RBI Rupee Defence: NOP Cap, NDF Ban, and What Comes Next
The rupee posted its biggest single-day gain in 12 years on 2 April 2026. Here is how the RBI's NOP cap and NDF ban dismantled the speculative machinery behind the fall.
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Nifty 20-Year CAGR Falls Below 10%: Only the Second Time in 30 Years
Nifty's 20-year rolling CAGR fell below 10% in FY26, only the second time in 30 years. From the 2008 peak, returns are just 7.33%. Here is what the data says about long-term index investing in India.
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FPI Selling in March 2026: Sector-Wise Breakdown of $12.58 Billion Exit
FPIs sold $12.58 billion from Indian equities in March 2026, with 21 of 23 sectors in red. BFSI took 51.5% of all outflows. Here is the full sectoral breakdown and what drove each major move.
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RBI Rate Hike in FY27: Why the Narrative Has Flipped
Goldman Sachs projects a 50 bps RBI rate hike in 2026. Inflation forecasts are rising, the rupee has crossed ₹95, and bond yields hit 7%. Here is what changed and what it means for investors.
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Best Performing Nifty Stocks in FY26: Top 20 Winners Ranked
Nifty fell 3.27% in FY26, but 20 stocks delivered 10% to 35% positive returns. See the full ranked table, four winning categories, and what drove outperformance in a difficult year.
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Why Your Debt Fund NAV Falls When Interest Rates Rise
Your debt fund NAV can fall even when the RBI cuts rates. This guide explains bond prices, modified duration, and the three factsheet numbers every debt fund investor needs to know.
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FPI Selling in March 2026: What Explains the $12.3 Billion Equity Sell-Off
FPIs sold ₹1,13,810 crore from Indian equities in March 2026, a new monthly record. Net sellers on all 17 trading days. Here is what drove it, what the rupee vicious cycle means, and what India's macr
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FY26 IPO Review: Record Collections, Poor Returns for Most Investors
FY26 saw 108 mainboard IPOs raise ₹1,75,186 crore - a record. Yet 71 of those IPOs are below their issue price. Here is the full performance breakdown, subscription data, and what it means for investo
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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Mar 23–Mar 27, 2026) | Key Financial News
Iran escalates, Nifty falls 2%, FPIs pull $12.31 billion in March, rupee hits record low. Get Finnovate's weekly roundup of Indian markets, macro data, and corporate developments for the week ending M
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ITR-U Updated Return India: Cost, Eligibility & Penalty Slabs (2025–26)
ITR-U lets you correct past returns up to 48 months after the Assessment Year. But it only works in one direction and can only be filed once. Understand the penalty slabs (25% to 70%), when you cannot
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SIF Equity Long-Short Funds India: Strategy, Funds & Returns
What is a SIF Equity Long-Short Fund? Explore 2 sub-categories, 4 live funds, latest NAV data, performance context, taxation & who should consider investing.
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India VIX in 2026: What the Fear Index Is Telling Investors Right Now
India VIX surged from 13.70 to 27.17 in under a month as the US-Iran conflict hit markets. Here is what current VIX levels mean and what investors should be reviewing in their portfolios.
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