community. The public offer was signed 156.65 times, attracting over 1,100 crore bids compared to ....

UPL Share falls: Here’s what you need to know

The Largest producer of agrochemical in India UPL''s shares dropped on Thursday with a drop of 15 percent after a whistleblower claimed that the money was syphoned off by the promoter. Sensex was down 0.69 percent at 45,785.95 An intraday low of Rs 416.05 affected UPL stock, dropping to 15.49 percent on BSE. At Rs 479.90, the market opened with a loss of 2.52 percent against the previous close of Rs 492.30. UPL shares are trading be....

LIC increases its Stake as it focuses more on Large-Cap Shares

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the largest domestic institutional investor that is also considering an initial public offering, has made a lot of changes to its portfolio this year in the September quarter. While the previous quarter, LIC made new entry into 14 different stocks—Alkem Laboratories, Central Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Bandhan Bank, Berger Paints, Eicher Motors, HDFC Asset Management Company, Birla Tyre....

HDFC Customers Faces Technical Glitches

HDFC Bank customers reported issues with their net banking and digital payments. Many were unable to carry out successful transactions, although others went so far as to state that they could not withdraw cash from ATMs. According to India’s largest private sector lender, there had been an outage at one of its data centres which had left certain services disrupted. However, HDFC Bank has not disclosed the cause of the failure of the d....

Delta Hedging in Bank Nifty

What is Delta Hedging? Delta hedging is a trading technique that lowers the directional risk associated with the price fluctuations of an underlying asset. Though, the hedge is achieved Ultimately by the use of options, the aim is to achieve a delta-neutral position, offsetting the portfolio risk or option. Working of Delta Hedging. Generally, when an investor buys or sells options and covers the risk by purchasing or....

Decrease margin requirement in NSE derivatives by hedge positions

The NSE''s latest Margin Policy Framework was structurally modified as to how margins are measured with effect from 1 June 2020. Margins in F&O for naked positions need more margins and in contrast, hedged positions need much lower margins amidst the modification in framework. About the changes- · The Direct Implication: Depending on the position, the reduction in the margin threshold for different hedged option strategies....

SEBI adopts the concept of peak margins reporting from December 1, here’s what you need to know

The concept of peak margin reporting has been adopted from today, December 1, 2020. This would have a huge effect on the intraday margin/limit that clients, along with other adjustments, are currently enjoying.  For all segments- cash, futures and options, and commodities, the concept of peak margin will be applicable. However, because 90% of market trading occurs in derivatives, the effect would be the maximum there. Re....

India enters historic recession amidst the Q2 GDP results

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India went on for a toss since the COVID-19 Pandemic havoc occurred. Q2 results of GDP were released on 27th of November and the economists were expecting it to be better than the previous quarter results. India''s gross domestic product (GDP) is widely projected to decline over the July-September period, but at a slower pace compared to the previous quarter, as business and economic activities pick up ....

Beleaguered-LVS banks depositors to run their accounts as DBS India clients amidst the merger by RBI

RBI on Wednesday said that Lakshmi Vilas Bank will function as DBS Bank branch with effects from 27th of November. This decision was taken after the cabinet approved the scheme for amalgamation plan of LVB with DBS bank. Customers and LVB depositors, will be able to run their accounts as DBS Bank India clients. Union Minister’s words. The Union minister Prakash Javadekar said, ‘’The aggregation and resolution of LVB pressure ....

New highs for private sector banks amidst RBI’s Ownership guidelines

The scenario of private sector banks saw considerable changes post the RBI’s ownership guidelines. On Monday, banks, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) traded near multi-year highs in financial stocks. In the early morning trade on BSE, banking and non-banking shares grew up to 20%. Shares of financial companies after the internal working group (IWG) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reviewing t....

TCS Buyback analysis

About TCS Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, TATA Consultancy Services is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting firm. It is a Tata Group affiliate and operates in 149 locations across 46 nations. By market capitalisation, TCS is the second largest Indian firm. Tata consultancy services are now among the world''''s most successful IT services brands. TCS was rated 64th overall in the....

