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RBI Holds Repo Rate: FDs vs. Small Savings for Conservative Savers

RBI Repo Rate Steady: FDs vs. Small Savings for Savers

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%. Compare Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Small Savings Schemes for conservative investors seeking secure, predictable returns.

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Indian Bank Secures $400M Overseas Loan Syndication

Indian Bank is syndicating a $400 million, four-year overseas loan, underwritten by CTBC and Commerzbank, priced over SOFR. Learn more about this significant financial move.

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Fuel Prices Steady August 6: Brent Crude Near $80

Petrol and diesel prices remain stable on August 6, influenced by Brent crude hovering near $80/barrel amid US, Iran, and Oman shipping talks.

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India’s 2026 Tax Bill: REITs, Data Centers, Funds Get Relief

India’s 2026 Tax Amendment Bill offers significant tax relief for REIT/InvIT investors and simplifies compliance for data centers, aiming to boost global capital inflow.

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Indian Markets Can Rally Without FII: Ladderup CEO

Ladderup CEO Raghvendra Nath believes Indian equity markets can sustain growth with limited FII inflows, citing inherent resilience and reduced foreign capital dependence.

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Indian Markets Edge Up Amid RBI Hold; US Indices Hit Record Highs

Indian Markets Rise, US Indices Hit Records on RBI Hold

Indian markets edge up as RBI holds repo rate steady. US indices reach new highs fueled by geopolitical progress and diplomatic breakthroughs.

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Indian Firms Raise $6.07 Billion in Global Market Borrowings

Indian companies raised $6.07 billion in June via ECBs and FCCBs. 140 firms tapped global markets, with Shriram Finance and Microsoft India among key borrowers.

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SEBI Proposes Depository Receipts for REITs, InvITs to Draw Global Capital

SEBI Eyes Global Capital: Depository Receipts for REITs & InvITs

SEBI proposes international depository receipts for REITs & InvITs, aiming to attract foreign capital for India’s infrastructure and real estate development.

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LIC Employees Protest Government's 2.5% Equity Disinvestment via OFS

LIC Employees Protest 2.5% Equity Disinvestment via OFS

LIC employees protested on August 5, 2026, against the government’s plan to disinvest 2.5% of LIC’s equity through an Offer for Sale (OFS).

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EPFO E-PRAAPTI: Recover Inactive PF Funds Easily

EPFO’s new E-PRAAPTI portal launches soon! Discover how this Aadhaar-based system simplifies tracing and claiming funds from old or inactive PF accounts. Learn more!

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LIC Employees Protest Government's 2.5% Equity Disinvestment Move

LIC Employees Protest Govt’s 2.5% Equity Disinvestment

LIC employees in Jammu protest the Indian Government’s plan to disinvest another 2.5% equity via an Offer for Sale, raising concerns over further dilution.

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India’s Enterprise Software: Krishna Mehra’s Playbook Insights

Krishna Mehra’s Economic Times analysis reveals India’s evolving enterprise software strategies, offering key insights for founders and investors on August 5, 2026.

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SECI Seeks CO₂ Suppliers for India’s Green Urea & Methanol Projects

SECI is actively seeking carbon dioxide suppliers for its ambitious green urea and methanol projects, aiming to boost India’s renewable fuel production and green chemical initiatives.

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India’s Customs Playbook: Boosting FTA Benefits for 100 Imports

India drafts a customs playbook for 100 key imports, standardizing its ‘faceless customs regime’ to maximize Free Trade Agreement benefits, reduce disputes, and speed up clearances.

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RBI CRILC: Surety Bonds for Credit Transparency

Indian regulators may add surety bond data to RBI’s CRILC database to improve corporate leverage transparency for banks and credit agencies.

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TRAI’s 5G Network Slicing Rules: Quality Protection for Users

TRAI introduces new 5G network slicing QoS guidelines to safeguard subscriber service quality amidst emerging commercial plans and net neutrality debates.

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US Envoy Gor Discusses Industrial & Energy Development with L&T

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met L&T Chairman S. N. Subrahmanyan to explore industrial and energy development initiatives, strengthening US-India economic ties.

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RBI Forex Swap: $40.82B Injected, Liquidity Peak Sept 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has injected $40.82 billion via its forex swap facility, with banking system liquidity set to peak around September 2026. Learn more.

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Netflix CEO Sarandos Meets PM Modi, Boosts India Storytelling

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos met PM Narendra Modi to discuss India’s media potential and launched a new storytelling initiative, marking 10 years in India.

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Netflix Boosts India Content with Storytelling Initiative

Netflix launches India Storytelling Initiative post-PM Modi meeting, focusing on nurturing creative talent and boosting global content production.

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A newly assembled white Honda CR-V moves along an assembly line, flanked by robotic arms and human technicians.

Honda Profit Surges: Full-Year Forecast Raised After Q1 Success

Honda Motor’s Q1 profit doubles, driving a 30% increase in full-year operating profit forecast. Weak yen and cost cuts fuel auto giant’s recovery.

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FCNR(B) Deposits Now Preferred by Gulf NRIs, Diverting Capital

FCNR(B) Deposits Attract Gulf NRIs, Shifting Investment Trends

Gulf NRIs are favoring FCNR(B) deposits for guaranteed dollar returns, diverting significant capital from India-focused investment funds. Explore the impact.

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HDFC Bank Chairman Affirms Robust Controls Amidst Governance Scrutiny

HDFC Bank Chairman: Robust Controls, No Systemic Governance Issues

HDFC Bank Chairman Rajiv Kumar assures robust internal controls and no systemic governance concerns, addressing recent scrutiny and leadership transitions.

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VP Vance: $230B Fraud Uncovered, $56B Payments Stopped

Vice President JD Vance announces a government task force identified $230 billion in fraud and successfully prevented $56 billion in payments.

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China’s Lab Monkey Price Surge: Biotech Ambitions Drive Costs

China’s novel drug development boom fuels a dramatic surge in lab monkey prices, impacting global biotech timelines and investment. Explore the market dynamics.

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Vodafone Idea's Future Hinges on Tariff Hikes, Birla States

Vodafone Idea: Tariff Hikes Crucial for Rs 45,000 Cr Investment

Vodafone Idea Chairman K.M. Birla emphasizes tariff hikes are essential for funding the company’s Rs 45,000 crore capital plan and network investments amid low Indian ARPU.

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Gujarat Bans Analogue Dairy Products for Health & Safety

Gujarat prohibits production, sale, and transport of “unstandardised” analogue paneer, cheese, and butter statewide due to health risks and consumer safety concerns.

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India FTAs: Shift Focus to Manufacturing & High-Tech Investment

Experts urge India’s FTAs to evolve beyond export promotion, focusing on manufacturing growth, GVC integration, and attracting high-tech investment for sustainable economic development.

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India Tax on US Shares for RORs: Capital Gains Explained

Resident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) in India? Understand the tax implications and capital gains calculation when selling US-listed shares.

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India Deploys Senior Bureaucrats to IMF, World Bank, Embassies

India strategically deploys senior civil servants to key international organizations like IMF, World Bank, and global embassies to enhance its global influence and economic engagement.

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