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Stock Recommendations: Hold Mazagon Dock, HAL; Sell Tata Motors PV
Market analysts suggest holding Mazagon Dock & HAL, while advising a ‘Sell on Dips’ for Tata Motors PV. Discover insights on Biocon, Info Edge, & Suzlon.
DSP Finance Acquires Volt Money for Digital Lending Scale
DSP Finance acquires Volt Money, enhancing digital lending against mutual funds with 5-minute disbursal. Expands loan book to ₹4,000 crore.
Godrej Industries Launches $209M Private Credit Fund in India
Godrej Industries Group enters India’s private credit market with its first $209 million alternative investment fund, focusing on mid-market companies.
India’s Auto Savings Apps: 3 Risks Highlighted by Value Research
Value Research warns Indian users about 3 key risks in automated savings apps. Understand the potential pitfalls before you automate your finances.
Cred Launches Circle: Connect with Vetted Experts
Fintech firm Cred introduces ‘Circle,’ a new platform connecting its 1.7 crore affluent Indian members with over 100 vetted domain experts in careers, finance, wellness, and more.
Youth-Centric Public Sector Banks: DFS Roadmap Revealed
Discover the DFS roadmap to transform public sector banks into youth-focused institutions, fostering financial inclusion and empowering young Indians.
India Approves Tax & Payment System Reforms
President Murmu approves Taxation and Payment Systems Act amendments, boosting foreign investment and digital payments in India. Learn about the key changes.
SEBI Digital Onboarding for NRIs: Easier Indian Investments
SEBI proposes a fully digital onboarding process for NRIs, simplifying Indian market investments. Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath hails it as a major step for overseas investors.
Crypto Gifts in India: Tax Rules for Virtual Digital Assets
Navigating crypto gifting in India? Understand tax exemptions for relatives, capital gains, and ITR filing for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs).
Abakkus MF Hits ₹10,000 Cr AUM in Record 8 Months
Abakkus Mutual Fund achieves ₹10,000 crore AUM in under 8 months, becoming one of India’s fastest-growing AMCs. Discover their rapid success.
Rs 6,000 Tax Scam Alert: Avoid Phishing During Refund Season
Beware of fake Rs 6,000 tax demand scams circulating on social media. PIB Fact Check warns taxpayers to protect financial data during refund season.
India’s Tier 2/3 Cities Fuel Education Loan Demand
Discover how students in India’s smaller cities are driving education loan demand for job-focused courses, seeking better career prospects and higher earning potential.
Veefin Solutions & NSIA Group Partner for West Africa Fintech Growth
Veefin Solutions partners with NSIA Group to expand Supply Chain Finance across 5 West African banks, enhancing digital working capital access for SMEs.
Paytm Shares Fall 3rd Day After 2.95% Block Trade
Paytm shares extended losses for a third consecutive session on August 18, 2026, after a 2.95% equity block trade, with analysts anticipating more block deals.
Nasdaq Launches 23-Hour Trading Day with New Overnight Session
Nasdaq plans to extend trading hours to nearly 23 hours daily with a new overnight session starting Dec 6, 2026, pending regulatory approval. Explore the implications.
RBI Eyes Flexi Loan Curbs: Shadow Banking & Debt Evergreening
India’s RBI considers flexi loan restrictions for NBFCs to combat debt evergreening and systemic risk. Learn about the proposed changes.
Navi’s FY26 Losses Quadruple: UPI Investment Drives Surge
Navi’s FY26 net losses surged to Rs 466 crore due to major UPI and new venture investments. Company eyes profitability in FY27 with diversified revenue streams.
InfraMantra & ZeProp Partner to Empower India’s Real Estate Brokers
InfraMantra and ZeProp join forces to revolutionize India’s real estate broker ecosystem, empowering professionals with cutting-edge technology and expanded market access.
Bank of America Invests $1.9B in Jio Credit for India Growth
Bank of America invests $1.9 billion for a 49.9% stake in Jio Credit, aiming to capitalize on India’s rapidly expanding digital lending market and accelerate growth.
Paytm Stake Sale: Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s Entity Sells 4.98%
Resilient Asset Management, controlled by Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, plans to sell up to 4.98% of Paytm shares. Proceeds go to Antfin (Netherlands) Holding BV.
Jio-BlackRock Launches Regular Mutual Funds Amidst IPO Buzz
Jio-BlackRock expands mutual fund offerings with regular plans, boosting distributor access. Meanwhile, Tempsens Instruments announces IPO details.
Binance GDPR Probe: Data Sharing Leads to Russian Arrest
Binance faces GDPR inquiry after sharing user data with Russian authorities, leading to terrorism financing charges for an EU resident. Data privacy concerns rise.
Paytm Stake Sale: Founder’s Firm Sells Up to 4.98%
Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s Resilient Asset Management plans to sell up to 4.98% of Paytm via a block trade, signaling a strategic shift in the fintech giant’s ownership.
UPI MDR Reintroduction Looms: Public Currency Holdings Surge
Public currency holdings hit ₹41.8 lakh crore by July 31, FY27, amid potential UPI MDR charges. Explore the narrowing gap between cash and digital payments.
Bank of India NZ Launches ‘BOINZ – Freedom’ Mobile Banking App
Bank of India (New Zealand) Limited launches its new mobile banking app, “BOINZ – Freedom,” on India’s Independence Day, enhancing digital services with features like domestic and international remittances.
Shabnam Sinha Appointed New Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank
Shabnam Sinha to lead Airtel Payments Bank as Chairperson, succeeding Sunil Bharti Mittal. Effective October 1, 2026, pending RBI approval.
FIDC to Fight RBI’s Revolving Credit Ban for NBFCs
FIDC plans to challenge RBI’s proposed ban on revolving credit for NBFCs, impacting ₹2 trillion in credit and potentially disadvantaging MSMEs and individuals.
JioBlackRock Launches Regular Mutual Fund Plans
JioBlackRock introduces Regular Plans for mutual funds on Aug 17, 2026, enabling distributor-led investments with potentially higher fees than Direct Plans.
JioBlackRock Opens Mutual Funds to Distributors
JioBlackRock expands mutual fund access by offering regular plans through distributors, catering to complex investment needs beyond its initial direct-only model.
Agentic AI Revolutionizes Finance: Leaders Discuss Impact
Industry leaders from Salesforce, Godrej Capital, Mirai Asset, and Niwas Housing Finance explore Agentic AI’s transformative impact on lending, housing finance, and investments.