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Mutual funds: Know how SIP-SWP combination can pave the way for financial independence

Mutual funds: Know how SIP-SWP combination can pave the way for financial independence

Mutual funds: Know how SIP-SWP combination can pave the way for financial independence In the expansing world of mutual funds, systematic investment...

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Fuel crisis forces ban on vehicle purchase by Pakistan govt; only one item at weddings

Fuel crisis forces ban on vehicle purchase by Pakistan govt; only one item at weddings

Fuel crisis forces ban on vehicle purchase by Pakistan govt; only one item at weddings The West Asia crisis has created a deepening energy crisis in...

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Stocks to watch today: Wipro, Petronet LNG, Bharat Forge and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Wipro, Petronet LNG, Bharat Forge and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Wipro, Petronet LNG, Bharat Forge and more in focus Stocks to watch today include Bharat Electronics, Oil India, Petronet LNG,...

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Brokerage gives Buy call for 3 stocks: Check target price and stop loss levels

Brokerage gives Buy call for 3 stocks: Check target price and stop loss levels

Brokerage gives Buy call for 3 stocks: Check target price and stop loss levels Choice Broking has issued a Buy call for City Union Bank, Castrol India...

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The Tata Sons boardroom war: What could happen next?

The Tata Sons boardroom war: What could happen next?

Tata Sons vs Tata Trusts: What could happen next in the boardroom war? The Tata Sons boardroom war has suddenly burst forth and taken corporate India...

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NSE IPO: 43% subscription on day 1; GMP crawls down | Would you bid?

NSE IPO: 43% subscription on day 1; GMP crawls down | Would you bid?

NSE IPO: 43% subscription on day 1; GMP crawls down | Would you bid? The NSE IPO was managed to garner 43% overall subscription with retail investors...

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Sensex, Nifty brave US Fed rate hike and 100% tariff threat, thanks to lower crude price

Sensex, Nifty brave US Fed rate hike and 100% tariff threat, thanks to lower crude price

Sensex, Nifty brave US Fed rate hike and 100% tariff threat, thanks to lower crude price The Indian stock market opened in the green and appeared to...

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Stocks to watch today: Infosys, Fortis Healthcare, Mazagon Dock and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Infosys, Fortis Healthcare, Mazagon Dock and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Infosys, Fortis Healthcare, Mazagon Dock and more in focus The Indian stock market staged a cautious recovery on September 16,...

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Buy signal in 3 stocks: Expert reveals target and stop loss; learn upside possibilities

Buy signal in 3 stocks: Expert reveals target and stop loss; learn upside possibilities

Buy signal in 3 stocks: Expert reveals target and stop loss; learn upside possibilities Experts have recommended buying Gujarat Pipavav Port, GAIL,...

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Hero Motors IPO: Fully subscribed on day one, GMP positive | Will you bid?

Hero Motors IPO: Fully subscribed on day one, GMP positive | Will you bid?

Hero Motors IPO: Fully subscribed on day one, GMP positive | Will you bid? This week Hero Motors IPO is the second most high-profile public issue...

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NSE IPO: Many strengths, but what are the risk factors to consider before you jump?

NSE IPO: Many strengths, but what are the risk factors to consider before you jump?

NSE IPO: Many strengths, but what are the risk factors to consider before you jump? The NSE IPO which was first proposed in 2016, is here at last and...

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US Fed raises key policy rate by 25 bps: First hike since July 2023, more hikes possible

US Fed raises key policy rate by 25 bps: First hike since July 2023, more hikes possible

US Fed raises key policy rate by 25 bps: First hike since July 2023, more hikes possible The US Fed’s benchmark rate is now between 3.75-4%. The...

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US Fed rate hike of 25 bps expected tonight: Trump wants interest rates cut or left untouched

US Fed rate hike of 25 bps expected tonight: Trump wants interest rates cut or left untouched

US Fed rate hike of 25 bps expected tonight: Trump wants interest rates cut or left untouched There is widespread expectation that US Fed will hike...

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NSE IPO: Exchange earns huge revenue from F&O; is its earning under SEBI glare?

NSE IPO: Exchange earns huge revenue from F&O; is its earning under SEBI glare?

NSE IPO: Exchange earns huge revenue from F&O; is its earning under SEBI glare? NSE is a global leader in F&O trade and the exchange generates...

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Sensex, Nifty jump in early trade on lower crude prices: ITC, M&M, HCLTech surge

Sensex, Nifty jump in early trade on lower crude prices: ITC, M&M, HCLTech surge

Sensex, Nifty jump in early trade on lower crude prices: ITC, M&M, HCLTech surge The Indian stock market surged in early trade on Wednesday,...

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India's exports surge 26.12% in August; electronics, petro products shine

India's exports surge 26.12% in August; electronics, petro products shine

India’s exports surge 26.12% in August; electronics, petro products shine India's merchandise exports jumped 26.12% to reach $43.81 billion in...

