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Gold, Silver Prices Fall Today After Fed Rate Hike: Check September 17 Rates in India
Gold and silver prices fell in India on September 17, 2026. Check today's 24K, 22K gold and silver rates, IBJA prices and what is driving bullion after the Fed rate hike.
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ARCIL Shares Make Flat Debut at ₹139 Despite IPO Being Subscribed 20 Times
ARCIL made a quiet stock-market debut at ₹139 on September 17, even after its IPO attracted strong demand. Here's what the flat listing means and what investors may want to watch next.
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Fed Rate Hike Puts RBI Under Pressure: Will India Raise Rates in October?
The US Federal Reserve’s 25-bps rate hike has added to the RBI’s October dilemma as India faces rising inflation, a weak rupee, high crude oil prices and excess banking liquidity.
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Supreme Court Draws the Line on Vehicle Loan Recovery: What Banks and NBFCs Can—and Cannot—Do
Banks and NBFCs can still repossess vehicles after a loan default, but the Supreme Court says they cannot use force or bypass legal safeguards. Here's what borrowers should know.
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NSE’s ₹22,569 Crore IPO Opens: What Investors Need to Know About India’s Biggest Exchange
NSE's long-awaited IPO is finally open. Here's what its ₹1,700–₹1,785 price band, OFS structure, huge derivatives business and regulatory risks mean for investors.
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NSE IPO Opens September 17: What India’s Biggest Exchange Listing Means for Investors
NSE's long-awaited IPO opens September 17 at ₹1,700–₹1,785 a share. Here's what investors should know about its valuation, derivatives exposure, growth opportunities and key risks.
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RBI Rate Hike Back on the Table: What It Could Mean for Your Home-Loan EMI and Fixed Deposits
India's repo rate is still 5.25%, but rising inflation, expensive crude oil and pressure on the rupee have revived expectations of an RBI rate hike. Here is what borrowers, homebuyers and FD investors need to understand.
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Indian Exporters to Get 100% Duty-Free Access to New Zealand: Which Sectors Could Gain Most?
New Zealand's Parliament has cleared its trade deal with India, paving the way for zero-duty access across 100% of tariff lines for Indian exports. Here's what it actually means for textiles, engineering goods, jewellery, food exporters and MSMEs.
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India’s New FTAs Are Opening Duty-Free Markets: What Changes for Exporters and Consumers
India is rapidly expanding its FTA network across the UK, Oman, New Zealand and EU while negotiating with the U.S. See which deals are already active, where Indian exports get zero-duty access and what changes next.
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10 Indian Sectors That Could Gain Most From India’s New FTAs — From Textiles to Pharma
India's new trade agreements with the EU, UK, New Zealand, Oman and EFTA are opening major markets to Indian exporters. Here are 10 sectors positioned to benefit—and why zero tariffs alone won't guarantee success.
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Fed Decision Tonight: Rupee Near ₹96, Gold Above $4,300 — What It Could Mean for Your Money
The US Fed announces its interest-rate decision tonight as the rupee trades near ₹96, gold remains above $4,300 and Indian stocks face pressure from oil and global yields. Here's what the decision could mean for Indian investors.
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FPIs Are Selling Indian Stocks Again — What Changed After August’s Buying Surge?
Foreign portfolio investors have returned to selling Indian equities in September 2026 after strong buying in August. Rising crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, surging US Treasury yields and expectations of tighter US monetary policy are changing the risk-reward equation for global investors.
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FPIs Are Selling, DIIs Are Buying — So Why Are Indian Stocks Still Falling?
Foreign investors are pulling money from Indian equities while domestic institutions continue buying. Here is why DII support can cushion the market without necessarily stopping the Nifty and Sensex from falling.
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RBI to Sell ₹50,000 Crore of Bonds on September 17: Why It Is Pulling Cash Out of Banks
The Reserve Bank of India will begin a ₹1 lakh crore government bond-sale programme on September 17 with a ₹50,000-crore first tranche. The operation is designed to absorb unusually high surplus liquidity from the banking system, but it is also putting India’s bond yields and borrowing costs under scrutiny.
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American Express Cardholders in India Lose a Key Feature From Today — What Changes on September 16
American Express has discontinued its “Check Your Spending Power” feature in India from September 16, 2026. A second service, Emergency Card Replacement, will follow on October 8. Here is what the changes actually mean for cardholders.
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Tata Sons IPO Takes Legal Turn as RBI Moves Bombay High Court — What the Caveat Actually Means
RBI has filed a caveat in the Bombay High Court over the Tata Sons listing issue after rejecting the company's bid to surrender its CIC registration. Here's why Tata Sons faces a listing requirement and what could happen next.
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Nifty Sinks to Five-Month Low After 280-Point Fall — What Could Decide the Market’s Next Move?
India’s Nifty 50 has fallen to a five-month low after a sharp selloff driven by expensive crude oil, rising global bond yields and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve decision. GIFT Nifty indicated the possibility of a steadier start on Wednesday, but the bigger question is whether any rebound can survive the pressures that triggered the decline.
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Sensex Has Lost Over 2,900 Points in September: What’s Suddenly Going Wrong for Indian Stocks?
The Sensex has fallen more than 2,900 points in September as expensive crude oil, rising bond yields, inflation concerns and foreign selling combine to pressure Indian equities. Here’s what is actually driving the decline—and what investors should watch next.
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Britain Is Hunting for the World’s Best AI Talent — So Why Is Immigration Certainty Becoming a Risk?
Britain is expanding Global Talent visas and recruiting elite AI researchers while proposing major settlement reforms. The biggest uncertainty may fall on skilled workers already building UK technology companies.
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India’s SIP Investments Hit a Record ₹32,297 Crore — But There’s More to the Story
Monthly SIP contributions reached a record ₹32,297 crore in August 2026, while contributing SIP accounts crossed 10 crore. The milestone shows the growing power of systematic household investing—but the underlying data also reveal important trends investors should not overlook.
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Mutual Funds Are Buying More Healthcare and Capital Goods — What the August Shift Tells Investors
Indian mutual funds increased portfolio exposure to healthcare and capital goods in August 2026 while reducing consumer-sector weight to around a decade low. The rotation comes as equity-fund inflows strengthened and SIP contributions reached a record.
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These Mutual Fund Categories Are Leading in 2026 — But the Biggest Winner Isn’t an Equity Fund
Precious-metals funds have dramatically outperformed equity categories over the past year, while healthcare and small-cap funds lead equities. Here’s what the latest mutual-fund performance data really tells investors.
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Mutual Fund Expense Ratio Explained: Why a Tiny 0.5% Difference Can Cost You Thousands Over Time
A mutual fund's expense ratio may look like a tiny percentage, but it is deducted from the scheme's assets and can affect long-term returns. Here's how expense ratios work, why Direct and Regular plans differ, and what SEBI's new 2026 BER framework changes for Indian investors.
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Gold ETF Tax Rules Changed: Why 12 Months Now Makes a Big Difference for Investors ?
Gold ETF taxation in India has changed significantly. Under the current rules, listed Gold ETFs held for more than 12 months generally qualify for long-term capital-gains treatment at 12.5% without indexation, while gains on shorter holdings are generally taxed at the investor's applicable normal rate.
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Gold ETF or Physical Gold? The Better Choice Depends on Why You’re Buying Gold
Gold ETFs and physical gold both provide exposure to the precious metal, but the similarities largely end there. ETFs remove purity, storage and jewellery-making concerns, while physical gold offers direct ownership and practical use. With investment demand for gold rising again in 2026, here is how Indian investors should compare the two.
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