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Avoid Personal Loan Scams: 5 Tips to Protect Your Money

Don’t fall for personal loan scams. Learn 5 essential tips to identify fraudulent lenders and protect your finances from deceptive practices. Secure your borrowing.

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Tata Steel UK Low-Emission Project Delayed by Electricity Access

Tata Steel UK’s low-carbon steel project faces a 6-8 month delay due to challenges in securing electricity access for its new electric arc furnace.

Ola Consumer's Valuation Plummets Amid Financial Crisis and Market Share Loss

Ola Consumer Valuation Plummets: Financial Crisis Hits Hard

Ola Consumer’s valuation drops to $70M amid financial crisis, credit downgrades, and market share loss to rivals. Revenue and cash reserves decline sharply.

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LIC Seeks Regulator Nod for Long-Term Investments, Eyes Fintech

LIC is in talks with RBI & Sebi to enhance long-term investment options, crucial for managing growing annuity liabilities. Exploring a fintech arm.

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NSE Launches Electronic Gold Receipts for Digital Gold Trading

NSE introduces Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) for transparent digital trading of physical gold, enhancing liquidity and security on exchanges.

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India Capital Gains Tax: Hybrid Funds Explained

Understand India’s capital gains tax rules for hybrid mutual funds. Learn how equity/debt allocation impacts your tax liability for effective financial planning.

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Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Promotes 300 Engineers

Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd promotes 300 assistant executive engineers to boost operational efficiency, address staffing needs, and improve public services.

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Hourly Hotels: The Future of Flexible Hospitality?

Discover the ‘Hourly Hotel’ concept revolutionizing hospitality with pay-per-use rooms, offering flexible 3-9 hour stays since 2021. Learn about this innovative trend.

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Silver ETFs Surge: Gold-Silver Ratio Drops to 60.7

Silver ETFs achieve over 50% 3-year CAGR, driving the gold-silver ratio down from 94.5 to 60.7. Discover the implications for investors.

International Travel Spending: Credit, Forex, or Prepaid Cards Compared

International Travel Spending: Credit vs Forex vs Prepaid Cards

Compare credit cards, forex cards, and prepaid travel cards for international spending. Find the best payment method for your global trips based on cost, security, and convenience.

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CBI Probes Rs 661 Crore Bank Fraud: IDFC First & AU Finance Banks Implicated

CBI launches extensive probe into Rs 661 crore bank fraud involving IDFC First Bank and AU Finance Bank, investigating siphoned government funds from Haryana and Chandigarh.

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IRDAI Mandates Clear Health Insurance Claim Rejection Reasons

IRDAI now requires health insurers to provide explicit reasons for claim rejections, enhancing transparency and empowering policyholders in India.

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India’s Locker Economy Surges: Gold Prices & Wealth Drive Growth

India’s locker economy is booming, driven by rising gold prices and household wealth. Discover the growth of private vaults and secure storage solutions.

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ITR Filing 2026: Capital Gains Tax Guide for Indian Investors

Indian investors: Report FY26 capital gains accurately for AY 2026-27. Learn tax rates, ITR forms, and reporting for shares, MFs, and property.

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Millennials & Gen Z: Boost Credit Health for Financial Success

Millennials and Gen Z can unlock financial success by building strong credit health. Discover practical tips to improve borrowing prospects and achieve financial resilience.

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OPEC+ Meets: Iran Conflict’s Limited Impact on Oil Prices

OPEC+ convenes to discuss oil production amid surging prices and the Iran conflict. Discover how geopolitical tensions might limit their market influence.

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India Tax: Old vs. New Regime for Salaried Employees

Indian salaried taxpayers face a choice: old tax regime with deductions or new regime with lower rates but fewer benefits. Reassess your tax strategy now.

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Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide: Obesity Drug Eases Sleep Apnea & Knee Pain

Eli Lilly’s retatrutide shows promise in reducing sleep apnea severity and knee pain in obese adults, alongside significant weight loss. New trial results presented.

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Overseas Education Costs Rise: Indian Families Turn to Loans

Indian families face soaring overseas education costs up to ₹1 crore due to a weak rupee and visa issues. Education loans are crucial, but careful selection is key.

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India’s EV Scooter Boom: Mass Adoption Beyond Metros

India’s electric scooter market is rapidly expanding beyond metros into smaller towns and rural areas, driven by fuel prices and growing EV acceptance, signaling mass-market adoption.

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LPG Prices Increase by Rs 29: Household Budgets Affected

Domestic LPG prices jump by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Discover the impact on household budgets and cooking gas costs.

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Indian Broadcasters Threaten Legal Action Over TV Ratings Freeze

Indian news broadcasters are considering legal action against the government’s prolonged freeze on TV ratings, citing significant disruption to business and advertising revenue.

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India Standardizes Cooking Oil Pack Sizes for Price Transparency

India mandates 9 standard cooking oil pack sizes to enhance price transparency. Consumers can now easily compare costs across brands. Compliance within 3 months.

New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Lead Gains; PB Fintech, Meesho Slip

New-Age Tech Stocks: BlueStone, ideaForge Rise; PB Fintech, Meesho Fall

Mixed week for new-age tech stocks. BlueStone & ideaForge gain, while PB Fintech & Meesho face declines amid market volatility. Get the latest market insights.

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Facebook Privacy Settlement: Second Payouts Start June 9

Eligible users will receive second payouts from the $725M Facebook privacy settlement starting June 9. Learn more about this major data privacy class-action fund.

Vobiz.ai Builds India's Voice AI Backbone, Tackling Telecom Latency

Vobiz.ai: India’s Voice AI Backbone for Low-Latency Telecom

Vobiz.ai is revolutionizing India’s voice AI with its AI-first telephony infrastructure, solving critical latency and reliability issues for scalable enterprise deployments.

Nazara Technologies Secures ₹474 Cr Through Preferential Share Allotment

Nazara Technologies Raises ₹474 Cr for Growth & Acquisitions

Nazara Technologies secures ₹474 Cr via preferential share allotment to fuel strategic acquisitions and growth. Investors include Fidelis Global and Peter Thiel’s Founders Collective.

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ITR Filing FY25-26: Top 3 Benefits for Indian Taxpayers

Discover the top 3 benefits of filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2025-26 by the deadline in India. Avoid penalties, ensure timely refunds, and maintain financial compliance.

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Indian Hospitals: 18% Revenue Growth Expected by Kotak Securities

Kotak Securities forecasts Indian hospitals to sustain 18% revenue growth, with stable EBITDA margins despite expansion. Learn more about the sector’s outlook.

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8th Pay Commission: Salary Hike with 3.83 Fitment Factor Proposed

The 8th Pay Commission is considering a 3.83 fitment factor, potentially boosting government employee salaries. Input deadline: June 2026.

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