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Small-Cap Funds Shine: Top Performers in Equity Markets

Discover how small-cap equity funds are leading the market with impressive returns. TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund tops the charts with 33.73%.

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Indian Stocks Surge Amid Market Dip: Key Gainers & Volume Spikes

Despite a broader market downturn on Aug 31, 2026, select Indian stocks like New India Assurance and Supreme Petrochem saw significant gains and volume spikes on the NSE.

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India’s Capital Market: A Global Investment Powerhouse

Discover why India’s capital market is a leading global investment hub, driven by economic growth, a young demographic, and digital innovation.

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OMD India Wins Ventura Media Mandate, Expands BFSI Reach

OMD India secures integrated media mandate for Ventura Securities, a leading financial services provider, strengthening its BFSI presence in India.

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Edtech India: Profitability & New Growth Paths

India’s edtech sector pivots from rapid growth to sustainable profitability, focusing on diverse revenue streams and operational efficiency.

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Vadodara Businessman Loses ₹1.53 Cr in Digital Arrest Scam

A Vadodara businessman and his mother lost ₹1.53 crore to a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Fraudsters posed as SBI officials and Mumbai Cybercrime police, using fake threats to extort money.

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Vizag Loan Scam: Rs 35 Lakh Lost to Fake Offers

Beware! Cybercriminals in Visakhapatnam scammed 20+ people out of Rs 35 Lakh using fake loan offers on social media. Learn how they operate and protect yourself.

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India Unifies Time: Indian Standard Time (IST) Now Official

India officially adopts Indian Standard Time (IST) as its sole official time, impacting banking, fintech, and transport sectors with new rules effective soon.

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Cashfree Payments Launches AI Agents to Recover ₹20,000 Cr GMV

Fintech leader Cashfree Payments introduces AI agents, Relay, to automate payment operations and reclaim an estimated ₹20,000 crore in lost merchant GMV.

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Jio Platforms IPO: India’s Largest at ₹37,000 Crore Gets SEBI Nod

Jio Platforms secures final SEBI approval for its massive ₹37,000 crore IPO, set to be India’s largest. Funds to repay debt and for corporate use.

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UPI at 10: India’s Digital Payment Boom & Future Challenges

UPI celebrates 10 years of revolutionizing digital payments in India. Explore its explosive growth, the cash paradox, and future plans like MDR and credit lines.

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Gujarat MSMEs Secure ₹3.79 Lakh Crore Credit, Exceeding Target

Gujarat MSMEs achieve a landmark Rs 3.79 lakh crore in credit in 2025-26, surpassing targets by 22% thanks to digital lending and enhanced banking support.

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MedPlus Mart’s Tech Fuels 166% Profit Growth in India

MedPlus Mart achieves a 165.97% net profit surge in Q2 FY25, driven by its integrated tech strategy and expansion in India’s pharmacy retail market.

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Young Indians Favor SIPs Over Crypto for Stable Financial Growth

Discover why young Indian investors are shifting from volatile crypto to disciplined SIPs for a secure financial future. Learn about the growing trend and its implications.

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UPI Dominates India’s Merchant Payments, Cards Decline

UPI captures 77.3% of India’s merchant payments in July, driving significant declines in credit and debit card usage. Explore the shift in digital transactions.

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Kotak Flexi Debt Fund: Inactive Scheme Details & Past Holdings

Explore details of the inactive Kotak Flexi Debt Fund Plan A Direct-IDCW Weekly, launched Jan 1, 2013. Understand its past holdings and investment strategy.

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EPFO 3.0: Faster PF Withdrawals & Digital Convenience

EPFO 3.0 offers faster provident fund withdrawals up to ₹5 lakh via UPI/ATM, a centralized database, and quicker claim settlements. Manage your EPF with ease!

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UPI Dominates: Digital Payments Overtake Cards in India

Discover how India’s UPI is rapidly gaining market share, challenging and surpassing traditional debit and credit card transactions in the digital payment landscape.

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India Proposes CBDC & Digital Payments for BRICS Nations

India champions CBDC adoption and seamless cross-border digital payments for BRICS nations at the New Delhi summit, aiming for enhanced intra-bloc trade and efficiency.

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UPI Dominates India’s Digital Payments, Cards Decline

UPI’s record 77.3% share drives India’s digital merchant payments up 19.6% in July, while credit and debit cards see significant market share decline.

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FIDC Challenges RBI Revolving Credit Rules for NBFCs

India’s FIDC urges RBI to reconsider proposed revolving credit restrictions for NBFCs, highlighting their importance for small businesses and working capital.

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India’s Bond Market: Nikhil Aggarwal on Future Trends

Nikhil Aggarwal of Grip Invest shares insights on India’s evolving bond market and the future of fixed-income investing, highlighting key trends and Grip Invest’s role.

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ESDS IPO Faces Revenue Hit from Gazprombank Sanctions

ESDS’ ₹720 Cr IPO faces headwinds as its largest client, Gazprombank, sees revenue contribution plummet due to international sanctions.

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PayPal Stock Drops 16% After $50 Billion Bid Withdrawal

PayPal shares fell 16% after Advent International and Stripe withdrew their $50 billion takeover bid, citing an insufficient offer. Explore the impact on PayPal’s market value.

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India-Canada Trade Pact by 2026, UPI Integration Boost

India and Canada target a 2026-end deadline for their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to boost trade and integrate India’s UPI for seamless cross-border payments.

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NRI Pensioners: DoPPW Offers Life Certificate Alternatives

Indian pensioners abroad face life certificate hurdles. DoPPW introduces alternative submission methods to overcome digital and biometric challenges.

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India-Canada BIT Talks: Boosting Trade to CAD 70 Billion by 2030

India and Canada are set to begin Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations, aiming to significantly boost bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030, strengthening economic ties.

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Alpha Wave Sells 7.78% Aye Finance Stake for ₹410 Cr

Alpha Wave India I LP divested its entire 7.78% stake in Aye Finance for over ₹410 crore via bulk deals on BSE, with new institutional investors acquiring the shares.

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Sembcorp Green Infra IPO: ₹3,750 Crore Draft Filed with SEBI

Sembcorp Green Infra, backed by Temasek, files a ₹3,750 crore IPO draft red herring prospectus with SEBI, aiming to expand its renewable energy and storage portfolio.

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India: Global Hub for Investment, Invites Canadian Businesses

FM Nirmala Sitharaman positions India as a key global hub for production & innovation, urging Canadian businesses to capitalize on its economic growth and expanding markets.