Author: Sethu
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Business vs Job in India – An honest financial comparison for someone earning ₹10–30 LPA
You’re earning ₹10–30 LPA at your job. Life is stable — EMIs are paid, the fridge is full, and you have health insurance. But somewhere in your head, a question doesn’t go away: “Should I quit and start my own business?” It’s one of the most common — and most emotionally loaded — financial decisions…
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How to Start a Business in India: The Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how to start a business in India in 2026 with step-by-step guidance on registration, GST, funding, licenses, and growth.
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How Crude Oil Shakes the Economy and Stock Market — And Why the US-Iran War Makes It Worse
Oil prices have surged over 50% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. Brent crude crossed $119 a barrel — the first time above $100 since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here’s what that means for your wallet, your country, and the stock market. Simple Summary — What…
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What Options Does India Have If the Oil Crisis Deepens?
If the Iran conflict escalates and oil flows are disrupted, India has several strategic, diplomatic, and market options — including reserve drawdowns, supplier diversification, alternative import routes, and long-term energy policy changes — to manage supply and reduce the impact on prices and inflation. India has built emergency buffers to help it through sudden supply…
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Will India Run Out of Oil If Iran War Escalates? Reserves Explained
India currently has enough oil in reserves to handle a short-term disruption, even if the Iran conflict escalates. India has roughly 74–75 days of crude cover when combining strategic petroleum reserves and commercial stocks. However, since nearly 50% of India’s crude imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a prolonged closure would raise fuel prices…
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IDFC First Bank ₹590 Crore Fraud: What Happened, Who Was Arrested & Is the Bank Safe?
The ₹590 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank refers to unauthorized transactions involving Haryana government-linked accounts at the bank’s Chandigarh branch in February 2026. Some bank officials and external parties allegedly moved funds without proper approval. Authorities arrested key suspects, and around ₹556 crore has reportedly been recovered so far. If you are searching for…
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IT Stocks Rebound as Anthropic’s New Partnerships Ease AI Disruption Fears
After weeks of panic selling, software stocks are bouncing back. The trigger? Anthropic’s latest AI partnerships. Investors were worried that AI would replace traditional software tools. But this week, the market got a different signal — AI may power software, not destroy it. That shift in narrative triggered a sharp rebound across U.S. and global…
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If the US and Iran Go to War, What Happens to Global Markets?
TL;DR If a full US–Iran war breaks out, the world economy takes an immediate hit. Oil prices could spike to $100+, stock markets would tumble, inflation would rise, and shipping routes that carry a fifth of the world’s oil supply could be shut down. Here’s exactly what happens — and to whom. War doesn’t just…
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Nifty IT Index Sheds 2.5% as Claude Sonnet 4.6 Triggers Automation Panic (AGAIN)
On February 18, 2026, the Indian IT sector faced its steepest single-day rout in months, with the Nifty IT Index crashing 2.5% to 32,265.20. The primary catalyst was Anthropic’s release of Claude Sonnet 4.6, which demonstrated near-human proficiency in autonomous “computer use” and coding—tasks that form the core revenue of India’s outsourcing giants. Market Performance…
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RBI Guidelines on Bank Lending to Stockbrokers: What Changes From April 1, 2026
If you saw headlines about the RBI tightening lending rules for stockbrokers and wondered, “Is this bad for my trading account?” — that’s the real concern most investors have. Here’s the straight answer: For most retail investors, the impact will likely be minimal. From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is revising…
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