Guide me on Choosing a Demat Account

Hi, I am not new to euity market wherein I used to invest in stocks through my friends demat account. But its high time and i want to do it on my own and want you people to suggest me in choosing a best agency to open a demat account. want one where in the […]

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Income tax on equity shares and mutual funds

If I buy a share and sell it after 13 months at a profit-what is the income tax I would be subjected to assuming I am in the 30% bracket? Also, in case of an equity mutual fund, if I invest for 13 months through SIP & then redeem the entire amount, how is the […]

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Is POA required to open a demat/trading account?

I want to open a demat and trading acount. I’ll be using it only for equity investing in delievery mode. Zerodha sent a Power of Attorney form alongwith the usual registration and KYC forms. Is is “mandatory” to sign the POA? What are its implications if I don’t sign or if I sign? Can I […]

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Calculate Capital Gains if purchase price is unknown

Hi, My father sold some shares in this last financial year ( before 31 March 2013). Now the income received from selling is tax free as shares were purchased long ago, in physical form and then converted to Dmat. So now the income received is long term capital gains and hence exempt from tax. But […]

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What are my options with delisted stocks?

What are my options for delisted stocks? I have Essar Steel with me since six years now and the stock is delisted. Annual dividend is also not significant. What can I do so that the stock does not appear in my demat account? Whom and where to sell such stocks in Mumbai? Can I return […]

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Forex Trading & Indian Compliances

Hi, I wanted to hear your thoughts on Forex Trading through International Brokerage companies.. As you might be knowing recently various forex trading companies like iForex, XForex have started huge online promotions in India through online portals like TOI, etc. They all claim that forex trading is legal and they follow all legal norms of […]

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Quick Response after filing complaint with SCORES

I had submitted DEMAT closer application some 3 weeks ago (around 20 June 2013) and the account was not closed till last sunday….I filed complaint with SCORES on sunday and I got response within 24 hrs from SBI Demat after filing complaint againt them….after filling the complaint I sent a mail to SBI demat and […]

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Investing in share market in 2k-3k

Hi, Everyone I got through this forum & found answers provided are very informative & learning. I have a query. I want to invest in share market. I am really don’t know much. But considering my financial position I can’t invest a lot. Max 2k – 3k per month. Pls advise me If I should […]

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i want to open a trading account for trading in currency market…any suggestions…?

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Intraday Trading Tips – Are they reliable?

Hello, I am a regular trader in the Futures & Option segment. I usually do my own research prior to taking any intraday or positional calls. However recently I came across several websites and brokers who offer daily trading tips via SMS during market hours. They have several packages and services for a monthly/quarterly/annual fee. […]

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