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Nippon India Banking & PSU Debt Fund NAV Falls Slightly

Nippon India Banking & PSU Debt Fund NAV decreased by 0.01% to 22.8683 on Aug 31, 2026. Explore asset allocation and credit quality.

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India’s Gold Loan Market Hits ₹18.6 Lakh Crore, Overtakes Personal Loans

India’s organized gold loan market surges to ₹18.6 lakh crore, surpassing personal loans to become the second-largest retail asset class. Explore the growth drivers.

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Axis Bank Boosts Digital Payment Security with New Features

Axis Bank introduces UPI Limit Management and International Travel Declaration, giving customers enhanced control and security for their digital transactions.

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Invesco India Medium Term Fund Performance Update

Track the Invesco India Medium Term Fund’s recent performance, NAV, and historical returns. Get insights into its market behavior.

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UPI Hits Record 24.51 Billion Transactions in August 2026

India’s UPI processed a record 24.51 billion transactions in August 2026, a 3.6% monthly rise, showcasing robust digital payment adoption.

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Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund: Returns & Details

Explore Invesco India’s Ultra Short Term Fund: launched 2013, moderate risk, accrual income focus. Key details on NAV, expense ratio, AUM, and returns.

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Nifty Outlook: HDFC Bank, Tech, Real Estate Top Picks by Gautam Shah

Gautam Shah of Goldilocks Global Research highlights structural strength in Indian markets, limiting Nifty downside. Top picks include HDFC Bank, tech, and real estate.

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India’s Financial Milestones: From First Bank to Unicorn

Explore India’s financial journey: discover the nation’s first bank, stock exchange, mutual fund, credit card, ATM, and the rise of its first unicorn startup.

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UBS Upgrades IDFC First Bank: Target Price Raised to Rs 92

UBS upgrades IDFC First Bank to ‘neutral’ and hikes target price to Rs 92, citing improved earnings outlook and asset quality. Q1 FY27 net profit more than doubled.

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Bank of India Short Term Fund NAV Hits 14.5508

Bank of India Short Term Fund’s NAV reached 14.5508 by Aug 2026, with a 6.96% YTM and 2.08 years average maturity. Explore fund metrics.

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Muthoot Finance Merges Gold Loan Arm; Morgan Stanley Sets Rs 3,705 Target

Muthoot Finance’s board approves gold loan subsidiary merger for cost rationalization. Morgan Stanley maintains ‘Overweight’ rating with a Rs 3,705 target.

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Amex Reward Multiplier Ending: What Cardholders Need to Know

American Express is ending its Reward Multiplier program on Sept 30, 2026. Learn how this affects Platinum, Gold, and Amex cardholders and what you need to do.

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Apply for RBI Floating Rate Bonds Offline: Branch & Document Guide

Discover how to invest in RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds offline. Learn which bank branches and documents are essential for your application process.

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Nifty Financial Services Soars: Best Monthly Gain Since February

Nifty Financial Services index surged 1.14% on Aug 31, 2026, marking its best monthly gain since February, driven by quarter-end buying and positive sectoral data.

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India Bank Holidays September 2026: Regional Closures

Plan ahead! India’s banks face regional closures in September 2026 due to various holidays. Check RBI’s list for specific city dates. Digital services remain active.

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HSBC Battles PE Giants for Nuvama Wealth Stake

HSBC enters the race against global PE firms like Brookfield and Warburg Pincus for a controlling stake in India’s Nuvama Wealth, valued at $1.8 billion.

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Bajaj Finance Shares Fall Amid NBFC Sector Concerns

Bajaj Finance shares dipped 0.92% on August 31, 2026, reflecting NBFC sector worries over unsecured lending and RBI rate outlook. Q1 FY27 saw strong profit and AUM growth.

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RBI Data: Over 40s Dominate Bank Deposits (76%)

RBI data for June 2026 reveals individuals over 40 hold 76% of Indian bank deposits, while younger demographics favor capital markets.

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Nifty Financial Services Soars 1.14% on Aug 31, HDFC Bank Leads

Nifty Financial Services index surges 1.14% to 22,847.35 on Aug 31, its best monthly gain since Feb. HDFC Bank & Bajaj Finance lead the rally.

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New Equity Schemes from UTI MF & Bank of India MF: NFOs Close Sept 11

UTI Mutual Fund and Bank of India Mutual Fund launch three new equity schemes. Explore passive index funds and value-focused options. NFOs close September 11, 2026.

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Over 40s Dominate India’s Bank Deposits: RBI Data

RBI data reveals individuals over 40 hold 76% of India’s bank deposits, highlighting a generational savings gap as younger groups favor capital markets.

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Saudi Arabia Seeks $8B Loans Amid Iran War Strain

Saudi Arabia in talks for $8 billion in new loans to diversify funding amid economic strain from the ongoing Iran war. Learn about the regional impact.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Succession: Internal Candidates Proposed

Kotak Mahindra Bank proposes internal leaders Anup Saha and Paritosh Kashyap to RBI for CEO role, following Ashok Vaswani’s departure.

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Meta Blocks Indian Banking Malware Ads on Facebook & Instagram

Meta removes deceptive adult-themed ads on Facebook & Instagram targeting Indian users with banking malware. Learn how these scams work and Meta’s response.

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RBI FX Forward Book Hits Record $136.7B Amidst Overseas Deposit Surge

The Reserve Bank of India’s FX forward position surged to a record $136.7 billion in July, driven by strategic measures to attract overseas deposits and stabilize the rupee.

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India’s Business Boom: Funding, Finance Hub & New Funds

India’s business sector thrives with Jagdish Farshan securing ₹43.5 Cr, Maharashtra planning a massive finance hub in Nagpur, and UTI MF launching new passive funds.

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India Industrial Credit Surges 20% in July 2026

India’s industrial bank credit soared 20% YoY in July 2026, fueled by broad sector growth. Services and agriculture also saw significant acceleration.

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PNB to List Haryana Gramin Bank by Early FY28

Punjab National Bank plans to list Haryana Gramin Bank by early FY28, making it one of the first RRBs to go public post-consolidation. Learn more about the IPO.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Candidates: Anup Saha & Paritosh Kashyap Nominated

Kotak Mahindra Bank proposes Anup Saha and Paritosh Kashyap to RBI for CEO role as Ashok Vaswani steps down Dec 31, 2026.

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RBI FCNR(B) Inflows Boost Rupee Amidst Strong 7.8% GDP Growth

RBI’s FCNR(B) deposits attract $52.3B, strengthening India’s balance of payments and supporting the rupee amidst robust 7.8% GDP growth. Learn more.

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