Having an online demat account can bring in various benefits to investors. Given the arduous paperwork involved in buying and selling of stocks in the securities market, a demat account is an ideal solution to trading in shares.

Commodity options contracts are rights to buy or sell underlying commodity futures at a fixed price on the date of contract expiry.

Indian share markets are trading on a positive note following the trend on Gift Nifty. The BSE Sensex is trading higher by 247 points, while the NSE Nifty is trading up by 72 points.

Long-term capital gains (LTCG) on shares are profits earned from the sale of shares that have been held for more than 12 months. The amount of LTCG is calculated as the difference between the sale price and purchase price of the shares.

Individuals invest in stocks with an expectation to earn higher returns and accumulate wealth by booking profit. However, that’s not the only way to earn income and make money from investing in stocks. Apart from growth stocks, you can also invest in dividend stocks that pay a high dividend to help you reap consistent flows in income.

If you tune in to a business news channel, you may hear stock market analysts talk of resistance and support levels for the Sensex or Nifty or individual stocks. Read the article to find out more about them.

Know how gift tax in India works and can help you save on the amount you pay as tax .Here is a rundown of four types of tax-exempt gifts.

Diwali is a time for celebration and new beginnings. It is also a time to re-evaluate your spending and saving habits.