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Fixed SWP or rising withdrawals: Which strategy can better manage retirement inflation?

Fixed SWP or rising withdrawals: Which strategy can better manage retirement inflation?

Fixed SWP or rising withdrawals: Which strategy can better manage retirement inflation? When an individual retires, the top concern is usually how...

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Sensex jumps almost 1,000 points, Nifty surges 260 points: See major gainers, laggards

Sensex jumps almost 1,000 points, Nifty surges 260 points: See major gainers, laggards

Sensex jumps almost 1,000 points, Nifty surges 260 points: See major gainers, laggards Helped by a fall in crude prices, the Indian stock market...

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GST revenue surged 22.9% in Oct: Which state was on top and which had the highest growth?

GST revenue surged 22.9% in Oct: Which state was on top and which had the highest growth?

GST revenue surged 22.9% in Oct: Which state was on top and which had the highest growth? India's gross GST collections increased by 22.9% to...

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Gold, silver price: Will the decline persist this week? Analysts point to these factors

Gold, silver price: Will the decline persist this week? Analysts point to these factors

Gold, silver price: Will the decline persist this week? Analysts point to these factors Gold and silver prices could keep declining this week as...

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Stocks to watch today: RIL, Jio Platforms, NCC and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: RIL, Jio Platforms, NCC and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: RIL, Jio Platforms, NCC and more in focus In the stock market today (Nov 2), Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, Bank of...

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Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL: Tweaks in Centre's taxes can keep interest high on these stocks

Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL: Tweaks in Centre's taxes can keep interest high on these stocks

Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL: Tweaks in Centre’s taxes can keep interest high on these stocks The central government has changed the export tax of...

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UPI record: Daily transactions exceed ₹1 lakh crore in Oct; 9502 transactions per sec

UPI record: Daily transactions exceed ₹1 lakh crore in Oct; 9502 transactions per sec

UPI record: Daily transactions exceed ₹1 lakh crore in Oct; 9502 transactions per sec UPI set a new record in October 2026. Average daily...

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EPF: WhatsApp services on the way; automatic settlement of old accounts up to ₹1000

EPF: WhatsApp services on the way; automatic settlement of old accounts up to ₹1000

EPF: WhatsApp services on the way; automatic settlement of old accounts up to ₹1000 EPFO is rolling out two new initiatives. Under this, automatic...

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Money rules changing from today: Bank customers, pensioners heed the changes

Money rules changing from today: Bank customers, pensioners heed the changes

Money rules changing from today: Bank customers, pensioners heed the changes Five changes related to your wallet and banking will take effect from...

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Reliance Q2 results: Profit jumps 41%, revenue surges 29% on all-round perfromance

Reliance Q2 results: Profit jumps 41%, revenue surges 29% on all-round perfromance

Reliance Q2 results: Profit jumps 41%, revenue surges 29% on all-round perfromance Reliance Industries, the most valued company in India, recorded a...

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Retirement fund ₹2 crore: How much should you spend each month? See this formula

Retirement fund ₹2 crore: How much should you spend each month? See this formula

Retirement fund ₹2 crore: How much should you spend each month? See this formula Retiring at age 58 with a corpus of ₹2 crore requires a proper...

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Just investing in more MF schemes can't create a robust portfolio: Know other factors

Just investing in more MF schemes can't create a robust portfolio: Know other factors

Just investing in more MF schemes can’t create a robust portfolio: Know other factors If you make several SIPs every month and feel like your funds...

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Green hydrogen boost: 23 Indian companies guarantee offtake of 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum

Green hydrogen boost: 23 Indian companies guarantee offtake of 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum

Green hydrogen boost: 23 Indian companies guarantee offtake of 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum The Indian green hydrogen sector has got a boost with as many...

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Sensex, Nifty open in the green: Trent jumps 5%, check major gainers and laggards

Sensex, Nifty open in the green: Trent jumps 5%, check major gainers and laggards

Sensex, Nifty open in the green: Trent jumps 5%, check major gainers and laggards Despite most Asian markets trading in the red, the Indian market...

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Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata met secretly to iron out differences: What was the outcome?

Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata met secretly to iron out differences: What was the outcome?

Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata met secretly to iron out differences: What was the outcome? A secret meeting was organised between Noel Tata, chairman of...

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Stocks to watch today: Coal India, RIL, Jio Platforms and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Coal India, RIL, Jio Platforms and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Coal India, RIL, Jio Platforms and more in focus Shares of several companies, including Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms,...

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Energy crisis: IMF advocates exchange rate flexibility of rupee to counter oil shock

Energy crisis: IMF advocates exchange rate flexibility of rupee to counter oil shock

Energy crisis: IMF advocates exchange rate flexibility of rupee to counter oil shock The West Asia conflict has created an unprecedented energy shock...

