Here is a simple difference between FD and FMP.

A common feature of both FMPs (Fixed Maturity Plans) and FDs (Fixed Deposits) is that investors know in advance how much return they will earn on maturity
The difference here is that while the returns on FDs are assured, returns on FMPs are indicative
FMPs are actually close-ended debt [...]

Many people loose money by investing in stock markets and then they curse the markets.
So a suggestion is invest sensibly. Invest Smartly !
Here are few common mistake which people make.

No proper planning.
Aggressive Buying without knowledge about the company.
Aggressive Trading.
People keep on Trading in fact over trading.
No balance between various kinds of Investments.
Not Investing for long [...]

A equity research group Elliot Wave International is predicting that SENSEX could reach 1 lac levels 16 odd years from now in 2025.
Do you know it true? I don’t know that this research report is genuine or no?
But I personally feel that this can come true as India along with China will be the leading [...]

When some one says Long term investment the first thing to come in mind is Patience.
Do you know an investment of Rs. 10,000 in Wipro in 1979 would be worth more than 200 Cr. today. Believe it or not but this is the fact.
So all of you all may be searching for another Wipro. But [...]

The fact is that few investors can hope to build real wealth without investing in equity. Necessary as investment knowledge is, by itself, however, it is not sufficient to ensure investment success.
In fact, many an expert holds that emotional maturity is the ultimate key to sustained profitable stock market investing. Overcoming bouts of panic [...]

The value of money is really going down as RBI now introduces new Rs 10 coin.
The coins which are currently in India are of 25 paise, 50 paise, 1,2 and 5 rupees. And now here is Rs 10 coin.
This coin is a Bi-metallic coin .
Outer circular part of coin is made up of Bronze, Centre [...]

One of the only investment which gave positive return after Jan 2008 is Bank FD.
With an average interest rate of 9% pa FD’s act as a stable source of income.
Now its hight time to take a FD and lock it due to certain reasons -

Banks are cutting key interest rates.
Inflation is lowering.

What should you do?
Should [...]