You have a plethora of choices when it comes to choosing an investment product. There is a large variety of options available, right from fixed deposits, stocks, gold or real estate, insurance, public provident fund and mutual funds.

In Part 1, we discussed what a share buyback is, why companies undertake buybacks, and the difference between a Tender Offer and an Open-Market Buyback. In this part, we take a closer look at how entitlement and acceptance work, the reservation available to Small Shareholders, how open-market buybacks work, taxation, and the key factors investors […]

What is a Buyback? A share buyback is a process in which a company purchases its own shares from existing shareholders through a prescribed mechanism, subject to the applicable regulations, terms and conditions set out in the relevant offer documents. A buyback can reduce the number of outstanding shares and may affect per-share metrics such […]

When a company wants to raise additional funds or capital, it may offer its present shareholders the opportunity to buy additional shares through a rights issue. These shares are offered to the shareholders at a pre-set ratio and price decided by the company. For people who invest, understanding the process of applying for a rights […]

Market Closing Process at a Glance Continuous Trading (Till 3:15 PM) → Reference Price Calculation (3:15–3:20 PM) → Order Entry (3:20–3:25 PM) → Limit Orders & Random Closure (3:25–3:30 PM) → Order Matching & Closing Price (3:30–3:35 PM) Have you ever thought about how the closing prices of stocks are determined? At the end of […]

There are various economic indicators that impact a stock’s price more than a company’s performance, such as inflation, interest rates, economic growth, and government policies. They play a vital role in shaping market direction and trends. If an investor wants to make an informed decision, these indicators can help investors to identify opportunities and avoid […]

Why do some stocks surge even after the earnings announcement while others fall, despite reporting profits? The explanation goes beyond the headline numbers. Every quarter, companies publicise their performance through financial and other reports in accordance with regulatory norms, and these disclosures convey much more than the figures in the reports. They indicate customer demand, […]

What if the money in your savings account is gradually losing its worth every day? It might seem strange, but it is the harsh truth; prices are increasing rapidly, and money in the bank is earning less or growing very slowly. This means that the money you have in the bank is actually losing its […]

What if you could invest in India’s topmost companies without any thorough research of an individual stock or persistent monitoring of market trends? That’s exactly what index funds offer. Over the past few years, passive investing has become one of the most discussed topics for trends in the Indian stock market. More and more investors […]

The movement of the rupee against the US dollar is one of the most-watched indicators in the financial markets. Whether it is the dollar rate today or the long-term trend in the USD-to-INR exchange rate, currency fluctuations directly influence inflation, trade, foreign investment and overall economic stability. The recent global uncertainty, rising interest rates, crude […]

In the financial world, choosing the right investment product is crucial. It is not merely about saving money but also about the security of principal, liquidity, risk, return on investment, inflation, and achieving financial goals. Each investment performs differently in terms of potential return, risk exposure, liquidity, and taxation; therefore, before making any investment decision, […]

Introduction Traditional trade execution (buy and sell) in the stock market is evolving day by day with the advancement of technological development. Now, Traders / Investors expect trading tools that not only execute trades but also assist in minimising risk and help in decision-making strategies. To fulfil this objective, Share India introduced an advanced trading […]