Things you need to know about Vedanta Resources ltd Delisting

About Vedanta Resources Limited Vedanta Share prices The current market price is prevailing at 108.00 which is expected to go a bit more up. 52 weeks low indicates 60.30 and 166.05 on the higher side. Investors are looking forward to buy Vedanta shares as they believe Vedanta can be a good offer for short term trades. The business is mainly owned by the Anil Agarwal family through Volcan Investments, a holding vehicle with a 61.....

Trading Reality

Those who followed the process and stayed disciplined are now ruling. Trading is a complex act of financial securities and it takes a lot of discipline to be the best. Setting a particular process and following it whole heartedly is something which can determine an investors approach towards trading. Those investors who followed the process and stayed disciplined are now ruling. Traders and investors have seen a lot of ups and dow....

Want to succeed in trading? Forget loss but memorise mistakes

Humans tend to regret on lost money, it’s a human tendency. What humans often ignore is the mistakes they made while going into losses which is a very important lesson often ignored. Investors tend to focus on their lost money but they ignore the mistakes done while trading. Loss is a part of investment but what is important is to identify the mistakes and rectifying them. What to avoid and what to focus on? Make sure not to re....

How to start your trading journey

Millennials are driving an interest towards trading and investment in share market. It is getting more popular amongst young millennials. Although before investing in the market one needs to have knowledge and brief idea about how things work in the market. Market is a very complex structure. A complex structure can be simplified by knowledge and a set of process. Here are some points which can help to start a trading journey.1. Learn One stra....

5 ways to Increase Trading Productivity

1. Set Alerts Set alerts at price levels you are interested in. Inserting alerts will allow you to get notifications about price fluctuations or any changes in a stipulated time of the day without having to sit in front of your screen constantly.  The investor can make the most of his/her day by getting some extra time off the screen gawking at the stock market updates. Alerts help the investors to be prompt and take quick or rat....

U.S Elections and its effect on Indian market

Republican candidate Donald trump and democrat candidate Joe Biden without a doubt this has to be the most tightly contested elections in the US that too in a highly polarized environment. The uncertainty of who will lead the most powerful country in the world for the next 4 years is truly turning people into serious discussion especially the investors who have turned themselves on their toes. The counting of the votes has thrown up an i....

Commodity market: Most lively segment of stock market

The top 10 commodities which showed great movement in the market are Crude oil, Coffee, Natural gas, Gold Wheat, Cotton, Corn, Sugar, Silver, Copper.The top gainers in commodity market are Gold, Silver and Aluminum. On the contrary Nickle, Crude oil and Copper hit the losers listGold is topping the list of commodities in MCX with a price of 50,700.00 followed by Silver at 60,920.00, Cotton at 19,450.00, Crude oil at 2,639.00 and Natural gas at....

Algorithmic trading exceeding immensely shows a great opportunity for Traders

Algo trading or Algorithmic trading is a system that uses automatic pre- programmed trading instructions to execute orders that account for variables such as time, price, and volume. It has evolved significantly since the early 1980s and is used for a number of purposes by institutional investors and major trading companies. To make use of the speed and data processing advantages that computers have over human traders, this method of trading w....

Insightful leadership defined - Mr. Aditya Puri’s 25 years journey in HDFC Bank

One man has proved consistently that banking is a simple business. Aditya Puri was the managing director of HDFC Bank, India''''s largest private sector bank. He assumed this position in September 1994, with a vision to create a "World Class Indian Bank". There were major challenges in this corporate arena that impose limitations to the growth and potential profits of an organization.Aditya Puri was born in Gurdaspur District (Punjab) and stud....

Asian Markets have opened lower this morning

Asian markets have opened lower this morning, tracking a weak overnight session on Wall Street. Concerns over global economic growth rise as Covid-19 sees a second wave in the U.S. and Europe while stimulus talks drag on.Benchmark indices in Japan, Australia and South Korea are declining in early trade. The U.S. Dollar has held gains while oil prices are steady after a fall.The Singapore-traded SGX Nifty, an early indicator of the Nifty 50 Ind....

Recapitulation of current market scenarios

Market analysis-The market is slightly towards the higher side. Top performing companies in India namely Reliance being the highest market capital holder at 1,368,610.07 followed by TCS (TATA Consultancy Services) at 1,008,053.77, HDFC Bank at 679,267.17, HUL at 505,941.70, Infosys at 480,632.05 and HDFC at 369,666.65. Among all the sectors Auto index added 2 percent followed by metal and steel sector. BSE mid cap and small cap indices rose up....

