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Book To Bill Ratio
Definition of Book To Bill Ratio
Book to Bill ratio is the value you get by dividing the total worth of new orders received by the total worth of orders sold. The formula to calculate Book to Bill ratio is:
Book to Bill ratio: Total worth of new orders received / Total worth of orders billed
Book to Bill ratio helps companies understand the demand and supply for their goods or services. A Book to Bill ratio of more than 1 means that there’s more demand and less supply.
Whereas, a Book to Bill ratio of less than 1 means that there’s less demand and more supply. Using these indicators, the company can work on increasing or limiting production.
Book to Bill ratio: Total worth of new orders received / Total worth of orders billed
Book to Bill ratio helps companies understand the demand and supply for their goods or services. A Book to Bill ratio of more than 1 means that there’s more demand and less supply.
Whereas, a Book to Bill ratio of less than 1 means that there’s less demand and more supply. Using these indicators, the company can work on increasing or limiting production.
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Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains are profits, which means they can be taxed. The rate of taxation is based on the type of asset (debt/equity) and holding period. Here is the list of ways capital gains are taxed in India:
| Asset Type | Gains Type | Holding Period | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | Short Term Capital Gains | < 1 year | 15% |
| Long Term Capital Gains | > 1 year | 10% | |
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| Long Term Capital Gains | > 3 years | 20% |
At The Opening
At the opening is an instruction to execute an order at the open price, which is the price of a security at the start of regular stock market hours.
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