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Government may do away with UPI subsidies as MDR revenue kicks in
Government may end UPI subsidies for small transactions as merchant fees are introduced. Taxpayer-funded incentives for UPI and RuPay transactions are being phased out. No new subsidies have been paid for transactions since April 2025. This shift aims to make the payment ecosystem self-sustaining and reduce taxpayer burden. Incentive disbursements have significantly decreased in recent…
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Explained: 13 reasons why the Nifty could not deliver more in last 5 years
Over a five-year period, thirteen stocks within the Nifty index adversely affected its overall performance, resulting in negative returns for these specific laggards. Conversely, the Nifty 50 index itself witnessed gains. Had these underperforming stocks been excluded, the index’s returns would have been significantly enhanced. Active mutual funds, benefiting from reduced exposure to these stocks,…
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Explained: 13 reasons why the Nifty could not deliver more in last 5 years
Over a five-year period, thirteen stocks within the Nifty index adversely affected its overall performance, resulting in negative returns for these specific laggards. Conversely, the Nifty 50 index itself witnessed gains. Had these underperforming stocks been excluded, the index’s returns would have been significantly enhanced. Active mutual funds, benefiting from reduced exposure to these stocks,…
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Pre-market action: Here’s the trade setup for today’s session
On Monday, Indian equity markets experienced a positive turn, with the Nifty 50 index rising due to a dip in crude oil prices and widespread purchasing among investors. While foreign portfolio investors sold off shares, domestic institutional players significantly increased their stakes. The Indian Rupee showed strength, aided by the lower crude oil rates.
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Stocks in news: ONGC, Lloyds Metals, Canara Bank, Rays of Belief and GRSE
Indian stock markets closed higher on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gaining points. Several companies, including ONGC and Canara Bank, are expected to be active on Tuesday. ONGC announced a gas discovery in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, while Canara Bank received a rating from Moody’s. Lloyds Metals and Energy approved capacity expansion,…
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Small-cap mutual funds: How large- and mid-cap exposure differs across schemes; check 1-year returns
Small-cap mutual funds must invest at least 65% in small-cap stocks, but their remaining portfolios can differ. Here’s how top 10 schemes compare on large- and mid-cap exposure and what their one-year returns show.
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AMD briefly tops $1 trillion market cap as AI push fuels record rally, shares up 9%
Advanced Micro Devices briefly crossed one trillion dollars in market capitalization. This milestone placed AMD among elite chipmakers reaching this valuation. The company’s shares saw a significant increase following this achievement. AMD is now considered Nvidia’s closest competitor in graphics processing units. This event highlights the growing importance of AI computing in the semiconductor industry.
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Pine Labs block deal: Mastercard Asia may divest 4.3% equity worth Rs 892 crore
Mastercard Asia Pacific may sell up to 49.7 million Pine Labs shares, representing 4.3% of the fintech company, through a Rs 892.5 crore block deal. Priced at Rs 179.50 per share, the secondary sale is scheduled for September 22.
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RBI issues norms on capital requirements for market risk under Basel III for banks
As of April 1, 2027, banks are prohibited from reclassifying instruments to achieve lower capital requirements under the new market risk guidelines that align with the updated Basel III framework. This transition will see banks adopting a simplified standardized approach for determining risk-weighted assets, along with revisions to interest rate risk tables and the treatment…
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Crypto outlook: Why RWA utilization may matter more than issuance, Binance Research explains
Real-world asset tokenization is shifting from issuance toward utility, with RWA AUM reaching $34.18 billion by September 15, 2026. Binance Research highlights rising utilization, as liquidity, lending and collateral applications increasingly determine whether tokenized assets become financially active on-chain.