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Dalal Street Prepares for a Week of Market Volatility
Rising geopolitical tensions, high crude oil prices, and a weakening rupee are creating a challenging environment for investors on Dalal Street. These factors, combined with ongoing foreign fund selling, are…
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Videos: The Emerging Gateway Transforming Online Retail
MUMBAI: Indian consumers are increasingly engaging in video-shopping, a trend that is reshaping the online retail landscape. Platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Meesho are leveraging creator-led content to drive…
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Global Response to PHP Security Vulnerabilities as CERT-In Issues Warning
BENGALURU: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical-severity warning regarding two vulnerabilities in PHP, a widely used open-source scripting language. These flaws could enable unauthenticated attackers…
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Crude Oil Prices Climb, Indian Rupee Weakens, and Dalal Street Faces Another Setback
MUMBAI: The Indian crude basket’s average price surged to $120 per barrel in October, marking a 14-year high. This increase, coupled with a weakening rupee and declining Asian markets, negatively…
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RBI Governor Addresses Tatas on Listing Requirements for Upper Layer NBFCs, Clarifies September Order
Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated on Friday that Tata Sons must publicly list its shares as long as it remains classified as an upper-layer (UL)…
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Global Alert Issued as Two Major PHP Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Services to Cyber Risks
BENGALURU: Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP have raised a cybersecurity alert, potentially exposing millions of internet-facing services to remote code execution by hackers. PHP has advised users to temporarily disable…
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RBI Achieves Record High with $43 Billion in Net Dollar Purchases
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a significant increase in its net dollar purchases, which surged 132% to $43.3 billion in August 2026. This rise was largely driven…
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US Consumer Sentiment Declines Amid Fuel Price Hikes and Cost-of-Living Concerns
US consumer sentiment dipped to near a record low in October, driven by rising prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to a University of Michigan…
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Tesla Achieves $1.53 Billion in Free Cash Flow While Reducing 2026 Spending Forecast by One-Fifth
Tesla reported a surprising $1.53 billion in free cash flow for the third quarter, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations. The electric vehicle manufacturer achieved this by spending less than anticipated on…
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SBI Data Breach: Thousands of Customer Records Discovered on Dark Web
NEW DELHI: The State Bank of India (SBI) has identified 3,897 customer records containing personally identifiable information (PII) that may have been exposed on the dark web. The bank is…
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HDFC Bank Investigation Reveals Executive Leaks of Confidential Information, According to Report
NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank has uncovered evidence that two senior executives shared confidential business plans and potentially market-sensitive information with outsiders, according to a Bloomberg report. The investigation was initiated…
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Understanding Capital Gains Tax on Stocks, Mutual Funds, Real Estate, and Gold
Most investors focus on what to buy, often neglecting to plan their exit strategy. However, capital gains tax is incurred when gains are realized, not when investments are made. With…
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India’s Power Crisis: Over Half of Coal Plants Experience Critical Fuel Shortages Amid Rising Demand
NEW DELHI: India’s coal-fired power plants are facing a critical fuel shortage, with nearly half of them holding coal reserves sufficient for less than three days. As of October 19,…
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Goldman Sachs Warns of Potential Brent Crude Surge to $140 by Early 2027 Amid Gulf Supply Disruptions
Commodity prices are expected to remain volatile through 2027, driven by geopolitical conflicts, supply disruptions, and extreme weather risks, according to a report from Goldman Sachs. The bank highlights significant…
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Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set to Launch on November 1, Promising Reduced Journey Time and Competitive Fares
Indian Railways is set to launch its second Vande Bharat sleeper train service, with a special inaugural run planned for November 1, coinciding with Karnataka Rajyotsava. The new Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande…
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