Have You Considered Taking Corona Kavach Policy

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of millions across the globe. The number of patients suffering from the virus isincreasing day by day. As of now, there are no specific vaccines or treatments available for the disease. Besides, the cost of treatment for an infected person in the hospital is very high. Since anyone can contract the Coronavirus disease, it is advisable to take Corona Kavach health insurance policy for CO....

Algo Strategy Marketplace

Algo Strategy marketplace for people to create algo strategies.NIFTY alpha PlusStrategy descriptionThis product is a PURE INTRADAY product, where the SMART ALGO picks up a confirm breakout in NIFTY future contract and enters with a defined Risk, Return matrix. The Algo is a dynamic algorithm seeking to filter out perfect breakouts and ignore false breakout in NIFTY.1.Strategy rationale: The strategy tries to take the maximum alp....

Parking Money in Mutual Funds for Shorter Duration is Now Costlier

From July 1st onwards there would be changes made to the stamp duty on financial securities. The government has recently made a press releaseregarding the changes that were to be made regarding the stamp duty. These changes were supposed to be made in January but got deferred to April and then July. From 1st July onwards you will have to pay 0.005 percent of stamp duty on purchase of mutual fund units. Its main implication would be whe....

Scanner Feature on TradeInsta App

TradeInsta is one of the popular stock market trading application. The application is developed by Indira Securities and it has everything that an investor or trader requires. To help you with trading or investing for the long term, TradeInsta provides the scanner feature. By using the analytics present under the scanner feature you can transact based on the fundamentals and technicals of the stocks. Let us learn about some of th....

All You Need to Know About Section 80D of the Income Tax Act

Medical coverage is one important thing that every individual must take. If you are not able to bear the cost of the medical insurance premium than you must give a thought that how would you be able to bear the cost of medical treatment if such a situation arises. To encourage the individuals to take medical insurance the government tries to reduce the burden of taxes on your pocket and give tax benefit on taking medical insurance und....

Income Tax Deduction Under Section 80C Explained With Example

  Every year as the return filing date approaches, most of us stress out thinking abouthow to save taxes. Some approach their ‘gyani’ friends, while others reach out to their colleagues and there are some who seek help from tax advisors. Whichever way you choose, the point is, you need to be aware of the various tax saving options available to you as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.   One of the most widely used option t....

Stock broker firms in India

Indira Securities is one of the leading Stock broker firms in India. The company offers flexible plans to its investors and traders community which helps them save on brokerage. Moreover, there are special plans to cater to online trading requirements of its clients dealing in Equities, Derivatives, Futures and Options, Currencies, and Commodities.Some of the features offered by Indira Securities which makes it the first choice of in....

Share Broking Company

“Indira Securities” is a renowned name in Share Broking Company With years of experience, knowledge and expertise, we have established ourselves as one of the best stock trading companies. We give utmost importance to research and our experts possess strong research capabilities. We provide a platform to trade in Equity, Derivatives, Currencies, Commodities, Mutual Funds, IPOs, etc. Apart from this, we provide other services like Algo tra....

Analysts Recommend “Subscribe” To Reliance Right Issue

Analysts Recommend “Subscribe” To Reliance Right Issue The biggest ever right issue in the history of the financial market started on 20th May. The Rs. 53,125 crore right issue by Reliance Industries allowsexisting shareholders to get the company’s shares at Rs. 1,257. An investor holding shares of RelianceIndustries on 14th May in the demat account would be eligible to apply for the issue. The entitlement ratio for the right issue is ....

Important Things to Know About Reliance Industries Right Issue

Important Things to Know About Reliance Industries Right Issue From an energy giant to a telecom giant, Reliance Industries Ltd. will open itsRs. 53,125 crore right issue on 20th May 2020. As an investor, there are few things that you must know before applying for the right issue. They are as follows; ·         The record date for applying for the right issue is 14th May. If you are holding s....

Why Is India The Best Option To Replace China As World's Production Hub?

Why Is India The Best Option To Replace China As World''s Production Hub? Low-cost manufacturing, relatively cheaper land and labour and factories equipped with the latest technology have all played a key role in making China the second largest economy in the world. Besides, it is a leading manufacturing hub for companies worldwide. Reason for China’s Downfall as a Global Manufacturing Hub However, due to the coronavirus crisi....