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NSE shares: Jefferies assigns target price of Rs 2300; but look at the downside as well

NSE shares: Jefferies assigns target price of Rs 2300; but look at the downside as well

NSE shares: Jefferies assigns target price of Rs 2300; but look at the downside as well Jefferies has given a target of Rs 1,600 in a downside...

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Goldman Sachs picks stocks that can benefit from the Rs 2.12 trillion defence plan

Goldman Sachs picks stocks that can benefit from the Rs 2.12 trillion defence plan

Goldman Sachs picks stocks that can benefit from the Rs 2.12 trillion defence plan Defence stocks could benefit directly from the Rs 2.12 lakh crore...

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Key financial changes from Nov 1: From LPG cylinder prices to FASTag rules

Key financial changes from Nov 1: From LPG cylinder prices to FASTag rules

Key financial changes from Nov 1: From LPG cylinder prices to FASTag rules The beginning of every month brings some financial changes. There will also...

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Jio is the fifth most valuable telecom company in the world: Know which are ahead of it

Jio is the fifth most valuable telecom company in the world: Know which are ahead of it

Jio is the fifth most valuable telecom company in the world: Know which are ahead of it Jio Platforms has achieved a milestone in the global telecom...

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Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty 40 in early trade: Check the top gainers and laggards

Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty 40 in early trade: Check the top gainers and laggards

Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty 40 in early trade: Check the top gainers and laggards Amid mixed global cues, Indian indices opened higher on October...

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Stocks to watch today: Hero MotoCorp, RR Kabel, Pidilite Industries and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Hero MotoCorp, RR Kabel, Pidilite Industries and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Hero MotoCorp, RR Kabel, Pidilite Industries and more in focus Shares of Hero MotoCorp, RR Cable, Pidilite Industries, PNB...

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Jio changes market rankings: TCS moves out of top 5; Reliance Group the largest conglomerate

Jio changes market rankings: TCS moves out of top 5; Reliance Group the largest conglomerate

Jio changes market rankings: TCS moves out of top 5; Reliance Group the largest conglomerate The listing of Reliance Jio Platforms in the stock market...

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US Fed pause on rate hike: What will be the impact on Indian stock market today?

US Fed pause on rate hike: What will be the impact on Indian stock market today?

US Fed pause on rate hike: What will be the impact on Indian stock market today? The US Federal Reserve has not changed the key policy rate on...

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Noel Tata to step down from the board of 6 companies on Nov 12: Pressure on Chandra?

Noel Tata to step down from the board of 6 companies on Nov 12: Pressure on Chandra?

Noel Tata to step down from the board of 6 companies on Nov 12: Pressure on Chandra? Noel Tata, who is currently the chairman of Tata Trusts, will...

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Sensex drops 600 points, Nifty by 150 as crude surges: Check major gainers and laggards

Sensex drops 600 points, Nifty by 150 as crude surges: Check major gainers and laggards

Sensex drops 600 points, Nifty by 150 as crude surges: Check major gainers and laggards The Indian stock markets plunged in early trade this morning...

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Tata Electronics exports close to Rs 1 trn in FY26 due to Apple push; but posts higher loss

Tata Electronics exports close to Rs 1 trn in FY26 due to Apple push; but posts higher loss

Tata Electronics exports close to Rs 1 trn in FY26 due to Apple push; but posts higher loss Tata Electronics has emerged as the biggest iPhone...

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Stocks to watch today: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Capital, SAIL and more will be in focus

Stocks to watch today: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Capital, SAIL and more will be in focus

Stocks to watch today: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Capital, SAIL and more will be in focus Stocks in focus today (Oct 28) include Maruti Suzuki, Gandhar Oil,...

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Swiggy shares have plunged: Is there still room for further decline?

Swiggy shares have plunged: Is there still room for further decline?

Swiggy shares have plunged: Is there still room for further decline? Swiggy is in a peculiar spot. While the food delivery business posted record...

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Didn't get Jio IPO allotment? Experts discuss at what level can you consider entering?

Didn't get Jio IPO allotment? Experts discuss at what level can you consider entering?

Didn’t get Jio IPO allotment? Experts discuss at what level can you consider entering? Jio Platforms shares will be listed today, Oct 28. If you...

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Jio IPO to list today: Strong listing premium expected; listen to expert voices

Jio IPO to list today: Strong listing premium expected; listen to expert voices

Jio IPO to list today: Strong listing premium expected; listen to expert voices Jio IPO shares will get listed today, Oct 28. Prominent market experts...

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Rs 731 trn to be pumped in AI by 2030: Is it a bubble? Check this UBS Global Research report

Rs 731 trn to be pumped in AI by 2030: Is it a bubble? Check this UBS Global Research report

Rs 731 trn to be pumped in AI by 2030: Is it a bubble? Check this UBS Global Research report The world's largest tech companies are poised to...

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Sensex, Nifty plunge in the red in early trade: See major gainers and laggards

Sensex, Nifty plunge in the red in early trade: See major gainers and laggards

Sensex, Nifty plunge in the red in early trade: See major gainers and laggards The Indian stock markets have began today's trading session in the...

