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Gold Futures Dipped 0.58% to ₹1,42,633 — What it Means for Your Jewellery DreamsBusiness

Gold Prices Dip: ₹1,42,633 – Impact on Indian Jewellery

Indian gold futures fell 0.58% to ₹1,42,633 on July 19, 2026. Explore the impact of global tensions and local demand on your jewellery dreams.

A group of financial professionals in a modern trading room in India, observing large digital screens with stock charts.Business

India’s Top Firms Gain ₹1.54 Lakh Crore Market Cap

India’s top 5 companies added ₹1.54 lakh crore to market cap last week, led by TCS. Strong Q1 earnings and investor confidence drive market gains.

India's Corporate Lending Revival: A Structural Shift in FinancingBanking

India’s Corporate Lending Revival: Banks Gain Over Bonds

Indian private banks see a corporate loan surge as high bond yields make bank financing more attractive and affordable for businesses.

A white Tesla Model Y SUV is parked on the side of a street in an Indian city with shops and pedestrians.Auto

Tesla’s India Entry Struggles: Just 486 EVs Sold

Tesla’s first year in India sees a disappointing 486 EV sales, challenged by high import duties and limited models. A tough start for the EV giant.

A fund manager in a suit points at financial charts on multiple computer monitors in a modern office.Business

Mutual Funds Invest ₹6,286 Cr in Smallcaps: Impact on Your Portfolio

Mutual funds injected ₹6,286 Cr into smallcap stocks in June, signaling a strategic shift. Discover how this impacts your diversified portfolio’s risk and return.

India's Top Firms Surge ₹1.54 Lakh Cr; TCS Leads Market Cap GainsBanking

India’s Top Firms Gain ₹1.54 Lakh Cr; TCS Leads

India’s leading companies added ₹1.54 lakh crore in market cap last week, with TCS, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries driving the surge. Explore the market performance.

An official in uniform with a hairnet and gloves points at a dirty spatula in a commercial kitchen.Business

Pune Food Complaints Surge: Hygiene or Reporting?

Pune leads Maharashtra in food hygiene complaints since FDA portal launch. Is it worsening standards or better reporting? Analysis needed.

A man sits at a desk, looking at financial documents and a laptop with investment data.Business

5 New Funds Launch: Diversify Your Portfolio This Week

Explore 5 new mutual fund schemes launching this week, including ETFs and FoFs. Discover how these NFOs can diversify your investment portfolio and meet specific market needs.

India's Port Sector Undergoes Structural Shift Driven by ContainerizationBusiness

India’s Ports: Containerization Drives Structural Growth

India’s port sector is experiencing a major structural shift, with container volumes becoming the primary growth driver, projected at 7-9% CAGR.

A group of Indian street vendors, some holding signs, protest in front of their market stalls on a busy street.Business

Chandigarh Vending Allotment Sparks Vendor Protests

Chandigarh MC’s new vending site allotment ignites street vendor protests over relocation and transparency, exposing urban informal economy challenges.