RBI projects FY27 CPI at 4.6% - more than double FY26's 2.1%. But WPI jumped 175 bps in March, petrol prices haven't moved, and El Nino is building. Here is why the real number could be higher.
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RBI projects FY27 CPI at 4.6% - more than double FY26's 2.1%. But WPI jumped 175 bps in March, petrol prices haven't moved, and El Nino is building. Here is why the real number could be higher.
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Zerodha saved investors ₹25,620 crore in brokerage since 2016. But does zero brokerage actually make investors wealthier? The hidden costs, float income, and overtrading effect explained.
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India is set to receive $137–140 billion in remittances in FY26, a new record per SBI Research. Here's what drives the flows, how they anchor the rupee and CAD, and where the risks lie.
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India's FY26 trade deficit widened 26% to $119.3 billion. But oil imports fell. Gold and electronics drove the gap. Full DGFT breakdown: exports, imports, trading partners, and FY27 risks.
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Iran struck AWS and Oracle data centres in UAE and Bahrain in March 2026. Why global tech majors are now accelerating $180B+ in Indian data centre investments.
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The US-Iran ceasefire is fragile. Brent crude rose 31% since February. US inflation hit 3.3% in March. Here is what the conflict means for oil markets, global supply chains, and India.
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RBI held the repo rate at 5.25% on April 8, 2026. FY27 inflation forecast raised to 4.6%, GDP revised down to 6.9%. What it means for home loans, FDs, and key sectors.
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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'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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Hormuz declared open, Brent crashes 9%. Nifty at 24,353, WPI hits 3-year high, Jio IPO incoming, and IMD issues lowest monsoon forecast in 25 years. Full breakdown inside.
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US-Iran ceasefire sent Nifty up 5.86% this week to 24,050, but Hormuz stays closed. RBI held rates, SIP hit a record, and FPI selling continued. Full breakdown inside. 164 characters. Opens with the
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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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Read Finnovate Weekly Capsule for Mar 16 to Mar 20, 2026 ending week covering crude oil spike, rupee weakness, FPI selling, Fed policy, WPI inflation, HDFC Bank developments, Jio IPO, bond yields, and
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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Mar 09–Mar 13, 2026): India CPI rises to 3.21%, Sensex falls 14%, crude crosses $100, FPIs sell heavily, and key global and Indian market developments explained with impact a
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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Mar 02–Mar 06, 2026): Crude spikes to $90, rupee hits ₹92, CAD at 1.3%, AI infrastructure boom, EV competition heats up and key global and Indian market developments explaine
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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Feb 23–Feb 27, 2026): FY26 GDP revised to 7.6%, fiscal deficit update, oil supply risks, IPO weakness, Sensex correction, trade tensions and key market developments explained
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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Feb 16–Feb 20, 2026): Fed divergence on rates, India trade deficit at $34.68bn, AI capex surge by Reliance & Yotta, Russian oil imports drop, FPI buying and key market develo
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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Feb 09–Feb 13, 2026): India CPI at 2.75% under new series, FPIs turn buyers, gold ETF surge, AI wipes ₹4.5 trillion from IT stocks, US CPI cools and key market developments e
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Tata Sons missed its RBI listing deadline. Deregistration stalled. Two Tata Trusts vice-chairmen now back listing. Full breakdown: shareholding, SP Group debt trap, and the case for going public.
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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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Omnitech Engineering IPO review 2026: issue size, price band, lot size, order book, business model, financials, valuation (EPS/P-E), use of proceeds for new facilities, key risks, and who it may suit.
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PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery IPO review 2026: price band, lot size, business model (FOCO/FOFO/COCO), financials, valuation, use of proceeds for 15 new stores, key risks, and who it may suit. Educationa
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Gaudium IVF IPO review covering business model, financials, valuation, GMP, use of proceeds, risks, and who this Gaudium IVF stock may suit. A neutral, data-backed analysis for retail investors.
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Fractal Analytics IPO review covering business model, financials, valuation, GMP, use of proceeds, risks, and who this AI-led company may suit. A neutral, data-backed analysis for retail investors.
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Shadowfax IPO review covering business model, financials, valuation, GMP, peer comparison with Blue Dart and Delhivery, key risks, and who this logistics IPO may suit.
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Detailed Amagi Media Labs IPO review covering business model, financials, GMP, risks, use of proceeds, and who this ad-tech IPO may suit.
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BCCL IPO review with price band, GMP snapshot, financials, key ratios, risks, timeline, and what drives earnings in a cyclical PSU coking coal business.
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Passive fund AUM rose 23% to ₹14.11 lakh crore in FY26. Silver ETF folios surged 711%, Gold ETF 78%. Full AMFI category-wise data with March 2026 flows breakdown.
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Equity inflows hit ₹40,450 crore in March 2026, the 61st positive month. MFs bought a record ₹1.05 lakh crore as FPIs sold ₹1.14 lakh crore. Full AMFI data breakdown.
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Prudential Financial is selling PGIM India MF to TVS Venu Group. Here is why global AMCs have failed in India - and what it means if you hold PGIM India funds.
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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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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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Which mutual fund categories grew the fastest over 3 years? AMFI data shows Gold ETFs, Multi-Asset, Arbitrage, and Money Market funds led on 3-year AUM CAGR from February 2023 to February 2026.
