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Dividend Hunter

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The aromatic and long grain rice commands a premium in the global market.

Farmers fetch record prices for basmati rice amid strong export demand

Cipla Q2 results: Profit falls 35% to Rs 878 crore, revenue dips 1%

Cipla Q2 profit declines 35%, revenue at Rs 7,368.15 crore

How much will Anthropic’s 7 co-founders each pocket if the IPO hits $2 trillion

Jobs and Career

Inside Microsoft’s new exit offer: 60,000 employees eligible, India among 4 countries

Gold at Rs 1.41 lakh, silver below Rs 2 lakh: What should investors do now?

Noel Tata questions Chandrasekaran's reappointment in fresh Tata Sons letter

Economy Explained

‘Never seen such dismay’: Why a 36-year market veteran is warning India

7x earnings, a 59% fall: Vijay Kedia and Dolly Khanna’s latest smallcap bets

I-T nudges taxpayers to come clean on undeclared UAE properties

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Stock Insights

4 Smallcap Stocks with Strong Long-Term Growth Potential

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Nifty 50 outlook, Nifty 50 weekly performance

Monday Watchlist: Nifty volatility spikes — IT, Pharma & Realty among key sectors to watch

Narayana Murthy’s family office bets Rs 310 crore on 2 new stocks

Narayana Murthy’s family office bets Rs 310 cr on 2 new, beaten-down stocks

Both companies are positioned to benefit from India's expanding supply-chain infrastructure, but their investment cases are at different stages.

India’s factory boom needs more than factories: 2 stocks, one with 50%+ EBITDA margins

The increase in FII holdings perhaps indicates confidence in these retail businesses, but sustaining that interest will depend on actual execution of the expansion.

Why FIIs sharply raised stakes in these 3 stocks – all from the same sector

This Lesser-Known Mid Cap Fund Delivered 22.7% CAGR in 5 Years

This Lesser-Known Mid Cap Fund Delivered 22.7% CAGR in 5 Years

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MARKETS

Nomura stock recommendations 2026 featuring five Indian stocks with up to 63.2% potential upside

5 Buy recommendations by Nomura, with 25% to 63% upside potential

Kotak Institutional Equities Diwali picks, Kotak top stock picks 2026

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Nomura top buy recommendation

IDFC First to IndusInd Bank: Nomura picks 3 bank stocks for up to 33% upside

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Applied for an IPO? Jefferies predicts 35% upside for this behind-the-scenes registrar

Tata consumer share price

Tata Consumer soars 6% after Q2: Why brokerages cut target prices by nearly 14%

Meta to raise $95 billion for AI as spending hits $145 billion this year

Meta’s $95 billion AI bet: Why Zuckerberg is turning to investors for cash

Economy

India-China-trade

Explainer: China’s non-tariff barriers: Implications for Indian trade

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

Goyal says India-US trade pact in final fine-tuning; pitches India as Dutch investment hub

The 2025–26 sugar season ended with 3.6 MT of carryover stocks, providing a base for meeting domestic consumption requirements.

Supply concerns: Sugar mills asked to report output on a monthly basis

The freight shock has also changed HPCL's procurement strategy.

Russian Urals premiums fall to a trickle, yet OMCs may stick with West Asia

Market participants said oil prices hovering around $115 per barrel pose a risk to the rupee, as they could widen India’s import bill.

Rupee falls as importer demand and high crude prices weigh: Slips 25 paise to 95.19

The government is discussing possible changes to long-term capital gains tax amid concerns over stock market performance and foreign investor outflows.

On FM table: Slashing capital gains tax rate, dollar-based taxation for foreign investors

BUSINESS

Insurance

Hospital tariff controls, minimum commissions: What insurance agents want from Centre

Whether the proposed fees and compliance requirements will eventually translate into a cost for consumers remains to be seen.

Trai moves to regulate free streaming TV: Proposes ALTD framework for FAST apps

The OAI rate at Indian drug facilities has fluctuated over the years, falling from around 23% in 2014 to 11% in 2024 before rising to 17% now.

US FDA scrutiny threatens growth prospects of Indian drugmakers: Ind-Ra

New safety norms may push up car prices

OfBusiness co-founder Asish Mohapatra built the company around procurement, financing and market access for manufacturing SMEs.

Big Idea: Three needs, one business

Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors gained passenger vehicle market share in H1 FY27, while Hyundai and Mahindra grew slower than the industry.

Maruti, Tata gain ground as car market competition intensifies

Listing Soon IPOs

IPO News

Jio Platforms IPO, Jio IPO allotment status, Jio IPO listing date 2026

Missed Jio IPO allotment? Analysts reveal entry levels for the telecom stock after listing

Paras Healthcare IPO Allotment: How to check status on BSE, NSE, MUFG Intime India

Mutual Funds

5 Midcap Funds With the Highest Returns in 2026

5 Midcap Funds With the Highest Returns in 2026

Why Vikas Khemani’s new small-cap fund plans to turn away money at Rs 5,000 cr

Money Insights

Gold Prices Falling: 3 Gold ETFs With the Lowest Cost of Tracking Gold

Gold Prices Falling: 3 Gold ETFs With the Lowest Cost of Tracking Gold

How to Build a More Resilient Fixed Income Portfolio

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Personal Finance

No-cost EMI isn't free? 5 things to check before buying during festive sales

No-cost EMI and cashback: The hidden charges that can make your festive shopping costlier

Higher EPS pension delay: Pensioners seek relief from interest, faster claim settlement

Higher EPS pension delay: Pensioners seek relief from interest, faster claim settlement

Retirement income tax: Why EPF, NPS and pension rules need a common framework

Retirement tax rules differ for EPF, NPS and pension: Why employees need clarity

Contra Mutual Funds Outperform Benchmarks in Market Downturns / Canva

Contra Funds Outperform Large-Caps: Should you invest now?

Look out for co-pay & deductibles in unlimited health plans

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Your queries on Income Tax: No separate business expense deductions in presumptive tax

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World

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Global Market

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Immigration

The Australian High Commission in New Delhi announced that India is among nearly 60 countries covered by the expanded requirements.

Australia visa rules change: Indians may need to submit fingerprints, facial images

DHS rule puts 20,000-33,000 work permits at risk, Green Card applicants face job gaps

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Technology

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra

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iPhone Duo

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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The aromatic and long grain rice commands a premium in the global market.

Farmers fetch record prices for basmati rice amid strong export demand

To help taxpayers identify information available with the department, an online facility has been created on the income tax e-filing portal.

I-T nudges taxpayers to come clean on undeclared UAE properties

The 2025–26 sugar season ended with 3.6 MT of carryover stocks, providing a base for meeting domestic consumption requirements.

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