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NPS vs mutual funds for retirement: compare liquidity, tax, lock-in, asset allocation, annuity rules and withdrawals to decide if you need one or both.
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RBI will close the special FCNR(B) swap window on August 31, 2026 after $52.3 billion in deposits. See what changes for NRIs, banks and the rupee.
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Tata Sons chairman steps down, FCNR(B) hits $56.85bn with Sep 11 deadline, Brent back above $88, India CPI at 4.45%, SIP at record ₹31,961 crore. Full breakdown inside.
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Tata Sons remains an Upper Layer NBFC in 2026. Understand RBI listing rules, CIC deregistration, IPO deadline and what could happen next.
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UPI MDR may be introduced for selected high-value merchant payments in 2026. Here’s what could change, who may pay, possible thresholds and what remains free.
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Nifty Midcap 100 gained 1.81% in July 2026 and moved near its yearly high. See the top mid-cap performers, sector trends, market breadth and key risks.
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RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in August 2026. Here’s what the policy signals on inflation, growth, the rupee, FCNR(B) inflows and future rate moves.
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RBI holds 5.25%, upgrades GDP to 6.7%, cuts inflation to 5%. FCNR(B) at $40.8bn, Iran-Oman Hormuz deal sends Brent down 7%, LIC OFS raises ₹31,522 crore. Full breakdown inside.
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Already investing in mutual funds, stocks, EPF or NPS? Understand financial planning vs investing and find out whether your portfolio is actually enough for your goals.
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Situational Awareness lost about 67% in July 2026 after leveraged AI positions triggered margin pressure and forced selling. Here is what investors can learn.
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FPIs returned as net buyers of Indian equities in July 2026. See which sectors attracted inflows, where selling continued, and whether the comeback can last.
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Compare NPS and UPS for Central Government employees, including contributions, pension calculation, withdrawals, family benefits, eligibility and key differences.
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India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors could shift long-haul cargo to rail while changing demand for HCVs, MCVs, LCVs, tractor-trailers and specialised commercial vehicles.
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Understand NPS for government employees, including Central Government contributions, tax benefits, investment options, withdrawal rules and retirement outcomes.
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The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%–3.75% despite persistent inflation and three dissenting votes. Understand Kevin Warsh’s interest rate dilemma and its impact on markets.
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See the best-performing Nifty 50 stocks in July 2026, ranked using one-month returns, one-year returns, recovery from lows and distance from their 52-week highs.
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Nifty IT surges 16% in July as AI bubble pops globally. FCNR(B) hits $32bn, NSE settles dark fibre case, Fed holds 9-3, Brent posts 24% monthly gain. Full breakdown inside.
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Compare NPS Tier 1 vs Tier 2 on withdrawals, tax benefits, contributions, equity limits and suitability to understand which account may fit your needs.
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India imports nearly 90% of its crude oil, yet exports diesel worldwide. See how refining scale, Jamnagar and global shortages created this advantage.
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Why did Nifty IT rally nearly 16% in July 2026? See how earnings, AI revenue, deal wins and global rotation shaped the rebound in Indian IT stocks.
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Understand NPS withdrawal rules 2026 for normal exit, premature withdrawal, partial withdrawal, lump sum, annuity, tax and corpus limits.
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SP Group holds 18.37% of Tata Sons and owes ~₹60,000 crore. Fresh talks explore swapping ~7% for listed Tata shares. No deal yet - both sides remain divided on value. Here is the full picture: gross m
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Brent crosses $100, Houthis attack Red Sea tankers, rupee touches ₹97. FCNR(B) hits $20.7bn, Infosys cuts guidance, Nestle profits up 48%. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Two retirees, same corpus, same returns, same withdrawals - yet very different outcomes. Sequence-of-returns risk explains why. Full guide with ₹1 crore example, SWP impact, bucket strategy, and what
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US resumes Iran blockade, Brent hits $88, rupee at ₹96.28. CPI at 4.38%, WPI 27-month high. SBI MF IPO 41.66x. RIL posts record EBITDA. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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SBI Funds Management IPO: RHP-based review of price band, GMP, financials & risks, and why more than half its AUM is PMS, not mutual funds.
