Category: Investing

  • What is the AGR issue – A Simple Explanation

    What is the AGR issue – A Simple Explanation

    Introduction News about the ongoing AGR case between the telecom companies and the Government of India is all over the media. But what exactly is AGR and how will it affect the telecom companies? Let’s get started. What is AGR? AGR stands for adjusted gross revenue. But before we understand what AGR is, we need…

  • How to analyze banking stocks? Top 8 banking metrics to track

    How to analyze banking stocks? Top 8 banking metrics to track

    There is no smoke without fire. Several signs can alert you when a bank is in trouble. The recent collapse of Yes Bank in March 2020 has shattered the myth of many investors that a bank cannot fail. Yes Bank was quickly bailed out by the joint efforts of the RBI, Central Government and the…

  • Nifty vs Gold Returns over 15 years (2006-2020) – Where to invest?

    Nifty vs Gold Returns over 15 years (2006-2020) – Where to invest?

    Nifty and Gold are 2 investment options that are favorites among Indian investors but both the investments belong to different types of asset classes. Nifty belongs to equity asset class while Gold belongs to commodities. Inherently, both asset classes have different characteristics when it comes to evaluating the risk weighted returns. Equities are known to…

  • SBI Card IPO – Key Highlights, Financials & Market Size

    SBI Card has received approval from SEBI to go ahead with the IPO. Below are key points with regards to the upcoming IPO. Key Points Company Name: SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited Founded: 1998 Primary Business: Credit cards issuer. Promoter: State Bank of India (SBI) Current Shareholding: SBI (74%) + Carlyle Group (26%) Key…