The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain often sees rapid shifts. The latest move comes from Kraken, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, which has decided to shut down its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. This decision, effective February 2025, is a strategic move to reallocate resources to new projects. Let’s break this down, understand its relevance…
There’s one current news that’s been making waves in the UK. There is a new inheritance tax loophole that could impact wealthy Britons considering retirement abroad. The UK government’s recent Budget changes have introduced a shift in the inheritance tax (IHT) system. It’s creating significant financial opportunities for those planning to retire outside the UK….
Suppose, a 45-year-old individual planning to buy a Rs.1 crore 2BHK flat say in Pune. He is facing a financial challenge of arranging the 30% down payment, which amounts to ₹30 lakh. If the person is an active EPFO member, the updated withdrawal rules can come as a relief. Actually, I was reading a news…
The Russian Ruble’s ups and downs come from COVID-19 crashing oil prices and the Russia-Ukraine war bringing sanctions. Government actions and new trade with China and India have made it bounce back unevenly since 2020. Check the USD to RUB current exchange rate and its history
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) is a subsidiary of NTPC Limited. This company was created to accelerate NTPC’s renewable energy ambitions. With a current operating capacity of 3,320 MW (3,220 MW from solar and 100 MW from wind), NTPC Green Energy has positioned itself as a key player in India’s renewable energy market. Its focus…
When retail investors hear stock market experts (Portfolio Managers from fund houses) on television or in financial news, the advice often feels compelling. Experts declare certain industries “uninvestable” or express bullishness on others. These statements can create confusion for investors with a long-term horizon of 5-7 years. Why? Should you base your stock-picking strategy on…
Imagine you have two jars: one is labelled as Income, and the other is called Wealth. The Income jar gets fill-up regularly – daily, monthly, or yearly. This is the money we earn from job, business, etc. It keeps coming in, but it also gets spent. Now, the Wealth jar is different. It’s like our…
Imagine that you are a Cricket fan and you have to pick your favourite cricket team. But you must do it not just by how many matches they win but also by how fair, responsible, and supportive they are to their players, fans, and even the cricket community. That’s how investing in ESG (Environmental, Social,…
C2C Advanced Systems IPO offers a fresh opportunity to invest in India’s growing defense and technology sector. The company creates cutting-edge solutions for defense, security, and industrial applications. With a strong focus on AI and machine learning, they’ve delivered Combat Management Systems for the Malaysian Navy. Their versatile technologies bridge military and civilian applications, making…
The Indian stock market has recently experienced significant volatility. Particularly, share price of the Adani Group companies have been more volatile. Today was particularly, a tumultuous day for these shares. An upheaval for these shares comes in the wake of serious allegations (in the US) of financial misconduct against its chairman, Gautam Adani. News of…
Block deals are a significant yet often misunderstood part of stock market transactions. For retail investors curious about their relevance, this guide explores what block deals are, how they work, and whether they matter for long-term investing. Recently, I got forwarded message on WhatsApp, from a friend. The message was encouraging people to engage in…
NTPC Green Energy, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited. Currently the company is in news because of its IPO. It is India’s largest renewable energy public sector enterprise (excluding hydro). NTPC Green is central to India’s energy transition strategy. But as investors, how do we evaluate if the IPO price is reasonable? We’ll use the Discounted…