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Noel Tata challenges Chandrasekaran’s reappointment: Demands video of Sept 17 meeting

Noel Tata challenges Chandrasekaran’s reappointment: Demands video of Sept 17 meeting

Noel Tata challenges Chandrasekaran’s reappointment: Demands video of Sept 17 meeting The Tata group controversy has reached a new development with...

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Share zooms 23 times in 16 months: Investor faces ₹9.5 mn tax on income of ₹9.2 mn; know why

Share zooms 23 times in 16 months: Investor faces ₹9.5 mn tax on income of ₹9.2 mn; know why

Share zooms 23 times in 16 months: Investor faces ₹9.5 mn tax on income of ₹9.2 mn; know why Making a killing in the stock market is a dream of...

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Stocks to watch today: Paytm, Nazara Tech, Sigma Advanced Systems and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Paytm, Nazara Tech, Sigma Advanced Systems and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Paytm, Nazara Tech, Sigma Advanced Systems and more in focus Today in the stock market shares including Paytm, Nazara...

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Dhanteras 2026: Are you sure of the purity of the gold you are buying? Check it this way

Dhanteras 2026: Are you sure of the purity of the gold you are buying? Check it this way

Dhanteras 2026: Are you sure of the purity of the gold you are buying? Check it this way If you're planning to buy gold on Dhanteras or Diwali,...

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Railway rules on travel insurance changing from today: Need to know while buying tickets

Railway rules on travel insurance changing from today: Need to know while buying tickets

Railway rules on travel insurance changing from today: Need to know while buying tickets A new rule will apply to those purchasing travel insurance...

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Buying gold: Special offers have begun; book today and buy at the old price after a week

Buying gold: Special offers have begun; book today and buy at the old price after a week

Buying gold: Special offers have begun; book today and buy at the old price after a week By booking gold today, you can still get a chance to buy it...

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RBI injects ₹1 lakh cr in banks; know why the need of funds before the festive season

RBI injects ₹1 lakh cr in banks; know why the need of funds before the festive season

RBI injects ₹1 lakh cr in banks; know why the need of funds before the festive season The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has infused ₹1 lakh crore of...

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Sensex, Nifty plunge in early trade; Infosys the biggest laggard & Kotak Bank the biggest gainer

Sensex, Nifty plunge in early trade; Infosys the biggest laggard & Kotak Bank the biggest gainer

Sensex, Nifty plunge in early trade; Infosys the biggest laggard & Kotak Bank biggest gainer Indian stocks markets opened in the red despite crude...

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Gold prices dipping before Diwali, Dhanteras: Will the trend persist? Listen to experts

Gold prices dipping before Diwali, Dhanteras: Will the trend persist? Listen to experts

Gold prices dipping before Diwali, Dhanteras: Will the trend persist? Listen to experts Over the past few days, the price of gold has declined due to...

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Stocks to watch today: Lupin, Coforge, KEC International and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Lupin, Coforge, KEC International and more in focus

Stocks to watch today: Lupin, Coforge, KEC International and more in focus Several stocks, including Lupin, Coforge, KEC International and BL Kashyap,...

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IPOs to open this week: Know price bands and dates; total of ₹2,600 cr to be raised

IPOs to open this week: Know price bands and dates; total of ₹2,600 cr to be raised

IPOs to open this week: Know price bands and dates; total of ₹2,600 cr to be raised Five companies are launching their IPOs this week. The issues...

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How can Sensex, Nifty behave today? Look out for these key indicators

How can Sensex, Nifty behave today? Look out for these key indicators

How can Sensex, Nifty behave today? Look out for these key indicators The Indian stock market recorded a decline of over 2% last week. Rising crude...

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Jio Platforms IPO: Allotment today; know how to check your luck online step by step

Jio Platforms IPO: Allotment today; know how to check your luck online step by step

Jio Platforms IPO: Allotment today; know how to check your luck online step by step Any bidder can check his/her your Jio Platforms IPO allotment...

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Smallcap Index: Suffered heavily recently; know the risks through two decades of data

Smallcap Index: Suffered heavily recently; know the risks through two decades of data

Smallcap Index: Suffered heavily recently; know the risks through two decades of data Smallcap stocks are always more volatile than both largecap and...

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Jobs in 2027: Planning a switch? Know which sectors could offer the biggest salary hikes

Jobs in 2027: Planning a switch? Know which sectors could offer the biggest salary hikes

Jobs in 2027: Planning a switch? Know which sectors could offer the biggest salary hikes Average salaries in India are projected to grow by 9.1% in...

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Jio Platforms IPO: Investors pump nearly 2% of India's GDP as bids; know the details

Jio Platforms IPO: Investors pump nearly 2% of India's GDP as bids; know the details

Jio Platforms IPO: Investors pump nearly 2% of India’s GDP as bids; know the details Jio Platforms IPO, the first public issue of a consumer-facing...

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