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India’s Credit Boom: Missing US Debt Relief Safety Net

India’s consumer credit boom mirrors the US, but a lack of regulated debt relief leads to loan write-offs and borrower distress. Explore the risks.

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JM Financial AMC Renames Mutual Funds for SEBI Compliance

JM Financial AMC renames mutual fund schemes effective Aug 26, 2026, to comply with SEBI’s categorization and rationalization directives for enhanced investor clarity.

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Quantum Mutual Fund Launches New Flexi Cap Fund

Quantum Mutual Fund introduces its new Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended dynamic equity scheme utilizing a Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) strategy. Learn more about the NFO details and investment approach.

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Online Personal Loans Surge in India: Convenience & Speed in 2026

Discover why Indians are increasingly choosing online personal loans in 2026. Explore the convenience, speed, and digital advantages driving this financial trend.

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India Retail Traders Lost ₹91,685 Cr in FY26 F&O Trading

SEBI data reveals Indian retail traders lost ₹91,685 crore in FY26 F&O trading, with algorithmic desks profiting significantly. Learn more about the market dynamics.

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SEBI Mandates Life Cycle Funds for Retirement by 2026

SEBI discontinues old retirement funds, mandating transition to Life Cycle Funds with glide paths by February 2026 for streamlined retirement planning.

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Multiple Insurance Policies: Claims Explained

Navigating multiple insurance policies? Understand how benefit-based vs. indemnity plans affect your claims and payouts. Crucial for young professionals.

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Senior Citizen Benefits India: Financial Perks & Tax Savings

Discover financial benefits for Indian seniors: higher interest rates, tax breaks, travel discounts, and more. Your guide to unlocking perks after 60.

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Indian Equity Funds: Up to 24x Returns in 20 Years

Discover how seven Indian equity mutual funds have multiplied investor wealth up to 24 times over two decades. Explore top performers and their impressive CAGRs.

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India's Shoppers Go Premium: What It Means For Your Wallet

India’s Premium Shift: How Consumer Choices Impact Your Wallet

Discover how rising incomes and aspirations are driving Indian consumers towards premium products and experiences, reshaping shopping habits and impacting your personal finance.

By Business Desk•
SEBI Regulations Halt Retail Derivatives Boom, Traders Exit Market

SEBI Rules Curb Retail Derivatives Trading in India

SEBI’s new regulations trigger a major exit of retail investors from India’s derivatives market in FY26, ending a decade of growth. Learn about the impact.

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HSBC Reopens Funds for SIPs; Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Closes

HSBC reopens three international funds for SIPs & lump sums up to Rs 2 lakh/month. Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua fund closes shortly after reopening. Stay informed!

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Indian Small-Cap Funds Deliver Strong SIP Returns Over Decade

Indian Small-Cap Funds: Stellar SIP Returns Over 10 Years

Discover how Indian small-cap mutual funds have delivered exceptional SIP returns, with some yielding up to 24.5% annually over the last decade. Explore top performers.

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GIFT City: India’s HNI Gateway to Global Investments

Indian HNIs are leveraging GIFT City for global investments, embracing portfolio-led wealth management for diversification and risk mitigation.

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Quantum Flexi Cap NFO Launched; Invesco Gold ETF Resumes

Quantum Mutual Fund opens its Flexi Cap Fund NFO Aug 21-Sep 04, 2026. Invesco resumes lump sum investments in its Gold ETF. Learn details.

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FPIs Invest ₹16,621 Cr in Indian Equities, Favoring Consumption

Foreign Portfolio Investors injected ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities (Aug 1-15), with strong inflows into financial services and consumer sectors, highlighting India’s consumption growth story.

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HDFC NIFTY 100 Equal Weight Fund NAV Hits 17.7838

HDFC NIFTY 100 Equal Weight Index Fund – Direct Plan NAV reached 17.7838 on Aug 19, 2026. Explore its Large Cap Blend/Growth strategy and portfolio insights.

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Axis Bank Credit Card Rules Change Aug 28: Key Updates

Axis Bank credit card users: New rules start Aug 28, 2026. Learn about increased DCC fees, updated late payment charges, and reward point changes. Stay informed!

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8th Pay Commission: Unions Seek Pension Revision for Pre-2026 Retirees

Employee unions urge the government to amend the 8th Pay Commission’s ToR, advocating for pension revisions for retirees before January 1, 2026.

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SIP to Rs 7 Crore in 15 Years: The Math Explained

Discover if a Rs 7 crore corpus is achievable in 15 years via SIP. Learn the required monthly investment and the power of compounding with a 12% return.

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Gillette India, NALCO, Senco Gold: Ex-Dividend Dates & Payouts

Gillette India, NALCO, Senco Gold, and SJVN trade ex-dividend Aug 24, 2026. Buy by Aug 21 to secure payouts. Details inside.

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SEBI Study Reveals 88% of Retail F&O Traders Lost Money in FY26

SEBI Study: 88% of Retail F&O Traders Lost Money in FY26

A SEBI study reveals a staggering 88% of retail traders in India’s equity derivatives market lost money in FY26, totaling ₹91,685 crore. Retail participation also declined.

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Sebi Study: Derivatives Profit Gap Widens in FY26

Sebi’s FY26 study reveals a stark profit disparity in derivatives trading: institutions and prop traders profited heavily, while retail traders faced significant losses.

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Family Life Insurance: Single Policy vs. Split Cover Explained

Discover how to optimize your family’s life insurance. Learn whether a single policy or split coverage best protects your loved ones’ financial future.

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An investor with a concerned expression viewing a computer screen displaying a -70.00% loss in a mutual fund portfolio.

HDFC Securities NAV Glitch: Investors Face Up to 70% Loss Display

HDFC Securities’ InvestRight platform showed a major NAV glitch on Aug 20, displaying up to 70% losses for mutual fund investors. Issue resolved.

By Business Desk•
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Finance Firm Director, 3 Others Booked for Rs 3.5 Crore Fraud

Pimpri Chinchwad police booked a finance firm director and three office-bearers for allegedly defrauding 53 investors of Rs 3.5 crore by promising high monthly returns.

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India’s Housing Boom: Young Professionals Lead Homebuying

Young professionals in India are driving a housing boom, fueled by rising incomes, savings, and high rents. Discover why first-time buyers are shifting to homeownership.

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Influencers’ AI Dilemma: Backlash vs. Lucrative Deals

Content creators face a tough choice: lucrative AI partnerships or audience backlash. Explore the risks and rewards in this evolving landscape.

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CBDT FAST-DS: Black Money Act Immunity, Not FEMA Protection

India’s CBDT FAST-DS offers immunity under the Black Money Act for unreported foreign assets but lacks protection under FEMA, posing potential risks.

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Consumption Funds: Only 2 Beat 10% SIP Returns in 3 Years

Discover why only two out of 37 Indian consumption funds surpassed 10% SIP returns in three years. Explore fund performance and stock selection impact.

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