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EPFO Free Doorstep Life Certificate via India Post

EPFO now offers a free doorstep life certificate service for EPS pensioners through India Post, ensuring uninterrupted pension payments. Learn how to access it.

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MV Electrosystems IPO Lists on NSE with 22% Premium

MV Electrosystems debuts on NSE with over 22% premium, raising ₹290 crore via new equity. Strong market interest evident in successful IPO.

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Kotak Launches New Diversified Equity All Cap Omni FoF

Kotak Mutual Fund introduces the Kotak Diversified Equity All Cap Omni FoF, an open-ended fund investing across all market caps. NFO open until Aug 19, 2026.

RBI Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.25%, Bolstering Real Estate Certainty

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%: Real Estate Stability Ensured

India’s Reserve Bank maintains repo rate at 5.25%, offering crucial cost certainty and stability for the real estate sector, benefiting homebuyers and developers.

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Retire Rich: Streamline 30+ Mutual Funds for 60-Year-Olds

Expert Hrishikesh Palve guides a 60-year-old on restructuring 30+ mutual funds into three baskets for retirement liquidity, growth, and long-term wealth.

Earn Up To 5.00% on Your Money Market Account Today, August 6, 2026

5.00% Money Market Account Rates: Beat the Average

Earn a competitive 5.00% on your money market account today, far exceeding the national average of 0.47%. Discover high-yield banking options.

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Missed Life Insurance Premium? Avoid Policy Lapse

Missed a life insurance premium? Understand grace periods, revival options, and how to prevent your policy from lapsing to ensure your financial protection remains active.

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Gold Prices Rise on US-Iran Peace Hopes; Silver Dips

Gold prices edged up on August 6, 2026, fueled by US-Iran peace deal optimism. Silver prices declined in major Indian cities. Crude oil markets showed mixed movements.

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Govt Employees: No Double HRA in Official Housing

Married Central Government employees in official housing cannot both claim House Rent Allowance (HRA). Parliament confirms existing policy, clarifying eligibility for government accommodation.

Kotak Gilt Investment Fund NAV Rises 0.24% to 111.9074 on August 5, 2026

Kotak Gilt Fund NAV Up 0.24% to 111.9074 on Aug 5, 2026

Kotak Gilt Investment Fund – Direct Plan’s NAV rose 0.24% to 111.9074 on August 5, 2026. Discover its performance, asset allocation, and concentration.

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India’s Economic Outlook: Bank of India MF CIO Alok Singh

Alok Singh, CIO of Bank of India Mutual Fund, shares insights on India’s stable inflation, resilient markets, and strategic sectoral allocations for growth.

Navigating Mid-Cap Mutual Funds for August 2026

Mid-Cap Mutual Funds: August 2026 Guide for Gen Z

Explore mid-cap mutual funds for August 2026. Understand risks, growth potential, and strategies for Gen Z investors. Discover top picks and SEBI guidelines.

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India’s ₹315 Lakh Crore Gold: Gen Z Drives Digital Shift

India’s ₹315 lakh crore gold reserves are set for a digital transformation as Gen Z redefines investment, favoring digital gold over traditional jewelry.

SEBI's New Stock Market Closing Rules Alter Mutual Fund NAV Timings

SEBI New Rules: Mutual Fund NAV Timings Change

SEBI’s new stock market closing rules are changing mutual fund NAV cut-off times. Understand how this impacts your investments in equity and debt funds.

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FIRE in India: Realistic Retirement Corpus (₹3-70 Cr)

Is your FIRE goal realistic in India? The 25x rule is outdated. Discover the new retirement corpus range from ₹3 crore to ₹70 crore.

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Income Tax Dept Cracks Down on Bogus Deduction Claims

India’s Income Tax Department uses advanced data analytics to detect and stop fraudulent tax deduction claims, leading to increased tax recovery.

RBI Holds Repo Rate: FDs vs. Small Savings for Conservative Savers

RBI Repo Rate Steady: FDs vs. Small Savings for Savers

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%. Compare Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Small Savings Schemes for conservative investors seeking secure, predictable returns.

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Indian Markets Can Rally Without FII: Ladderup CEO

Ladderup CEO Raghvendra Nath believes Indian equity markets can sustain growth with limited FII inflows, citing inherent resilience and reduced foreign capital dependence.

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Edelweiss LargeMid ETF NAV Update: ₹36.85 (Aug 5)

Edelweiss BSE LargeMid (60:40) Stable Dividend 50 ETF-Growth fund’s NAV is ₹36.8495 as of Aug 5, 2026. Managed by Bhavesh Jain since July 2026.

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EPFO E-PRAAPTI: Recover Inactive PF Funds Easily

EPFO’s new E-PRAAPTI portal launches soon! Discover how this Aadhaar-based system simplifies tracing and claiming funds from old or inactive PF accounts. Learn more!

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Kotak Bond Short Term Fund: NAV, Allocation & Performance

Explore Kotak Bond Short Term Fund’s NAV (Aug 3, 2026), asset allocation, concentration analysis, credit quality, and interest rate sensitivity for informed investment decisions.

ITI Dynamic Term Fund Posts ₹12.8115 NAV Amidst Active Debt Strategy

ITI Dynamic Term Fund NAV Hits ₹12.8115

ITI Dynamic Term Fund, a dynamic bond mutual fund, reports a NAV of ₹12.8115 as of August 3, 2026. Explore its debt strategy and key metrics.

ITI Ultra Short Term Fund Posts 5.64% Annual Return Amid Debt Focus

ITI Ultra Short Term Fund: 5.64% Annual Return

ITI Ultra Short Term Fund posts a 5.64% annual return, managing ₹152.84 crore AUM with a strong focus on debt instruments. Explore its performance.

ITI Ultra Short Term Fund: A Short-Term Debt Option for You

ITI Ultra Short Term Fund: Your Go-To Short-Term Debt Investment

Explore the ITI Ultra Short Term Fund Direct-Growth for income & capital appreciation. Ideal for first-time investors seeking short-term debt solutions.

Musk's Wealth Dips $87.2 Billion as SpaceX Stock Plunges 13%

Elon Musk Loses $87.2B as SpaceX Stock Plummets 13%

Elon Musk’s net worth dropped $87.2 billion after SpaceX shares fell nearly 13% post-earnings report, highlighting investor concerns over AI infrastructure spending.

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UTI Nifty 1D Rate Liquid ETF NAV Reaches 1,002.79

UTI Nifty 1D Rate Liquid ETF NAV hit 1,002.79 on August 4, 2026, showing a slight 0.01% growth. Explore its performance.

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3 Stocks Go Ex-Date March 9: Dividends, Bonus, Splits

Axtel Industries, Cupid Ltd, and Tanfac Industries went ex-date on March 9. Discover who qualified for dividends, bonus shares, and stock splits.

FCNR(B) Deposits Now Preferred by Gulf NRIs, Diverting Capital

FCNR(B) Deposits Attract Gulf NRIs, Shifting Investment Trends

Gulf NRIs are favoring FCNR(B) deposits for guaranteed dollar returns, diverting significant capital from India-focused investment funds. Explore the impact.

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Kotak Nifty Bank Index Fund: Key Details & Investment Info

Explore the Kotak Nifty Bank Index Fund Direct-Growth. Learn about its objective to replicate the Nifty Bank Index, minimum investment, and fund managers.

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India Tax on US Shares for RORs: Capital Gains Explained

Resident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) in India? Understand the tax implications and capital gains calculation when selling US-listed shares.

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