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Mutual fund SIP inflows surge to Rs 3.34 lakh cr in 2025; contributions peaked in December

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Mutual fund investments via SIPs reached an all-time high of Rs 3.34 lakh crore in 2025, demonstrating a strong investor appetite for disciplined, long-term wealth ...

WEF 2026: Trump to attend with the largest-ever US delegation; strong Indian side also expected

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US President Donald Trump will lead a large delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, starting January 18. Global leaders will convene amidst ...

Precious metals surge: Silver jumps Rs 6,000 to lifetime high; gold hits fresh record

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Silver prices have reached an unprecedented Rs 2,71,000 per kilogram in Delhi, while gold hit a new high of Rs 1,45,000 per 10 grams. This ...

Russian oil trade: India slips to third-largest buyer in December

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India has slipped to third place in Russian fossil fuel imports for December 2025, with Reliance Industries and state refiners significantly cutting crude oil purchases. ...

Gig worker safety row: Blinkit drops ‘10-minute’ delivery claim; Zepto, Swiggy may follow

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Quick commerce platform Blinkit has removed its “10-minute delivery” claim, shifting to “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep.” This move follows government discussions aimed at ...

Budget 2026 expectations: Put more money in people’s hands to boost growth

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Budget 2026: The standard deduction under Section 16(ia) should be raised to ₹1 lakh and made uniform across both tax regimes. This would account for ...