India
countryIndian economy, regulatory bodies, stock markets, taxation systems, and business terminology specific to India.
17 terms
Sub-Regions
National Stock Exchange
(NSE)India's leading stock exchange by trading volume, headquartered in Mumbai.
Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE)Asia's oldest stock exchange, established in 1875, headquartered in Mumbai.
Systematic Investment Plan
(SIP)An investment method where a fixed amount is invested regularly in mutual funds.
Reserve Bank of India
(RBI)India's central banking institution that controls monetary policy, regulates banks, and manages currency.
Unified Payments Interface
(UPI)A real-time payment system developed by NPCI enabling instant money transfers between bank accounts via mobile.
National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI)The umbrella organization for retail payments systems in India, operating UPI, IMPS, and RuPay.
Non-Banking Financial Company
(NBFC)A company registered under the Companies Act that provides banking services without holding a banking license.
Goods and Services Tax
(GST)India's comprehensive indirect tax on supply of goods and services, replacing multiple cascading taxes.
Tax Deducted at Source
(TDS)A system where tax is deducted at the point of income generation, ensuring regular tax collection.
Permanent Account Number
(PAN)A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department to taxpayers.
Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI)Investment by a foreign entity in a domestic company, typically acquiring significant ownership stake.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSME)Classification of businesses based on investment and turnover, receiving various government benefits.
Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI)The regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India, protecting investor interests.
Make in India
A government initiative to encourage manufacturing in India and attract foreign investment.
Production Linked Incentive
(PLI)A scheme offering financial incentives to manufacturers for increasing production in India.