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What is a SIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund? Explore how the strategy works, all 6 live funds in India, early performance data, taxation, risks and who should invest
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Starting SIPs is easy. Building wealth is different. Learn how to check whether your mutual fund SIPs are aligned with your goals or just adding overlap and clutter to your portfolio.
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Passive fund flows cooled in February 2026 after January’s surge, but yearly growth in folios and AUM still points to a strong passive investing trend in India.
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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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Michael Burry’s Palantir put options bet highlights a bigger question for AI stocks: can heavy AI spending translate into real earnings and margins?
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Indian IT stocks have lost $50 billion in 2025 amid Anthropic AI concerns. Is this structural disruption or an overreaction by markets?
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Microsoft stock fell up to 12% despite strong results as markets focused on its $37B AI and cloud spend and tougher questions around ROI timelines.
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Swiggy and Eternal had sharply different Dec 2025 results. Compare Blinkit vs Instamart metrics and see why scale and asset use drive outcomes.
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The FMCG index in India has slipped from its 2024 peak. See what changed in volumes, pricing, competition and quick commerce, and what it means for investors.
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HAL has a ₹2.5 lakh crore order book, but execution delays, supply chain gaps, and manpower shortages now threaten India’s defence timelines and growth outlook.
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Reliance Q2FY26: profit ₹22,092 cr (+14.3%), EBITDA ₹50,367 cr (+14.6%), revenue ₹2.84 tn (+10%). Jio ARPU ₹211.4; Retail ₹90,018 cr; O2C EBITDA up 20.9%.
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Infosys announced a ₹18,000 crore share buyback at ₹1,800. Will this fix valuation concerns or are long-term growth triggers still missing? A clear analysis for investors.
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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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Dividend income is taxable at your slab rate since FY 2020–21. Learn TDS rules (₹10,000 threshold), Section 57 deductions, foreign dividend reporting, IDCW tax treatment, and how to file correctly.
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Understand REIT taxation in India. Learn how dividend, interest, rent, repayment of debt, and capital gains from listed REITs are taxed, with simple examples.
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Understand income tax rules for senior citizens in India, including old vs new tax regime, Section 80TTB, Section 80D, advance tax relief, and SCSS tax treatment.
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Understand ETF taxation in India in 2026. Learn how equity, debt, gold, and silver ETFs are taxed, holding periods, LTCG, STCG, set-off rules, and key mistakes to avoid.
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From April 1, 2026, the Income Tax portal moves into the framework of the Income Tax Act, 2025. Know what changes for Tax Year, TDS/TCS corrections, and updated return filing.
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Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 may change when PAN is required for cash deposits/withdrawals, vehicles, property, hotels, and insurance. Limits + examples.
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Selling property? Learn how to calculate capital gains, when STCG vs LTCG applies, how indexation choice works for eligible residents, and how to use Section 54, 54EC, 54F and CGAS to reduce tax.
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Section 80C deductions for FY 2025–26 explained with the full list, ₹1.5 lakh limit logic, required proofs, and common mistakes. Includes PF, PPF, ELSS, insurance, tuition fees, and more.
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Confused between reducing EMI or reducing tenure after a loan prepayment? See what saves more interest, when each option fits, and use a quick decision checklist.
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SEBI is using AI to track finfluencers. Use this checklist to spot risky “tips”, verify registrations, and avoid misleading promos.
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Learn how credit cards impact personal financial planning in India, from CIBIL score and utilization to minimum due traps and safe rules.
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A practical asset allocation guide for India with age-wise equity-debt-gold-cash ranges and clear rules for goals and retirement.
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Learn how the Rule of 72 helps you estimate how long your investment will take to double, and how to use CAGR and Reverse CAGR for financial planning.
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Warren Buffett’s retirement raises a bigger question for investors - can “hold forever” investing still work in fast-changing, technology-driven markets?
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A simple January money reset checklist for Indians. Review emergency fund, SIPs, insurance, loans, taxes, and goals in one focused hour.
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Covered bonds, perpetual bonds, and AT1 bonds look similar but behave very differently. Learn how they work, key risks, and a comparison table.
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Debt Fund vs FD explained in simple. Compare safety, returns, tax, risk and liquidity. See which is better for short-term goals in India.
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EPF vs PPF vs NPS explained simply for India (2026). Compare returns type, tax buckets, lock-in, liquidity, and how to combine them for retirement.
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EPF or PPF, which is better? Use this India guide with a quick comparison table, tax notes, withdrawal rules, and a clear decision guide.
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Compare SWP vs annuity for monthly income. See ₹2 crore example, tax angle, risks, and a simple framework to choose.
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Understand SWP taxation in India: principal vs gains, FIFO unit rules, fund category and holding period basics - clear concepts, no rate tables.
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Learn how to size a 12–24 month SWP cash buffer, where to hold it, and when to refill—plus what to do when markets drop. India-focused, practical.
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Learn the bucket retirement strategy for Indians. Split corpus into cash, income & growth buckets to beat inflation and sustain 25–30 years.
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Common SWP mistakes - and simple fixes. Build buffers, pick sensible payouts, plan reviews, avoid exit-load surprises, and handle taxes.
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A simple India guide to Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP): what it is, how it works, risks and tax basics - plus a calculator to estimate your monthly payout.
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Starting at 40? Build a strong retirement corpus in India with SIPs, NPS, smart asset allocation, debt payoff and tax-efficient planning & practical steps.
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