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SEBI Launches IT Resilience Index for Indian Markets

SEBI introduces IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions, enhancing system reliability and preventing disruptions in India’s securities market.

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India’s First Tokenized Bond: REC Pilot in September

India gears up for its first tokenized corporate bond issuance in September, with REC piloting the blockchain-based securities program. Learn about the details and implications.

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UP Rolls Out Strict Rules for App-Based Services

Uttar Pradesh introduces draft rules for app-based ride-hailing & delivery services, focusing on safety, transparency, driver welfare, and EV promotion.

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UPI’s Decade: India’s Digital Payments Skyrocket 13,000x

India’s UPI celebrates 10 years, revolutionizing digital payments with a 13,000x transaction surge and growing global impact. Explore the incredible growth.

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Justo Realfintech Launches Sourcing Mandates, Secures ₹300 Cr Deal

Justo Realfintech launches its new Sourcing Mandates vertical, securing a significant ₹300 crore assignment from Paranjape Schemes for inventory in Pune.

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UPI’s Decade: Transaction Volume Soars 13,000x

India’s UPI celebrates 10 years, becoming the world’s largest real-time payment system with a staggering 13,000-fold increase in transaction volume.

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Gold Loans: India’s Shift to Planned Financial Tool

Discover how gold loans in India are evolving from emergency funds to strategic financial tools, driven by rising gold prices and NBFC growth.

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UPI Turns 10: Transaction Value Skyrockets 4000x to ₹314 Lakh Crore

India’s UPI celebrates 10 years with a staggering 4000x surge in transaction value, reaching ₹314 lakh crore. Explore its decade of digital payment revolution.

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UPI: A Decade of Explosive Growth in Digital Payments

India’s UPI, launched in 2016, celebrates a decade of phenomenal growth, witnessing a 13,000x surge in transactions and global recognition.

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Telangana Launches Own Ride-Hailing App for Autos

Telangana government to launch a dedicated ride-hailing app for auto drivers, offering fare hikes and EV retrofitting aid post-strike.

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Angel One’s Rathi: Bullish Breakouts for KFintech, Affle

Angel One’s Hitesh Rathi identifies KFintech & Affle with strong bullish setups and significant upside potential, despite a mixed market.

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PhonePe Uses AI for Intent-Led Digital Payments in India

PhonePe revolutionizes digital payments in India by integrating AI for intuitive, intent-led user experiences, enhancing accessibility and simplifying transactions.

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Choice Broking’s Top Stock Picks: Prestige, PB Fintech, Carborundum

Choice Broking’s Sachin Gupta reveals top stock picks: Prestige Estates, PB Fintech (Policy Bazaar), and Carborundum Universal, citing strong technical indicators.

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Shriram Finance: Bullish on CV Demand, Eyes EV Growth

Shriram Finance sees strong CV demand despite price hikes, fueled by economic growth and a 5x surge in EV financing. Learn their expansion strategy.

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Shriram Finance Eyes 18-20% Asset Growth Driven by EV Loans

Shriram Finance targets 18-20% asset growth by FY27, fueled by a five-fold surge in EV loan disbursements and a significant capital infusion from MUFG.

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Policybazaar Stock: Buy Signal from SMC Global Securities

SMC Global Securities’ Shitij Gandhi recommends buying Policybazaar stock on dips, targeting Rs 1885 based on a bullish inverse Head & Shoulders pattern.

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UPI as Public Infrastructure: India’s Funding Debate

Experts advocate for treating India’s UPI as public infrastructure, funded publicly, not via transaction fees, due to its extensive economic and social benefits.

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SEBI’s New Plan to Boost Retail Investor Access to Corporate Bonds

SEBI proposes a new distribution framework, mirroring the MFD model, to enhance retail investor access to corporate bonds, especially in Tier II/III cities.

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Swiggy’s Inventory-Led Quick Commerce Pivot

Swiggy shifts to an inventory-led quick commerce model after shareholder approval, aiming for a 4-5x revenue boost by Q3.

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SEBI Boosts Retail Corporate Bond Access with New Framework

SEBI introduces a new distribution framework to enhance retail investor access to corporate bonds, targeting Tier II, III, and rural areas.

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Kolkata Man Loses ₹3.26 Cr in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

A Kolkata resident lost ₹3.26 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Scammers posed as Mumbai Crime Branch officers, leading to three arrests after a 7-month investigation.

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SPARSH Portal: Check Defence Pension Details Easily

Effortlessly manage your defence pension with the SPARSH portal. Check payments, PPO, life certificates, and more. Your easy guide to pension administration.

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Gujarat CM Patel Courts US Investment for Trade Growth

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met US leaders and diaspora in NY/NJ to boost trade and investment, highlighting state’s economic strengths and opportunities.

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Investors Flock to Cash: 3 Asset Managers to Watch

High valuations and geopolitical risks drive investors to cash and money market assets. Discover three asset managers poised to benefit from this trend.

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IIT Kharagpur Opens Texas AI Centre, Boosting US-India Tech Ties

IIT Kharagpur inaugurates its Texas AI Learning Centre in Houston, strengthening US-India collaboration in artificial intelligence education and industry solutions.

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Founder-Led Indian Stocks: Retail Investors Seek Long-Term Growth

Retail investors in India are focusing on founder-led companies like Paytm, Marico, and Lenskart, seeking stability and long-term growth commitment in the current economic climate.

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Fintechs Engage Gen Z: Beyond UPI Payments with Rewards

India’s fintechs are building consumer ecosystems beyond UPI payments, engaging Gen Z with personalized rewards and experiences, not just cashback.

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Edelweiss MF Launches 2 Funds from GIFT City, Praises Ecosystem

Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD Radhika Gupta praises GIFT City’s supportive ecosystem and announces the launch of two new investment funds from the financial hub.

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SEBI Tightens Online Bond Platform Claims for Investor Protection

SEBI proposes stricter regulations on online bond platform claims to enhance investor protection and transparency in India’s digital bond market.

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RBI Fines Shri Ram Finance Rs 8.1 Lakh for Governance & KYC Lapses

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed an Rs 8.10 lakh penalty on Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited for significant governance and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulation breaches.