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Stocks to watch today: BHEL, Bharat Forge, Satvik Green Energy and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: BHEL, Bharat Forge, Satvik Green Energy and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: BHEL, Bharat Forge, Satvik Green Energy and more in focus Stocks to watch today include GTPL Hathaway, BHEL, Purple Style Labs,...

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Stocks with potential upside up to 11.65%: Brokerage has set target price, stop loss

Stocks with potential upside up to 11.65%: Brokerage has set target price, stop loss

Stocks with potential upside up to 11.65%: Brokerage has set target price, stop loss Amid the continuous volatility in the Indian stock market, Choice...

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Unemployment rate crawls down to 5% in August helped by rural sector gains, shows survey

Unemployment rate crawls down to 5% in August helped by rural sector gains, shows survey

Unemployment rate crawls down to 5% in August helped by rural sector gains, shows survey According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data,...

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3 IPOs opening today: To mobilise Rs 1,625 crore; check GMP, price band etc | Will you bid?

3 IPOs opening today: To mobilise Rs 1,625 crore; check GMP, price band etc | Will you bid?

3 IPOs opening today: To mobilise Rs 1,625 crore; check GMP, price band etc | Will you bid? The bidding process of SS Retail IPO, Hero Motors IPO and...

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Insolvency rules to change following Subhash Chandra's haircut: IBBI to make 4 changes

Insolvency rules to change following Subhash Chandra's haircut: IBBI to make 4 changes

Insolvency rules to change following Subhash Chandra’s haircut: IBBI to make 4 changes Subhash Chandra's haircut of 99.97% startled the nation...

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Tata stocks jump after RBI move triggers hope of Tata Sons IPO: Tata Chemicals surges 20%

Tata stocks jump after RBI move triggers hope of Tata Sons IPO: Tata Chemicals surges 20%

Tata stocks jump after RBI move triggers hope of Tata Sons IPO: Tata Chemicals surges 20% Tata group stocks such as TCS, Tata Motors, Titan and Tata...

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Russia imported 70% of its petrol and diesel products from India in August: Know why

Russia imported 70% of its petrol and diesel products from India in August: Know why

Russia imported 70% of its petrol and diesel products from India in August: Know why India became the largest supplier of oil products to Russia in...

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UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free; higher values to come under MDR: Know details

UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free; higher values to come under MDR: Know details

UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 to remain free; higher values to come under MDR: Know details On September 14, the Centre announced that banks will not be...

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Stocks to watch today: HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Tata group shares and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Tata group shares and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Tata group shares and more in focus The stock market appears to be under continuous pressure. Rising...

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Food inflation raises retail inflation to 4.82% in August: Will RBI raise Repo Rate in Oct?

Food inflation raises retail inflation to 4.82% in August: Will RBI raise Repo Rate in Oct?

Food inflation raises retail inflation to 4.82% in August: Will RBI raise Repo Rate in Oct? Onions and ginger have been pointed out as culprits in a...

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Nifty 50 in 2026: Slips more than 10%; when will selling pressure ease?

Nifty 50 in 2026: Slips more than 10%; when will selling pressure ease?

Nifty 50 in 2026: Slips more than 10%; when will selling pressure ease? The Nifty 50, India's most widely followed stock market index, has...

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SBI, PNB, BoB, Canara Bank: Which one is offering the highest returns on FD this month?

SBI, PNB, BoB, Canara Bank: Which one is offering the highest returns on FD this month?

SBI, PNB, BoB, Canara Bank: Which one is offering the highest returns on FD this month? Fixed deposits are one of the age-old instruments of...

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Post-retirement income: Know how annuity plans work and how you can benefit from them

Post-retirement income: Know how annuity plans work and how you can benefit from them

Post-retirement income: Know how annuity plans work and how you can benefit from them Retirement halts the monthly salary but the running expenditures...

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IPO storm this week: Public issues including NSE to raise 24,600 crore; check details

IPO storm this week: Public issues including NSE to raise 24,600 crore; check details

IPO storm this week: Public issues including NSE to raise 24,600 crore; check details As many as 11 IPOs, including the much-hyped NSE public issue,...

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EPF withdrawal rules changed: Now you can take advances from your account for these needs

EPF withdrawal rules changed: Now you can take advances from your account for these needs

EPF withdrawal rules changed: Now you can take advances from your account for these needs EPFO ​​has simplified the rules for partial and early...

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SIP inflows peak in August: Check its wealth generating power with the 15×15×30 rule

SIP inflows peak in August: Check its wealth generating power with the 15×15×30 rule

SIP inflows peak in August: Check its wealth generating power with the 15×15×30 rule To understand the attraction, convenience wealth generation...

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3 stocks with Buy recommendation: Check target prices and stop loss set by brokerage

3 stocks with Buy recommendation: Check target prices and stop loss set by brokerage

3 stocks with Buy recommendation: Check target prices and stop loss set by brokerage Three stocks have been assigned a buy rating by Choice Broking....

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Stock market holiday; for how many days will banks be closed this week?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Stock market holiday; for how many days will banks be closed this week?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Stock market holiday; for how many days will banks be closed this week? The stock market is closed today due to Ganesh...

