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Why DEMAT Account is Required for Investing? The most important reason is transaction ease. Most of the securities are available in DEMAT format now. It is easy to buy & sell if you have a DEMAT account. Some securities like shares, NCDs are compulsory to be bought through a DEMAT account. Here is an InfographicRead More

Hedging Investments – Types & Strategies

by Madhupam Krishna

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Hedging Investments basically means reducing or controlling the risk involved in a certain transaction. In other words, Hedging Strategies are investment positions intended to offset the potential losses that may be incurred by a companion investment. Insurance is the best example of hedging. When we buy a house worth lakhs of rupees, we usually buyRead More

Avoiding TDS on Dividends (Residents & NRIs)

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As you may be aware & we also wrote in detail a few days ago, due to changes introduced by the Finance Act, 2020, w.e.f. April 1, 2020, the dividend is taxable in the hand of the investor. Hence companies would be required to deduct tax at source (TDS) at the prescribed rates from theRead More

What is ESOP? Know ESOP Taxation in India

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ESOP are Employee Stock Option Plan & some called them – Employee Stock Ownership Plan. ESOPs have emerged as an important incentivizing option for employees. We have seen many employees becoming millionaires with these plans. So ESOP taxation becomes important to be understood & adhered to. ESOPs being a financial scheme, involves taxation also. RulesRead More

7 Best Investment Options for NRIs in 2020

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While there are many NRI Investment Options in India, one should check his requirement & risk appetite. Your home country may restrict, but in India barring few exceptions, NRIs are allowed to invest in many options. Here is the comprehensive List updated till April 2020. India has rapidly grown and provides the potential of sharingRead More

PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT SCHEME – NRI PIS Account

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Portfolio Investment Scheme for NRI (PIS) allows NRIs to invest in shares of Indian companies, in the secondary market, under repatriation or non-repatriation basis in respect of shares or convertible debentures sold or purchased through a registered stockbroker on a recognized stock exchange. Here are details of NRI PIS Account. This facility is called PISRead More