With the rising interest rates FMPs form a good investment option. These investment options are able to deliver good returns in comparison to the traditional saving instruments. Let's explore fixed maturity plans (FMP).

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 45.81 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,15,201.42 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 45.81 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,15,201.42 crore.

Going ahead, the opening upside gap of 11,186-11,210 shall act as a key support zone for the index. On the upside, the level of 11,300-11,345 is seen as immediate resistance zone for the Nifty. Stocks in news: Thyrocare Technologies, Karda Constructions, Jubilant Life Sciences, Pioneer Distilleries, Godrej Consumer Products and IDFC Bank.

On Monday, we expect Indian markets to continue its upward trajectory. The SGX Nifty, which was trading up by 9 points at 11,326, indicated that domestic bourses may open in the green at the opening bell. Among Nifty 50 companies, Axis Bank, HDFC and Tech Mahindra will announce their results today. The owner of brands like ‘W’, ‘Aurelia’ and ‘Wishful’, TCNS Clothing is set to make its debut on the bourses today. 

There are many reasons why stocks should not be bought on borrowed funds. Let us look at some of the compelling ones.

Retail investors have poured Rs 1,33,903 crore in mutual fund schemes during the first quarter (Apr-June) of FY2018-19 as compared to Rs 93,400 crore during Apr-June quarter of FY2017-18, showing an impressive growth of more than 43 per cent over the corresponding quarter previous year.

Taxpayers who have been repaying their home loans and education loans through FY2017-18 can avail tax rebates under various sections of the Income Tax Act. Let us look at the details of the benefits available for such taxpayers.

The Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) brought to the notice of the top brass of all 42 asset management companies in India and the AMFI listing 25 violations by the mutual fund industry. 

The Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently amended provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, to disallow listed companies from accepting a request for transfer of securities which are held in physical form with effect from December 5, 2018.