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PGIM India Dynamic Term Fund NAV Drops 0.10% to 1164.4248

PGIM India Dynamic Term Fund’s NAV decreased by 0.10% to 1164.4248 on August 28, 2026. Explore its portfolio and YTM.

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Early Retirement in India: Is Rs 85 Lakh Enough?

Retiring early in India with Rs 85 lakh faces a reality check. Discover the risks of inflation and healthcare costs impacting your financial future.

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Kotak Long Term Fund: NAV, AUM & Returns (Aug 28, 2026)

Kotak Long Term Fund – Direct Plan: Get detailed NAV, AUM, and multi-period returns as of August 28, 2026. Essential insights for investors.

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Pune Investor’s Rs 1 Cr SIP Portfolio: Lessons for Your Journey

Discover how Mayuresh Jadav built a Rs 1 crore SIP portfolio from Rs 2,500/month. Key lessons for your wealth creation journey in India.

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NCLT OKs Subhash Chandra’s Debt Plan, IBC ‘Associate’ Test Debated

NCLT approves Subhash Chandra’s personal insolvency plan, granting a 99.97% creditor haircut and igniting debate over the IBC’s ‘associate’ test.

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UPI Dominates: Digital Payments Overtake Cards in India

Discover how India’s UPI is rapidly gaining market share, challenging and surpassing traditional debit and credit card transactions in the digital payment landscape.

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SIPs Build Wealth: 12 Funds Turn ₹10k into ₹11 Cr

Discover how 12 equity mutual funds transformed a ₹10,000 monthly SIP into over ₹11 crore. Explore the power of long-term investing and wealth creation.

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HSBC Ultra Short Term Fund NAV Grows Slightly to 1041.9176

HSBC Ultra Short Term Fund NAV increased by 0.01% to 1041.9176 on August 28, 2026. Managed by Abhishek Iyer & Rahul Totla.

By Business Desk•
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Gurugram Man Beats Tax Dept on Black Money Case Due to Error

A Gurugram resident successfully challenged the Income Tax Dept, avoiding a ₹1.84 crore penalty on black money allegations due to a procedural error. Learn more.

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Top 6 Indian Equity Funds Beat 25% Returns in 3 Years

Discover the six Indian equity mutual funds that have delivered exceptional returns exceeding 25% over the past three years, spanning small-cap, mid-cap, and sector funds.

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A digital screen displays financial data, highlighting a 0.14% dip in DSP Dynamic Term Fund's NAV to 1047.7721 on August 27, 2026.

DSP Dynamic Term Fund NAV Drops 0.14% to 1047.7721

DSP Dynamic Term Fund’s NAV declined by 0.14% to 1047.7721 on August 27, 2026. Managed by Sandeep Yadav & Shantanu Godambe. Learn more about this debt fund.

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Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund NAV Reaches 15.1771

Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund’s NAV hit 15.1771 on August 27, 2026. Learn about its structure, management, and performance.

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OpenAI Appoints Sandhya Devanathan VP for Asia-Pacific

OpenAI expands into Asia-Pacific with Meta veteran Sandhya Devanathan as VP for Southeast Asia & Australia, driving AI growth and partnerships.

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Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund NAV: ₹16.9946

Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund reports a NAV of ₹16.9946 as of August 25, 2026. Track debt mutual fund performance with Franklin Templeton.

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JM Midcap Fund NAV Drops 0.17% to 23.0824

JM Mid cap Fund’s NAV decreased by 0.17% to 23.0824 on August 28, 2026. Explore key metrics and fund details for this Equity: Mid Cap fund.

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Franklin India Gilt Fund NAV: Aug 28, 2026 Performance

Franklin India Gilt Fund Direct Plan NAV was 67.8865 on Aug 28, 2026. Explore asset allocation, top holdings like Maharashtra State & GOI bonds, and credit quality.

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SBI Medium Term Fund Direct-IDCW: Performance Review

Detailed review of SBI Medium Term Fund Direct-IDCW: NAV, AUM, multi-period performance, and peer comparison. Make informed investment decisions.

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DSP Banking & PSU Debt Fund Performance Review: NAV, AUM & Returns

Detailed performance analysis of DSP Banking & PSU Debt Fund (Regular Plan) covering NAV, AUM, and returns vs. peers as of Aug 28, 2026. Essential for debt investors.

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Tax on Plot Conversion: 2027/2028 Sales

Real estate firms: Understand the two-stage tax on converting plots from stock-in-trade to capital assets for 2027/2028 sales.

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NRIs Face Frozen Funds in Opaque HDFC Life Insurance Investment

Affluent NRIs’ funds are frozen in an opaque HDFC Bank-sold investment linked to US life insurance policies, revealing critical investment missteps and lack of transparency.

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Subhash Chandra Targets Swiss Startups Post-Debt Resolution

Media mogul Subhash Chandra pivots to Switzerland for startup investments after settling a Rs 22,006 crore debt for just Rs 6.5 crore, signaling a new entrepreneurial chapter.

By Business Desk•
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House Flipping: A Reality Check Before Quitting Your Job

Teagan Trapp quit his job at 22 to flip houses in the US, completing over 30 deals. Now, he advises against it due to immense challenges. Learn why.

By Business Desk•
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Damani Holds Sundaram Finance Stake Amid 17% Q1 Growth

Ace investor Radhakishan Damani maintains 2.37% stake in Sundaram Finance. NBFC reports strong Q1 FY2027 with 17% AUM growth, driven by auto sector.

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A calendar page showing August 29, 2026, highlighted as a working day, juxtaposed with smartphone and laptop icons representing digital banking.

Banks Open Aug 29, 2026: RBI Saturday Holiday Rules Explained

Major Indian banks like SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank will be open on Aug 29, 2026. Understand RBI’s 2nd & 4th Saturday closure rules.

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A close-up view of a financial chart with an upward trend, stacks of Indian rupee coins and banknotes, and a calendar page marked August 2026.

August 2026: Top FD Rates & Special Offers

Discover the best Fixed Deposit rates in August 2026. Explore special tenures from DCB Bank, Indian Bank, and more for maximum savings.

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A professional portrait of Sunil Singhania, founder of Abakkus Asset Managers, against a background of upward-trending financial charts.

Abakkus Funds: Sunil Singhania’s Strong Returns

Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Flexi Cap & Small Cap Funds show impressive returns since inception, guided by the ‘MEETS’ framework. Explore their performance.

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Meta India VP Sandhya Devanathan Joins OpenAI for Asia-Pacific

Former Meta India VP Sandhya Devanathan moves to OpenAI as VP for Southeast Asia & Australia, boosting AI’s regional expansion.

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Signpost India Sets ₹0.50 Dividend Record Date: Sept 11, 2026

Signpost India Limited announces September 11, 2026, as the record date for its ₹0.50 per share dividend for FY26, pending AGM approval. Learn about tax implications.

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ITR-3 vs ITR-4: Choose Your Tax Form by Aug 31

Confused between ITR-3 and ITR-4? Freelancers & business owners, choose the right tax form by the August 31, 2026 deadline. Get clarity now!

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PGIM India Dynamic Term Fund: NAV, Size & Management

Explore the PGIM India Dynamic Term Fund: NAV, fund size, expense ratio, risk profile, and management details. Invest with Rs 5,000 minimum.

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