Central KYC is a centralized repository system that stores customer identity and address details, simplifying the KYC process for customers and promoting efficiency for financial institutions. Benefits include time and cost savings for customers, as they don't need to submit KYC documents repeatedly, and uniformity in KYC norms for easier access to financial services.

A depository is a financial institution that holds and maintains securities (such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds) in electronic form on behalf of investors. It facilitates the trading, settlement, and safekeeping of these securities, eliminating the need for physical certificates. In many countries, depositories play a vital role in the smooth functioning of financial markets by ensuring secure and efficient transactions.

Futures and options (F&O) are derivatives contracts whose value depends on the underlying assets. Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date. On the other hand, options provide the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset within a specified timeframe. Futures and options play pivotal roles in share markets. They allow traders to engage in trading while managing market risks actively.

The capital market is a platform that allows individuals, businesses, and governments to buy and sell financial instruments.

Copper fuels India’s EVs, solar, grids, and data centres. Rising demand and limited supply make it one of India’s most strategic metals.

Despite headline FDI declines, India is seeing record investments from Amazon, Microsoft, and other tech giants. Incentives, cheaper infrastructure, tax relief, and a vast market are driving long-term bets on AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure, even as short-term flows wobble.

When analysing a company’s finances, one key question often comes up: where is the money going? That’s where cash flow and fund flow statements come into play.

Silver’s surge past 59 dollars an ounce, with a 103% year-on-year rise, has pushed it into multibagger territory. With ETFs crossing 1.1 billion ounces, traders now view silver as both a hedge and a high-beta opportunity.