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India Inflation Hits 19-Month High: SBI Projects 6% Peak

India’s retail inflation reached a 19-month high of 4.45% in July, driven by food prices. SBI Research forecasts a 6% peak by October, impacting economic outlook.

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Dwarka Rentals Lead NCR, Noida Under-Construction Surges

Dwarka Expressway leads NCR rentals with 22% growth in H1 2026, while Noida’s under-construction properties see a 28% surge. Savills India report.

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AlphaGrep Liquid Omni FoF Launches with Rs 1,000.81 NAV

AlphaGrep Mutual Fund debuts its Liquid Omni FoF on Aug 7, 2026, offering liquidity and low-risk investment with an initial NAV of Rs 1,000.81.

By Market Desk•
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Karnataka Bandh: Banks Open, August 2026 Holidays Listed

Karnataka bandh on Aug 13: Banks & essential services to operate. Details on other August 2026 bank holidays across India, including Manipur, Independence Day, and Tripura.

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₹1.05 Cr Salary: Tech Pro Finds Happiness Beyond Big Paycheck

A tech professional earning ₹1.05 Cr found more happiness at ₹20,000/month. Discover how salary is a tool for freedom, not just an endpoint.

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Zerodha Launches New Arbitrage Fund: NFO Ends Aug 14

Zerodha Fund House introduces its new Arbitrage Fund, an open-ended equity scheme. The NFO is open from August 12-14, 2026, with a minimum investment of ₹5,000.

By Business Desk•
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Indian Banks Hike FD Rates Amidst Deposit Competition

Discover how Indian banks like DCB, Axis, and Union are revising Fixed Deposit rates to attract retail deposits amidst stable repo rates and increasing competition.

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ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2031: Missing Scheme Data

ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2031 – Direct Plan lacks specific scheme data. Learn about market context and comparative fund metrics available.

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Home Credit India’s #KhudParNirbhar: Celebrate Financial Freedom

Home Credit India’s #KhudParNirbhar campaign celebrates everyday financial independence and self-reliance through personal stories of empowerment across India.

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Persistent Systems CEO’s ₹389 Cr Pay Hike Sparks Debate

Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra’s ₹389 crore pay in FY26, a 162% surge, makes him India’s highest-paid IT executive, driven by stock options and rupee depreciation.

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AI in Wealth Management: Enhancing Human Judgment

Explore how AI acts as a ‘second opinion’ in wealth management, augmenting human judgment and decision-making, not replacing advisors.

By Business Desk•
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India’s New Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets Launched

India launches a unified portal by the Department of Financial Services to easily trace unclaimed financial assets like bank deposits, insurance claims, and shares.

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Agra Gold Rates Stable: 24-Carat at ₹1,55,150 on Aug 12

Agra’s gold prices remained stable on August 12, 2026. 24-carat gold held at ₹1,55,150/10g, and 22-carat at ₹1,42,240/10g. Investors urged to monitor.

By Market Desk•
Kotak Liquid Fund Details Unveiled: NAV at Rs 1,000.38, Exit Loads Defined

Kotak Liquid Fund: NAV Rs 1,000.38, Exit Loads Explained

Kotak Liquid Fund Direct – IDCW launched Aug 7, 2026. NAV Rs 1,000.38 as of Aug 11, 2026. Explore returns, AUM, and expense ratio.

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S&P 500 Beats Nifty 50 TRI: A Win for Indian Investors?

Discover why the S&P 500 significantly outperformed the Nifty 50 TRI for Indian investors over 5 years. Explore US equity gains, rupee depreciation, and tax implications.

By Market Desk•
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Shanti Educational IPO: ₹1.44 Lakh Investment Soars to ₹33 Lakh

Discover how an initial ₹1.44 lakh investment in Shanti Educational IPO grew 23x to ₹33.12 lakh in ten years, boosted by a stock split. Explore Q1FY27 financials.

By IPO Desk•
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Zerodha Launches New Arbitrage Fund: Invest Rs 5,000+

Zerodha Fund House introduces its new Arbitrage Fund, an open-ended equity scheme offering tax-efficient returns with a minimum investment of Rs 5,000. NFO open till Aug 14.

By Business Desk•
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RNOR Status: Save Tax on Foreign Income When Returning to India

Returning to India? Discover how Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) status can help NRIs temporarily defer Indian tax on foreign income. Learn eligibility.

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EPFO Pension Orders: Check Your Higher Contribution Status

EPFO processed 1.49 lakh higher pension orders. Learn how to easily check your claim status via UMANG app, portal, or SMS.

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Zerodha & ASK MF Launch New Arbitrage and Liquid Funds This August

Zerodha MF launches an Arbitrage Fund, and ASK MF introduces a Liquid Fund. NFOs open this August, offering new investment opportunities. Learn details.

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Airtel Discontinues Prepaid Plans: Price Hike Up to 16%

Bharti Airtel has removed popular prepaid plans, forcing Indian customers to face price increases of 5% to 16% on remaining options. Explore the changes.

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Nippon India Launches New Omni Fund for Diversified Portfolios

Nippon India Mutual Fund introduces its Income Plus Arbitrage Omni Fund of Fund, blending debt and arbitrage for enhanced portfolio diversification and growth potential.

By Business Desk•
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India’s Health Insurance Reforms: Standardized Rates & Claims Exchange

India introduces major health insurance reforms, targeting standardized treatment rates and a national claims exchange to control costs and combat fraud.

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India’s Large-Cap Threshold Triples to ₹1.06 Trillion

India’s large-cap market threshold has surged 3.6x since 2017, reaching ₹1.06 trillion by mid-2026. Discover what this means for top companies.

By Market Desk•
Your Wallet Decoded: Gen Z Spends 70% on Essentials, Not Just Fun

Gen Z India: 70% Spending on Essentials, Not Just Fun

New study reveals Indian Gen Z prioritizes essentials, with over 70% of spending on bills, groceries, and financial services, debunking fun-spending stereotypes.

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India’s Credit Gap: US Founder Contrasts Lending Norms

US entrepreneur Shreyans Jain labels India ‘credit-starved,’ highlighting conservative Indian bank lending vs. US risk appetite. Explore the differences.

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EPFO Eases Withdrawal Rules: Up to 75% of PF Balance for Emergencies

EPFO Eases PF Withdrawal: Access 75% for Emergencies

EPFO now allows subscribers to withdraw up to 75% of their PF balance for urgent needs like medical, education, housing, and unemployment. Learn about the new rules.

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AlphaGrep Liquid Omni FoF: ₹500 Min Investment Launched

AlphaGrep Mutual Fund launches Liquid Omni FoF – Regular Plan with ₹500 minimum investment and a NAV of 1000.9793. Learn more about this new debt fund.

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Gen Z Spending Decoded: Essentials Dominate Over 70% of Your Wallet

Gen Z India: 70%+ Spending on Essentials, Not Luxuries

New study reveals Indian Gen Z prioritizes essentials, with over 70% of spending on bills, groceries, and financial commitments, debunking lifestyle myths.

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NRI Pensioners: Submit Life Certificate Online, No India Travel Needed

Indian pensioners abroad can now submit life certificates via online methods, authorized agents, or banks, ensuring seamless pension payments without travel to India.

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