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EPFO Scam Alert: Protect Your UAN from Phishing

EPFO warns members about rising online scams targeting UAN, Aadhaar, PAN, and bank details. Learn how to spot fake websites and protect your savings.

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Defence Procurement on GeM Surpasses ₹1.35 Lakh Crore

Defence procurement via Government e-Marketplace (GeM) exceeds ₹1.35 lakh crore, showcasing its vital role in India’s public sector spending. Total GeM procurement surpasses ₹5 lakh crore annually.

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Global Investment for Indians: Alternatives to Blocked Funds

Indian investors face blocked direct international funds. Explore GIFT City & LRS for crucial global diversification routes.

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Indian Investors Flock to Overseas Equities & Crypto in 2026

Indian retail investors are boosting overseas equity and crypto investments in 2026, seeking diversification amid domestic market challenges. Explore the trends and risks.

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HDFC MF’s Naari Nivesh Yatra Empowers Women Investors in India

HDFC Mutual Fund launches ‘Naari Nivesh Yatra’ to enhance financial literacy and investing among women across India, empowering their economic independence.

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Insurers Crack Down on Motor Third-Party Fraud in India

General insurers intensify efforts against motor third-party fraud, driven by rising costs and a Madras High Court mandate for investigation teams in Tamil Nadu.

Asian Markets Mostly Lower Amid Risk Aversion, US CPI Anticipation

Asian Markets Dip Amid Risk Aversion & US CPI Data

Asian markets mostly lower Tuesday as risk aversion rises. Investors await crucial US CPI inflation data, with oil prices and Middle East tensions adding pressure.

Indian Real Estate: Domestic Capital Surges Past Foreign Inflows

India Real Estate: Domestic Capital Dominates Foreign Investment

India’s real estate sector sees record $2.6B domestic investment in H1 2026, making up 64% of total institutional funding and boosting market stability.

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India’s PSU Disinvestment: Minority Stake Sales Strategy

India’s government favors minority stake sales in PSUs for fundraising, retaining control over full privatization. Learn why this approach dominates.

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Start Retirement Savings Early for a Huge Corpus

Save Rs 10 lakh by 30? Learn how early investing and compounding can build a massive retirement fund over 30 years.

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Indian Banks Wrote Off ₹9.95 Lakh Crore in Corporate Loans

Indian banks have written off ₹9.95 lakh crore in corporate loans over 12 years. Learn about the financial impact and accounting procedures.

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Rupee Falls to 95.38 vs USD Amid West Asia Tensions

Indian rupee drops 8 paise to 95.38 against the US dollar due to West Asia crisis and equity fall. RBI intervention provides support. Market update.

Vodafone Idea Narrows Loss Amidst Revenue Surge in June 2026 Quarter

Vodafone Idea Narrows Loss, Revenue Surges in Q1 FY27

Vodafone Idea reports a significant reduction in net loss for the June 2026 quarter, driven by a 5.81% revenue surge and improved operational performance.

India and SACU Set to Restart Trade Negotiations by August 2026

India & SACU to Restart Trade Talks by August 2026

India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are set to resume preferential trade agreement negotiations, with terms of reference anticipated by August 12, 2026.

Sebi Reports Rs 2,689 Crore Unclaimed Mutual Fund Dividends in FY26

Sebi: Unclaimed Mutual Fund Dividends Hit ₹2,689 Cr in FY26

Sebi reports a 15.7% surge in unclaimed mutual fund dividends to ₹2,689 crore by FY26. Learn about new investor outreach initiatives to recover these funds.

Kolte-Patil Reports Stellar Q1 FY26 Profit, Revenue Surges 1474.63%

Kolte-Patil Q1 FY26: Profit Soars, Revenue Jumps 1474%

Kolte-Patil Developers reports a stellar Q1 FY26 with Profit After Tax at Rs 1589.70 million and revenue surging 1474.63% to Rs 8819.50 million. Discover key financial highlights.

Asian Stocks Mixed as Banking Sector Surges, Kospi Declines

Asian Stocks Mixed: Banking Surges, Kospi Dips Amidst Market Shift

Asian markets show mixed performance on Aug 11, 2026, as investors favor banking stocks over AI. Kospi declines 1.09%, while Hang Seng futures rise. Oil prices surge.

UPI Levy Threatens Mutual Fund Investments, Raises Distributor Cost Concerns

UPI Levy on Mutual Funds: Investment Costs & Distributor Concerns

New UPI transaction levies threaten mutual fund investments. Discover how potential MDRs could impact platforms, distributors, and investor costs in India.

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India’s Disinvestment Policy: 3 Decades of Evolution

Explore India’s disinvestment strategy evolution since 1991: from minority stakes to strategic privatization and gradual equity dilution.

Ex-RBI Governor: India Needs Structural Reforms to Stem Capital Outflow

India Needs Structural Reforms for Capital Outflow: Ex-RBI Guv

Former RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao stresses structural reforms are vital to address India’s capital outflow and rupee weakness, cautioning against costly short-term measures.

Insurers Intensify Fight Against Motor Third-Party Fraud

India Insurers Crack Down on Motor Third-Party Fraud

Indian non-life insurers are intensifying their fight against motor third-party fraud, a major cause of rising losses, with new court mandates and investigation teams.

SGB Investors See Triple-Digit Returns on Premature Redemption

SGB Investors See Triple-Digit Returns on Early Redemption

SGB 2019-20 Series IX and SGB 2020-21 Series V investors can prematurely redeem today, August 11, 2026, with RBI setting the price at ₹14,957/gram, yielding triple-digit returns.

FD or SIP: How to Invest Your First Rs 5,000 Monthly

FD vs SIP: Invest Your First ₹5,000 Monthly

Choosing between Fixed Deposits (FD) and Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) for your ₹5,000 monthly investment depends on your financial goals, timeframe, and risk tolerance.

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Gautam Adani Welcomes US Court Dismissal, Reaffirms India Focus

Gautam Adani expresses gratitude as US court dismisses charges, reaffirming Adani Group’s commitment to India’s growth and nation-building.

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India Private Banks: Loan Growth Surges, Funding Squeeze Intensifies

India’s private banks see robust loan growth, led by corporate credit, but face margin pressure due to declining CASA deposits and rising funding costs.

Asian Markets Pivot to Banks as AI Stock Rally Cools in July 2026

Asian Markets Shift: Banks Gain as AI Rally Cools (July 2026)

July 2026 saw Asian markets pivot from AI stocks to banks. Investors sought defensive positioning as tech volatility rose, boosting financial institutions.

Senior Citizen Fixed Deposits Offer Up to 8.50% in August 2026

Senior Citizen FDs: Up to 8.50% Rates in August 2026

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.50% on fixed deposits from small finance banks in August 2026. Explore top rates beyond just the highest.

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Inactive EPF Accounts: Avoid Losing Interest

Your EPF account can become inactive post-retirement. Learn crucial withdrawal deadlines and steps to ensure you don’t lose accrued interest on your savings.

Indian Equities Poised for New Record Highs Next Year: Aditya Birla MF

Indian Stocks Eye Record Highs in 2025: Aditya Birla MF

Aditya Birla Sun Life MF predicts Indian equities will hit new record highs in 2025, fueled by strong earnings and a stable rupee, despite moderate growth expectations.

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Rajya Sabha Approves Bill to Modernize Banking Evidence

The Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, updating banking record definitions to include digital formats and streamline legal admissibility.

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