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Trade Deficit Hits $30.43 Billion in June: What It Means for Your Wallet

India’s Trade Deficit Widens to $30.43B in June

India’s trade deficit hit a 5-month high of $30.43B in June due to soaring imports. Understand the impact on your wallet and the economy.

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India’s Services Sector: Thematic Funds & 17 Crore Jobs

Explore how India’s booming services sector, employing 17 crore+, offers growth via thematic funds. Understand the risks and rewards for investors.

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California BEAD Funding Delays: Federal Broadband Impasse

California’s BEAD program faces significant federal broadband funding delays due to structural challenges between federal oversight and state execution. Learn more.

India's Investment Market Evolution: SIFs Address the Missing Middle

India’s SIFs: Bridging Investment Gaps for Mid-Tier Investors

Discover how India’s Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are revolutionizing the market, offering advanced strategies for investors between mutual funds and AIFs.

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India-US Trade Deal Faces Tariff Volatility

India and US trade framework ready, but structural tariff volatility and legal challenges pose headwinds to finalization. Learn more.

India's Retail Inflation Hits 4.38% in June: What It Means For Your Monthly Budget

India Inflation June: 4.38% Rise Impacts Your Budget

India’s retail inflation surged to 4.38% in June, primarily due to rising food prices. Understand how this impacts your monthly budget and savings.

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India’s AI & Cybersecurity: Building Indigenous Defense

India must develop indigenous AI and cybersecurity capabilities to combat growing digital threats amid rapid digitization, ensuring national security and economic stability.

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India Fertilizer Market: Bundling Hurts MSMEs & Innovation

India’s fertilizer market faces ‘tagging’ distortion, where subsidized urea sales are bundled with specialty products. This stifles MSME innovation and favors imports, hindering domestic growth.

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India’s Trade Stance: Dissecting Leverage in US Deal Negotiations

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal refuted claims of trade deal delays, highlighting the intricate dance of leverage and economic fundamentals in bilateral talks.

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Indian Equities Rise on Strong Earnings & Strategic Tech Moves

Indian equities climbed as strong earnings from Just Dial and a major TCS-ABB tech partnership boosted sentiment, despite geopolitical tensions.

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Bata India Eyes 3,000 Stores via Franchise Expansion

Bata India plans to reach 3,000 stores nationwide in three years, focusing on franchise-led growth in smaller cities to expand its market reach.

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TCS Wins Major ABB Deal, Just Dial Reports Q1 Profit Growth

Tata Consultancy Services expands ABB partnership with a multi-year deal. Just Dial announces 4.12% net profit growth for Q1FY27, signaling strong business performance.

Gold Drops ₹1,420 Per 10gm: Inflation Fears Impact Your Portfolio

Gold Price Plummets ₹1,420: Inflation Fears Hit Portfolios

Gold prices fell sharply on July 13, with 24-carat gold down ₹1,420 per 10 gm. Inflation fears and rising crude oil prices impact your investments.

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TCS Restructures Leadership to Tackle AI Disruption

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) forms 5 new business units and reshuffles leadership to strategically combat AI’s impact on India’s $315B IT sector.

Avenue Supermarts Posts Double-Digit Profit Growth in Q1FY27

Avenue Supermarts Q1FY27 Profit Surges 11.34%

Avenue Supermarts (DMart) reports robust Q1FY27 results with an 11.34% net profit increase, driven by strong consumer spending and market resilience. Explore the key financial highlights.

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India-Japan Economic Ties: Structural Convergence Drives Growth

Explore how India and Japan’s complementary economies and strategic alignment are fueling deeper economic ties and a new era of integration.

India's Small Business Credit Hits Rs 49.2 Lakh Cr, Driven by Sole Proprietors

India Small Business Credit Soars to Rs 49.2 Lakh Cr

India’s small business credit portfolio surged 13.4% to Rs 49.2 lakh crore by March 2026, driven by sole proprietors and strong regional growth. Discover the key trends.

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India’s High Business Costs Hurt MSME Exports

NITI Aayog report: India’s high business setup costs hinder MSME export potential compared to Vietnam & China. Learn how.

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Alpine Texworld IPO: ₹1.26B for Fabric Expansion & Debt Repayment

Alpine Texworld Limited launches its ₹1.26B Mainboard IPO on July 14, 2026, to boost grey fabric production and reduce debt. Shares priced at ₹100-₹105.

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BlueStone Eyes 2030 Growth: 700+ Stores, ₹120B Revenue

Prosus-backed BlueStone plans a major expansion, aiming for 705 stores and ₹120B revenue by 2030 by focusing on high street locations in India.

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Indian Boardrooms: Navigating the ‘Failure of Fit’

Indian boardrooms face a ‘failure of fit’ as traditional strategies falter against AI, geopolitics, and succession challenges. A strategic overhaul is crucial.

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Foreign Investors Boost Indian Equities by $2.59B: Impact on SIPs

Foreign investors injected $2.59B into Indian equities in July, signaling confidence. Discover how this impacts your SIPs and investment portfolio.

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India Ethnic Wear Expo 2026: B2B Market Growth

Discover the International Ethnic Expo 2026, set to significantly boost India’s B2B ethnic wear market with 400+ exhibitors. Explore future trends and opportunities.

Cult.fit Gears Up for Rs 4,000 Crore IPO After Hitting Profitability

Cult.fit IPO: Fitness Giant Eyes Rs 4,000 Cr Raise Post-Profitability

Cult.fit targets a Rs 3,500-4,000 crore IPO after achieving profitability and strong FY26 revenue growth, signaling maturity in the wellness-tech market.

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NTT DATA Business Solutions Launches Major Tech Hub in Visakhapatnam, India

NTT DATA Business Solutions inaugurates a new Global Capability Centre in Visakhapatnam, India, aiming to hire up to 3,000 professionals and boost the local tech ecosystem.

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Rupee Falls to 95.79: Impact on Overseas Spending

The Indian Rupee weakened to 95.79 against the dollar, impacting imported goods, travel, and investments. Learn how this affects your finances.

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Rupee Falls to 95.78: How Oil Surge Impacts Your Wallet

The Indian rupee dropped 40 paise to 95.78 against the USD due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Discover the potential impact on your daily expenses and inflation.

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FPI Sell-off Hits Large-Caps: What It Means for Your Portfolio

FPIs sold $19.6B in Q4 FY26, but domestic inflows kept markets afloat. Discover how this impacts your large-cap vs. mid/small-cap fund performance.

India's EV Market Set for Massive 12x Growth by 2032

India’s EV Market to Surge 12x by 2032: 30M Units

India’s electric vehicle market is poised for a monumental 12-fold expansion, reaching 30.4 million units by 2032. Driven by rising fuel costs and new models, this surge presents significant investment opportunities.

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Top Stock Picks: GE Vernova, Apollo Hospitals & FII Inflow

Motilal Oswal recommends GE Vernova & Apollo Hospitals for the week of July 13, 2026, as FIIs invest over ₹15,157 crore in Indian equities, signaling market optimism.

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