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Retail investors’ losses in F&O segment drop
Starting Nov 2024, Sebi had made several changes to the trading rules for F&O, including increasing margins and contract sizes. MUMBAI: New rules introduced by markets regulator Sebi to curtail excessive speculation and trading in the futures & options (F&O) segment have reduced aggregate losses incurred by retail investors during fiscal 2025-26, but per-investor loss…
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AI can do to lending, what UPI did to payments: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
AI could widen the pool of borrowers by allowing banks to use data beyond conventional financial histories MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said AI could do to lending decisions what UPI did to payments and urged banks not to sit on the sidelines as India is well-placed to adopt the technology because of its public…
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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold holds near 10-week high ahead of US inflation data; silver rises
Gold prices are trading near multi-week highs on Wednesday as investors weigh competing signals from the US economy and the ongoing Middle East conflict. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,377.79 per ounce by 0055 GMT, after climbing to its highest level since June 5 in the previous session. The metal encountered technical resistance around…
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How power struggle at Tata group is deepening with exit of Ratan Tata’s key allies
N Chandrasekaran’s decision leaves the board with the task of selecting a new chairman.. (Reuters file photo) N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman after his current tenure ends in February 20207 has brought to light the power struggle within the Tata group.His decision represents a major leadership change at Tata Sons…
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Indian Railways rolls out passenger train coaches for Bangladesh Railway; check top features & images
The rake consists of three AC sleeper coaches, three AC chair cars, 11 Non-AC chair cars and two power cars. Indian Railways rolls out passenger coaches for Bangladesh! The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala has achieved a major milestone on Wednesday with the rollout of its first rake of 19 Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB)…
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What N Chandrasekaran told Tata Sons staff
N Chandrasekaran announced that he will not seek another term as chairman of Tata Sons after his current tenure expires. (Reuters file photo) N Chandrasekaran, who has decided to step down as Tata Sons chairman, told employees to ignore the speculation and conspiracy theories circulating over the group’s leadership transition. Earlier today, N Chandrasekaran announced…
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Why India’s next challenge is demand
Cumulative ethanol supplies crossed 800 crore litres during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 (representative image) India’s ethanol programme has crossed another major volume mark, but the latest supply data also shows a shift in where the fuel is coming from.Grain-based feedstocks accounted for about three-fourths of ethanol supplied in July, with maize and surplus Food…
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Retail inflation moves up to 4.45% in July; stays above RBI’s target for second month
Inflation remained higher in rural India at 4.84%, while urban areas registered a lower rate of 3.96%. July 2026 CPI inflation: Retail inflation for the month of July edged up to 4.45%. The All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), with 2024 as the base year, recorded a provisional year-on-year inflation rate of 4.45% in July…
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Investing in mutual funds? Four ways to effectively manage risk for the right investment strategy
Many investors invest in a mutual fund scheme based on its recent performance. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarRisk is unavoidable when investing in mutual funds. These risks may arise from market fluctuations, interest rate changes or the performance of the underlying assets held by the fund. While mutual funds carrying higher risk may experience…
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The remarkable rise of Ratan Tata’s pick N Chandrasekaran
Chandrasekaran assumed leadership of Tata Sons in 2017 during one of the most turbulent periods in the group’s history. (Reuters photo) N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday stepped down as chairman of Tata Sons, ending a tenure of nearly a decade during which he transformed the salt-to-software-to-SUV conglomerate by expanding its presence into emerging sectors such as…