Category: Basics

Top 10 Government Banks in India 2026 | Sarkari Banks India currently has 12 Government (Public Sector) Banks, also known as Sarkari Banks. These include State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of India, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Overseas […]

India has some powerful government companies that play a big role in our country’s growth—but only a few earn the prestigious title of Navratna companies in India. These special companies aren’t just successful—they’ve proven themselves with strong profits, performance, and the ability to compete globally. But what exactly makes a company "Navratna"? In this blog, […]

As of 2026, there are 27 IRDAI-approved life insurance companies in India, which include one government insurer (LIC of India) and 26 private players like HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential, SBI Life, and Max Life. Among them, LIC is the largest and only government-owned company, while private insurers compete with diverse plans and digital services and […]

Date: 29th January 2026 Stock Market Highlights Stock market today indices staged a smart rebound from intraday lows on January 29 to end with marginal gains in a volatile session, after the Economic Survey projected GDP growth of 6.8–7.2% for FY27, compared with an estimated 7.4% expansion in the current fiscal. After a weak start, the […]

When people think about investing, they often look for a balance between safety and good returns. feel secure but usually offer low growth, while the stock market can be unpredictable. Because of this gap, many investors are now turning their attention to non convertible debentures, which offer fixed income with relatively better returns over a […]

Have you ever wondered how banks, investors, or even business owners know whether a company can easily pay its loan interest on time? That’s where the interest coverage ratio, also known as ICR, comes into the picture. It is a simple financial measure that shows how comfortably a business can handle its interest payments using […]

Have you ever wondered why your portfolio's value changes daily, even when you haven’t bought or sold anything? Or why do brokers often talk about "Mark to Market" adjustments in trading? If you’re new to the share market or trading, terms like Mark to Market (MTM) can sound confusing. But here’s the thing—It is the […]

Forward and futures contracts are commonly used in financial markets, but many people confuse them because they sound similar. In reality, there is a clear difference between forward and future contract in terms of how they are traded, regulated, and settled. These differences play an important role in business decisions, trading, and risk management. In […]

Date: 31st December 2025 Stock Market Highlights Stock market today ended the final trading session of 2025 on a strong note, with benchmarks extending gains and the Nifty comfortably closing above the 26,100 mark. The rally was broad-based, led by metal, PSU banks, oil & gas, while the IT sector underperformed. At close: Top Gainers […]

Building a company isn’t just about money, it’s also about ideas, skills, and hard work. That’s where sweat equity shares come into the picture. Many startups and growing companies in India use sweat shares to reward people who put in extra effort, knowledge, or expertise instead of cash. But what exactly are they, and why […]