Paisa Lingo – Gamified Financial Literacy
Paisa Lingo is a free interactive game that teaches financial terms through play. Catch falling terms like SIP, NAV, ELSS, and Mutual Fund, answer a quick quiz, and build your personal financial glossary — the Fin-Dex.
Available in English, Hindi, and Marathi. Play in your browser or install as an Android app.
Key Financial Terms in the Game
- SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)
- Investing a fixed amount at regular intervals into a mutual fund. Builds wealth through rupee cost averaging and compounding.
- NAV (Net Asset Value)
- The per-unit price of a mutual fund, calculated from the fund's total value and outstanding units.
- ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme)
- A tax-saving equity mutual fund with a 3-year lock-in period. Eligible for deduction under Section 80C.
- Mutual Fund
- An investment that pools money from many investors and invests in a portfolio of securities managed by professionals.
- Equity
- Ownership interest in a company, usually in the form of shares. Higher risk, higher potential return over the long term.
- Expense Ratio
- The annual fee charged by a mutual fund as a percentage of assets under management.
- Index Fund
- A mutual fund that tracks a market index like Nifty 50 or Sensex, offering low cost and passive management.
- Compound Interest
- Interest calculated on both the principal and previously earned interest — the foundation of long-term wealth creation.
- Inflation
- General rise in prices over time, reducing the purchasing power of money. A key reason to invest.
- Diversification
- Spreading investments across different asset classes and sectors to reduce risk.
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