Pledging of Shares and its Impact

In the Shareholding Pattern of Listed Businesses, we see a section called Pledged/Encumbered shares. Ever wondered what it meant? Who pledges shares and to whom? Why does this happen? What's the impact? What should we do? Read on...

Who are the shareholders of a business in the Stock Market?

There are multiple investors in a listed business. The primary market is the place where the company raises funds by giving its shares at a premium based on future potential. The interested buy the shares at a premium. But who are the real shareholders who finally hold shares of a company? Read on...