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India’s Top Financial Advisors: Your Guide to Wealth

India’s Top Financial Advisors: Your Guide to Wealth

Discover India’s top financial advisors revolutionizing personal finance through education and long-term relationships. Secure your financial future with expert guidance.

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Bank Holiday: August 26, 2026

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi Bank Holiday: August 26, 2026

RBI announces bank holiday for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi on August 26, 2026, in several Indian states. Physical branches closed; digital services remain active.

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India Data Centre Boom: Mumbai Top 15, Hyderabad Surges

India’s data centre market is booming! Mumbai ranks 15th globally, while Hyderabad’s future capacity is set to multiply 15x. Explore the growth drivers.

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Meesho’s Growth Strategy: User Acquisition Over Profit

Meesho prioritizes user growth and tech investment over short-term profit, fueling significant expansion in India’s online shopping market.

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Delhi HC Halts FSSAI Action on ITC’s Aashirvaad Atta Claims

Delhi High Court pauses FSSAI action against ITC’s Aashirvaad Atta ‘100%’ claims. FSSAI must respond by September 9. Legal battle over labeling and advertising.

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Eid-e-Milad 2026 Closures: Plan Your Bank & School Holidays

Eid-e-Milad 2026 falls on Aug 26. Discover potential school, college, and bank closures in India and how to verify your local holiday schedule.

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UPI Dominance Sparks MDR Debate for Sustainable Payments

UPI’s 86.8% market share by FY27 necessitates targeted MDR on high-value transactions for ecosystem sustainability, suggests CareEdge.

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Nilesh Shah: Closing Auction Session Needs Tweaks for Funds

Kotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah suggests refinements for the Closing Auction Session, focusing on mutual fund industry proposals for passive and arbitrage funds.

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India’s Data Centre Footprint to Quadruple by 2030: Anarock

Anarock reports India’s data centre footprint to quadruple to 101 msf by 2030, driven by $300B+ investments, cloud adoption, and government policies.

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India’s Digital Sovereignty: Open Platforms & Data Control

India champions digital sovereignty via open platforms like India Stack, prioritizing citizen data control and reducing foreign tech dependence. Learn more.

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India’s Telecom Future: C-DoT Poised for Global 6G Leadership

Union Minister Scindia highlights C-DoT’s capabilities, positioning India as a global leader in telecom technology and 6G development.

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Home Ownership Goal for 31% of Indians Amid Soaring Confidence

A Home Credit India report shows 31% of lower-middle-class Indians now prioritize home ownership, an 8% rise, driven by increased financial confidence and optimism.

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India Banks: 20% Credit Growth, Private Lenders Lead in FY27

India’s banking sector hit a 4-year high with 20% credit growth in Q1 FY27, driven by industrial and services lending. Private banks gain an edge amid stable asset quality.

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India Crypto Market: Shift to Long-Term Investing

India’s crypto market is evolving from short-term trading to long-term investing, with HNIs showing cautious interest. Regulatory clarity is key for future growth.

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India’s IPO Market Surges: 25% Average Gains in July-August

India’s IPO market rebounds with a 25% average listing gain in July-August. 18 out of 22 offerings saw positive returns, signaling a strong investor sentiment.

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UPI at 10: Modi Celebrates Growth, Faces Sustainability Concerns

India’s UPI celebrates 10 years of transformative digital payment growth, highlighted by PM Modi, amidst ongoing sustainability discussions.

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US Sanctions Indian Firms Over Iran Petrochemical Trade

The US has sanctioned four Indian companies and individuals for allegedly trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, warning of consequences for continued dealings with Tehran.

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India to Revise Rules for Semiconductor & Auto Component Makers

India plans to amend regulations within two months to address concerns of semiconductor and auto component manufacturers, aiming to streamline the business environment.

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Pound Futures: Speculators Cut Bearish Bets

Large speculators reduced net short positions in Pound futures by 1,648 contracts as of August 18, 2026, signaling a shift in sentiment.

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India’s Manufacturing: Why 25% GDP Target Is Elusive

Sanjay Kathuria analyzes why India’s manufacturing sector struggles to reach 25% GDP contribution, highlighting land, labor, and regulatory challenges, yet sees promise in high-tech growth.

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Gen Z Fuels Airbnb India Growth: 40% Host Surge

Gen Z (18-29) in India are transforming travel, with a nearly 40% surge in Airbnb hosts, expanding beyond metros to rural and smaller urban areas.

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FedEx Invests $150M in Delhi Hub for India Air Cargo Growth

FedEx invests $150M in a new Delhi air cargo hub, boosting North & East India’s global connectivity and expanding its India network significantly.

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India Eyes $30 Trillion Economy by 2047: Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal confirms India’s $30 trillion economy target by 2047, driven by 7.7% growth and strong fundamentals. Discover India’s economic potential.

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Russia Assures India Fertilizer Supply Amid Subsidy Crisis

Russia confirms continued fertilizer and energy supplies to India, a critical move as India’s subsidy bill escalates due to global supply disruptions and rising costs.

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China’s Internet Economy Goes Global: WeChat Pay Integrates PayPal

China’s internet economy opens up: WeChat Pay integrates PayPal for US users, and Bilibili launches internationally, breaking down barriers for global access.

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Piyush Goyal Courts Japanese Capital for India’s $30 Trillion Economy

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal seeks long-term Japanese investment to fuel India’s ambitious goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047.

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EPF for International Workers: Rules & SSAs Explained

Moving abroad for work? Understand EPF rules for International Workers, contribution changes, and the impact of Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with India.

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8th Pay Commission Bengaluru Meet: Salary Impact

The 8th Pay Commission consults in Bengaluru Oct 7-8, 2026. Learn how this impacts central govt employee salaries, allowances & pensions. Submit requests by Sept 18.

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Supreme Court Orders Probe into ITR, EPFO Data Misuse

The Supreme Court has directed the government to investigate allegations of private firms commercially exploiting sensitive ITR and EPFO data, raising privacy concerns.

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UPI Hits 23.66B Transactions in July, Expands Globally

India’s UPI processed a record 23.66 billion transactions in July, marking significant growth and expanding its reach to 11 international markets.

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