The stock market has today experienced a significant drop. The BSE Sensex falling by over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 closing lower by 1.35%. If you’re wondering what’s going on and why the market is behaving this way, allow me to explain. Many investors are concerned and unsure about what’s causing these sharp declines….
ITC, one of India’s oldest and most diversified companies, has made headlines again with its decision to demerge its hotel business, ITC Hotels, effective January 1, 2025. If you’re wondering what this means for you an an existing or potential investment (considering buying ITC shares for the long term), this blog will declutter the topic…
A valued reader recently reached out to me with a question: “Should I sell my stocks to meet a personal financial need.” This dilemma is one that many investors face at some point in their investment journey. The decision to sell stocks, especially those acquired at a low cost like blue-chip companies, can feel particularly…
As an investor, the goal of capital protection is one of the most important priorities for many. People who want to ensure that they don’t lose the hard-earned money they have accumulated, they will invest with this mindset. Whether you’re new to investing or have some experience under your belt, it is crucial to choose…
Emami Limited, founded in 1974, is a household name in India’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. Known for its iconic brands like Navratna, BoroPlus, Fair and Handsome, and Zandu. The company has successfully carved a niche in personal care and healthcare products. Let’s explore the business fundamentals of Emami to understand what makes it…
Discover which Indian stocks FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) may buy again once they return to net buying. This article explores stocks which I feel are trading at discounted price due to recent FII selling. A few banks, IT, FMCG companies, etc are the victims of the FII selling. Learn why these stocks fell, what makes…
Recently a reader posted this question to me: “Should I use funds from my mutual funds corpus to prepay home loan?” If you are also considering mutual fund withdrawals to prepay your home loan, I think article will help. It’s an intuitive urge, and at some stage of investing almost all investors face this dilemma….
Stock splits and bonus issues impact a company’s EPS. Do past EPS figures change too? Learn why financial portals (like moneycontrol) adjust historical data and what it means to us. A reader (Raj Sharma) recently asked, “After a stock split, will the past EPS figures also gets adjusted on moneycontrol? What happens in the case…
Have you ever wondered how computers of the future will handle complex problems that are almost impossible for today’s machines? Well, there’s an exciting breakthrough happening right now in the world of quantum computing. I think, this development could have big implications for our lives, specifically in industries like finance, healthcare, and even energy. In…
Let’s first understanding GDP. What Is GDP? Why is GDP numbers important for a country? Imagine you run a small chai (tea) shop. To figure out how successful you are, you keep track of the number of cups sold (volume), your earnings (turnover), and your expenses (cost of doing business). Now imagine doing this same…
Imagine you have a cricket team made up of both batsmen and bowlers. If during a match, you suddenly have too many bowlers and not enough batsmen, your team balance is off. This mismatch might reduce your chances of winning. Similarly, in investing, your portfolio is like a team of different asset classes – equity,…
In the already weak market of consumer goods, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has recently highlighted some pressing challenges. In its latest business update for the third quarter (Q3), the company came out with a few revealing facts. For investors looking at a horizon of 10-15 years, these updates are not just indicators of current…
