Financial Dictionary
Investing Glossary
Plain-English definitions of financial terms — from Amortisation to Zero-Coupon Bonds.
Capital Gains Tax Intermediate
Tax owed on the profit from selling an investment. In India, gains are classified as short-term or long-term depending on the holding period, with different tax rates.
Compound Interest Beginner
Interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods — 'interest on interest' — which accelerates growth over time.