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NPS Fund Screener Oct 2026: Best Pension Managers

Explore the October 2026 National Pension Scheme fund screener data to shortlist consistent pension fund managers and optimize your retirement wealth.

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India Plans 30% Trade Margin Cap on Cancer Drugs

Discover how the Indian government’s proposed 30 percent trade margin cap on cancer drugs aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve affordability.

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India’s Financial Sector: From Boom to Structural Reform

Discover how India’s financial sector is transitioning from rapid credit growth to advanced risk management, regulatory oversight, and structural reform.

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Nasscom Separates Talent Mobility From US Green Card Bans

Nasscom emphasizes that skilled talent mobility and US immigration are distinct issues following recent Green Card program suspensions for Indian IT firms.

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New UPI Rules & Fee Structure 2026: What to Know

Discover the updated Unified Payments Interface guidelines and fee structures effective October 15, 2026, impacting digital payments, users, and merchants.

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Nifty 50 Hits 18-Month Low After RBI Rate Hike Sparks Sell-Off

Nifty 50 and Sensex plunge to multi-month lows as an RBI rate hike and continuous FPI outflows trigger a massive market sell-off. Read the full analysis.

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GTRI Warns Against UPI Fees As Elon Musk Clashes On X

GTRI urges the Indian government to drop proposed UPI transaction fees to protect digital adoption, as Elon Musk and Rahul Gandhi debate on X.

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Global Market Volatility & RBI Rate Hike Impact on Equities

Discover how global market volatility, rising interest rates, and RBI rate hikes impact equity markets. Explore historical resilience in stocks.

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Global Market Volatility & IPO Strategies: What to Know

Explore how global market volatility, GST reforms, and shifting economic conditions are forcing major corporations to rethink their IPO strategies.

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Indian Economic Policy & GST Council Reforms: What to Know

Explore recent Indian economic policy updates, including GST Council reforms on faceless assessments and Input Tax Credit protection for businesses.

By Business Desk•
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Indian Stock Market Crash: Nifty Hits Low & RBI Hikes Rates

Indian stock markets crash as Nifty 50 hits a 2026 low following an RBI rate hike, surging oil prices, and heavy foreign institutional selling.

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Indian Financial Markets Enter Bearish Phase Amid Global Pressures

Indian equity markets face a sharp downturn driven by foreign selling, RBI policy shifts, and rising oil prices. Read the latest market analysis.

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RBI: Banking Liquidity Surplus to End in FY27

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra states India’s massive banking liquidity surplus will be absorbed within FY27 through currency leakage and monetary operations.

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RBI Expands Account Aggregators & Bank Deposit Statements

Discover the RBI’s latest financial updates, including NBFC-Account Aggregator interoperability and bank deposit data integration into statements.

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Bajaj Finance Raises FD Rates After RBI Repo Hike

Bajaj Finance increases fixed deposit interest rates across tenures following the RBI repo rate hike. Discover the new yields and investor benefits.

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Suzlon Invests ₹200Cr in Tamil Nadu; DPIIT Startup Rules

Suzlon Energy invests ₹200 crore in a new Tamil Nadu wind plant, while DPIIT outlines fresh recognition criteria for Indian startups. Read more.

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RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.5%: What It Means for You

Discover how the RBI’s first repo rate hike in 44 months impacts your EMIs, bank deposits, and the broader Indian economy amid rising inflation.

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GSMA Warns of Rising Scam Losses and Fraud in India

The GSMA warns that India’s digital economy is threatened by rising financial scam losses and unresolved fraud complaints. Discover key solutions.

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India’s Economic Resilience & Global Supply Chain Role

Discover how India is building economic resilience, driving structural reforms, and integrating into global value chains through strategic investments.

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Indian Stock Market Dips After RBI Rate Hike; MobiKwik Surges

Indian equity markets decline following the RBI’s repo rate hike to curb inflation, while the fintech sector shows resilience as MobiKwik shares surge 30%.

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Rupee Weakens to 96.75 Against US Dollar Despite RBI Hike

Indian rupee falls to 96.75 against the US dollar as surging crude oil prices and foreign capital outflows overshadow the RBI’s 25-bps rate hike.

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India Luxury Retail Boom: Young Shoppers Drive Growth

Global luxury brands are betting big on India as rising disposable incomes and a young, affluent demographic reshape the retail market by 2030.

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RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 Bps; Bond Yields Rise

RBI increases the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% to combat rising inflation, causing 10-year and 5-year government bond yields to trade higher.

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RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 bps & Launches SME Growth Fund

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% to combat rising inflation and approves a new Rs 10,000 crore SME growth fund to support economic expansion.

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RBI Forms New Financial Markets Panel & CLSA Stock Picks

Discover how the RBI’s new financial markets panel aims to boost India’s economy, alongside CLSA’s latest 14-stock focus portfolio and market valuation analysis.

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RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% Amid Inflation Pressures

The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5% on October 7, 2026, shifting to calibrated tightening to combat inflation. Read the full economic impact.

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India Services PMI Drops to 57.7 in September 2026

India’s services growth eased as the HSBC India Services PMI dropped to 57.7 in September 2026, alongside a slowdown in retail demat account additions.

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ITAT Reliefs Taxpayer in Cash Gift Case & Small Savings Rates

Chennai ITAT deletes ₹85.30 lakh addition on cash gifts, validating Section 68 documentation. Meanwhile, Small Savings Scheme rates hold steady for Q3.

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India Stock Market Slumps Amid 7% Growth & New SME Fund

Discover why Indian equities face downward pressure despite 7% economic growth, and learn how the new Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund will impact markets.

By Business Desk•
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Sensex Jumps 685 Points on Global Cues and Banking Strength

Indian equity markets extended gains as the BSE Sensex surged 685 points, driven by positive global cues, banking strength, and falling oil prices.

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