Demat Pledging, Margin & Risks Explained
Pledging shares allows traders to unlock margin without selling their holdings. This guide explains the pledging process, margin availability, charges, and risks to watch out for in 2025.
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Demat & Trading Account Opening in India: Documents, Time & Costs
Opening a Demat & Trading account in India is now fast and paperless. With Aadhaar, PAN, bank proof, and a simple online signup, your account can be activated in less than 24 hours. Here’s a detailed guide on documents, time, and costs.
Groww vs Angel One
A realistic comparison of Groww vs Angel One broker apps, showing Groww’s mutual fund interface and Angel One’s trading dashboard side by side, with gold coins and calculator in between — highlighting India’s leading discount brokers
ICICI direct Review : Prime, NEO & Research
A realistic financial workspace image showing ICICIdirect’s Prime and NEO plans with ICICI Bank passbook, debit card, stock trading dashboard, and smartphone app interface — highlighting India’s trusted full-service broker.
How to Buy Sovereign Gold Bonds via Broker Apps & Banks
A realistic representation of how investors in India can subscribe to Sovereign Gold Bonds using broker apps and banks — featuring Groww app on phone, SBI NetBanking on laptop, and gold coins with ICICI Bank passbook.
SGB Taxation: Interest, Redemption & Transfers
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) enjoy unique tax benefits in India. While annual interest is taxable as per income slab, redemption at maturity (8 years) is completely tax-free. Learn how premature redemption, secondary market sales, and transfers are taxed in 2025.
SGB Issue/Tranche Calendar & How to Subscribe in India
A realistic depiction of the Sovereign Gold Bond subscription process in India, showing the RBI bond form, online netbanking, gold coins, and RBI logo — highlighting the trust and ease of investing in SGBs.
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) in India: Basics, Issue Calendar, Buying Routes, Redemption & Taxation vs ETFs/Digital Gold
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are one of India’s most trusted gold investment options, offering 2.5% annual interest, government backing, and tax-free maturity gains. With no new issues since 2024, investors must track redemption schedules and compare SGBs with Gold ETFs and Digital Gold for 2025.
RBI Retail Direct: Account Setup & Buying Flow
RBI Retail Direct lets you buy government securities directly online with zero fees. Here’s a step-by-step guide to account setup, KYC, and buying G-Secs, T-Bills, and SGBs in 2025.
State-Wise Solar Subsidy & Net-Metering Rules (Updated 2025)
Planning rooftop solar in 2025? See updated state-wise subsidies and net-metering rules across India. Find out how much extra support your state offers and maximize your savings.
