In December, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) called for blocking web addresses of a number of global crypto firms which were not registered in the country, over concerns that some of them may be misused for money-laundering. On Friday, FIU said that it has lifted Kucoin’s suspension after the exchange paid a fine of around … Read more
At the core of the financial inclusion movement is the principle of democratising financial services. This principle advocates for ensuring that people from diverse backgrounds, including those who have been historically underserved or marginalised, have access to essential tools for managing their finances and participating fully in the formal economy. Also Read: Demat Account: How … Read more
In terms of performance, the Nifty Midcap 50 outperformed the Nifty 50, closing 1.12% higher. Similarly, small cap stocks outperformed the Nifty 50, with the Nifty Small Cap 100 ending at 15995.7, up by 111.05 points and 0.69% higher. Looking at the returns of the Nifty 50 over different time periods, it has seen a … Read more
We, Indians, hold our traditions and cultural beliefs very close to our hearts, finding significance in the rituals that shape our lives. The auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya, falling on the third day of the Hindu month of Vaishakha, carries a sacred message of prosperity and success. Hence, purchasing gold on this day is considered … Read more
Slone Infosystems share price made a blockbuster debut on NSE SME today. Slone Infosystems share price opened at ₹118.50, which is 50% higher than the issue price of ₹79. The Slone Infosystems IPO subscription period began on Friday, May 3, and closed on Tuesday, May 7. The Slone Infosystems IPO price band was established at ₹79, … Read more
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Investing in gold has long been a tradition for investors seeking stability and security in their portfolios. However, there are alternative avenues that offer similar benefits with unique advantages. Diversifying investment portfolios with these alternative instruments alongside or instead of gold can enhance risk-adjusted returns and align with specific investment objectives and … Read more
Equities rose as a jump in jobless claims reinforced bets on Fed policy easing — and extended gains after a $25 billion sale of 30-year bonds saw decent demand. The S&P 500 topped 5,200 — though trading volume was 20% below the average of the past 30 days. Gains in stocks have also been attributed … Read more
When you are given a loan’s pre-approval, it usually has a minimal impact on your CIBIL score. This happens because it leads to a soft inquiry rather than a hard inquiry. In other words, loan pre-approval does not influence your CIBIL score in any significant way. Let us understand what is a soft inquiry. Pre-approval … Read more
Amid steep volatility, expiring weekly index options and foreign investor selling, the bellwether Nifty plunged 1.55% to 21,957.5, its biggest single-day fall since 17 January, while the Sensex fell 1.45% or 1,062 points to 72,404.17, its worst since 23 January. Nifty’s top five losers alone accounted for almost three-fifths of the index’s 345-point fall. Foreign … Read more
Maintaining a healthy credit score is vital for financial stability. There are numerous factors responsible for a healthy credit score such as length of credit history and credit utilisation ratio. Additionally, if you are struggling to make payments, consider reaching out to your creditors to discuss alternative payment arrangements or hardship programs. Your bank may … Read more