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Early Bird Profits: Pre-Market Trading Made It Simple

    Introduction to Pre-Market Trading Pre-Market trading is a session that takes place before regular market hours, allowing investors to place orders and trade stocks before the market officially opens. This session provides an opportunity for investors to react to news and events that may have occurred after the market closed the previous day. In this blog, we will discuss how Pre-Market trading works, its benefits, risks, and strategies to help you make informed decisions. Understanding Pre-Market Trading Pre-Open Session Timings: The pre-open session on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) takes place from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM, divided into three slots: 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM: Order Entry Period 9:08 AM to 9:12 AM: Order Matching and Trade Confirmation Period 9:12 AM to 9:15 AM: Buffer Period Order Types: During the pre-open session, investors can place the following types of orders: Limit Order:  An order to buy or sell a stock at a specific p...

Old Tax Regime vs. New Tax Regime: Which One to Choose?

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  The Indian tax system underwent a major overhaul with the introduction of the new tax regime. The new tax regime offers lower tax rates but limits the number of deductions and exemptions available to taxpayers. While the old tax regime continues to exist, taxpayers have the option to choose between the two regimes. We will discuss the differences between the old tax regime and the new tax regime, and which one is better based on your income level and tax-saving investments. Old Tax Regime The old tax regime is the traditional tax system that has been in place for many years. Under the old tax regime, taxpayers are allowed to claim various deductions and exemptions to reduce their taxable income. Some of the popular deductions and exemptions under the old tax regime include: Standard Deduction: A standard deduction of Rs. 50,000 is allowed for salaried individuals. People whose gross salary income is up to INR 5.5 lakh would have no tax liability. Rebate u/s 87A was ₹12,500 Deduct...

मिले-जुले आर्थिक आकड़ो से तेज़ हुए सोना-चांदी।

तीन सप्ताह की लगातार गिरावट के बाद सोने और चांदी की कीमते पिछले सप्ताह पलट गई और एमसीएक्स में अगस्त वायदा सोना एक प्रतिशत और जुलाई वायदा चांदी दो प्रतिशत से अधिक तेज़ हुई है। घरेलु वायदा बाज़ार में सोने की कीमते 60250 रुपये प्रति दस ग्राम और चांदी 72800 रुपये प्रति किलो पर कारोबार करती रही। पिछले सप्ताह अमेरिका, यूरो ज़ोन और चीन से जारी हुए आर्थिक आकड़ो से मिले जुले संकेत दिखे जिससे कीमती धातुओं के भाव में तेज़ी देखने को मिली। अमेरिकी तकनीक, खुदरा और ऑटो क्षेत्रों में पिछले महीने छंटनी की खबरें रही, और 2016 के बाद से कुल भर्तियां सबसे कम रही जिससे डॉलर इंडेक्स में दबाव बना और यह 0.7 प्रतिशत फिसल कर 103.38 के स्तरों पर पहुंच गया। हालांकि, एम्प्लॉयमेंट ट्रैकर एजेंसी के सर्वे से संकेत मिलते हे की रोज़गार बाज़ार अभी मजबूत है और मुद्रास्फीति स्थिर रह सकती है। 16 महीनों में अमेरिका की ब्याज दरें 0.50 प्रतिशत से बढ़कर 5 प्रतिशत से अधिक हो गई है। जिससे यह उम्मीदे बढ़ने लगी है की मुद्रास्फीति को नियंत्रित करने के लिए ब्याज दर बढ़ोतरी के बदले अन्य उपाय किये जाने चाहिए। 14 जून को होने वाली फेड की बैठक में ...

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: Boosting India’s Manufacturing Capacity

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  The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is a government initiative aimed at increasing domestic manufacturing across various sectors of the economy. The scheme offers incentives to manufacturers who produce goods in India and meet specific criteria, including quality, innovation, and productivity. The PLI scheme is expected to boost the overall economy by promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing the country’s dependence on imports. This blog will discuss the PLI scheme, its impact on the economy, and its gaps. What is the PLI Scheme? The PLI scheme was launched in March 2020 to encourage domestic manufacturing and increase India’s share in global markets. The scheme offers financial incentives to eligible manufacturers who meet specific production targets. The incentives are linked to the incremental sales of goods manufactured in India, and they vary based on the sector and product category. The PLI scheme covers various sectors, including electronics, pharmaceuticals,...

National Pension System (NPS): Basics, Features, Advantages, and Disadvantages

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  National Pension System (NPS) The National Pension System (NPS) is a government-sponsored retirement savings scheme in India. It was introduced in 2004 and has become increasingly popular among investors looking for a low-cost, long-term savings option for their retirement. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of NPS, its features, tax benefits, and rules, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of investing in it. Basics of NPS The National Pension System is a voluntary, defined-contribution retirement savings scheme that allows subscribers to accumulate savings for their retirement. Under this scheme, subscribers can contribute to their NPS account regularly, and the funds are invested in a mix of equity, debt, and government securities, based on their investment preferences. Upon retirement, subscribers can withdraw a portion of their savings as a lump sum, and the remaining amount is paid out as a monthly pension. NPS Login To open an NPS account, subscribers can...