Resources & Financial Guides

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Plain-language guides on loans, insurance, deposits and investing — the same explanations our advisors give across the table.

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Glossary

Terms worth knowing

EMI

Equated Monthly Instalment — fixed monthly loan repayment covering principal + interest.

CIBIL Score

A 300–900 credit score summarising your repayment history; 750+ unlocks the best offers.

FOIR

Fixed Obligations to Income Ratio — the share of income already committed to EMIs.

NAV

Net Asset Value — the per-unit price of a mutual fund, computed daily.

SIP

Systematic Investment Plan — automatic monthly mutual fund investing.

ELSS

Equity Linked Savings Scheme — tax-saving mutual fund under Section 80C, 3-year lock-in.

DICGC

Deposit insurance covering up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank, including interest.

Balance Transfer

Moving an existing loan to a new lender for a lower rate or better terms.

Sum Assured

The guaranteed payout amount of a life insurance policy.

Lumpsum

A one-time investment of a single large amount, as opposed to periodic SIPs.