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India Monsoon Deficit Hits 13% Amid Strong El Nino

India recorded a 13% rainfall deficit during the southwest monsoon, receiving 759.4 mm due to strong El Nino forces, according to the IMD.

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Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer stand together at a podium with G20 branding during the trade ministers' meeting.

US Trade Chief Dubs Piyush Goyal ‘Trade Minister for Life’

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai humorously called Indian Minister Piyush Goyal trade minister for life at the G20, highlighting strong US-India ties.

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EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike: EDLI Calculation vs. 7 Lakh Payout Cap

Discover how the EPFO wage ceiling hike raises the EDLI benefit calculation to 10.5 lakh rupees, while the statutory maximum payout remains capped at 7 lakh.

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Crisil Raises India FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 7%

Domestic rating agency Crisil upgrades India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7 percent, driven by strong economic performance expected in the first half.

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Major Regulatory Changes Effective October 1, 2026

Discover key regulatory updates effective October 1, 2026, including banking reforms, LPG price revisions, and digital birth and death registrations.

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RBI Sovereign Gold Bond SGB Redemption Tranches October 2026

Discover the RBI premature redemption schedule for four Sovereign Gold Bond tranches eligible in October 2026. Learn how to apply through your bank.

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Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid US-Iran Talks & Middle East Risks

Global oil prices remain stable as traders weigh potential US-Iran diplomatic progress and renewed Middle East supply concerns. Read the latest market outlook.

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India Cuts Windfall Profit Tax on Diesel & ATF Exports

India reduces windfall profit tax on diesel and ATF exports effective October 1, aligning domestic policies with global crude oil market conditions.

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Nitin Gadkari Announces Rs 1,176cr Teesta River Bridge

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a Rs 1,176 crore six-lane bridge over the Teesta River in West Bengal to boost regional connectivity.

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Bill Gates Proposes Robot Tax to Offset Automation

Discover Bill Gates’ proposal to apply FICA payroll taxes on companies replacing human workers with robots to fund social services and slow automation.

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AIIB Urged to Fund AI for MSMEs as HDFC Capital Backs Realty

Experts urge the AIIB to fund AI adoption for MSMEs to bridge the digital divide, while HDFC Capital and Shalimar Corp launch a Rs 750 crore realty platform.

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Financial Seminar Empowers Students at Indira Gandhi College

Students at Indira Gandhi National College in Ladwa gained essential money management and investment skills at a recent financial planning seminar.

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Household Debt in India: Navigating Personal Finance & Risks

Household Debt in India: Navigating Personal Finance & Risks

Explore how rising household debt and lifestyle inflation are shifting personal finance in India, posing new risks to economic stability and savings.

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True Costs of Passive Gold Fund of Funds in India

Discover the four hidden layers of costs eroding returns on passive Gold Fund of Funds in India. Make smarter investment decisions today.

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India Faces Food Price Risks After Weakest Monsoon Since 2015

India concludes its weakest monsoon season since 2015, threatening agricultural output and raising serious concerns over food inflation and supply shortages.

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RBI Bank Credit Growth Jikes 18.8% & SEBI Streamlines FPI

Discover India’s latest financial trends as RBI reports 18.8% non-food bank credit growth in August 2026 and SEBI streamlines the FPI onboarding process.

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Kisan Vikas Patra Holds 7.5% Interest Rate | India Post

Discover the Kisan Vikas Patra small savings scheme offering a steady 7.5% interest rate. Learn how to double your investment in 115 months via India Post.

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Finance Ministry to Review Public Sector Banks on Oct 6

Union Finance Ministry schedules a high-level review meeting with public sector bank chiefs on Oct 6 to evaluate financial inclusion and social schemes.

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DII Inflows Hit Rs 20.19 Lakh Crore in 38-Month Buying Streak

Domestic Institutional Investors mark a 38-month net buying streak with Rs 20,19,580 crore in inflows, stabilizing the evolving Indian equity market.

By Market Desk•
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FIIs Net Sellers in Equities and Debt: NSDL Data

Foreign institutional investors recorded net sales across equity and debt segments according to the latest NSDL data. Read the full segment breakdown.

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Marcellus Secures SEBI Approval to Enter Mutual Fund Sector

Marcellus Investment Managers gains SEBI approval to launch mutual funds, expanding its investment expertise from PMS to India’s wider retail market.

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Sensex, Nifty Slip as Crude Oil Surges and FIIs Exit

Indian stock markets Sensex and Nifty surrendered gains in late trade as soaring crude oil prices, rising bond yields, and heavy FII outflows sparked panic.

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Bond Yields Trade Lower Wednesday Amid Global Market Cues

Bond yields traded lower on Wednesday, with the 10-year Government Stock dropping to 7.14% amid elevated global yields and rising energy prices.

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A digital tablet displays an Employees' Provident Fund Organisation pension enrolment interface with Indian currency symbols.

Automatic Pension Enrolment Introduced After EPFO Wage Hike

Discover the new Indian government rule mandating automatic enrolment for the Employees’ Pension Scheme following the recent EPFO wage ceiling hike.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stands before a digital graphic showing drones over farmland and data analytics.

India Can Surpass 10% Growth Via Tech Adoption: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states that tech adoption, innovation, and startup growth can propel India’s economic growth beyond 10%.

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GIFT Nifty Signals Mildly Positive Start for Indian Markets

Indian equity markets are set for a cautious, mildly positive opening today. Track GIFT Nifty trends, global cues, crude oil prices, and US yields.

By Market Desk•
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India Groundwater Depletion & Timber Import Reliance

Explore how unsustainable agricultural irrigation drains India’s groundwater, threatening food security and driving massive teak timber imports.

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Bangladesh Bank Urges India to Boost Imports & Narrow Trade Gap

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur urges India to increase imports to narrow the trade deficit and stabilize foreign exchange reserves.

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Fixing Bank FD Taxes & Equity Volatility for Retirement

Discover why financial experts are urging tax reforms on Indian bank fixed deposits and how to balance equity volatility for a secure retirement.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stands at a podium speaking to an audience about economic policy and investment.

Sitharaman: Public Capex Boosts Private Investment

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights how aggressive public capital expenditure is successfully crowding in private sector investments in India.

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