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The US stock market was muted on Friday as investors assessed softer-than-expected inflation data, which kept hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut intact. This data is significant for exam preparation as it provides insi…
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The article highlights the advice of market veteran Madhusudan Kela to investors, emphasizing the importance of focusing on wealth creation and ignoring market noise. Kela emphasizes the power of identifying resilient I…
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Unilever, a major consumer goods company, reported a 4.6% increase in annual net profit from its retained brands, reaching $6.8 billion in 2022. Despite anticipating slower market conditions in 2026, the company express…
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Indian markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday, with the Nasdaq tumbling 2% and the S&P 500 falling over 1%. Investors offloaded technology and transport shares due to concerns over artificial intelligence disru…
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Asian stocks dropped after concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on technology sectors led to a sell-off in US stocks. Investors sought safety in US Treasuries, while gold and Bitcoin showed signs of stabi…
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HUL, a leading FMCG company in India, witnessed a strong recovery in sales volume during the December quarter. The company expects improved performance in the second half of the fiscal year and the next year, driven by…
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Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a 6% sales increase in Q3 FY23, driven by easing food inflation and supportive policies that boosted consumer demand. However, input costs and currency fluctuations affected profit marg…
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Hindustan Unilever, a leading FMCG company in India, reported a 30% drop in Q3 FY26 net profit from continuing operations to Rs 2,188 crore, despite a 5.6% revenue increase. The company anticipates a stronger FY27, driv…
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The Indian government is likely to grant zero-duty benefits on garments made with US-origin cotton, mirroring the concessions given to Bangladesh. This move aims to strengthen India-US trade ties and ensure competitive…
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SBI has overtaken IT giants TCS and Infosys in market capitalization, a remarkable feat considering their positions just 5 years ago. This surge reflects the sharp turnaround in PSU banks driven by better risk managemen…
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The article discusses the housing challenges in India due to land scarcity and high prices. NITI Aayog proposes structural reforms like increasing Floor Area Ratios and land pooling to unlock housing supply. Government…
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The Indian government has revised the Consumer Price Index (CPI) base year to 2024, with significant changes in the weightage of food, housing, and transport components. This revised framework will guide the country's m…
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The Government of India has conducted a bond switch operation with the central bank, wherein it has bought back bonds maturing in the next fiscal year (FY27) and issued longer-dated 2040 securities instead. This move ai…
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The Reserve Bank of India has released draft guidelines to revamp the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme. The proposed changes aim to standardize crop seasons, extend KCC tenure to 6 years, and align drawing limits with cro…
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The Indian government has updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket to reflect the changing spending patterns of households. The new CPI basket shows that Indians are now spending less on food and more on services a…
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NITI Aayog has suggested strategic tech-services trade missions to Japan, the Middle East, and Germany to promote Indian AI players and secure India's global technology leadership. A unified India Tech-Services brand an…
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Oil prices rose due to growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, despite an increase in U.S. crude inventories. This geopolitical uncertainty is dominating the market sentiment and could have implications for India's…
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Sebi chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey highlighted concerns over the misuse of SME regulatory relaxations, including instances of fund diversion to related parties and shell companies, as well as unfair trade practices to…
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The US-India trade agreement has revived foreign institutional investor (FII) interest in India, but concerns over earnings growth remain. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a significant risk, impacting jobs a…
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SBI Mutual Fund's CIO has advised investors to prefer short-end corporate bonds and tactically allocate to state development loans (SDLs) amid elevated government borrowing and weak demand in the fixed income markets. T…
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The Indian electronics manufacturing sector is experiencing a 30% growth, led by companies like Amber and Syrma. The industry is shifting towards higher-value industrial and automotive products, boosting profits and cre…
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has announced a first interim dividend of ₹35 per share for FY26, with February 18, 2026 set as the record date and payment due by March 14. The company also reported strong Q3 results, w…
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India's retail inflation rose to 2.75% in January 2026, the first figure from an updated Consumer Price Index (CPI) series. This development is promising as it remains beneath the Reserve Bank of India's inflation targe…
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Indian government bonds rose on Thursday as traders unwound their short positions after a lower-than-expected January inflation reading. The 10-year bond yield settled at 6.6833%, down from 6.7088% the previous day. Thi…
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