RBI
- Yes Bank AT1 bond writedown impact on mutual funds
The March 2020 writedown of Yes Bank's Additional Tier 1 bonds to zero under an RBI-supervised resolution caused immediate NAV losses in Indian mutual fund schemes that held these instruments.
- SIP vs recurring deposit (RD)
A factual comparison of Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in equity mutual funds and bank recurring deposits (RDs) in India covering returns, risk, liquidity, taxation, and investor suitability.
- SEBI mutual fund overseas investment cap (India)
Encyclopedic reference on SEBI and RBI's overseas investment limits for Indian mutual funds: the aggregate industry cap, per-fund limits, the 2022 pause and resumption, and implications for international fund schemes.
- Liquid fund vs sweep-in FD
A factual comparison of liquid mutual funds and bank sweep-in fixed deposits for short-term cash parking in India, covering returns, liquidity, taxation, insurance, and operational differences.
- Liquid fund vs savings account
A factual comparison of liquid mutual funds and bank savings accounts in India for short-term cash parking, covering returns, liquidity, insurance, taxation, and minimum balance requirements.
- International fund of funds vs direct foreign brokerage for overseas investing
A factual comparison of international mutual fund of funds (FoFs) and direct overseas brokerage accounts for Indian investors seeking foreign equity exposure, covering LRS limits, tax, cost, and regulation.
- How to trade USDINR futures on Zerodha
Step-by-step guide to opening, managing, and closing a USDINR currency futures position on Zerodha Kite, covering activation, margin, contract specs, and regulatory requirements.
- How to track G-Sec coupon receipts on Console
Step-by-step guide to locating and reconciling Government Security coupon payments, T-Bill maturity credits, and SGB coupon receipts using Zerodha Console and bank statements.
- How to redeem an SGB early (5th-year window)
Step-by-step guide to the early premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds at the RBI's 5th, 6th, and 7th year exit windows, including the application process, redemption price, and capital gains tax treatment.
- How to redeem an SGB at maturity
Step-by-step guide to the maturity redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds, including the RBI process, redemption price calculation, capital gains tax exemption, and what Zerodha investors need to do.
- How to buy a T-Bill on Zerodha
Step-by-step guide to buying 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills on Zerodha's Kite platform through the secondary market and via primary auction allocation.
- How to buy a Sovereign Gold Bond on the secondary market via Kite
Step-by-step guide to buying Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) in the secondary market through Zerodha's Kite platform, including pricing, yield, and capital gains tax treatment.
- How to buy a G-Sec on Zerodha Kite
Step-by-step guide to buying Government Securities on Zerodha's Kite platform via the exchange-traded secondary market, with settlement, yield, and tax notes.
- Gold ETF vs Sovereign Gold Bond vs Gold mutual fund
A factual comparison of Gold ETFs, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), and gold mutual funds (fund of funds) in India covering returns, tax treatment, liquidity, storage, and SEBI/RBI regulation.
- Debt mutual fund vs bank fixed deposit (post-2023 tax regime)
A factual comparison of debt mutual funds and bank fixed deposits in India under the post-April 2023 tax regime, covering taxation, returns, liquidity, credit risk, and regulatory treatment.
- Zerodha NRI account (PIS)
The Portfolio Investment Scheme account for non-resident Indians at Zerodha, covering RBI/FEMA regulations, NRE/NRO banks, eligible segments, and tax treatment.
- T-Bills on Zerodha
Treasury Bills on Zerodha: 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day T-Bills, RBI auction access, exchange trading, yield calculation, and tax treatment.
- Sovereign Gold Bonds on Zerodha
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) on Zerodha: subscription via Kite, secondary market trading, interest income, tax exemption at maturity, and SEBI-RBI framework.
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The Reserve Bank of India is India's central bank, established in 1935 under the RBI Act 1934, responsible for monetary policy, banking supervision, and.
- Non-Resident Indian (NRI)
Encyclopedic reference on Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) investing in Indian IPOs: FEMA definition, NRO/NRE accounts, PIS vs non-PIS, UPI ASBA limitations,.
- National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
NPCI is the RBI-promoted umbrella institution for retail payment infrastructure in India, operating UPI, IMPS, RuPay, NACH, AePS, FASTag, BBPS and BHIM.
- G-Sec on Zerodha
Investing in Government Securities (G-Secs) on Zerodha via RBI Retail Direct and exchange-traded G-Secs: mechanics, brokerage, yields, and tax treatment.
- Fixed deposits on Zerodha (Blostem)
Fixed deposits on Zerodha via the Blostem platform: how it works, partner banks and NBFCs, interest rates, DICGC insurance, and tax treatment.
- Currency derivatives on Zerodha
Currency futures and options on Zerodha: eligible pairs, SEBI-RBI framework, brokerage, margins, position limits, and tax treatment.