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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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Economy Aug 07, 2026 13 min read

Situational Awareness Fund Collapse: How Leverage Triggered a 67% Loss

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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Economy Aug 06, 2026 10 min read

FPI Inflows in July 2026: Turnaround or Selective Buying?

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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Retirement Income Aug 05, 2026 14 min read

NPS vs UPS: Pension, Contributions, Benefits and Key Differences

Compare NPS and UPS for Central Government employees, including contributions, pension calculation, withdrawals, family benefits, eligibility and key differences.

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Economy Aug 05, 2026 11 min read

How Dedicated Freight Corridors Could Change India’s Commercial Vehicle Industry

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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Retirement Income Aug 04, 2026 12 min read

NPS for Government Employees: Contribution, Tax and Withdrawal Rules

Understand NPS for government employees, including Central Government contributions, tax benefits, investment options, withdrawal rules and retirement outcomes.

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Economy Aug 04, 2026 14 min read

Kevin Warsh’s Interest Rate Dilemma: Why the Fed Held Rates

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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Equity Aug 03, 2026 7 min read

Top Nifty 50 Stocks in July 2026 by Returns and Price Momentum

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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Weekly Capsule Aug 03, 2026 15 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (July 27–July 31, 2026) | Key Financial News

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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Retirement Income Jul 31, 2026 12 min read

NPS Tier 1 vs Tier 2: Differences, Tax Benefits and Which to Choose

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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Economy Jul 31, 2026 14 min read

How Oil-Importing India Became a Global Refined-Fuel Supplier

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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Economy Jul 30, 2026 12 min read

Nifty IT Rally July 2026: Comeback or AI-Led Rotation?

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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Retirement Income Jul 29, 2026 17 min read

NPS Withdrawal Rules 2026: Exit, Partial Withdrawal & Tax

Understand NPS withdrawal rules 2026 for normal exit, premature withdrawal, partial withdrawal, lump sum, annuity, tax and corpus limits.

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Economy Jul 29, 2026 12 min read

Tata Sons SP Group Share Swap: Valuation, Debt and What Stands in the Way

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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Insurance Jul 28, 2026 10 min read

Bancassurance in India FY26: Banks Earn ₹20,000 Crore and the Risks That Come With It

Indian banks earned over ₹20,000 crore distributing insurance in FY26. HDFC Bank led at ₹6,927 crore. RBI's new mis-selling rules kick in from January 2027. Here is how bancassurance works, what the r

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Economy Jul 27, 2026 10 min read

FPI Flows July 2026 First Fortnight: Consumer Services and Metals Lead

FPIs bought ₹15,559 crore in Indian equities in the first fortnight of July 2026 — the second straight fortnight of net buying. Consumer services led at $765M, metals at $623M. Autos saw $721M selling

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Weekly Capsule Jul 26, 2026 16 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (July 20–July 24, 2026) | Key Financial News

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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Tax Jul 24, 2026 15 min read

Section 143(1) Intimation Explained: Refund, Demand and Next Steps

Received a Section 143(1) intimation? Understand CPC adjustments, refunds, tax demands, rectification, revised returns and the correct next step.

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Economy Jul 24, 2026 10 min read

Oil Above $100: Rupee, RBI and What India Can Absorb

Brent crossed $100 on July 24, 2026. The rupee hit ₹96.80. India has $675bn in reserves but a $106.6bn RBI forward short. Here is how oil, the rupee, and RBI policy pressure each other and where house

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Retirement Income Jul 21, 2026 16 min read

Sequence-of-Returns Risk Explained

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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Weekly Capsule Jul 20, 2026 15 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (July 13–July 17, 2026) | Key Financial News

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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Weekly Capsule Jul 13, 2026 14 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (July 06–July 10, 2026) | Key Financial News

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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Equity Jul 10, 2026 8 min read

Nifty Midcap 100 June 2026: Top Mid-Cap Stock Rankings

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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Tax Jul 09, 2026 8 min read

How You Can Pay Zero Tax on a ₹14.65 Lakh Salary in FY 2026-27

Zero tax on a ₹14.65 lakh salary is real, but only if your employer contributes EPF on full basic salary. See the ₹7.5 lakh cap before relying on it.

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Tax Jul 08, 2026 11 min read

Filing ITR With Two Form 16s After a Job Switch

Changed jobs in FY 2025-26? See why combining two Form 16s can create a tax shortfall past the ₹12 lakh rebate threshold, and how to file it right.

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Tax Jul 07, 2026 13 min read

ESOP vs RSU Taxation in India 2026: Full Tax Comparison

Compare ESOP vs RSU taxation in India: perquisite tax, capital gains, TDS rules, and the new FAST-DS 2026 disclosure scheme, and everything on ESOP/RSU.

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Insurance Jul 07, 2026 10 min read

Life Insurance Surrenders Now Exceed Maturity Payouts in FY26

Surrenders made up 38.3% of life insurance payouts in FY26, ahead of maturity benefits at 36.9%. Here is what the RBI's FSR reveals about why, and what it means for your policy.

