Kotak Neo Team

When you trade shares, there are several fees you need to consider. These fees include the Security Transaction Tax (STT), service tax, stamp duty, brokerage charge, and others. The most common of these are brokerage fees and STTs. In this article, let’s discover how to calculate brokerage in the share market.

We elaborate on a few guidelines you can use to earn profits in a bear market. Also know the different tools you can use to analyze bear market.

There are a lot of things a beginner must keep in mind before they start trading. Ofcourse, you don't want to make losses right? So here is your guide to invest in stock markets.

More and more people are getting into online stock trading nowadays. With the transaction process being nearly as simple as online shopping, anyone can start trading in minutes. If you are a newbie though, learn the basics of stock trading before entering the online stock market.

Ever wondered what the green and red symbols on the news channels & outside BSE billboards mean? We help you understand them better!

From food to FMCG, palm oil impacts everyday products. Discover why India’s ₹84,840 crore import bill and Indonesia’s policies matter for investors.

Get ready for one of the biggest IPOs in Indian history! Reliance Jio is all set to raise a jaw-dropping ₹40,000 crore in the second-third quarter of 2025.

India holds 30% of global gold jewellery demand and gold delivered a 14.04% 20Y CAGR. See import trends, ETF flows and central bank reserves data.

What do a ₹1.5 crore vinyl bunny and stock market bubbles have in common? Everything. Labubu Mania reveals how hype, scarcity, and celebrity buzz drive emotional buying—then crack under pressure. Let’s unpack the frenzy and shows why every cute trend can carry a not-so-cute lesson for traders in this week’s Kotak Insights.

Each month, you set aside a little something in your savings account. In a growing economy like India, you need to be disciplined about your savings.

Are you planning to start trading soon? Learn about the features of a demat account before you apply for one.

Read our comprehensive guide to brokerage to learn about its definition, requirements, functions, and different types of brokerage.

Delisting can have a negative impact on a company's stock price. When a company is delisted, its shares are typically worth less than they were before the delisting. This is because investors are less likely to buy shares in a company that is not listed on a stock exchange.

India’s telecom sector is entering a new growth phase. Discover how rising data usage, 5G expansion and the expected Jio IPO are reshaping the industry.

Volume refers to the number of shares or contracts traded in a particular stock or market during a given period. It indicates the level of activity and liquidity in the share market. High volume suggests strong investor interest and increased trading activity, while low volume indicates limited trading activity.

A Non-repatriable Demat account, commonly called an NRO Demat account, serves as a financial tool employed by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), imposing limitations on fund transfers to their home country.

Did you know the latest sensation of financial markets? It is the humble systematic investment plan (SIP). Inflows into mutual fund SIPs have witnessed a steady increase in the past 12 months – they have risen from ₹18,838 crores in January 2024 to ₹21,262 crores in June 2024, an increase of 12.8% in six months. The growth is even more eye-opening when compared to corresponding data from a year ago. Inflows through SIP investment plans have increased 44% from ₹14,734 crores in June 2023 to ₹21,262 crores in June 2024 . The numbers point towards the growing popularity of SIP investments and their role in wealth creation for various life goals.

A look at why PSU banks are back in focus, supported by healthier balance sheets and improving financial performance.

India's life insurers are reporting steady results and rising protection sales, yet their stocks are underperforming. The industry is quietly shifting from savings to real protection.

Common types of index funds track various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities. Investors choose index funds based on their investment goals, risk tolerance, and the specific market or asset class they wish to track.

A stock split is a corporate action where a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares. In a stock split, the number of shares increases while the overall value of the company remains the same. The split is typically done in a specific ratio, such as 2-for-1 or 3-for-1, meaning each shareholder receives two or three shares for every one share they previously held. Stock splits are often carried out to increase the liquidity of the stock, make it more affordable for retail investors, and potentially attract more investors.

India’s protein market could reach $2.2 billion by 2031. Explore the trends, growth drivers and companies shaping this fast-growing nutrition industry.

Everyone expected AI to shrink India's IT workforce. Instead, TCS delivered its strongest hiring in over three years. India's IT story isn't ending — it's entering its next phase.

SIPs allow you to invest small sums at regular intervals to buy mutual fund units. This helps inject discipline into your investment habits. If you frequently end up spending more than you should, and not investing enough, SIPs can get you on the right track.

An overview of India’s growing water challenge and its impact on businesses, infrastructure and economic growth.

India's Nifty500 Ahimsa Index screens companies by harm to animals — 326 of 500 made the cut. The mechanics are regulated. The values deciding entry are not.

A look at India’s rising wealth management opportunity and how growing HNI wealth is expanding the market.

India's 24 July trade deadline wasn't set in New Delhi — it began in a US courtroom. The interim deal may reduce uncertainty, but durability matters more than the announcement.

A smallcase is a basket of stocks which you order and own directly, based on your idea, strategy or portfolio theme and objectives.

India removed taxes on FPI bond income in June 2026. Foreign investors poured a record ₹39,640 crore into government bonds within weeks. The friction was always the story.

From e-waste to plastic recycling, discover how India’s waste processing gap is driving growth in the waste management sector.