The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought down the key repo (repurchasing option) rate from 6.50% to 6.25% after holding the rate for two years. A repo rate is the interest rate at which commercial banks get short-term loans from the RBI. In the 53rd & first MPC...
Cryptocurrency is becoming more popular in India. Many people are investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital coins. But along with this growth, there are also rising cases of crypto scams. From fake investment schemes to influencers selling "get-rich-quick" courses, scammers are finding new ways to cheat people.What Is...
Author: Dr. Debabrata Senapati,Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, SRM University - APIn the world of personal finance, there is a fundamental distinction that often separates those who merely survive from those who truly thrive. It is the difference between saving and investing. While the two terms are often...
Media houses Vs. Influencers who have more reach? Can influencers really compete with media houses? Partho Dasgupta sheds light.Gone are the days of crazy fandom for Bollywood celebs when posters of Rajnikant used to be doused with milk, or temples used to be made for Bollywood stars like Amitabh...
By- Dr Mrutyunjaya Sahoo, Assistant Professor, Paari School of Business,SRM University - AP, (Amaravati)Over the past decade, India has witnessed a significant transformation in its payment ecosystem, moving steadily from a cash-intensive economy to a predominantly cashless one. Indian households and firms are now increasingly familiar with digital modes...
Mr Gaurav Mehta, Founder, Jaipur Watch Company, shares his thoughts. We want to make India a watch design and manufacturing hub. To achieve this goal, we would want the government to provide financial and policy incentives. One of the things that the government can do is increase the import duty...
Customs duties are kind of little-known taxes that play a big role in shaping India's economic balance of payment demography. Let us imagine what would happen if everything we imported suddenly became much cheaper. It might sound interesting, but economists know it could harm local businesses. Customs duties help...
Timely and disciplined tax planning can help tremendously! – Alok Kumar AgarwalTax planning is a crucial aspect of personal finance that involves the strategic management of one's financial affairs to minimize tax liabilities and maximize savings. By utilizing legal provisions and tax-efficient strategies, individuals can optimize their financial...
Dr. Siva Sankar Director Admissions and Dr. Srabani Basu, Associate Professor, SRM University-APA boardroom is not merely a room. It is a stage where visibility is negotiated in silence long before words are spoken. Some enter like background music, present but unnoticed. Others arrive like a well-tuned instrument where...
By Adv. Praful PotdarIndia’s fintech revolution has transformed the financial behavior of millions—streamlining lending, payments, and investment. Yet, behind the convenience lies a pressing reality: legal protections have not always kept pace with the speed of innovation.The last few years have seen a significant rise in consumer litigation against...