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Comparison of Interest Rate on Domestic Fixed Deposits

Fixed Deposit (Term Deposit) is the most famous investment instrument among Indian investors. Comparison of interest rates on domestic fixed deposits offered by major banks in India is provided in the list. Banks in India have been

Types of stamps and stamping methods

Indian Stamp Act,1899,  a revenue legislation governs the stamping of  documents and instruments. The Act also stipulates the instruments that are chargeable with stamp duty.  The governing norm regarding stamp duty is that all instruments liable for

Term Deposit (Fixed Deposit) & Interest

Term deposits are well known for the safety, liquidity and flexibility.  Term deposit also known as fixed deposit allows a customer to lock in his deposit for a specific period at the interest rate prevailing at the

Fixed Deposit (FD)–Liquid Investment 

Fixed deposit (FD) is one of the most popular investment options opted by majority of Indians.  Fixed deposit with banks is the safest, simplest, flexible and most liquid investment option available. Bank is not the lone player

Documents, Instruments and Stamping

Stamping of documents in India is governed by the Indian Stamp Act,1899.  This Act is a revenue legislation specially enacted with the aim of raising revenue for the Government.  The Act does not cover the State of

 Cyber Risks, Cyber Insurance And Banks

Cyber risk and cyber insurance are byproducts of advancement in technology and digital banking. In recent times, dependency on technology has gone up and as a result data and information have become the most valuable assets. Unscrupulous

Dependency on SIP for wealth creation

Mutual Fund investment has evolved as one of the most favoured instrument among Indian investors. Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) has played a crucial role in making mutual funds popular.  SIP is a method of investing a fixed sum

Security Interest Registration & CERSAI

The Central Registry of Securitization, Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) is a Central Registration System set up under Chapter IV of the SARFAESI Act. It was incorporated with the intention of capturing details of

Kerala State Government Employees Fresh Housing Loans under HBA Scheme 

Kerala State Government Employees were entitled for Housing Loans under House Building Advance (HBA Scheme) till July 2018. Thereafter, the Government of Kerala directed the employees to approach scheduled commercial bank / NBFCs working in the state

HBA Scheme of Kerala State- Loans Sanctioned from 2009-10

Kerala State Government Employees including government teachers were being sanctioned House Building Advance (HBA scheme) from 2009-10 with concessional rate of interest.  Vide order FINANCE (HBA) DEPARTMENT G.O(P) No. 105/20 18/Fin Dated, 05.07.2018, Government of Kerala  directed