Calculating net profit margin is not enough in order to invest in a company. You have to analyse the company from all steps in order to know whether the stock is a good investment for you. One of such factors is earnings per share or EPS. Earnings Per Share (EPS) is one of the most important metrics for an investor. Companies while reporting their income statement, mention … [Read more...] about How to calculate company’s Earnings per Share or EPS
Balance sheet: A beginners guide to understand company’s financial position
Balance sheet is prepared by accountants to present the balances of company's asset, liabilities and owner's equity on the last day of the profit period. Therefore, Balance Sheet can be defined as a snapshot statement that shows what a company’s assets are, what its liabilities are, and what its equity is at a specific point in time. Balance sheet show the financial … [Read more...] about Balance sheet: A beginners guide to understand company’s financial position
What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Why Should You Care?
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) happens when a company offers its stock to the public for the first time. Before an IPO, the company is privately owned, meaning only a few people or groups—like the founders or investors—own shares. After the IPO, anyone can buy shares and own a part of the company. So, an IPO is like a company opening up to the world, allowing everyday people … [Read more...] about What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Why Should You Care?
When Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is levied in India
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in India was introduced by the former finance minister of India P. Chidambaram with effect from October 1, 2004. Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a kind of turnover tax that is levied by the central government on the total consideration paid or received in a transaction. As the name implies, Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is levied on … [Read more...] about When Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is levied in India
What are the advantages of being a private limited company?
Most common scenario to get started a business in India is either to register it as a sole proprietorship or partnership business. However, in certain cases private limited company is a better option in comparison to a proprietorship or partnership. In this article we have listed 6 advantages of a private limited company in India. Life of the private limited company and … [Read more...] about What are the advantages of being a private limited company?
What is Monetary policy and how does it works
A country’s economic objective is met by two types of policy: Monetary policy is enacted by the country’s central bank. Fiscal policy is used by the government. A country’s monetary policy deals with money, currency and interest rates. In India, monetary policy is set by the Reserve Bank Of India (RBI), being the central bank of India. In the United States, … [Read more...] about What is Monetary policy and how does it works