Economy Notes

Measures of inflation are critical tools in assessing the state of an economy, influencing monetary policy decisions, and guiding

Inflation refers to a persistent increase in the average price of goods and services. While moderate price rises can indicate economic growth

Fintech, short for financial technology, refers to technologically enabled financial innovations. It represents an emerging industry

Dabba trading is an informal trading practice occurring outside stock exchanges, where traders speculate on stock price movements without actual ownership. 

A power exchange is an institution responsible for conducting auctions to sell power at competitive market prices.

A share is a certificate representing ownership in a company that issued it. Shareholders have the potential to receive dividends and typically have voting rights at general meetings.

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) launched the Shariah Index in 2010. This index comprises 50 stocks selected from the BSE-500 bracket.

The Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS), also known as free float, rule mandates that listed companies in India must ensure that at least 25% of their equity shares are held by non-promoters, i.e., the public.

Market Capitalisation represents a firm’s value, determined by the stock market. It’s the total value of all outstanding shares. 

Blue chip stocks represent shares of large, established corporations with a proven history of financial success. They are resilient in challenging market