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The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) plans to build a blockchain-based digital securities settlement platform called the LSEG Digital Securities Depository. This platform will connect traditional and digital securitie…
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The number of Americans filing for new unemployment benefits decreased less than expected last week, but the decline was consistent with economists' view that the labor market is stabilizing after a soft patch in 2022.…
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The government's 5% stake sale in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) was oversubscribed 1.34 times, indicating strong investor interest. This sale is significant as it showcases the government's divestment efforts…
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Muthoot Finance, a leading non-banking financial company in India, has raised its FY26 growth guidance to 44-45% after reporting a surge in its Q3 standalone profit. The strong performance was driven by robust gold loan…
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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have accelerated their selling in the financial services sector, offloading over ₹5,402 crore in the latter half of January. This comes as part of a broader trend where FPIs withdrew ₹…
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The US stock market ended with minimal changes after a strong jobs report, which alleviated some economic concerns but tempered expectations for quick interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This news is relevant for…
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The Indian microfinance market has shrunk by 16% year-on-year, reaching a 3-year low of ₹3.22 lakh crore. This contraction is due to a large bank reclassifying micro loans as retail and an acceleration in writing off ba…
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MSCI has added Aditya Birla Capital and L&T Finance to its Global Standard Index, anticipating nearly $495 million in passive inflows. IRCTC will be excluded, potentially seeing $141.6 million in outflows. The MSCI Indi…
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Canara Bank has lowered its one-month and overnight MCLR (Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate) by 5 basis points, effective February 12. This move will lead to reduced borrowing costs for customers and aligns with…
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NTPC, India's largest power generation company, has seen a 12% surge in its share price over the past three months. This is driven by investors' anticipation of strong capacity additions in thermal power and the company…
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The US dollar is facing challenges from the surging Japanese yen, resilient Chinese yuan, and steady Australian dollar in the current foreign exchange landscape. Traders are closely watching upcoming US job and inflatio…
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U.S. President Donald Trump hailed a 'historic' trade deal with India, highlighting it as part of the U.S. becoming a 'massive energy exporter'. This development is significant for exam preparation as it indicates stren…
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has seen its market capitalization fall below Rs 10 lakh crore amid fears of artificial intelligence (AI) disrupting the IT sector. This comes as TCS…
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) reported a 30% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 1,867 crore for the third quarter, with revenue from operations rising 11% to Rs 7,699 crore. The company also declared an int…
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JPMorgan has downgraded Vodafone Idea's stock, citing aggressive targets for cash EBITDA growth over the next three years. The brokerage firm views Vodafone Idea's plans to gain market share against Bharti Airtel and Re…
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Moody's estimates that the recent hike in US H-1B visa fees could raise costs for Indian IT companies by $100-250 million, or about 1% of their revenues. While large firms can absorb the impact, smaller companies may fa…
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The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline, with the Sensex tumbling over 500 points and the Nifty falling below 25,850. This was triggered by stronger U.S. jobs data, which dampened hopes of near-term Fed rate c…
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The article discusses the current state of the Indian stock market, with the Nifty index struggling to cross the 26,000 mark. Experts are advising investors to focus on specific stocks, with Bajaj Finance and Hero MotoC…
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Institutions have trimmed their stakes in 10 major largecap stocks during the third quarter (Q3) of 2022. This signals selective profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing across sectors. The reduced institutional holdings…
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IHCL, the Tata Group-backed hospitality company, reported strong Q3 performance with higher revenue of Rs 2,842 crore and net profit of Rs 954 crore. This was aided by exceptional gains and robust hotel operations. The…
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US stocks saw a slight increase on Thursday, as investors focused on analyzing the performance of companies in the AI sector. This comes after recent positive economic data, including strong job growth and a decline in…
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Bharat Forge, a leading Indian automotive and industrial components manufacturer, reported a 28% increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 273 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025. This positive financial…
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The Nifty index posted a second straight loss, but remained above its 20-day moving average, indicating recovery hopes. Analysts see resistance near 26,000 and support around 25,750-25,500. Two stocks, Shriram Finance a…
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Japanese government bonds (JGBs) saw a rally, with long-term bonds leading the way, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged 'responsible' economic stimulus following her electoral victory. This reassurance led to fa…
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