Understanding the world of finance can be a daunting task, Fibe is here to simplify finance for you. This glossary aims to demystify common financial jargons, providing concise and clear definitions of key financial terms. So, let's dive in and explore the fundamental concepts that underpin the world of finance.
Finance is a broad term used to refer to creating and managing money in the form of investments, debt or loans, securities and more for individuals, companies and the government. Government policies regarding currency, repo rates, the budget and the rate at which loans are given out by financial institutions all come under finance. Its …
What is a Mandate? A mandate is any official order or instruction that gives authority to the receiver to facilitate service. It is usually used in the context of banking, where a mandate helps to make recurring payments at a particular date to a specific business or entity. Launched by the RBI and the National …
Regression is a technique used to analyse the relationship between two or more variables in statistical studies to make predictions or estimations. It is commonly used for data analysis and forecasting purposes in fields such as economics, finance and market research.
What is Insurance? Insurance is a contract between you (the policyholder) and an insurance company (the insurer). This contract provides you with financial protection against potential losses or risks. The agreement states the terms of when and how much premium you must pay to avail of such protection. In addition, it includes the circumstances that …
EBITA, commonly known as Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortisation. It is a measure of a company’s operating performance that shows its profitability before considering: Interest Taxes Non-cash expenses such as amortisation EBITA is used to assess the efficiency and profitability of companies and compare firms operating in similar segments.
Today, Value Added Tax is known as the Goods and Services Tax or GST in India. It applies to a product or service at different stages of manufacturing, distribution and sale where value is added. It is charged by the central government and is paid by end consumers who make a purchase.
Gross interest is the yearly rate of interest that you receive when you invest in various vehicles such as a security or a fixed deposit. It refers to the interest before tax or before other fees are applied. Gross interest can also apply to the annual interest due on a loan. Be aware that gross …
Redemption means selling bonds, shares or other securities like certificates of deposit to get money. For instance, when you sell shares you own, you are making redemptions. Redemption has a direct bearing on whether you will pay a long-term or short-term capital gains tax based on the buying and selling timeline. The redemption value is …
Stamp duty applies during property sale and purchase. It is usually used in context of home loans or home purchase, where you as a buyer pay a stamp duty to the state government, which may amount up to 8% of the property’s market value. The exact percentage differs from state to state, and you can …
Books of account are a record of daily financial information or transactions of either a business enterprise or an individual. They contain balance sheets categorising expenses as well as assets and liabilities. Books of account are required to follow conditions listed in the IT Act, Companies Act and GST Act. Examples of Books of Account: …