Financial Dictionary
Engineering-grade, zero-jargon definitions for key Indian financial terms, tax policies, and investment models.
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3 termsCAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
The mean annual growth rate of an investment over a specified time period longer than one year.
CIBIL Score (Credit Score)
A 3-digit numerical summary ranging from 300 to 900 that represents an individual's creditworthiness in India.
Compound Interest
Compound interest is the interest on savings calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.
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3 termsSEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
The statutory regulatory body established by the Government of India to regulate securities markets and protect retail investors.
SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)
A disciplined investment method allowing investors to invest a fixed sum regularly into mutual funds.
STCG (Short Term Capital Gains)
Tax applied to profits earned from selling equity assets held for less than 12 months.