The oil price shock' OMCs impacted

The oil price shock'' OMCs impacted The government on Tuesday night raised the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs. 10 per litre and Rs. 13 per litre respectively in order to mobilise the revenue collections during the time when the global crude oil prices are significantly low. With this hike, the excise duty on petrol is Rs. 32.98 per litre and on diesel is Rs. 31.83 per litre. Reason for Spike in Petrol and Diesel Pric....

Don’t these Ramayana characters resemble real life investors?

Don’t these Ramayana characters resemble real life investors? Ramayana is one of the two major epics of ancient India. It is the story of King Ram and his quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravan with the help of Hanuman. In most of the Indian families, we grow up listening to the tales of Ramayana from our parents and grandparents. And why not, this Hindu epic has given us so many invaluable life less....

How To File A Health Insurance Claim For Covid-19?

How To File A Health Insurance Claim For Covid-19? The world is going through the Corona Virus pandemic and the number of cases in India is on the rise. In order to provide protection to the infected policyholders, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a circular suggesting that “Decision on authorization for cashless treatment shall be communicated to the network provider (hospital) withi....

How Can I Buy Sovereign Gold Bonds In India, How Good They Are As Investment?

How Can I Buy Sovereign Gold Bonds In India, How Good They Are As Investment? Gold is considered as a safe investment avenue especially in a country like India. Historically, it has always outperformed many other asset classes. Investment in sovereign gold bonds help you earn returns linked to the price of gold. Amidst the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, the Reserve Bank of India has come up with the first of six tranches of the so....

10 Things To Know Before You Invest In Sovereign Gold Bonds

10 Things To Know Before You Invest In Sovereign Gold Bonds Sovereign Gold Bonds are an ideal investment option for individuals who aim to earn returns linked to the price of gold. These bonds are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the government. The scheme has numerous benefits for an individual out of which one is exemption of the capital gains tax arising on redemption ofSovereign Gold Bonds. However, in case ....

Crude oil plunges to - $37.63 a barrel for the first time in history

Crude oil plunges to - $37.63 a barrel for the first time in history With the coronavirus pandemic break out, the financial markets are seeing a lot of volatility and uncertainty. One such event was seen in the oil market on Monday. The demand for crude oil crashed globally leading to the price of the crude oil falling down to - $37.63 a barrel.This is the first time oil prices have turned negative. The negative price suggests that the....

Budget 2020- Make or Break chance

Budget 2020- Make or Break chance Indian economy is currently on an inflection point where the big businesses/ companies are becoming bigger and the SME is still not able to revive from the GST/ Note ban shock. NBFC fund freeze is haunting both the SME as well as those sitting on the Indian policy desk in Finance ministry   This budget will lay down the path for the $5 Trillion economy vision seen by our PM. There are many ....

BEST MOBILE TRADING & ANALYTICAL APP OF INDIA - TRADEINSTA

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How Do Investors Deal With Volatile Markets?

How Do Investors Deal With Volatile Markets? Share market is highly unpredictable. Some days can be good while some bad. No one can really predict with surety which way the markets will swing in the short run. Often the tools for stock market analysis also fail. The reason for its unpredictability is the volatility associated with the markets. During volatile markets, investors are often left confused regarding their investment strate....

What is Bracket Order and Cover Order?

  What is Bracket Order and Cover Order? The price of stocks in the stock market see a lot of fluctuation. In the blink of an eye, the stock price can take a turnaround. Thus, it becomes difficult to track every movement of the market. If the desired price does not come in the eyes of the investor, it can lead to lesser profits or higher losses. Thus, tracking stock price movement is essential. To overcome this problem, bra....

10 Things Every New Stock Investor Needs To Know!

10 Things Every New Stock Investor Needs To Know! Picking up the right stocks for you can be a daunting task, especially if you are a new stock investor. Being the first time in the stock market, the individual may end up picking wrong stocks. Stock markets are definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. Thus, it becomes important that the new stock investor does his homework well before putting his money in stock markets of India. In th....

