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Financial Stocks Set for Growth: Axis Bank Leads

Analysts predict strong growth for India’s financial services sector, driven by credit expansion and better asset quality. Axis Bank shows significant upside potential.

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Indian Firms Q1 FY27 Results: BEL, Coal India, Tata Power, Canara Bank

Major Indian companies like BEL, Coal India, Tata Power, and Canara Bank release Q1 FY27 results today, July 27. Get insights into market impact and sector performance.

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RBI Likely to Hold Repo Rate Steady: Inflation & Capital Inflows in Focus

RBI’s MPC expected to hold repo rate steady (Aug 3-5) amid rising inflation concerns and scrutiny of capital inflows, balancing economic stability.

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CKYC 2.0: India’s Financial Onboarding Revolution

India’s CKYC 2.0 launches August, revolutionizing financial onboarding for banks & insurers. Streamlined, faster customer KYC process.

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Indian Equities Poised for Gap-Up Amid Easing Tensions, Strong Q1 Results

India Stocks Set for Gap-Up: Easing Tensions, Strong Q1 Results

Indian equities anticipate a gap-up opening driven by falling crude prices, easing Middle East tensions, and strong Q1 earnings from financials and steel companies.

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BNP Paribas Cardif Buys 26% Stake in IndiaFirst Life

BNP Paribas Cardif re-enters India’s life insurance market with a 26% stake acquisition in IndiaFirst Life from Warburg Pincus, pending regulatory approval.

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AU Small Finance Bank's Q1 Profit Soars 37% Amid Margin Expansion

AU Small Finance Bank Q1 Profit Jumps 37% to ₹796 Cr

AU Small Finance Bank’s Q1 net profit surged 37% to ₹796 crore, driven by a 32% rise in net interest income and 23% loan growth, with NIM expanding to 5.9%.

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Protium Finance Eyes ₹2,200 Cr Clix Capital Acquisition

Protium Finance is reportedly close to acquiring Clix Capital for up to ₹2,200 crore, aiming to significantly expand its NBFC operations and lending segments.

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Cyber Fraud Shifts to Live Calls, ₹22,496 Crore Reported in India

India Cyber Fraud: Live Calls Cause ₹22,496 Cr Loss

Cyber fraudsters in India are now using live calls, causing a 35% rise in financial loss per incident. Total reported losses reach ₹22,496 crore.

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RBI Governor: Price Stability Key Amid Digital Push

RBI Governor emphasizes price stability as top priority, guiding policy decisions. Central bank also advances digital infrastructure and sees strong capital inflows.

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India's Credit Card Base Surges by 1.14 Million in June 2026

India’s Credit Card Base Hits 121.5 Million in June 2026

India’s credit card sector experienced its strongest growth in over two years, adding 1.14 million new cards in June 2026 to reach a total of 121.5 million.

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India’s Margin Trading Hits Record ₹1.43 Lakh Crore

India’s margin trading facility (MTF) reached a record ₹1,43,722 crore by July 22, driven by retail investor leverage, despite a slowdown in monthly growth.

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India’s CKYC 2.0: Unified Financial Access Launching August 1

India launches Central KYC 2.0 on August 1 for streamlined financial product access. A unified customer ID system for banks & insurers, enhancing efficiency and fraud prevention.

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India’s New Bill: Tax Relief for Category III AIFs, Transparency Concerns

India’s 2026 Corporate Laws Bill proposes tax relief for Category III AIFs via LLP conversion, but raises privacy concerns due to mandatory partner disclosure.

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Shriram Finance Pivots to Gold, MSME Loans, Targets 5% Gold Share

Shriram Finance Boosts Gold & MSME Loans: Targets 5% Gold Share

Shriram Finance strategically pivots, aiming to double its gold loan portfolio to 5% and grow MSME loans to 20% of its total book, leveraging market momentum.

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Top Firms Shed ₹2.74 Lakh Crore in Market Cap; HDFC Bank Leads Declines

Top Indian Firms Lose ₹2.74 Lakh Crore; HDFC Bank Leads

India’s top 10 companies lost ₹2.74 lakh crore in market cap last week amid a bearish trend. HDFC Bank saw the biggest decline.

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Reliance Consumer Products Eyes ₹1 Lakh Crore Revenue by 2030

Reliance Consumer Products aims for ₹1 lakh crore revenue by 2030, doubling gross revenue to ₹22,000 crore and investing ₹40,000 crore in expansion.

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UPI Now in 9 Countries: Easier Payments for Indian Travelers

India’s UPI is now live in 9 nations, offering Indian travelers reduced costs and seamless cashless payments abroad. Discover the new international reach.

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India's Credit Card Growth Slows Amid RBI Scrutiny, Rising Debt

India Credit Card Growth Slows: RBI Scrutiny, Rising Debt

India’s credit card market growth decelerates due to RBI scrutiny and escalating consumer debt. New user additions drop significantly as lenders prioritize asset quality.

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RBI Overhauls Foreign Investment Rules in India

RBI proposes major overhaul of India’s foreign investment rules, simplifying compliance and expanding investment avenues with a new ‘control test’.

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Phineas Fisher: Decade of Cyberattacks on Surveillance & Fintech

Explore Phineas Fisher’s decade-long reign as an uncaught hacktivist, targeting surveillance firms and fintech, including the Hacking Team collapse.

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Savings Deposit Growth Slows as Households Diversify Investments

India Savings Deposits Slow as Investors Shift to Equities

Discover why India’s savings deposit growth is slowing post-Covid, as households increasingly invest in market-linked products like stocks and mutual funds.

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NRE vs. FCNR(B) Fixed Deposits for NRIs: Which is Best?

NRIs: Compare NRE vs. FCNR(B) fixed deposits in India. Understand tax benefits, currency options, and choose the best FD for your financial goals.

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SBI Recruits 1,930 CBOs to Boost Digital Banking & Service

State Bank of India hires 1,930 Circle Based Officers to enhance customer service and operations nationwide, reinforcing its digital-first strategy.

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Prudent Corporate Advisory Sees Q1 Profit Jump 44% to ₹75 Crore

Prudent Corporate Advisory Q1 Profit Soars 44% to ₹75 Crore

Prudent Corporate Advisory Services reports a stellar Q1 with net profit jumping 44% to ₹75 crore, fueled by strong financial product distribution and SIP growth.

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SBI Hires 1,930 Officers to Boost Digital Banking

State Bank of India strengthens its frontline by onboarding 1,930 new Circle Based Officers to enhance digital banking services for over 530 million customers.

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A man in a blue shirt sits at a desk, interacting with a tablet displaying "Digital Identity Verification" and "GRANT CONSENT".

India’s CKYC 2.0: Common Customer ID Launching August

India launches CKYC 2.0 in August, introducing a common customer ID for banks and insurers to simplify financial product access and enhance fraud prevention.

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25 Companies Announce Q1 Results Amid Markets' Fifth Straight Decline

Q1 Results: 25 Firms Report Amid Market Downturn

25 companies, including AU Small Finance Bank & IDFC First Bank, release Q1 results July 25, 2026, as Indian markets face fifth straight decline. Learn more.

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India’s CKYC 2.0: Unified KYC for Banks & Insurers by Aug 2026

India launches Central KYC 2.0 in August 2026 for banks & insurers, streamlining customer identification and expanding financial product access nationwide.

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Ramit Sethi: Start Building Wealth Now

Ramit Sethi reveals the secret to wealth: starting. Learn why action beats intelligence and how to begin your financial freedom journey.

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