Paying extra for MF-PMS? Here’s what investors get and what they may lose on returnsPMS-style mutual fund advisory can fetch you a curated selection of funds with allocation and execution embedded. This convenience faces a ...
18 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
NSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts, yet investors prefer ETFs and physical gold; here’s whyAn EGR is a digital certificate backed by actual physical gold stored in a Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)-regulated vault. T...
18 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Gold EGRs vs gold ETFs: Which one should yellow metal investors choose?Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold c...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Dream Sports launches stockbroking platform DreamStreet, targets first-time investorsDream Sports has launched DreamStreet, a new stockbroking platform designed to simplify investing for Indian retail investors, especially n...
05 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Gold funds vs ETFs: Where should mutual fund investors place their bets this Akshaya Tritiya?Gold ETFs and Gold Funds offer different advantages for investors. Gold ETFs are more cost-effective and tax-efficient. Gold Funds provide ...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Getting started in the stock market: Account setup and cost evaluationBeginners can navigate the stock market by first opening a demat account and understanding associated costs. Utilizing tools like a brokera...
12 Mar, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
What is a demat account? A beginner’s guide to stock investingA demat account is a digital repository for holding equity shares and financial securities, eliminating the need for physical certificates....
11 Mar, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Sebi tweaks rules for Basic Service Demat Account. Check eligibility, chargesSebi has introduced new rules for Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA). To be eligible, individuals must have only one demat account where t...
28 Jun, 2024, 07.20 PM IST
Sebi mulls raising limit for basic service demat account to Rs 10 lakhCapital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed to enhance the threshold for the basic service demat account (BSDA) to Rs 10 lakh from...
05 Jun, 2024, 05.42 PM IST
Two insurance rules from April 1, 2024: Demat type e-Insurance Account must to buy new policies, latest surrender chargesTwo major insurance rules that are effective from April 1, 2024, are — compulsory e-Insurance policies for new policyholders and the latest...
31 Mar, 2024, 01.52 PM IST
Demat account charges: Zerodha, AngelOne, ICICI Direct, SBI Securities, HDFC Securities, GrowwThere are various charges involved when it comes to maintaining a demat account and it varies with each brokerage.
28 Jun, 2023, 02.43 PM IST
Should you close your demat account?To initiate closure, three requirements have to be met. The demat account should have no holdings, no outstanding debit/credit charges in t...
21 Mar, 2023, 04.26 PM IST
Here are brokerages offering free demat, trading accountsAs with any financial service, the fees and broking charges play an important role while selecting a broker. Broking companies have various...
04 Feb, 2022, 10.18 AM IST
What is the procedure for opening a demat account?This is an account where you can hold your financial securities in electronic form.
30 Dec, 2019, 02.07 PM IST
SEBI plans no-frills demat accounts to attract retail investorsSEBI is exploring the option of low-cost, no-frills demat accounts, hoping it will encourage more investors to take a plunge into equities.
22 Mar, 2012, 09.12 AM IST