Brexit: Should You Be Worried?
Everybody is predicting doomsday for the equity markets and a recession for the world economy. All thanks to Brexit! Will this prediction come true?
Category Archives: Economy
What Exactly Does The RBI Do?
The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of the country. You probably already know that it decides interest rates in the country but it does much more than that, actually. Keep reading to know what.
How Does The Monsoon Determine Interest Rates?
Did you know that the central bank looks at the monsoons before deciding interest rates? Wait, what? What’s the connection? We’ll tell you all about it.
Offshore Companies – Nutty The Squirrel’s Story
When we hear the term ‘offshore company’, our first reaction is one of scepticism. And, why wouldn’t it be? We have always heard of them in connection with fraud, money laundering or other such activities. This has given way to misunderstandings that all offshore companies partake in wrongful behaviour. Allow Nutty the Squirrel to debunk this myth with a story.
How Offshore Companies Work
The Panama Papers Leak has brought discussions about offshore companies to the forefront. But, what is an offshore company? And, is it always a bad thing to start one?
Stand Up India – An Entrepreneurial Initiative
The “Stand Up India” initiative takes forward the Modi government’s plans to rev up digitalization and promote welfare of women and marginalized communities. The incentive behind the plan is to unlock more jobs for people and nurture a culture of entrepreneurship.
Why Lower Rates For Small Savings Are Good News
Senior citizens and other investors, who depend on small savings schemes, have to live with lower interest rates on their investments from April 1, 2016 for the next quarter and maybe even after that. But borrowers can expect good days going forward.
Will You be Able To Afford A Cup Of Coffee In 20 Years?
The price of a cup of coffee has grown astronomically over the years, with the promise of increasing even more. Will you be able to afford a cup of coffee in 20 years?
How do Interest Rates Affect Inflation?
Have you wondered if the interest rate that you’re paying on your Car or Home Loan has a say in the increase in the price of a dinner for two at your favourite restaurant? No? Well, you should. And here’s why.
Why Does The RBI Regulate Interest Rates?
The RBI has the herculean task of establishing monetary stability in the country. To do this, it is equipped with the right to determine bank rates and implement different monetary policies to help maintain price stability and an adequate supply of money in the country. So, how does the RBI determine bank rates? What is the impact of the RBIs policies? Let’s take a closer look.