Equity: News

• BSNL IPO to be launched, fund used for training and pension
  
The state government owned BSNL has a proposed $10 billion IPO ......
• Lalu's approval, railways IPO on track
  
Lalu agreed on railways stake sell off. ......
• SEBI to reassess IPO grading concept
  
SEBI will reassess the IPO grading concept as it has gained some experience after receiving both positive and negative responses from the concept. ......
• SEBI launches a new payment system for IPOs
  
For Initial Public Offers (IPO) a new payment system will be launched as a pilot by August 10, which is intended at not blocking investors' money till shares are actually allotted. ......

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Equity: FAQs

• Tax structure on income from equity investment
  
Dividends received are tax free. Equity investments are subject to short term capital gains (STCG) and long term capital gain (LTCG) also, as the case may be ......
• Equity investment costs
  
The charges applicable on equity investments are Brokerage, demat, security transaction tax, Service tax and education cess ......
• Risks inherent in equity investing
  
The risk factor in equity investments is appreciably higher than fixed income securities such as fixed deposits or National Saving Certificates, or post office monthly income schemes. ......
• Fundamental research before equity investment
  
You should be aware of the company in which you are investing. Some basic ratio like PE and EPS should be known. ......

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