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SBI Funds Management IPO Closes with Subscriptions 41.66 Times Over, Bids Near ₹3 Lakh Crore

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SBI Funds Management IPO subscribed 41.66x at close; GMP signals 17% listing day pop

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Economy

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BUSINESS

Waaree Energies Commissions 5.15-GWh Battery Storage Plant in Gujarat

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Mutual Funds

International mutual funds were once a popular choice among Indian investors looking to diversify beyond domestic markets.

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Personal Finance

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