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Franklin India Tech Fund Leads with 10% CAGR Over Three Years

Franklin India Tech Fund: Top Performer with 10% CAGR

Franklin India Technology Fund leads the pack with a 10.0% CAGR over three years, outperforming rivals and its benchmark. Discover its success.

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Equity-Heavy Investing: AMC CEO’s Wealth Strategy

Discover A. Balasubramanian’s (Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC CEO) equity-heavy investment strategy, disciplined SIPs, and gold allocation for wealth creation.

Nippon India MF First to Cross 4 Crore Folios, Leads Investor Base

Nippon India MF Hits 4 Crore Folios, Leads Investor Base

Nippon India Mutual Fund achieves a landmark, becoming the first AMC in India to cross 4 crore investor folios, signifying strong investor trust and market leadership.

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CKYC 2.0: India’s Financial Onboarding Revolution

India’s CKYC 2.0 launches August, revolutionizing financial onboarding for banks & insurers. Streamlined, faster customer KYC process.

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Edelweiss Launches India’s First Passive REITs & Realty Index Fund

Edelweiss Mutual Fund introduces India’s first passive scheme tracking the Nifty REITs & Realty Index. NFO opens August 5. Invest in India’s real estate growth.

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HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Announces ₹0.25 IDCW Distribution

HDFC Mutual Fund declares ₹0.250 per unit IDCW for its Balanced Advantage Fund. Record date set for July 27, 2026. Learn more about payout and reinvestment options.

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India ITR Deadline July 31: File Accurately to Avoid Penalties

July 31 is India’s Income Tax Return (ITR) deadline. Ensure accuracy by verifying AIS, Form-16, and bank statements to avoid penalties and stay compliant.

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Mid-Year Money Check-Up: July Financial Audit Guide

July is prime time for a mid-year financial audit. Review taxes, boost wealth, manage loans, and secure your future. Essential steps for financial health.

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Nirmala Sitharaman Directs Tax Dept for Better Citizen Services

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman orders Income Tax Department to streamline services, remove bureaucratic hurdles, and improve project execution for citizens.

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Urban India’s Weekend Spending: 61.5% of Weekly Budget

Discover how urban Indian households allocate 61.5% of their weekly budget to weekends, driven by lifestyle shifts and increased discretionary spending.

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Nippon India MF Hits 4 Crore Folios, Leads India

Nippon India Mutual Fund achieves a landmark 4 crore folios, becoming the first AMC in India to reach this milestone and securing a significant market share.

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India’s Festive Spending to Hit ₹14 Lakh Crore by 2026

India’s festive spending poised for ₹14 lakh crore by 2026, fueled by lower inflation and interest rates. Discover the economic drivers behind this surge.

India's Credit Card Base Surges by 1.14 Million in June 2026

India’s Credit Card Base Hits 121.5 Million in June 2026

India’s credit card sector experienced its strongest growth in over two years, adding 1.14 million new cards in June 2026 to reach a total of 121.5 million.

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ITR-2 Guide AY 2026-27: File by July 31

Individuals & HUFs without business income: Learn who needs to file ITR-2 for AY 2026-27 and the crucial July 31, 2026 deadline. Avoid penalties!

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Salman Khan’s Rs 41 Lakh Jacob & Co Watch: Luxury Meets Indian Pride

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan unveils a Rs 41 lakh Jacob & Co. watch, featuring Indian flag colors and dual time zones. A blend of luxury and national pride.

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Nippon India MF Hits 40 Million Folios, Leads India’s Mutual Fund Industry

Nippon India Mutual Fund achieves a landmark 40 million folios, becoming the first AMC in India to do so. Discover their market leadership and investor trust.

SBI Funds' Alternative Assets Fuel Long-Term Growth, Analysts Say

SBI Funds Management: Alternative Assets Drive Long-Term Growth

Analysts identify SBI Funds Management’s alternative asset platforms (PMS, AIFs, SIFs) as crucial for long-term growth, diversifying revenue and boosting profitability.

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AMFI Investor Education Fund: Reform Spending, Not Cut

AMFI proposes cutting investor education funds, but the real issue lies in ineffective spending, not allocation size. Explore the debate.

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SEBI MF-PMS Framework: Lower Investment, Boost RIAs

SEBI proposes a new MF-PMS framework, slashing investment minimums to Rs 25 lakh and easing requirements to empower RIAs and boost investor access.

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EPFO Auto-Refunds Dormant PF Accounts Under ₹1,000

EPFO to launch auto-refund for 1.18 lakh dormant PF accounts under ₹1,000 by August 2026. Get your unclaimed savings back easily!

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India’s Margin Trading Hits Record ₹1.43 Lakh Crore

India’s margin trading facility (MTF) reached a record ₹1,43,722 crore by July 22, driven by retail investor leverage, despite a slowdown in monthly growth.

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Indian Taxpayers: Foreign Asset Disclosure Rules & Relief

Indian residents must declare foreign assets in ITR via Schedule FA. Avoid penalties! Learn about new relief for small taxpayers and disclosure deadlines.

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EPFO Delays UPI Claims to 2026 Due to System Glitches

EPFO postpones its UPI-linked claim settlement facility to August 2026 due to significant system glitches and platform migration issues affecting users.

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India’s CKYC 2.0: Unified Financial Access Launching August 1

India launches Central KYC 2.0 on August 1 for streamlined financial product access. A unified customer ID system for banks & insurers, enhancing efficiency and fraud prevention.

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Nepal Allows Rs 200, Rs 500 Indian Notes Up To Rs 25,000

Nepal permits Indian and Nepali citizens to carry up to Rs 25,000 in Rs 200 & Rs 500 Indian notes, easing 2016 demonetization restrictions. Learn about the new currency rules.

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Family Remittances: Balance Needs vs. Chit Funds

Struggling with family remittances? Learn how to balance essential needs with family’s preference for illiquid chit funds to avoid budget shortfalls.

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Nippon India MF Crosses 4 Crore Folios, Leads Unique Investors

Nippon India Mutual Fund achieves a landmark, becoming the first to surpass 4 crore investor folios and leading with 2.41 crore unique investors in India.

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Pralhad Joshi’s Net Worth: India’s New Education Minister Declares ₹21 Crore

India’s new Education Minister, Pralhad Joshi, declares a net worth over ₹21.09 crore in his 2024 election affidavit, detailing family assets and liabilities.

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IRDAI’s Public Insurance Registry to Fight Mis-selling

IRDAI introduces a Public Insurance Registry to link policies to individual agents, enhancing accountability and combating mis-selling in India.

Active Momentum Funds Post Strong 10.8% Six-Month Returns

Active Momentum Funds Outperform Indices with 10.8% Gains

Discover how active momentum mutual funds delivered a remarkable 10.8% return in six months, significantly beating Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 indices. Explore their diverse strategies.

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