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IRCTC Japan Tour: ₹3.45 Lakh for 10 Days in Tokyo & Kyoto

Explore Japan with IRCTC’s 10-day tour! Experience Tokyo & Kyoto, Shinkansen rides, 4-star stays, and more for ₹3,45,999. Book now for Sept 6, 2026.

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India to Regulate Digital Gold Market in 2024

India gears up to launch a digital gold market regulatory framework next year, focusing on consumer protection and fraud prevention. Learn more.

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Gold Prices Surge to 7-Week High on Weak Dollar & Yields

Gold hits a seven-week peak driven by a weaker dollar, falling Treasury yields, and anticipated softer Fed rate hikes amid easing inflation and geopolitical concerns.

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EPFO: Avoid Interest Loss on Inoperative PF Accounts

EPFO advises members to understand inoperative EPF accounts to prevent losing interest on savings. Learn withdrawal timelines to secure your funds.

Gold Prices Surge to Seven-Week High Amid Weak Dollar, Yields

Gold Prices Hit 7-Week High: Weak Dollar & Yields Boost Value

Gold prices reach a seven-week peak, driven by a weaker US dollar and declining bond yields. Discover the factors behind this surge and potential future price movements.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Claims Rich-Poor Gap is Closing

Bessent: US Rich-Poor Gap Closing, Economy Shifting

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the economic divide is narrowing, suggesting a ‘C-shaped economy’ despite mixed economic data and persistent inflation.

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Active Funds Beat Benchmarks: Motilal Oswal Study

Motilal Oswal Private Wealth study shows active mutual funds outperformed benchmarks last year, with high success rates across large, mid, and small-cap segments due to strategic stock picking.

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RBI’s New Smartphone Locking Rules for Loan Recovery

RBI mandates strict rules for smartphone locking in loan recovery, effective Jan 1, 2027. Learn about borrower protections and specific conditions.

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Freefincal NPS Fund Screener: Pick Top Performing Funds

Discover Freefincal’s new NPS Fund Screener for August 2026. Identify top-performing National Pension Scheme funds based on returns, upside, and downside consistency.

Nippon India Small Cap Fund Sustains Strong Returns Despite Size

Nippon India Small Cap Fund: Strong Returns Amidst Growth

Discover how Nippon India Small Cap Fund, India’s largest, maintains robust long-term performance despite its massive AUM and investment restrictions.

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Best Home & Auto Insurance Bundles 2026: Save Big!

Discover top home and auto insurance bundles for 2026. Save an average of 14% ($56/month) by bundling policies. See top providers like Erie, Nationwide, and USAA.

Choosing Your 2026 Life Insurance: Forbes Advisor's Top Picks

Best Life Insurance 2026: Forbes Advisor Top Picks

Forbes Advisor reveals 2026’s top life insurance companies. Find the best provider for your needs based on cost, coverage, reputation, and customer satisfaction.

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AlphaGrep Fund NAV Reaches 10.11: August 5, 2026 Update

AlphaGrep Multi Asset Allocation Fund NAV hits 10.11 on Aug 5, 2026, with a 0.19% daily gain. Performance data is currently unavailable.

How to Pick the Right Travel Insurance for Your 2026 Adventures

2026 Travel Insurance: Top Picks & How to Choose

Navigate 2026 travel insurance! Discover top-rated providers by Forbes Advisor, focusing on cost, coverage, and your specific needs for a worry-free adventure.

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RBI Bans Device Disablement for Loan Defaults from 2027

Effective Jan 1, 2027, the RBI prohibits banks from disabling borrower devices for loan recovery, addressing harassment concerns and protecting consumers.

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Axis Nifty Energy Fund Launches: What Investors Need to Know

Axis Mutual Fund introduces the Nifty Energy Index Fund. Learn about its benchmark, investment details, and the current lack of operational data.

Starter Home Affordability Rises in 22 U.S. Cities

Starter Home Affordability Soars in 22 US Cities

Great news for first-time homebuyers! Starter home affordability has improved in 22 U.S. cities, with 100% of listings now within reach for median-earning households.

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Top 6 Flexi-Cap Funds Beat 1 Sortino Ratio: Bank of India Leads

Discover the 6 Indian flexi-cap funds with a Sortino Ratio above 1, indicating superior downside risk management. Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund leads with 1.18.

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Sebi Launches AI-Powered Investor Awareness on WhatsApp

India’s Sebi is launching an AI-powered investor awareness campaign on WhatsApp to promote safer investing practices and enhance financial literacy across the nation.

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Axis Nifty Energy Fund Data Missing: Peer Analysis

Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund data is unavailable. Explore a detailed comparison with peer energy funds like Tata, SBI, ICICI Prudential, and Baroda BNP Paribas.

Indian Equities Lag Global Peers Amid AI Shift, Long-Term Bullish

Indian Stocks Lag Global Peers Amid AI Boom, Long-Term Outlook Positive

Indian equities underperform global markets due to AI capital shifts, but a new study confirms a strong long-term bullish outlook for Indian stocks.

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From ₹30K Salary to ₹67 Crore Net Worth: A Mutual Fund Success Story

Discover Gajendra Kothari’s inspiring journey from a ₹30,000 salary to a ₹67 crore net worth, powered by early and consistent mutual fund investments.

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PhonePe Launches Daily RDs & Multi-Bank FDs

PhonePe enhances financial services with daily recurring deposits from Rs 100 and a new multi-bank fixed deposit option, boosting accessibility for all users.

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Standard Chartered to Launch Wealth Products in India’s GIFT City

Standard Chartered receives IFSCA approval to offer retail wealth management in India’s GIFT City, boosting the hub’s global financial ambitions.

High-Yield Savings Accounts Offer Steady 5.84% Rates Today

High-Yield Savings Accounts: Earn 5.84% Today

Discover high-yield savings accounts offering steady 5.84% APY as of August 6, 2026. Online banks lead with top yields. Maximize your savings now!

Home Equity Loan Rates Remain Stable: What You Need to Know

Home Equity Loan Rates Stable: Your August 2026 Guide

Home equity loan and HELOC rates remained stable this week. Learn what this means for borrowing costs and your financial options.

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HDFC Sky Launches Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund NFO

HDFC Sky introduces the Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund NFO, opening August 5, 2026. Invest in India’s real estate and REITs market.

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Smartphone Prices Soar: Smart Buying Strategies Revealed

Global chip shortage and AI boom drive smartphone prices up. Discover smart ways to buy your next phone without breaking the bank.

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Groww: India’s Top Margin-Efficient Commodity Trading Platform

Discover Groww, India’s leading platform for margin-efficient commodity derivatives trading. Optimize capital, manage positions effectively, and trade on MCX & NSE.

Five Midcap Funds Deliver Over 20% CAGR in Three Years

Top 5 Midcap Funds Beat 20% CAGR in 3 Years

Discover the top 5 midcap mutual funds that have delivered over 20% CAGR in the last three years, led by Invesco India Mid Cap Fund. Learn about their performance.

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