Indira Securities – The Best Website to Get Proper Information

Indira Securities – The Best Website to Get Proper Information An investor cannot afford to be ignorant or ill-informed when it comes to investing in the stock market. Any sort of ignorance or wrong information can lead to poor decision making. The ultimate consequence is losses in the stock market. Therefore, it becomes important for any investor to know the right information in a timely manner so that correct positions can be taken. ....

Which World Markets To Track with Timing

Which World Markets To Track with Timing Stock exchanges are influenced by many factors. There can be fluctuations and volatile sessions of trade due to any news or any other reason. Thus, it is very important to keep a track of various factors that affect the stock markets. If any trader or investor ignores any of the relevant factors, it can result in either loss of opportunity or heavy losses. Here, not only the domestic factors but....

What is Fundamental Analysis?

What is Fundamental Analysis? In the past few years, the interest of people towards the stock markets has grown significantly. After demonetisation, it has been seen that many people are turning towards the stock markets or mutual funds to invest their savings. The reason that attributes to people’s interest in stock market is higher returns. The sky is the limit when it comes to making good returns in the stock market. Along with ....

What is Trade to Trade?

What is Trade to Trade? Share market is full of speculation. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the governing body that regulates the stock market. It looks after the interest of the traders and investors. It often happens that the traders and investors suffer a good amount of loss due to speculation activities in the stock market. In order to protect the interest of the shareholders, the National Stock Exchange ....

How to Identify a Stock to Buy or Sell?

How to Identify a Stock to Buy or Sell? Investing in stocks can be a daunting task. While building a portfolio or investing in the stock markets, selecting the right stock is very crucial. Selecting the right stock at the right time can turn out to be the most lucrative deal and one can make good profits from the wise decision. Similarly, it is very important to time the stock while selling it. Selling the stock at the appropriate ti....

How Does Diversification Help To Protect Your Portfolio?

How Does Diversification Help To Protect Your Portfolio? Stock market risks are unavoidable, but you can use it to your advantage if you have the patience, knowledge and skill to earn profits by taking calculated risks. One such trading strategy is to diversify your portfolio by not investing the bulk of your capital in one kind of asset. The process of diversification means distributing your wealth to different sections of assets....

What is Call and Put Option?

What is Call and Put Option?   The ups and downs of a stock market, be it BSE or NSE can create a situation of panic for even the most experienced investor. After all, it is your hard earned money which is at risk. Fortunately, there are some investment risk management strategies that allow you to trade in the stock market without actually having to buy or sell stocks. This can be done through ‘Options’. Let us understand mo....

What is Short Selling?

What is Short Selling? Trading is not just about buying of shares at a low price and selling them back at a higher price, it’s about exploiting the right opportunities. Given the unpredictable nature of the market, a wise investor tries to sail through and take advantage of any given situation, favorable or unfavorable. What is Short Sell? Short selling is a term used when an investor sells the stocks that he doesn’t own or pos....

What is the difference between BSE and NSE?

What is the difference between BSE and NSE? There are two major stock exchanges in India namely BSE and NSE. Where BSE stands for Bombay Stock Exchange, NSE stands for National Stock Exchange. A Stock Exchange is generally a market place for free and fair trading of securities, debts and derivatives among investors. BSE being one of the oldest and NSE as one of the advanced electronic trading system have some key differences between t....

What is a Demat Account?

What is a Demat Account? The functioning of stock markets has changed drastically after the introduction of technology. Long ago, the Bombay Stock Exchange use to run on floor trading system. With technological advancements, the system has completely changed. The amount of paper work has reduced significantly leading to no time wastage to issue share certificates to the shareholders.  Instead, the shares are now issued to the sha....

What Is The Minimum Amount Required To Start Investing In Stock Market?

What Is The Minimum Amount Required To Start Investing In Stock Market? This happens to be one of the most frequently asked questions by beginners. They want to know as what is the minimum amount with which they can start their investment in the stock market. The question is apt. When the stocks are available at as less as Rs. 10 and the stocks of some of the big companies like Relinance Communication, IDBI Bank, Bombay Dyeing, Idea C....

What are Preference Shares?

What are Preference Shares?Whenever we study about a company, we often come across the words equity shares and preference shares. In this article, we shall study about the Preference Shares.Click on the link to know about: What are Equity Shares?What are Preference Shares?Preference Shares are those shares that have higher priority in comparison to equity shares. The dividend is firstly paid to the preference shareholders and later to ....

