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Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, is getting ready for what is expected to be the largest IPO in Indian history. The issue is reported to open on 21 October and close on 23 October 2026, with listing expected on 28 October. At the top of the reported price band, it could raise about ₹30,200 crore, ahead of Hyundai Motor India’s ₹27,860 crore issue in 2024. This is also the first public offer from the Reliance group since 2008, and the first fr

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) from 5.25% to 5.50%. The move follows signs that inflation is spreading beyond headline numbers into core prices. Here is what it means for the market, your loans and your investments. What is the repo rate? The repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends money to banks. When it goes up, banks pay more to borrow, and that cost usually reaches customers through higher loan rates. The chain is si

Indian markets have fallen back to 2024 levels. The Nifty 50 is now at about 22,422 and the Sensex at about 71,910, its lowest close since March after four straight losing sessions. These are levels last seen in early 2024: on 1 January 2024 the Sensex touched about 72,500 and the Nifty about 21,800. From the record highs of late 2025 (about 86,000 on the Sensex and 26,300 on the Nifty), the indices are down roughly 16% and 15%. This article explains what is behind the declin

On 24 September 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) lists on the BSE. This is a big moment NSE is the exchange where most Indians buy their first stock or mutual fund unit, and it has waited almost ten years to list. Its ₹22,562 crore share sale got 5.7 times more bids than shares on offer, Just two months earlier, on 21 July, SBI Funds Management the company that runs SBI Mutual Fund, India's biggest asset manager listed too. So two companies at the heart of how Indians

On September 16, 2026, the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%–4.00% its first increase since 2023. The Federal Open Market Committee's decision was unanimous, a 12–0 vote, marking a shift from the split 9–3 outcome at July's meeting, when three regional Fed presidents had already pushed for tightening. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh described the US economy as “expanding at a solid pace” but flagged that inflation “

India's mutual fund industry has quietly crossed another milestone. As of July 2026, industry-wide assets under management (AUM) touched ₹85.76 lakh crore, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) up nearly six-fold from ₹15.18 lakh crore just a decade earlier, in July 2016. The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) own Annual Report for 2025-26 puts average AUM for the year at ₹73.7 lakh crore, a 12.2% year-on-year increase, with activ

Most seasoned mutual fund investors don't pick one fund and stop there. They build a portfolio in two layers. The first layer, called the core, is made up of diversified equity funds meant to be held for years, forming the bulk of the portfolio. The second layer, the satellite, is a smaller allocation to funds with a sharper, more tactical purpose a specific theme, sector, or asset class that can add extra return or act as a hedge, without derailing the whole portfolio if it

How different investments have preserved and grown real wealth over the last five years. Horizon ≈ 5 years · 2020–2025 Currency INR Measure CAGR, point-to-point Inflation quietly erodes wealth: money left idle loses purchasing power every year. Between FY2021 and FY2025, India's consumer price inflation averaged roughly 5.5%, so any asset returning less than that lost real value. Over this five-year window, several asset classes cleared that bar comfortably. Indian equi

Foreign investors putting money into India are getting a string of tax breaks this year. It started with an emergency order in June and has since grown into a full bill in Parliament. Together, these changes touch government bonds, offshore fund managers, electronics companies and even the diamond trade. Here's a simple breakdown of what happened, why the government moved so quickly, and what it could mean going forward. Why the government acted The trigger was a rough patch

A simple guide to how digital tokens are changing the way we own bonds, real estate and cash Imagine being able to buy a small slice of a commercial building in Mumbai, or a piece of a government bond, for the price of a dinner out and having that ownership recorded instantly and safely on a digital system that cannot be tampered with. This is the basic idea behind tokenization, one of the biggest shifts underway in global and Indian finance today. Tokenization is not crypto

The Government of India offers several social security schemes that provide affordable insurance, healthcare, and retirement benefits for every citizen. This guide explains four essential schemes—Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), and Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY—covering their eligibility, benefits, and why they are important for your family's financial security.

Learn how the SHANTI Act transforms India's nuclear sector, enabling private investment, boosting clean energy, and reshaping the future of atomic power.

FCNR(B) deposits let NRIs earn tax-free interest in US dollars while protecting savings from currency fluctuations. This guide explains how FCNR(B) accounts work, their benefits, eligibility, interest rates, tenure options, tax implications, and why they are considered one of the safest dollar-denominated investment choices for Indians living abroad.

SBI Funds Management's ₹11,693-crore IPO is the largest of 2026 and a textbook case of what an offer-for-sale actually means for a business versus its shareholders. On July 14, 2026, SBI Funds Management Limited, the company behind SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest asset manager by AUM, opens the country's biggest IPO so far this year. The headline number is ₹11,692.91 crore, priced in a band of ₹545 to ₹574 a share, with listing on the NSE and BSE around July 21.

India recorded its highest-ever June vehicle sales in 2026, with 2.557 million registrations and passenger car sales surging nearly 29%. But behind the record numbers lie three major trends: rapid growth in EVs, hybrids, and CNG vehicles, renewed concerns over E20 petrol's impact on older cars, and rising unsold dealer inventory. Here's what these developments mean for consumers, the auto industry, and investors.

Kerala's healthcare sector is witnessing a historic ownership shift as global private equity firms like KKR, Blackstone, and TPG invest over ₹50,000 crore in leading hospital chains. This data-backed analysis explores the major deals, why investors are targeting Kerala, the opportunities for healthcare expansion, and the growing concerns over affordability, consolidation, and the future of patient care.

In a landmark deal that rewrites India's port investment story, Switzerland-based MSC Group — the world's largest container shipping company — has acquired a 49% stake in Vizhinjam International Seaport, Kerala, for ₹13,000 crore. The investment, made through MSC's terminal investment arm TiL, is a partnership with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India's largest integrated transport operator.

If you've glanced at the business pages this week, you might have noticed a string of unusually upbeat headlines about the Indian economy. Industrial output is growing faster than expected, Moody's says the country's credit rating is safe, and one of the government's top economic voices is talking about 8% growth like it's actually within reach. Taken together, these stories paint a picture of an economy that's not just holding up under global pressure but quietly building mo

Gold has always held a special place in Indian households. Beyond being a symbol of tradition and wealth, it is increasingly becoming a financial asset that helps people access quick funds when needed. Recent data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) highlights just how significant this trend has become. According to the RBI's latest data, loans against gold jewellery grew by a staggering 123.1% year-on-year as of March 2026. The total outstanding gold loan portfolio jumped f

So what exactly is "inflation targeting"? Think of it like a thermostat for the economy. The government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have agreed: we want prices to rise at no more than 4% a year. That's the "set temperature." If prices start rising too fast, the RBI raises interest rates to cool things down. If the economy is too cold, it cuts rates to warm it up. This system was formally introduced in 2016 when the RBI Act was amended. In March 2026, via a government