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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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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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Feb 02–Feb 06, 2026): Budget 2026 highlights, RBI holds rates, Indo-US trade deal signed, FPIs sell $3.95bn, IPO announcements, Sensex outlook and key market impact analysis.
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Finnovate Weekly Capsule (Jan 12–Jan 16, 2026): Trade deficit at $25bn, SC rules against Tiger Global, bond yields spike, Amagi IPO 30X subscribed, CPI rises to 1.33% and key market & policy updates.
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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 - w
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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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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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AMFI data for February 2026 shows SIP inflows at ₹29,845 crore and SIP stoppage ratio at 75.62%. Here is what changed, what it means, and how to read the numbers properly.
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SEBI updates mutual fund classification: active equity categories expand, 80% equity thresholds tighten, life cycle funds replace solutions, and 50% overlap rule applies.
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SEBI introduced Life Cycle Funds and discontinued solution-oriented schemes in Feb 2026. Learn the rules, maturities, glide path, exit loads, and what changes for investors.
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Budget 2026 raised futures STT. Arbitrage fund returns may dip and move closer to liquid funds. See when they still fit and what to recheck.
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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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The Indian rupee fell to record lows near 93.74 to 93.98 per dollar in March 2026. Here’s why oil, FPI outflows, reserves, and RBI intervention now matter more than the exchange-rate headline alone.
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HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing values and ethics concerns. Here’s what the exit, AT1 bond issue, RBI response, and merger questions mean for governance confidence.
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FPIs sold about $5.7 billion of Indian equities in the first half of March 2026, with BFSI taking the biggest hit. Here is what the sector-wise FPI data shows and what it means.
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How strong are India’s energy stockpiles? Here’s what India’s oil reserves, gas vulnerability, LPG dependence, and Strait of Hormuz risk mean for long-term energy security.
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See which Indian companies are gaining from the Iran war, why oil and defence names are in focus, and why India still faces macro pressure.
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FPIs sold $6.55 billion in Indian markets in the first 9 trading days of March 2026. Here’s how equity outflows, debt selling, oil prices, rupee weakness, and geopolitical stress shaped the trend.
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India CPI inflation rose to 3.21% in February 2026 from 2.74% in January. Here’s how the new CPI series, food prices, gold and silver, and rural-urban trends shaped the move.
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Iran may not be winning conventionally, but it may be succeeding in making the conflict costlier for the US and its allies. Here’s what drone warfare economics, oil risk, and prolonged conflict are sh
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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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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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Learn how GIFT City lets Indian investors buy US stocks, global ETFs, bonds, and more. Step-by-step guide with process, tax rules, and benefits explained.
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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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India has raised record IPO funds, yet private sector capex remains weak. A closer look at how IPO money is actually used explains the gap.
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ICICI Prudential AMC IPO opens Dec 12–16. Check GMP, financials, strengths, risks, valuations, lot size, timeline, and full investor-focused analysis.
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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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