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Assam Railways: CM & Minister Discuss Major Expansion

Assam Railways: CM & Minister Discuss Major Expansion

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw review major railway expansion, including 1300+ km of new tracks and 50+ station redevelopments.

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India Revises Windfall Tax on Fuel Exports; ESOP Tax Reform Urged

India adjusts windfall tax on fuel exports, reintroducing diesel & ATF duties from June 1, 2026. Calls for ESOP tax reform grow, advocating taxation on actual sale gains.

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Zara India's FY26 Sales Fall 1%, Weakest Performance Since Pandemic

Zara India Sales Dip 1% in FY26, Weakest Since Pandemic

Zara India reports its weakest sales performance since the pandemic, with a 1% decline in FY26 net sales due to intense market competition.

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EPFO Doubles Equity Investments: See Where Your PF Money Goes

EPFO has doubled its equity investments in 7 years. Learn how your PF contributions are strategically diversified for growth and security.

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UP Power Bills Increase: 10% Fuel Surcharge in June

Uttar Pradesh consumers to face a 10% fuel surcharge on June electricity bills. UPPCL implements the hike due to rising fuel and power purchase costs.

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TARC Ltd Turns Profitable: FY26 Income Hits Rs 671.78 Crore

TARC Limited achieves profitability in FY26 with a remarkable surge in income to Rs 671.78 crore, driven by successful property handovers and strong customer engagement.

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Compounding vs. Inflation: ₹50 Lakh Investment Reveals Purchasing Power Erosion

Compounding vs. Inflation: ₹50 Lakh Investment & Purchasing Power

Discover how 6% inflation erodes ₹50 lakh investment growth, reducing ₹4.82 crore in 20 years to ₹1.50 crore’s purchasing power. Understand compounding’s challenge.

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Indian Banks’ Profitability to Ease: Crisil Report

Crisil forecasts a moderation in Indian banks’ profitability this fiscal due to lower treasury gains and new accounting rule provisions, yet expects strong overall performance.

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Hidden Home Loan Charges: What Borrowers Need to Know

Discover hidden home loan charges like processing fees, stamp duty, and insurance. Learn how to scrutinize your loan agreement to avoid unexpected costs and ensure financial stability.

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Unclaimed Money India: New Govt Portal to Find Forgotten Funds

Discover forgotten funds! India’s Finance Ministry launches a new portal to help citizens track and reclaim unclaimed financial assets. Learn how to check now.

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Circulate Capital Invests $150M in India’s Recycling Sector

Circulate Capital commits $150M from its second fund to bolster India’s recycling sector, expanding focus to critical materials and strengthening global supply chains.

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India Accelerates Chip Self-Reliance: NITI Aayog’s Urgent Call

NITI Aayog urges India to fast-track domestic chip manufacturing for economic security, reduced import bills, and safeguarded defense programs amid global supply chain shifts.

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IMF, World Bank: Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Energy

IMF & World Bank warn Middle East conflict strains global energy supplies, impacting vulnerable economies and raising fuel security concerns amid rising demand.

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Asset Allocation: Key to Multi-Generational Wealth

Discover why strategic asset allocation in diversified portfolios is crucial for building and preserving multi-generational wealth, outperforming stock selection.

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A busy street scene at a Mahanagar Gas Limited CNG station in Mumbai, with several auto-rickshaws and cars.

Mahanagar Gas Hikes CNG & Piped Gas Prices in Mumbai

Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) increases CNG by Rs 2/kg and piped gas by 50 paise/unit in Mumbai due to rising procurement costs. Impacting millions of households and transport users.

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Micro VCs Fuel India’s Startup Growth: The Early-Stage Advantage

Discover how India’s booming micro VC ecosystem, growing 8X since 2015, provides crucial early-stage capital and support for startups.

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EPFO 3.0: Instant PF Transfers & Common Mistakes

EPFO 3.0 aims for instant PF transfers, but errors in UAN, bank details, or personal info can cause delays. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls for seamless provident fund mobility.

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A large commercial oil tanker with a red hull and black superstructure sails through hazy blue water, followed by a gray US Navy destroyer. Other ships are visible in the distant haze.

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Surges on US Aid & Trade Hopes

Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz increase, boosted by US navigational aid and optimism for global trade, signaling improved regional shipping dynamics.

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India's Gold Demand Plunges 70% Following Steep Import Duty Hike

India Gold Demand Drops 70% After Import Duty Hike

India’s gold demand has plummeted by 70% to 7.5 tonnes following a sharp increase in import duty to 15%. Discover the impact on the market.

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India’s ₹15,000 Cr VGF Scheme for 112 GWh Energy Storage

India launches a ₹15,000 crore Viability Gap Funding scheme to support 112 GWh energy storage projects, aiming to boost energy security and grid stability.

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Offshore Betting Ads Rise in India Despite Ban: ASCI

Offshore betting ads are surging in India despite a government ban, with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) reporting a significant increase in promotions.

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Asian Paints Profit Surges 70%, Plans Strategic Price Hikes

Asian Paints reports a remarkable 70% net profit increase, targeting 8-10% volume growth via strategic price adjustments and cost efficiencies.

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Intel, 3DGS, Odisha Ink $3.3B Semiconductor Deal for India

Intel, 3DGS, and Odisha government sign a $3.3B MoU for a new semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar-Khurda, boosting India’s advanced packaging and glass core substrate capabilities.

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Indian Startup VC Funding Hits Year-Low

Indian startups see lowest weekly VC funding this year, raising concerns about capital inflow and the lack of credible AI startups in the market.

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India’s $150B Semiconductor Vision by NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog proposes a $120-$150B semiconductor value chain for India, focusing on policy reforms, an autonomous agency, and single-window clearance to boost investment and technological sovereignty.

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EV vs Petrol: Unpacking the True Financial Savings Beyond Fuel Costs

EV vs Petrol: Unpacking True Financial Savings

Discover the true cost of ownership for EVs vs. petrol cars. Explore savings beyond fuel, including acquisition, operational, and long-term expenses.

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A group of Indian men in a formal meeting room, with a presentation slide in the background showing "TAX-FREE LIMIT DOUBLING".

India Insurers Seek Doubled Tax-Free Limit to Boost Policy Inflows

Indian life insurers propose doubling the tax-free limit on policies to revive inflows post-Feb 2023 regulations and support government borrowing for development projects.

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A weathered blue sign for "Godrej Prestige Group - New Frontiers" stands in the foreground of a vast construction site under an overcast sky.

Real Estate Developers Expand Geographically for Growth

Leading real estate firms are expanding beyond home cities into new metros to capture broader demand and mitigate single-city market risks, driving sustained growth.

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IRDAI’s 5-Year Moratorium: Safeguarding Health Insurance Claims

IRDAI’s new 5-year moratorium rule protects health insurance policyholders from wrongful claim rejections due to genuine non-disclosure, enhancing transparency and trust.

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RBI: India’s Banking Sector Strong, Resilient to Shocks

RBI reports India’s banking sector robust for FY2025-26. Banks & NBFCs show strong balance sheets, improved asset quality, and ample capital, ready for severe shocks.

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