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SEBI’s New Plan to Boost Retail Investor Access to Corporate Bonds

SEBI proposes a new distribution framework, mirroring the MFD model, to enhance retail investor access to corporate bonds, especially in Tier II/III cities.

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Gen Z Drives India Derivatives Market Amidst Steep Losses

Sebi study highlights Gen Z and smaller town traders entering India’s derivatives market, but facing significant financial losses. Explore the trends.

By Market Desk•
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Modi Urges Space Startups to Attract Global Talent & Investment

PM Modi challenges Indian space startups to attract global talent, investment, and businesses, highlighting India’s competitive cost, skilled workforce, and risk-taking appetite.

By Business Desk•
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GSTAT Filings Surge: 75,000+ Cases, But Only 83 Disposed

Over 75,000 cases filed with GSTAT since Sep 2025, yet only 83 resolved. Concerns rise over low disposal rates and underutilization of the tribunal.

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GX Group Launches Photonics Facility in India This December

GX Group invests Rs 500 crore to launch its advanced photonics facility in India this December, focusing on critical optical components for high-speed data transmission.

By Business Desk•
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Adani Meets Karnataka CM Over Delayed Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project

Gautam Adani and Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar discuss the stalled Bengaluru tunnel road project. Adani Enterprises’ bid significantly exceeded initial estimates, causing delays.

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A bar chart showing Free Cash Flow yields: US S&P 500 and India Nifty 50 bars are short (2.7%), Europe Stoxx 600 bar is tall (5%).

Goldman Sachs: US, India Markets Lag Europe in FCF Yields

Goldman Sachs reports US and Indian equity markets, including S&P 500 and Nifty 50, show lower free cash flow yields compared to Europe’s Stoxx 600 due to increased tech capex.

By Market Desk•
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Irdai Cracks Down on Insurers Over Expense Limits

Irdai imposes strict measures, including barring four insurers from new locations, for exceeding Expense of Management (EoM) limits in FY25. Learn more.

By Business Desk•
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India Trains 150,000 Youth in Cloud & AI Skills

India launches a nationwide program to train 150,000 youth in Cloud and AI skills, bridging the tech gap and creating job-ready talent with AWS support.

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Nifty Consolidates: Key Levels to Watch Amidst Weekly Decline

Nifty closes at 24,252 with a 0.47% weekly drop. Analysts monitor crucial support/resistance levels as consolidation continues. Discover key market movements.

By Market Desk•
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IIFCL Raises $200M, Launches $1.8B ECB Program for Infrastructure

India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) secures $200M, initiating its $1.8B External Commercial Borrowing program aimed at boosting India’s infrastructure development with MIGA guarantees.

By Business Desk•
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FSSAI Suspends Delhi Retailer, Orders Ghee Producer to Halt Sales

FSSAI suspends Marche Retail in Delhi for hygiene lapses and orders SDP Industries in Daman to halt sales of adulterated ghee. Learn about food safety violations.

By Business Desk•
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Cloudera CEO: India is Key AI R&D Hub & Growth Market

Cloudera CEO Charles Sansbury highlights India’s crucial role as a growth market and R&D center for AI, addressing enterprise adoption challenges.

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Semicon India 2.0: Focus on Domestic IP & Applied Research

India’s Semicon India 2.0, with ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay, strategically shifts focus to domestic IP creation, applied research, and strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem.

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NFRA: 948 Audit Firms Miss FY2025 Filing Deadline

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) flags 948 audit firms, primarily small and mid-sized, for failing to submit crucial NFRA-2 annual returns for FY2025.

By Business Desk•
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Pakistan Army Chief Visits Tehran Amid US Sanction Tensions

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir visits Tehran to promote regional peace amid Iran’s condemnation of proposed US sanctions, highlighting geopolitical tensions.

By ThePip Desk•
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Pune’s ‘MH-12 1A’: India’s First Digit-Letter Vehicle Series Proposed

Pune RTO proposes India’s first digit-letter vehicle series ‘MH-12 1A’ to manage registration exhaustion and maintain city identity. Temporary ‘MH-61’ for festive season.

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India’s Mega Business Delegation to Japan for Trade Boost

India sends its largest business delegation, led by Minister Piyush Goyal, to Japan (Aug 24-27, 2026) to boost bilateral trade and investment across key sectors.

By Business Desk•
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SEBI Boosts Retail Corporate Bond Access with New Framework

SEBI introduces a new distribution framework to enhance retail investor access to corporate bonds, targeting Tier II, III, and rural areas.

By Market Desk•
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India Construction Equipment Sector: FY27 Growth Slows to Single Digits

India’s construction equipment industry faces a slowdown, projecting single-digit growth for FY27 due to rising costs, project delays, and financing challenges.

By Business Desk•
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Pakistan Army Chief Visits Tehran Amid US Sanctions Threat

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir in Tehran to mediate Iran-US talks, addressing regional security and potential new US sanctions.

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SEBI Chief: Stronger Governance Needed for Growing Mutual Funds

SEBI chief stresses the urgent need for robust governance in India’s expanding mutual fund industry to protect investors and maintain market confidence.

By Market Desk•
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ISRO Empowers Private Sector for Space Vehicle Manufacturing

ISRO shifts focus to advanced research, delegating space vehicle manufacturing to the private sector. India aims for a $44B space economy by 2033.

By Business Desk•
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India-Japan Trade: Focus on Semiconductors & Investment

India’s Commerce Minister leads a 200-member delegation to Japan, aiming to boost trade, investment, and semiconductor manufacturing.

By Business Desk•
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Sugar Prices Soar: Low Output & Trader Hoarding Drive Surge

Indian sugar prices skyrocket due to reduced sugarcane output and aggressive trader stockpiling, not ethanol diversion. Experts weigh in on market dynamics.

By Market Desk•
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Top Indian Firms Lose ₹87,960 Cr Market Cap; Airtel Leads

India’s top 10 firms saw market cap drop by ₹87,960 Cr last week. Bharti Airtel faced the steepest decline amid bearish equity trends influenced by oil prices and bond yields.

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FPIs Invest ₹23,544 Cr in Indian Equities in August

Foreign Portfolio Investors injected ₹23,544 crore into Indian equities in August, marking a significant turnaround driven by earnings and rupee stability.

By Market Desk•
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Putin: Ukraine’s Economic Strikes Opened ‘Pandora’s Box’

Vladimir Putin warns Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian economic infrastructure have ‘opened Pandora’s box,’ vowing retaliation against sensitive sectors.

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India Construction Equipment Growth Halved Amid Cost Surge

India’s construction equipment sector forecasts single-digit growth for FY27, down from double-digits, due to soaring material costs and geopolitical factors.

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Laxmi India Finance Boosts CSR to ₹66.57 Lakh in FY26

Laxmi India Finance significantly increased CSR spending to ₹66.57 lakh in FY26, exceeding its obligation by ₹2.89 lakh and focusing heavily on education.

By Business Desk•
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