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Tax Jul 06, 2026 13 min read

HRA Exemption FY 2025-26: Rules, Calculation & New Regime

Calculate your HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) for FY 2025-26. Metro vs non-metro rules, the new tax regime impact, rent to parents, HRA with a home loan, and the documents you need. Free HRA calc

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Weekly Capsule Jul 04, 2026 15 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (June 29–July 03, 2026) | Key Financial News

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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Equity Jul 03, 2026 7 min read

Best Nifty 50 Stocks June 2026: BFSI Leads, IT Lags - Full Ranked Table

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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Weekly Capsule Jun 29, 2026 15 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Jun 22–Jun 26, 2026) | Key Financial News

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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Equity Jun 25, 2026 11 min read

GIFT City vs Direct LRS: Which Route for Global Investing?

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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Weekly Capsule Jun 20, 2026 15 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Jun 15–Jun 19, 2026) | Key Financial News

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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Weekly Capsule Jun 15, 2026 15 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Jun 08–Jun 12, 2026) | Key Financial News

US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday. Brent at $87, ECB hikes, SpaceX IPO 4x subscribed, India CPI at 3.93%, FPIs sold $30.71bn in CY2026. Full weekly breakdown inside.

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Equity Jun 08, 2026 11 min read

Rajesh Exports SEBI Order: The Auditor Failure India Needs to Reckon With

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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Weekly Capsule Jun 06, 2026 13 min read

Finnovate Weekly Capsule (June 01–June 05, 2026) | Key Financial News

RBI holds at 5.25%, India GDP hits 7.7% for FY26. Gold crashes 2.5%, US proposes 12.5% tariff on India, SpaceX files world's largest IPO. Full weekly breakdown inside.

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Equity Jun 04, 2026 21 min read

GIFT City Investing for NRIs: Tax, Products & Account Guide 2026

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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Equity Jun 03, 2026 11 min read

Nifty Mid-Cap 100 Outperforms in May 2026: Top 20 Stocks Ranked

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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Equity Jun 02, 2026 9 min read

Best Performing Nifty 50 Stocks: May 2026 Rankings

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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Retirement Income May 22, 2026 17 min read

Parent Retirement Planning India: Is ₹1 Crore Enough?

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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Equity May 13, 2026 14 min read

Air India Crisis 2026: Rs 58,000 Crore in Losses and What Comes Next

Air India's FY26 loss exceeded Rs 22,000 crore, more than double FY25. CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned. The board is cutting capacity by 20%-plus. Here is what drove the crisis and what the turnaroun

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Retirement Income May 06, 2026 12 min read

Retirement Corpus for Rs 1 Lakh Per Month: India Guide 2026

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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Insurance Apr 28, 2026 12 min read

Open Architecture in Insurance: What India's 2025 Reform Actually Changed

India's 2025 insurance law passed by Parliament didn't extend open architecture to individual agents. Here's what changed, what didn't, and what bancassurance reform still means for SBI Life, LIC, and

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Tax Mar 27, 2026 22 min read

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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Tax Mar 25, 2026 17 min read

How Is Dividend Income Taxed in India? Rates, TDS & Rules

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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Tax Mar 19, 2026 14 min read

REIT Taxation in India: How REIT Income and Capital Gains Are Taxed

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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Tax Mar 18, 2026 13 min read

Income Tax for Senior Citizens in India: Benefits, Exemptions, and Old vs New Regime

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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Retirement Income Feb 19, 2026 9 min read

EPF vs. PPF vs. NPS: Which is better for Retirement in India

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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Retirement Income Feb 18, 2026 9 min read

EPF vs PPF: Which Is Better for Retirement in India

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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Insurance Nov 13, 2025 7 min read

Term vs Endowment vs ULIP: What Should You Really Choose?

Compare Term Insurance, Endowment, and ULIP in a clear, unbiased way. Understand costs, cover, returns, and why separating protection and investing works best.

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Insurance Oct 31, 2025 8 min read

Family Floater vs Individual Health Insurance: Which Is Better?

Compare family floater vs individual health insurance in India - costs, coverage, pros & cons, and when to choose each. Simple guide for professionals.

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Insurance Oct 09, 2025 6 min read

Why Insurance Comes Before Investing in Your Plan

Protect income and cashflows first. See why term and health insurance form the base of a solid financial plan in India - then invest with confidence.

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Insurance Oct 09, 2025 6 min read

What Is Term Insurance? Meaning, Benefits & How It Works

Understand what term insurance means, how it works, key benefits, and why every professional needs it. Explained in simple terms for beginners.

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Insurance Aug 25, 2025 10 min read

Section 80D for Parents & Senior Citizens (FY 2025–26): Limits, Medical Expenditure & Examples

How to claim Section 80D for parents and senior citizens in FY 2025–26 - limits, medical expenditure without insurance, preventive check-ups, old vs new regime, and examples.

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Insurance Apr 26, 2025 3 min read

Life Insurance: Searching for the Next Big Trend in 2026 and Beyond

Discover how India's life insurance industry is evolving post-New Tax Regime (NTR). Learn the key trends shaping the future of life insurance in 2025, including AI, financial planning integration, and

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India’s Kharif output in 2025 faces risks from excess rainfall, crop damage, and delayed Rabi sowing. Learn its impact on food inflation and GDP growth.

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Stay updated on Nifty Index changes and the addition of top internet stocks like Zomato, Paytm, and Nykaa to the Nifty Next 50.

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