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India May Cut Bond Taxes for Foreign Investors — Here’s What It Means for You
The RBI has proposed slashing taxes on foreign bond buyers to strengthen the rupee and pull in global capital. Here’s the full picture, simply explained.
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Modi’s 7 Appeals: What They Mean for Your Money Right Now
The Prime Minister has asked every Indian to change how they spend. Here’s a plain-English breakdown — and what smart investors should do next.
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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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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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Trump Says U.S. and India Reached Trade Deal, Will Lower Tariffs Immediately
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will reduce its reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, and said India agreed to lower its barriers and dramatically increase purchases of U.S. products. The announcement was made in a public post by Mr. Trump and was reported widely by international and…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Calls for the Yuan to Become a Global Reserve Currency
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerating efforts to position the Chinese yuan as a global reserve currency, according to Chinese state media. The remarks come as governments and central banks worldwide reassess their reliance on the US dollar amid shifting geopolitical and financial conditions, highlighting China’s broader push to expand the yuan’s role…
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