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Peace deal called off, Brent spikes to $80 then falls to $76. Nifty swings 517 points down, 244 up. TCS AI revenues hit $2.7bn. SBI MF IPO opens July 14. Full breakdown inside.
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A flat ₹10 lakh penalty applies per year for undisclosed foreign assets, even with zero tax due. This guide covers Schedule FA rules for NRIs, RNOR timing, and the FAST-DS 2026 amnesty window.
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Nifty Midcap 100 bounced 19.8% from its yearly lows in June 2026, closing near its 52-week high. See the four-factor ranking of the top mid-cap stocks and what drove the rebound.
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India VIX hits 11.83, lowest since Feb 2026. Brent at $72, Hormuz flows cross 10mn bpd, FPIs near-neutral in June, TCS results on July 9. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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Nifty rose 2.95% in June 2026 but is down 5.02% year-on-year. Shriram Finance ranked #1 with a 57.48% 1-year return. IndiGo posted the best monthly gain at 21.84%. Full ranked table of top-20 Nifty st
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Brent crashes 10% to $72, India VIX halves from 27 to 13 in 4 days, Goldman upgrades India GDP, Meta buys into CRED, gold loans hit 41% of retail credit. Full breakdown inside.
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Both GIFT City IFSC and direct LRS use the same USD 250,000 annual limit. The real differences are product access, transaction costs, and ITR compliance. Full comparison for resident Indians.
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NSE filed its DRHP on June 17, 2026. Expected IPO size ₹30,000 crore, 100% OFS, valuation ~₹5-6 lakh crore. At 58-68x P/E on declining FY26 earnings, here is what the prospectus does not emphasise - i
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US-Iran deal signed, war ends after 107 days. Jio DRHP filed, NSE IPO announced, Brent at $79, gold crashes, silver down ₹10,000/kg. Full weekly breakdown inside.
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The RBI is offering NRIs 6-7% on dollar deposits with no currency risk until September 2026. But with US rates at 4.5%, the spread is 250 bps - far less than 2013's 525 bps. Here is what makes this sc
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SEBI's June 2026 interim order alleges ₹15.15 lakh crore revenue misrepresentation at Rajesh Exports over five years. The case was triggered by a shareholder complaint, not an audit. Here is what the
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Learn how NRIs can invest through GIFT City IFSC, including foreign currency accounts, mutual funds, PMS, AIFs, tax treatment, repatriation rules, and key risks.
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Nifty Mid-Cap 100 rose ~2.2% and hit a new 52-week high in May 2026 while Nifty 50 fell 2.6%. Power equipment, financial inclusion, metals, and telecom drove the top 20. Finnovate's four-factor rankin
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Nifty 50 fell ~2.6% in May 2026, but 14 of the top 20 ranked stocks posted positive monthly returns. Finnovate's four-factor model ranks all Nifty stocks on momentum, 1-year return, bounce from low, a
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No pension, no plan? Most Indian families misjudge retirement readiness by anchoring to a corpus number. Learn how to assess monthly expenses, healthcare risk, income structure, and estate access.
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How much corpus do you need for Rs 1 lakh per month in retirement? Age-wise corpus targets, SIP required, safe withdrawal rate for India, and the healthcare buffer most plans ignore.
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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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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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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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NRIs need more than nominations. Learn nominee vs legal heir, wills for Indian assets, PoA limits, digital assets planning, and a simple checklist.
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Planning to buy or sell property in India as an NRI? Learn FEMA rules, NRE vs NRO funding, rent tax, sale-side TDS and repatriation basics.
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Planning to return to India? Understand RNOR status, tax impact, NRE/NRO account changes, and what to plan before you move back to avoid mistakes.
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Learn how NRIs can invest in Indian stocks. Demat setup, PIS vs Non-PIS, NRE vs NRO route, IPO and ETF access, and key trading restrictions.
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NRIs can invest in Indian mutual funds, but FATCA, KYC and taxation cause rejections. Learn NRE vs NRO route, SIP basics, and fixes.
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Repatriation for NRIs explained simply. Learn NRO to abroad rules, USD 1 million limit, tax linkage, property sale issues, and common mistakes to avoid.
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