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Ambuja merger a long-term positive, stock to track fundamentals over headlines: Amnish Aggarwal

Ambuja Cements shares are in focus as consolidation benefits are assessed. Infrastructure order activity is picking up, signaling improving sector visibility. Real estate stocks face a cautious outlook with growth having peaked. Platform companies show sales growth but profitability is a concern. Select pharma names remain attractive for long-term investors.

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What India’s best- and worst-performing startup stocks of 2025 reveal

India’s startup stocks in 2025 told a clear story: hype no longer pays. From Ather, Groww, and Meesho’s sharp rallies to Ola Electric and FirstCry’s steep falls, public markets rewarded execution, margins and discipline, while punishing capital burn and unclear paths to profitability.

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Bankers urge RBI action as dollar glut, NDF pressure roil Indian rupee forwards

Indian bankers are urging the Reserve Bank of India to step in as a dollar surplus and pressure in the non-deliverable forward market have sent rupee forward premiums to multi-year highs. This surge, driven by regulatory constraints and a mismatch in dollar sales, signals expectations of further rupee weakening. Intervention is deemed necessary to ease market pressure.

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Gold prices, silver futures extend record rally on rate-cut hopes

Gold and silver prices surge to record highs as investors seek safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and rate-cut expectations

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IRCTC to be removed from NSE F&O: What that means for investors — big and small

NSE's decision to remove IRCTC from the F&O segment is set to have a bearing on an investor's derivatives positions and the stock's future liquidity.

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Why Most Indians Will Never Buy A Home in Gurugram, And That's By Design

Unlike other cities, Gurugram doesn't operate on national trends

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India's Gen Z Borrows To Spend, Chinese Gen Z Saves To Survive

The shift in India has also redrawn the map for consumer businesses.

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India, New Zealand wrap FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years

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'If This Breaks, Trading Stops': Nithin Kamath Exposes The Risk No Investor Sees Coming

Kamath says few brokers are willing to build their own systems.

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Goa Institute of Management redesigns PGDM–Big Data Analytics to train data-driven business leaders

As data and AI reshape decision-making, Goa Institute of Management has redesigned its PGDM–Big Data Analytics programme to blend advanced analytics with core management, leadership, ethics, and real-world application, preparing future managers for evolving, analytics-led roles across industries.

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Ray Dalio Tells Nikhil Kamath Why India Could Be The Surprise Story In US-China Rivalry

Dalio placed the technology war at the center of future power shifts

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SIP vs EMI vs FD: What Makes You Rich Over 20 Years Of Monthly Saving

An FD offers peace of mind but may not beat inflation over long periods.

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Who Is Really Buying Rs 5 Crore Flats In Noida And Why They Might Regret It

Developers in Noida are focusing only on ultra-large formats

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Budget 2026: Why A Higher LTCG Exemption May Help More Than A Lower Tax Rate

A rate cut on LTCG benefits those making very large gains in rupee terms

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Gold price today: How much gold costs today in Delhi, Mumbai & other cities; check rates for 22K and 24K gold

Gold prices opened lower on the MCX at Rs 1,34,027 per 10 grams, a 0.37% dip, but remain above the crucial Rs 1.34 lakh mark. Spot gold and US gold futures also saw declines, while silver prices retreated from a record high.

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Trump administration pauses Diversity Visa Lottery after Brown University shooting suspect entered US through program

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program following a deadly shooting. The accused shooter, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, reportedly entered the U.S. through this program in 2017. This action aligns with President Trump's long-standing criticism of the program due to perceived security risks.

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No middle managers? OnlyFans may have drawn inspiration from big tech’s management shake-up

No middle managers? OnlyFans may have drawn inspiration from big tech’s management shake-up, as CEO Keily Blair says company's secret to achieving high revenue generated on average per employee is the absence of middle managers.

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11-Month Rent Agreement Expired But Tenant Refuses To Leave? Here's What Landlords Can Do

After rent agreement expires, landlords must avoid illegal eviction tactics and follow legal steps like issuing notices and documenting actions to support their case for eviction

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Shriram Finance, Titan, 5 other stocks hit new 52-week high amid mkt resilience

Indian equity benchmarks rebounded sharply after four days of losses, aided by softer U.S. inflation data and positive global cues. Improved risk appetite helped several stocks hit fresh 52-week highs amid a broader market recovery.

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Why India’s AMC business could be entering a long growth phase? Aditya Kondawar explains

ICICI Prudential AMC's listing sparks debate on valuation premiums over HDFC AMC, with both managing similar assets. While ICICI Prudential shows stronger operating profits due to a higher equity and alternate asset mix, retail participation in its IPO was muted. Experts believe the long-term outlook for Indian AMCs remains positive, driven by shifting investor behavior and industry growth potential.

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Peter McGuire flags stronger Yen risk as Japan inflation stays above target

Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest in three decades, prompting global markets to reassess the yen, carry trades, and risk assets. With inflation projected to remain above the BOJ's target, further tightening is a possibility, potentially altering Japan's monetary policy and impacting global markets.

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Adani to invest ₹1 lakh crore in airports; eyes aggressive bids in next privatisation round

Navi Mumbai International Airport will become the latest addition to the Adani Group's expanding airport portfolio, further strengthening its presence in India's aviation infrastructure

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The largest M&A in India's financial space unfolds alongside reforms

The ₹39,620-crore bet by Japan's largest bank into the Mumbai-based Shriram Finance is the latest in a series of foreign investments validating the potential of India's financial space. There may be more coming.