What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?

What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO)? In today’s world stock market is among the hottest investment avenues. More and more people are looking for opportunities to make more returns in the stock market. One of the attractive ways to invest in stock markets is through the Initial Public Offering (IPO). In this article, we shall learn about the basics on IPO. Meaning of Initial Public Offering Initial Public Offering is an arr....

Difference between Trading and Investing

Difference between Trading and Investing There are two ways by which you can earn money in the stock market either by Trading or Investing. People who are relatively new often tend to get confused and they mistake Trading as Investing. In reality, these are two different approaches to generate income form the stock market. Appropriate knowledge of the two helps you make a better choice, minimize risks and increase the profit earning p....

What Is Target Price And Stop Loss?

What Is Target Price And Stop Loss? Stock markets are the backbone of the country''s economy, thus it becomes imperative to have some knowledge about stock trading. Indian is fast becoming one of the emerging markets which have a lot of potential for future growth. With the help of this educational blog, we wish to impart the knowledge of some of the basic stock market trading term and concepts. In this blog, we will focus on, what is....

How To Enter And Exit In Intraday Trading

How To Enter And Exit In Intraday Trading Intraday trading, also called day trading, is one of the most common yet aggressive types on trading in the market. Those seeking for higher Return on Investments (ROI) practice day trading. Here, the stocks are bought and sold within the stipulated trading hours in a given day. Stocks are purchased and sold off in huge quantities to gain advantage of profits at the daily closing of a stock ma....

What Is Primary Market And Secondary Market?

What Is Primary Market And Secondary Market? In the financial market, new securities are regularly issued to the public. There are numerous financial products and services available to suit the individual needs of the public. These financial products are traded on the capital market, which is classified into two interdependent segments: ·         Primary Market ·    &nb....

What are Equity Shares?

What are Equity Shares? An equity share is a basic term that associates with a company. Let us begin the article by knowing the meaning of equity shares. What are Equity Shares? Equity shares are also termed as ordinary shares of the company. The holders of equity shares have the right to vote in the meetings of the company. They are the real owners of the company. The dividend payment is first made to preferential shareholders ....

An Introduction to the Indian Stock Market

An Introduction to the Indian Stock Market   "How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts?" says Robert G. Allen. Though investing your hard earned money in a savings account is safe but the returns you earn are very minimal. On the other hand, one area of investment that gives immense opportunity and multiple returns to the investors, is stock markets.   India is the m....

Identify Your Trading Style From 10 Different Types

Identify Your Trading Style From 10 Different Types   The stock market is an ocean of opportunities for trading enthusiasts. It is very lucrative if strategized and followed through well. Since every trader has a unique personality, trading styles may differ from person to person.   Following are the 10 trading styles. Choose the one which matches your psychology.   1.     Intraday Tra....

Best Intraday Trading Tips for Beginners to Gain Profit

Best Intraday Trading Tips for Beginners to Gain Profit The world of stock market trading is quite a huge one. There are numerous types of trading practices including intraday trading, short term trading and long term trading. Out of these trading strategies, intraday trading is highly fascinating for many traders. Intraday trading (Day trading) involves buying and selling the stocks on the same day. Novice traders easily fall into....

Benefits of Long Term Investment

Benefits of Long Term Investment As soon as the clock strikes 9.15 am, an intraday trader sets his unflinching gaze at his computer screen. The market movements determine whether he will have a frown face or a happy face towards the day end. The reason being, the market is highly uncertain, volatile and unpredictable. This makes intraday trading a gamble rather than a good investment. On the other hand, long term investment is safe, ....

How to Identify Growth Stocks?

How to Identify Growth Stocks? If you are looking to invest your money in stock markets, there are several things that you should know before you take the leap to purchase. Of the many stock market investment strategies, we are going to discuss in this blog what growth stocks are and how to identify them. A Growth Stock is a share in the company which is expected to increase its earnings at a rate above the average market numbers. ....

6 Ways to Reduce Stock Market Risks

6 Ways to Reduce Stock Market Risks Investors are always worried about risks facing their portfolios. Many investors lose money due to these risks. Though there is nothing like a risk-free investment but there are definitely some smart ways to reduce the risk and earn money in stock market. In our previous blog on ‘Major Types of Investment Risks for Stock Investors’, we learnt about the different types of investment risks that s....

