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Tonight’s US Fed rate decision will cast a long shadow over India

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points tonight, taking the target range to 3.75%-4%, after inflation…

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Government social welfare schemes are important, but they should supplement — not substitute for — the financial security system you build yourself. (Shutterstock)
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How to build wealth on irregular income

India’s gig economy — freelancers, independent contractors and consultants, delivery partners and platform partners — is booming. The Economic Survey 2025-26 says the segment grew…

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India’s $40.8 billion Russian crude imports put it in Trump’s 100% tariff line of fire

India bought $40.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia in FY2026, accounting for nearly a third of its total crude imports, according to the…

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India placed better in economy despite global challenges, says FM Sitharaman

India is in a stronger economic position despite challenges facing the world, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, while calling for a more…

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Paisabazaar: Paisabazaar expands wealth push as it diversifies beyond unsecured credit
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Paisabazaar: Paisabazaar expands wealth push as it diversifies beyond unsecured credit

Bengaluru: Financial marketplace Paisabazaar is expanding its wealth business with mutual funds as part of a broader move to diversify beyond unsecured credit, which accounted…

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Fuel pump transactions, bill and insurance payments, and more: UPI FAQs as MDR kicks in

The new UPI framework has kicked in, bringing changes to how certain merchant transactions are charged. But while the framework introduces a 0.4% merchant discount…

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New Zealand parliament passes ‘once-in-a-generation’ India trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exports

New Zealand’s parliament on Wednesday passed legislation to implement a free trade agreement with India, under which tariffs on about 95% of New Zealand exports…

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Leather, footwear exports may hit $5.5 billion as UK, EU trade pacts boost growth: CLE Chairman Juneja

New Delhi: The country’s leather, footwear and accessories exports are expected to grow by over 12 per cent year-on-year to USD 5.5 billion in 2026-27…

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The benchmarks had opened about 0.8% higher on Tuesday but reversed those gains to end more than 1% lower each. (ANI Video Grab)
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Stock market indices open higher amid hopes of technical rebound after previous lows

Stock market indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, in lines with the expectations of a technical rebound after the Nifty 50 closed at…

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OpenAI collaborating with Google and Anthropic to address AI safety as Chris Lehane weighs in: ‘It’s better to…’

OpenAI has been working with other artificial intelligence companies, including Anthropic and Google, to address AI safety concerns, a spokesperson told CNBC on Tuesday, September…

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