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BRICS nations back easier trade access for MSMEs: welcomes study on short-term financing

BRICS nations back easier trade access for MSMEs: welcomes study on short-term financing

BRICS nations back easier trade access for MSMEs: welcomes study on short-term financing In most nations MSMEs form a crucial part of the economy....

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Tata Sons: RBI rejects plea to surrender NBFC license; must it float an IPO now?

Tata Sons: RBI rejects plea to surrender NBFC license; must it float an IPO now?

Tata Sons: RBI rejects plea to surrender NBFC license; must it float an IPO now? This is what Tata Sons was desperate to avoid. RBI has rejected the...

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Repo Rate: RBI should hike it by 25 bps in both Oct and Dec, says SBI Research; know why

Repo Rate: RBI should hike it by 25 bps in both Oct and Dec, says SBI Research; know why

Repo Rate: RBI should hike it by 25 bps in both Oct and Dec, says SBI Research; know why The RBI Monetary Policy Committee should raise the Repo Rate...

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BRICS Business Forum: Open market should foster trade in local currency, says Piyush Goyal

BRICS Business Forum: Open market should foster trade in local currency, says Piyush Goyal

BRICS Business Forum: Open market should foster trade in local currency, says Piyush Goyal BRICS Summit 2026: Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that...

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FIIs in 2026: Sold Rs 2.8 lakh cr worth of Indian stocks, pumped in Rs 47,000 cr in IPOs

FIIs in 2026: Sold Rs 2.8 lakh cr worth of Indian stocks, pumped in Rs 47,000 cr in IPOs

FIIs in 2026: Sold Rs 2.8 lakh cr worth of Indian stocks, pumped in Rs 47,000 cr in IPOs FIIs are heavily selling in the Indian stock market. So far...

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How many bank accounts should one maintain? Too many can become a headache

How many bank accounts should one maintain? Too many can become a headache

How many bank accounts should one maintain? Too many can become a headache Many of us have more than one or two bank accounts. But maintaining more...

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Sensex plunges by more than 650 points, Nifty 50 by 225 points: Rs 6 trillion lost in minutes

Sensex plunges by more than 650 points, Nifty 50 by 225 points: Rs 6 trillion lost in minutes

Sensex plunges by more than 650 points, Nifty 50 by 225 points: Rs 6 trillion lost in minutes The relentless march of crude oil prices beyond $100 a...

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Stocks to watch today: Texmaco Rail, KIMS, Vodafone Idea and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Texmaco Rail, KIMS, Vodafone Idea and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Texmaco Rail, KIMS, Vodafone Idea and more in focus Stocks to watch on September 11 include Texmaco Rail & Engineering,...

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Manika Plastech IPO opens today: GMP positive; check price band, lot size| Fit for you?

Manika Plastech IPO opens today: GMP positive; check price band, lot size| Fit for you?

Manika Plastech IPO opens today: GMP positive; check price band, lot size| Fit for you? Manika Plastech IPO, designed to raise Rs 125.50 crore, is...

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Five things to do to pay EMI on car loan even after losing your job

Five things to do to pay EMI on car loan even after losing your job

Five things to do to pay EMI on car loan even after losing your job Paying car loan EMIs can become difficult after losing a job. However, there are...

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3 stocks are poised for a rally: Check target price, stop loss levels set by brokerage

3 stocks are poised for a rally: Check target price, stop loss levels set by brokerage

3 stocks are poised for a rally: Check target price, stop loss levels set by brokerage Sachin Gupta of Choice Equity Broking has recommended buying...

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NSE IPO: Check GMP; price band Rs 1,700-1,785; bid opens on September 17 | Will you apply?

NSE IPO: Check GMP; price band Rs 1,700-1,785; bid opens on September 17 | Will you apply?

NSE IPO: Check GMP; price band Rs 1,700-1,785; bid opens on September 17 | Will you apply? The details of NSE IPO are finally here. The issue intends...

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Mutual funds in August 2026: Equity scheme inflows jump 19%; debt funds record net outflow

Mutual funds in August 2026: Equity scheme inflows jump 19%; debt funds record net outflow

Mutual funds in August 2026: Equity scheme inflows jump 19%; debt funds record net outflow Despite the turbulent stock market in August, net inflow in...

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Sensex, Nifty slip into the red on crude oil woes: Check prominent gainers and laggards

Sensex, Nifty slip into the red on crude oil woes: Check prominent gainers and laggards

Sensex, Nifty slip into the red on crude oil woes: Check prominent gainers and laggards In early trade today, the Indian equity market slipped into...

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NSE shrinks IPO size: It will now be the second biggest public issue; see details

NSE shrinks IPO size: It will now be the second biggest public issue; see details

NSE shrinks IPO size: It will now be the second biggest public issue; see details NSE has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus with the...

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Veegaland Developers IPO opens today: GMP positive; check price band, other details here

Veegaland Developers IPO opens today: GMP positive; check price band, other details here

Veegaland Developers IPO opens today: GMP positive; check price band, other details here Veegaland Developers IPO, designed to raised Rs 210 crore, is...

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