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SIA’s Air India Funding Questioned by Singapore Politician

Singaporean politician Kenneth Tiong questions SIA’s use of Temasek funds for Air India’s $1.5B funding, raising concerns in Parliament.

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India Exports Cross $200B Amidst Widening Trade Deficit

India’s merchandise exports surpass $200B by Aug 2026, but a surging trade deficit reaches $31.98B in July. Explore key drivers and sector performance.

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EPFO, Insurers to Invest ₹1.2 Lakh Cr in India’s REITs & InvITs

EPFO & insurers poised to invest over ₹1.2 lakh crore in India’s REITs & InvITs, potentially boosting the real-asset market significantly. Learn more.

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Small Finance Bank FDs: Earn Up to 8.50% on Savings

Discover how Small Finance Banks offer up to 8.50% on FDs, significantly higher than major banks. Learn what to consider before switching your savings.

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Juniper Green Energy Achieves Record Quarterly Income with Major Capacity Expansion

Juniper Green Energy’s Record Quarter: Rs 324 Cr Income

Juniper Green Energy achieves record Rs 324 crore quarterly income, driven by significant renewable capacity expansion and strategic wins. Explore key financial highlights and growth drivers.

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India's Piyush Goyal and Japan's Akazawa Ryosei shake hands, with a graphic illustrating a 'Shark Tank' pitch and tech elements.

India Pitches ‘Shark Tank’ Style for Japan Startup Investment

India proposes a ‘Shark Tank’-style pitching series to connect Indian and Japanese startups with investors, boosting deeptech and data center investments.

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Kanpur Gold Price Today: 24K Dips to ₹1,63,890

Kanpur Urban’s 24-carat gold price fell by ₹240 to ₹1,63,890 per 10 grams on August 26, 2026. Explore daily and monthly gold price trends.

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Nepal Floods Cripple Hydropower: 430MW Capacity Lost

Nepal’s hydropower sector faces major setback as severe floods damage 12 plants, causing a significant 430 MW loss in electricity generation capacity.

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Venu Srinivasan’s Tata Sons Role Questioned Over Listing Stance

Venu Srinivasan’s position on the Tata Sons board is under review after publicly supporting a listing, contradicting a Tata Trusts decision. Learn more.

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DPDP Act Compliance Timeline Mandated for Govt Bodies

The Indian government has set a strict compliance timeline for all ministries and state administrations to adhere to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, enhancing digital privacy.

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India’s Rise as Global Engineering Hub: Resilience Over Cost

India is transitioning from a low-cost base to a global engineering and AI hub, prioritizing resilience and advanced solutions over mere cost efficiency.

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India Considers E10 Petrol Return Amid Tech Deals and Policy Shifts

India Eyes E10 Petrol Return, TCS Expands, SEBI’s ETF Rules

India considers reintroducing E10 petrol for older vehicles with Octane 95. TCS expands in Europe, while SEBI’s CAS impacts ETFs. Business and auto news.

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Fire Insurance Premiums Drop 28% Due to Deep Discounting

India’s fire insurance premiums have fallen by 28% in the first four months of FY24, driven by aggressive discounting and intense market competition, raising regulatory concerns.

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India Commercial Real Estate: Demand-Driven by H2 2026

India’s commercial real estate market shifts to a demand-based model by H2 2026, prioritizing quality, connectivity, and flexibility. Global Capability Centers lead office leasing.

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Indian D2C Startups Secure $6 Billion Amidst Funding Fluctuations

Indian D2C startups raised nearly $6 billion from 2021-2026 YTD, peaking in 2022. Explore funding trends and major recipients in this dynamic sector.

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India’s Economy: Monsoon Woes, Import Costs & RBI’s Inflation Fight

India battles economic headwinds: weak monsoon threatens crops, rising import costs fuel inflation. RBI tightens liquidity to counter price pressures.

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India’s Financial Boom: FM Sitharaman Courts Canadian Investors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invites Canadian investors to capitalize on India’s booming financial sector, highlighting 100% FDI in insurance and digital infrastructure growth.

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RBI’s Basel III Stance: India Stays Strict Amidst Global Easing

India’s RBI reaffirms strict Basel III compliance with higher leverage ratios, diverging from global regulatory relaxation trends. Learn more.

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Bhind Silver Rate Stable at ₹2,75,900/KG on Aug 25

Silver prices in Bhind remain steady at ₹2,75,900 per KG on August 25, 2026. Explore daily rates and August’s price fluctuations.

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India-Japan ‘Shark Tank’ for Startup Investment Proposed

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposes an India-Japan ‘Shark Tank’-style series to boost startup investment and deepen bilateral business ties.

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Devendra Fadnavis and Jairam Ramesh face each other, with a tilted scale of justice between them, representing APTEL's rulings favoring private power companies like Adani and JSW.

Congress Calls Fadnavis’ APTEL Bias Claim Hypocrisy

Congress criticizes Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ hypocrisy regarding APTEL bias, citing past favorable rulings for Adani Group in Maharashtra.

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A digital stock chart displaying a downward trend for the Nifty index, marked by a red arrow, reflecting a 126-point decline.

Nifty Falls 126 Points to 24,207 Amid Selling Pressure

Nifty index closes 126 points lower at 24,207 on Wednesday due to intensified selling pressure and mixed global cues. Explore market performance.

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India Onion Supply Secure: Robust Production Ensures Availability

India assures ample onion supply for domestic demand, driven by strong production and strategic buffer stocks. Government interventions aim to stabilize prices.

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Money Expo India 2026: Fintech & Digital Trading Growth

Explore India’s booming fintech and digital trading landscape at Money Expo India 2026 in Mumbai. Discover growth drivers, investor trends, and innovative solutions.

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Sugar Price Hike: Minister’s Call for Higher Costs Sparks Debate

Retail sugar prices rise Re 1/kg for second day amid Madhya Pradesh minister’s controversial call for higher costs and sugar abstinence for those over 40.

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A digital stock market chart with a green line representing the Nifty index, reaching and struggling against a prominent red resistance line at 24,400.

Nifty Faces 24,400 Resistance; Bank Nifty Range-Bound

Nifty faces strong resistance at 24,300-24,400, indicating continued volatility. Bank Nifty remains range-bound amid profit booking. Key levels and market outlook.

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India Integrates Water, Sanitation with Rural Employment Scheme

India mandates states to integrate water source sustainability & sanitation with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rural employment scheme.

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Promoter Borrowing Against Shares Hits ₹7 Trillion

Promoters of NSE-listed companies have borrowed over ₹7 trillion against their shares by June 2026, a threefold surge since 2019, fueling expansion and new ventures.

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Multi-Asset Funds Lead 3-Year SIP Returns; Balanced Advantage Lags

Discover which hybrid funds excelled in 3-year SIP returns as of August 2026. Multi-asset allocation funds lead, while balanced advantage funds lag.

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Danish Maritime Firms Target India’s Shipbuilding Boom

Danish maritime companies eye India’s shipbuilding sector, attracted by a ₹70,000 Cr government boost and ambitious growth targets. Explore opportunities in vessel equipment, green tech, and more.

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