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Digital Transformation Reshapes India's Banking Workforce DynamicsBanking

India’s Banks Cut Staff: Digital Transformation Drives Workforce Shift

India’s leading private banks like HDFC, ICICI, and Axis are reducing staff by over 13,000 due to digital adoption and AI, signaling a productivity-focused structural shift.

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Jio’s ARPU Slowdown, Ethanol Push, ETF Bans: Market Insights

Jio pivots to digital services amid ARPU slowdown. India explores ethanol for LPG. South Korea bans leveraged ETFs after market crash. Key market updates.

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund Hits 17.33% CAGR: What It Means For Your SIPBusiness

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund: 17.33% CAGR Growth for Your SIP

Discover how the Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund’s 17.33% CAGR since inception can significantly boost your long-term wealth creation through SIP investments.

SBI Funds Management IPO Debuts Strong, Signaling Bullish AMCsBusiness

SBI Funds Management IPO Surges: Bullish Sign for AMCs

SBI Funds Management’s IPO lists with a significant premium, signaling strong investor confidence and positive future prospects for India’s leading asset management company.

An ethanol plant with tanks, pipes, and columns, with steam rising. A tanker truck is at the gate, next to green fields.Auto

India’s Ethanol Procurement Surges: Energy & Agriculture Shift

India’s OMCs boost ethanol procurement by 51.76%, investing billions to reshape energy mix and bolster domestic agriculture.

How India's Demographic Shift Reshapes Markets: A Structural OpportunityBusiness

India’s Demographics: Reshaping Markets & Business Opportunities

India’s evolving demographics, from a young workforce to a growing ‘silver economy,’ present structural market opportunities. Businesses must adapt.

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SBI Funds Management IPO Lists Strong: Signals MF Growth

SBI Funds Management’s IPO debuted with a 7% premium, becoming the largest 2026 IPO and underscoring the strength of India’s mutual fund sector.

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QX Global Group Appoints Vijay Pahuja as New CEO for AI Growth

QX Global Group appoints industry veteran Vijay Pahuja as Group CEO to accelerate AI-driven transformation and scale KPO services, focusing on tech-led growth and enhanced client outcomes.

An Indian woman in a sari holds currency and points at a price tag for vegetables in a bustling market.Business

Rupee Falls to 96.42 vs Dollar: Impact on Your Costs

Indian Rupee depreciates 6 paise to 96.42 against the US dollar on July 21, 2026, due to global tensions and a stronger dollar. Learn how it affects your expenses.

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India’s Demat Slowdown: Shift to Disciplined Investing

India sees a demat slowdown despite 18 crore+ accounts. Retail trading cools, signaling a structural shift towards systematic, long-term investing. Learn more.