Major Types of Investment Risks for Stock Investors

Major Types of Investment Risks for Stock Investors Almost all of us who invest in the stock market are looking for a risk-free investment which can generate good returns. However, it is impossible to have a risk free investment. Investing in stock market is a risky affair. Albert Einstein once said, “A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for.” This clearly tells us that more the risk an investor is will....

What is Short Delivery and Auction of Shares

What is Short Delivery and Auction of Shares A person investing in the stock market for long term or short term purchases the shares and sells them at a later period. In such scenario, the person buying the shares has to take the delivery of the shares in his demat account. The concept of delivery is purchasing today and selling it off on a later date. However, if the trader purchases and sells the shares on the same day then in su....

Effects of Dividend on Stock and Option Prices

Effects of Dividend on Stock and Option Prices   Dividend per share (DPS) is the amount of dividend received by the shareholder on a per share basis. The company distributes dividend out of the profits of the company after deducting tax (PAT). The overall appeal of a company increases when it pays regular dividend, and hence attracts several buyers. If you want to diversify your portfolio profitably, dividend surely is source ....

Importance of Setting Stop Losses

Importance of Setting Stop Losses     When it comes to trading and investing in stock market, one of the most important things is risk management. No matter how much you analyse the market trends, there is always a risk that the market will show high volatility. In such situations, using a stop loss can help you sail through. With stop loss, you can control the amount of money you lose on a stock. Stop loss helps to pro....

10 Common Trading Mistakes to Avoid For Long-term Success in the Stock Market

10 Common Trading Mistakes to Avoid For Long-term Success in the Stock Market Stock market trading often seems complicated and risky. This isn’t entirely true. It is a serious commitment which needs focus, nurturing and constant updating of knowledge. We usually come across several stories of how a person made a fortune or was brought to the streets due to bad investment decisions. Whether you are experienced or new to stock market tr....

What is the Right Type of Strategy – Intraday, Short-Term or Long-Term?

What is the Right Type of Strategy – Intraday, Short-Term or Long-Term? If you are new to stock markets, the first question you would probably face is what is the right type of trading strategy and how should you go about investing your money in the stock market? Should it be Intraday Trading, Short-Term or Long-Term Trading? Let us begin by first understanding each of these three terms. Intraday Trading Intraday Trading is wh....

Taxation of Income in Stock Market

Taxation of Income in Stock Market Are you confused about the treatment of taxation on income arising from the stock market? As the July 31st deadline for filing tax returns for individuals approaching near, we like to share with you a complete guide on taxation details of income arising from the stock market. We all know that income from salary, business income and rental income are taxable. But what about income generated from pur....

How to Overcome the Fear of Investing in Stock Market

How to Overcome the Fear of Investing in Stock Market Most of the people are market-averse when it comes to investing their hard-earned money in it. The primary and most significant reason for this is the fear of loss of money. More often than not, this fear stems from the lack of knowledge surrounding stock markets. In this blog, we try to overcome this fear of investing in stock markets by following some easy steps. Here are so....

What you don’t know can cost you a lot of money

Many young investors, when they look for inspiration, look at Warren Buffet. They live and breathe by his teachings and why not? The man is a legend and they are hard to come by. Of course, the problem occurs when they finally know his life story, his ideology and that Rule 2 is not to forget Rule 1 but they have no clue how Nifty is being calculated.   The conundrum of learning “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re ....

The Cracks in the Wall- What investors are missing out on!

“That’s the problems with myths, they started because someone misinformed of the truth, truly believed in them.” In theory, everyone is aware that less knowledge of something is more harmful than no knowledge of it, similarly an incomplete understanding or interpretation can do more damage than good. Let us apply this theory to stock market and all that has been said about it. Earlier there was a dearth of information in the market....

Taxation in Stock Market

We all engage in social discussions where we end up giving or receinving free advices for life, investment and professional life. Even though these conversations can be a kicker for the adrenaline, some topics should be left to careful observation and well placed opinions. Especially, when it is about tax planning and investment decisions, relying on a friend’s casual advice may not be the best way to go. Why? Well this might expla....