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Tax harvesting is a strategy used to reduce the capital gains tax or make it nil. (Pixabay)
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How tax harvesting can help save capital gains tax| Business News

The Iran war and the resultant closure of the Strait of Hormuz have led to crude oil prices skyrocketing. The Brent Crude Oil prices have…

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It is also a good time to look ahead and plan for the upcoming financial year and beyond.
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Reflect on FY25 and plan for FY26 and beyond| Business News

The financial year-end is a good time to reflect on what worked well this year and what did not go as planned. It is also…

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The RBP framework will also provide a vintage benefit. (PTI)
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How much will banks pay for deposit insurance?| Business News

As of March 2026, the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), an RBI subsidiary, provides deposit insurance of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per…

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Corporate bond fund raising now complements bank credit. (Pixabay)
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Should you invest in bonds? What factors can enable it?| Business News

According to a Ministry of Finance press release dated January 2026, India’s corporate bond market saw impressive growth in the last decade. The outstanding issuances…

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Health insurance decisions should focus on clear policy wording and practical coverage rather than just low costs.
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Why is it important to check them?| Business News

Ajay had blurred vision, so he consulted an eye specialist. The doctor diagnosed cataract and advised surgery. The surgery cost was Rs. 40,000. Ajay applied…

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The IndiGrid InvIT is India’s first and largest publicly listed InvIT.
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Should you invest?| Business News

In the last one year, the RBI has cut the Repo Rate multiple times during the MPC meetings. As a result, the interest rates on…

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An attendant holds a petrol nozzle at a petrol pump in Siliguri. (Reuters)
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Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL shares surge after premium petrol price hike| Business News

Shares of India’s oil marketing companies — Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL — surged up to 3.5% today after an increase in premium petrol prices….

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Ozempic (AFP)
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Natco Pharma to launch generic Ozempic at 90% discount as price war begins| Business News

Natco Pharma Ltd. is set to launch the generic version of Ozempic at a price that’s 90% cheaper than the original created Novo Nordisk A/S,…

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HDFC Bank is one the largest stocks traded on India's stock exchanges. (Reuters)
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A perfect storm was brewing against HDFC Bank even before Iran war, chairman exit| Business News

Investors were betting against HDFC Bank Ltd. even before the Iran war and sudden resignation of Chairman Atanu Chakraborty, with open positions in the stock’s…

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Ozempic went viral for helping people lose weight after being introduced as a diabetes injection in 2018. (AP)
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Opinion | Why Generic Ozempic is a game changer for China and India

The simultaneous patent expiry of Ozempic’s active ingredient in China and India on Friday is a watershed moment. Until now, the revolutionary weight-loss drugs have…

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