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Sundaram Medium Term Fund NAV & AUM Update: Aug 25

Sundaram Medium Term Fund Regular-Growth: NAV at 71.7726, AUM Rs. 33.50 Cr as of Aug 25, 2026. Review performance and risk metrics.

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India: Index Funds Gain Over ETFs for SIP Investment

Indian investors favor index funds over ETFs for passive investing due to easier SIPs, despite potential cost differences. Explore the market shift.

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India Calls for Global Action on Critical Sea Lane Security

India urges international collaboration to safeguard vital sea lanes, essential for global food, fuel, and fertilizer supplies, amid UN Security Council discussions.

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Gaja Alternative IPO Lists Today: Expect 12% Premium

Gaja Alternative IPO lists today, August 26, 2026, on BSE & NSE. Grey Market Premium suggests an 11.88% listing premium, with an estimated price of ₹179.

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Gaja Capital IPO Lists Strong: 16% Premium on Exchanges

Gaja Capital’s IPO debuts with a significant 16% premium on NSE and BSE, exceeding market expectations and valuing the asset management firm at over ₹2,600 crore.

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Cyient Transformation: JPMorgan Bullish, Morgan Stanley Cautious

Cyient’s strategic transformation targets predictable revenue and market expansion. JPMorgan rates ‘Overweight,’ while Morgan Stanley awaits execution.

Technocrats Plasma Systems IPO Lists +74.24%; Eight Issues Open on NSE/BSE Today

IPO Update: Technocrats Plasma Systems IPO Lists +74.24%; Eight Issues Open on NSE/BSE Today | 26 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST

Eight IPOs are currently open for subscription on NSE and BSE today. Technocrats Plasma Systems delivers a strong +74.24% listing gain.

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Gold Prices Hit 3-Month High on Easing Inflation Fears

Gold prices extend a five-day rally to a three-month peak near $4,660/oz, fueled by falling oil prices and easing inflation concerns, potentially impacting Fed rate decisions.

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NDTV Profit: 5 Stocks to Buy on August 26

NDTV Profit shares 5 stock recommendations for August 26, 2026, with expert trading levels for City Union Bank, HDFC Life, Lodha, TVS Motor, and IFCI.

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Hindustan Copper OFS: Retail Bidding Opens, Stake Sale Doubles to 6%

Hindustan Copper’s OFS retail portion opens with the government doubling the stake sale to 6% following strong non-retail investor demand. Floor price at ₹514.

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Federal Bank-Jana SFB Deal: Citi’s Strategic View & Risks

Citi analyzes Federal Bank’s potential Jana SFB acquisition, noting strategic gains in market reach and diversification, but also flagging integration and valuation risks.

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Pharma Fund Evaluation: Key Metrics for Healthcare Investments

Learn how to evaluate pharma and healthcare mutual funds by comparing key metrics like NAV, AUM, and cumulative returns, even without specific scheme data.

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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Indian-American Group Warns of Job Losses

A proposed $103,265 H-1B visa fee could cripple US companies, especially startups, and drive high-value jobs overseas, warns FIIDS.

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Gold & Silver Prices Soar: August 2026 Market Update

Explore the significant surge in Indian gold and silver prices on August 26, 2026. Discover yearly gains of 61.4% for 24K gold and 111% for silver.

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Indian Markets Set for Higher Open: August 26 Outlook

Indian equity benchmarks NIFTY50 & SENSEX poised for a higher opening on August 26, fueled by positive Asian markets, falling crude oil prices, and strong FII inflows.

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Supreme Court Worried About EPFO, I-T Data Access by Private Firms

India’s Supreme Court expresses grave concern over private entities accessing sensitive EPFO and income-tax data, urging the government to implement safeguards against misuse.

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India Credit Card Spending Slows: SBI Cards Faces Mixed Signals

India’s credit card spending growth decelerated in July despite rising transaction volumes, signaling a shift to smaller, frequent purchases. SBI Cards sees mixed results.

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7 Stocks Go Ex-Dividend Aug 27: P&G Health, DOMS & More

Secure dividends & rights issue benefits! 7 stocks, including P&G Health & DOMS Industries, go ex-date on August 27. Buy by August 26.

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Gilt Fund: Debt Investment Guide

Discover the Aditya Birla Sun Life Gilt Fund. Learn about its government security focus, performance, portfolio, and tax implications for your debt investments.

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Brent Crude Dips Below $87 Amid Iran-Oman Shipping Talks

Brent crude falls under $87/barrel, an 8% weekly drop, as Iran-Oman shipping talks ease Strait of Hormuz supply fears. WTI near $81.

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Indian Banks Halt Dollar Bonds Amid Yield Demands

Yes Bank, Federal Bank, and RBL Bank delay US dollar bond issuances due to investor demand for higher yields and RBI swap window pressures.

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Indian Stocks: Brokerages Predict Major Upside by 2026

Discover top Indian stock picks from leading brokerages with significant upside potential by 2026. Explore growth opportunities in healthcare, industrial, and IT sectors.

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Master Chains N Jewels Eyes $42M IPO on BSE, NSE

Tech-driven Master Chains N Jewels plans a $42 million IPO on BSE & NSE, with Luthra & Luthra and Crawford Bayley advising. Details on share offerings and pre-IPO placement.

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US Market Valuations Mirror Dot-Com Bubble; India’s Small-Caps Premium

US S&P 500 CAPE ratio hits 41.2, echoing dot-com era highs. India’s small-cap stocks trade at a 20% premium, signaling global valuation shifts.

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Sundaram Banking & PSU Debt Fund NAV: ₹46.4163 (Aug 25)

Sundaram Banking & PSU Debt Fund’s NAV reached ₹46.4163 on August 25, 2026. Discover its asset allocation, including top holdings like HDFC Bank.

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India-Japan Trade Deficit Hits $15.4B Amid Regulatory Hurdles

India’s trade deficit with Japan widened to $15.4B in FY 2025-26 due to complex regulatory and certification barriers impacting Indian exports.

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Palwal Silver Price Drops ₹100 to ₹2,76,900/KG on Aug 25

Silver prices in Palwal decreased by ₹100 on August 25, 2026, with 1 KG trading at ₹2,76,900. Explore daily and monthly price trends.

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H-1B Fee Hike: US Risks Losing High-Value Jobs Overseas, Warns FIIDS

FIIDS warns that proposed H-1B fee increases could push high-value jobs out of the US, impacting competitiveness and economic growth.

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Nifty Eyes 24,000: Experts See Buying Opportunity

Aditya Agarwal of Coherent Wealth views a potential Nifty dip to 24,000 as a strategic buying chance, with specific stock recommendations in PSU banking and capital markets.

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JM Short Term Fund Inactive: NAV 36.08 (Sept 2020)

JM Short Term Fund (debt-short duration) is inactive, not accepting new investments. NAV was 36.08 as of Sept 25, 2020. Learn more about its past performance and holdings.

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