India Business & Economics Terms

Asia's oldest stock exchange, established in 1875, headquartered in Mumbai.

Investment by a foreign entity in a domestic company, typically acquiring significant ownership stake.

India's comprehensive indirect tax on supply of goods and services, replacing multiple cascading taxes.

A unified framework for resolving insolvency of companies and individuals in a time-bound manner.

A government initiative to encourage manufacturing in India and attract foreign investment.

Classification of businesses based on investment and turnover, receiving various government benefits.

The umbrella organization for retail payments systems in India, operating UPI, IMPS, and RuPay.

India's leading stock exchange by trading volume, headquartered in Mumbai.

A company registered under the Companies Act that provides banking services without holding a banking license.

A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department to taxpayers.

A scheme offering financial incentives to manufacturers for increasing production in India.

A landmark law regulating real estate sector to protect homebuyers and promote transparency.

India's central banking institution that controls monetary policy, regulates banks, and manages currency.

The regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India, protecting investor interests.

An investment method where a fixed amount is invested regularly in mutual funds.

A system where tax is deducted at the point of income generation, ensuring regular tax collection.

A real-time payment system developed by NPCI enabling instant money transfers between bank accounts via mobile.