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What is Passive Investing? How’s it different from putting your money through active investments? Explained
With passive investing, funds track market indices, reducing the need for individual stock selection. Read more to find out.
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5 Stocks That Are Likely to Benefit Ahead of Diwali as India’s Festive Spending Rises
Every year, the festive months turn into a big test for consumer-facing businesses in India. Shoppers open their wallets wider, whether it’s for a new car, gold jewellery, clothes, or home appliances. Lenders too see a jump in demand as EMI schemes make big purchases easier. This piece looks at five businesses, spread across different…
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IndusInd Tiger vs PNB Zaggle Credit Card: Both Offer 10 Complimentary Airport Lounge Visits – Which One Should You Choose?
Airport lounge access has become an important feature for frequent travellers when choosing a credit card. The IndusInd Tiger and PNB Zaggle credit cards stand out with 10 complimentary airport lounge visits annually, comprising 8 domestic and 2 international visits. However, the cards differ in their fees, reward structures and additional travel and lifestyle benefits,…
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Data Centre Portfolio: 5 Stocks From Different Sectors to Add to Your Watchlist
The Indian data centre sector is set to see a huge growth stage with increased cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital workloads demanding computing infrastructure. This opportunity exists not just for data centre players but also for infrastructure providers in electricity, cooling, real estate, engineering, and high performance computing. Companies that have scaled their operations…
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IDFC FIRST Quantum+ Credit Card: FD-Backed Lifetime-Free Card Offering Up to 6.5% Interest, 2% Cashback & Zero Forex – Are You Eligible?
Getting a credit card can be difficult for individuals with limited credit history or without conventional income proof. The IDFC FIRST Quantum+ Credit Card offers an FD-backed route, requiring a minimum fixed deposit of ₹5,000. Along with a credit limit linked to the FD, the card provides cashback on eligible spends, UPI benefits and zero…
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8th pay commission: Here’s how to apply for official state visits in Mumbai and Bengaluru
The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has announced official meetings and state visits as part of its consultation stage. Since March, the commission has conducted multiple state visits to meet employee representative groups, unions and stakeholders.
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DA hike July 2026: Will DA rise to 64% from 60%? ₹18,000, to ₹56,100 basic salary | Calculate your likely increase
The organisation clarified it seeks no advance payments but wants the pending process completed to settle arrears and revised salary payments. It urged expediting the July 2026 Dearness Allowance (DA) declaration, with estimates indicating a rate increasefrom 60% to 64% based on CPI data.
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Same playbook, different numbers: Why FPI selling may not be the story it looks like
Indian equities extended their losing streak as elevated crude, US Treasury yields, geopolitical risks and FPI selling weighed on sentiment. However, foreign investors continued backing IPOs, selectively buying debt and mid-small caps, suggesting portfolio selectivity rather than a broad withdrawal from Indian markets.
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Waaree Energies vs Premier Energies: Which Solar Stock Can Handle Falling Module Prices Better?
India’s solar industry is witnessing rapid capacity expansion, but falling solar module prices are creating new challenges for manufacturers. Lower prices can pressure realisations and margins, making cost efficiency, scale and manufacturing capabilities increasingly important. Against this backdrop, Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are drawing attention as major solar manufacturing players. Both companies are positioned…
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DA news: Punjab govt notifies 8% dearness allowance hike for state employees and pensioners — Latest updates
DA news update: Punjab government has notified an 8% dearness allowance hike for state government and pensioners, effective from 1 September, as per an official statement from the chief minister’s office.