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HDFC Bank among top 10 banks in terms of Market Capitalization

HDFC Bank formed after the merger of HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank is the 7th largest global lender in terms of Market Capitalization. In India, ICICI and SBI ranks next to HDFC Bank.

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and India

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) focuses on enforcing a uniform legal framework on personal matters for all citizens of the country irrespective of their faith.

Which countries have adopted the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a uniform legal framework governing personal matters is adopted only by few countries.

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India – Advantages and Challenges

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) carries both advantages and challenges; gender parity and national integration are advantages the challenges emanates from sensitivity of the matter.

Reduction in term deposit interest rates – Recent trends

Indian economy has been facing a slow down during major part of the calendar year 2019. The global slowdown arising out of China-US trade war, reduction in oil price, global economic slowdown etc have had its impact

Digital Channels for Payments & Settlements

Digital channels and Digital banking have transformed banking and investments across the globe. Indian banking system too has embraced digital channels for payments and settlements. In fact digital revolution has taken the country by storm. Like in

Arbitrage Fund-Short Term Tax Efficient Investment

Arbitrage fund is a category of equity mutual fund that takes advantage of the price difference for shares in cash market and futures of same shares in derivative market. Derivative is a financial instrument that derives its

AvendusIndia ESG Fund- India’s First responsible investment fund

AvendusIndia ESG Fund has become the first ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Fund launched in India. Among the emerging Asia countries, India was the only country not having any ESG fund.  The ESG fund is launched by

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) is one of the most important price indices used in India to measure inflation.   Consumer Price Index measures inflation rate at the retail level. CPI tracks the price actually paid by the

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010 

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that envisages twin objectives. FCRA Act 2010 is a consolidation of the laws regulating the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality