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On September 16, 2026, the US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, taking it to a new range of 3.75%–4.00%. A "basis point" is just…
The Hero Motors IPO opens for subscription on September 16, 2026, and closes on September 18, 2026. It is a ₹1,000 crore mainboard IPO, with a price band of ₹79…
If you've checked stock prices in the last few minutes of trading recently and wondered why they jumped around more than usual, you're not imagining it. The Securities and Exchange…
You have probably heard someone say "Nifty is up today" or "Sensex fell 500 points." These lines are everywhere, in newspapers, on TV, in WhatsApp forwards. But if you have…
India is hosting the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi on September 12–13, bringing together leaders from some of the world’s major emerging economies. But what exactly is BRICS, what…
The Reserve Bank of India's special forex swap facility has pulled in a massive $136.38 billion, and the response has been so strong that the RBI decided to close one…
India's economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter of FY27 (April–June 2026), beating both market expectations and the Reserve Bank of India's own 7% estimate for the quarter. The data,…
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are asking India to reduce the Securities Transaction Tax (STT), particularly on derivatives, and reconsider the long-term capital gains tax on listed securities. The demand has…
The FCRA Bill 2026 proposes several changes to the rules governing foreign contributions in India, but understanding what those changes actually mean isn't always straightforward. What is FCRA, what does…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its latest monetary policy meeting, a decision that could influence everything from home loan EMIs…
GDP is the total value of everything a country produces in a set period. It is the single number economists, central banks, and fund managers watch most closely, and it…
What is IPO? If you've searched this question, you're likely standing at one of the most exciting and confusing crossroads of personal finance in India. Every few weeks, a new…
