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Dividend Yield Funds: Only 2 Beat 10% Returns Last Year
Discover which dividend yield funds excelled in the past year. Analysis shows only two out of eleven schemes surpassed 10% returns, highlighting significant performance gaps.

Invest Smart at 23: Your Guide to Early Wealth Building
Starting to invest at 23? Discover 10 essential steps to leverage compounding and build lasting wealth for a secure financial future. Start now!

7 IPOs to Raise Over ₹6400 Cr This Week: Market Buzz
Seven companies are launching IPOs from Aug 17-21, aiming to raise over ₹6400 crore. Discover key players like Horizon Industrial Parks & Lalitha Jewellery.

Geopolitics & Oil Prices to Impact Indian Markets This Week
Indian markets brace for volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, crude oil prices, and Federal Reserve policy outlook. Key factors influencing investor sentiment.

Alibaba’s Qwen AI Surges Past 3 Billion Downloads
Alibaba’s Qwen AI family achieves over 3 billion downloads in 6 months, surpassing Meta and Google and reshaping global AI influence. Explore the open-weight model’s dominance.

India’s EV Exports Skyrocket to $369M, Europe Dominates
India’s electric vehicle exports hit $369M in Q1 2026-27, with Europe, especially Spain, leading demand. A significant leap from the previous year.

India Urea Import Prices Drop 60% to $390/tonne
India’s urea import prices have plummeted 60% to $390/tonne from April’s peak. This significant drop is set to ease the government’s fertilizer subsidy budget.

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO: ₹1700 Cr Opens Aug 17
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart’s ₹1700 Cr IPO opens Aug 17-19, 2026. Priced ₹190-₹201, it aims to expand its retail network. Listing expected Aug 24.

Ferrari Luce Electric Smashes Record: $40M Auction Sale
Ferrari’s first electric car, the Luce, shattered expectations, selling for a record $40 million at a Sotheby’s auction during Monterey Car Week.

Nifty 100 TRI: ₹1 Lakh Grows to ₹34.46 Lakh in 20 Years
Discover how a ₹1 lakh investment in Nifty 100 TRI grew to ₹34.46 lakh over two decades, showcasing powerful long-term compounding and resilience.

India IPO Rush: 6 Companies Eye Rs 5,600 Cr
Six Indian companies are set to launch IPOs next week, aiming to raise Rs 5,600 crore for expansion, debt repayment, and capex. Key players include Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery.

India Sets LPG Production Targets for Refineries
India mandates facility-specific LPG production targets for 21 refineries to boost domestic supply and reduce import dependency, ensuring cooking gas availability.

Muthoot FinCorp IPO: Profit Surges to ₹705 Cr, ₹3000 Cr Issue Planned
Muthoot FinCorp’s Q1 FY27 profit jumps nearly 3x to ₹705.48 Cr. Plans ₹3,000 Cr IPO to boost capital and digital expansion.

Gold & Silver Prices: West Asia, Fed Minutes Fuel Volatility
Gold and silver prices face volatility driven by West Asia tensions and upcoming Fed minutes. Explore market impacts and forecasts.

ONGC Videsh Expands Venezuela Oil Operations After US Sanctions Waiver
ONGC Videsh secures US OFAC license to resume and expand Venezuela oil operations, planning a significant production boost and recovering stranded dividends.

India’s Oil Import Bill May Rise $5-10B on Russian Crude Cuts
Economist Santosh Mehrotra warns India’s oil import bill could surge by $5-10B if Russian crude imports halve, potentially fueling inflation and weakening the rupee.

Augmont Enterprises IPO: INR 825 Cr Launch in August 2026
Augmont Enterprises, India’s top gold platform, plans an INR 825 crore IPO from Aug 21-25, 2026, to fund working capital and expand its precious metals value chain operations.

Nifty 50, Bank Nifty Forecast: Range-Bound Trading Expected August 17
Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty are predicted to trade within a range on August 17, 2026, indicating consolidation. Key support and resistance levels analyzed for traders.

Infrastructure Funds: Quant Fund Alternatives & Top Picks
Explore alternatives to the Quant Infrastructure Fund. Compare top infrastructure funds by CAGR, expense ratio, and ratings for informed investment decisions.

India’s FY27 BoP Surplus: RBI Swaps Drive $100B Inflows
India’s Balance of Payments (BoP) eyes a significant FY27 surplus, potentially reaching $100 billion, boosted by strategic RBI swap facilities attracting foreign currency.

SEBI: Mutual Fund Distributors’ Evolving Role
SEBI’s Amarjeet Singh highlights the crucial, evolving role of mutual fund distributors in guiding investors and expanding market access in India’s growing MF industry.

Purple Style Labs Eyes ₹660 Cr IPO by Aug 2026
Purple Style Labs, parent of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, aims to raise ₹660 crore via an IPO by August 2026. Filed with SEBI, funds target strategic growth.

DRI Busts Rs 2,500 Crore Areca Nut Import Scam
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a massive areca nut import racket, leading to a revenue loss of over Rs 2,500 crore through fraudulent declarations.

Nifty & Sensex: Key Levels at 24,600 & 78,800 on Aug 13
On August 13, 2026, Nifty faces 24,600 resistance, Sensex eyes 78,800. Crucial levels to watch for Indian market direction.

Lodha Developers Launches 21 Projects, Eyes ₹24,000 Cr Revenue
Lodha Developers announces 21 new housing projects by March 2027, targeting ₹24,000 crore revenue and 20% net profit growth in key Indian markets.

Purple Style Labs IPO: ₹660 Cr Target, Celebrity Investors
Purple Style Labs, parent of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, eyes a ₹660 crore IPO by August, backed by Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Sachin Tendulkar.

HUF Transfer: Sell Shares, Own 2 Homes, Claim Tax Exemption
Own multiple homes and selling shares? Discover how an HUF property transfer can help you claim Section 54F tax exemption by meeting the ‘one residential property’ rule.

Top Firms Lose ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap Amid Crude Oil Surge
India’s top companies lost over ₹1 lakh crore in market cap last week due to rising crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns. Market indices also declined.

Indian Small-Caps: Valuation Reset & Earnings Boost
Indian small-cap stocks are regaining investor favor due to a valuation reset and stabilizing earnings, offering a better risk-reward for long-term investors.

Molbio Diagnostics IPO Oversubscribed 70x, Lists Monday
Molbio Diagnostics IPO oversubscribed 70.26x, debuts August 17 on NSE & BSE. Experts predict a 14-16% listing premium. Learn more about the stock debut.