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Bitcoin price today: rangebound near $63,000 in risk-off

Bitcoin is rangebound near $63,000 and Ethereum near $1,800, caught between US-Iran war fear and lingering hopes of US rate cuts.

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Crude oil price today: Brent at a 1-month high on Hormuz

Crude oil price today is about $80 for WTI and $84 for Brent, at a one-month high, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and the US imposed a blockade.

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Gold price today: holds near $4,065 above the $4,000 line

Gold is holding near $4,065 an ounce, rangebound as the Fed's rate outlook and a firm dollar offset safe-haven demand from the Hormuz standoff.

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Nifty ends the week at 24,190 as IT earnings lift the mood

The Nifty closed the week near 24,190, up about 0.6%, as steady IT results from TCS, Wipro and HCLTech offset the Strait of Hormuz overhang, with Infosys next.

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Q1 FY27 IT results: TCS, Wipro and HCLTech compared

Three of the big four IT firms have reported Q1 FY27. Here is the scorecard on revenue, profit, margin, dividend and guidance, with Infosys still to come.

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Rupee vs dollar today: USD/INR stuck near record low 96.2

The rupee is stuck near a record low around 96.2 as the Strait of Hormuz standoff keeps oil high and foreign investors sell Indian shares.

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HCLTech Q1 FY27: profit Rs 4,350 cr, keeps FY27 guidance

HCLTech posted Q1 FY27 profit of about Rs 4,350 crore, a Rs 12 dividend, and held its FY27 revenue guidance, the steadiest read of the season so far.

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Will the RBI cut rates again in August 2026, or hold?

The RBI meets in early August with the repo at 5.25%, and rising inflation, high oil, and a record-low rupee make a pause more likely than another cut.

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How do NSE circuit breakers work, and why did trading stop on 13 March 2020?

The 10, 15, and 20 percent rule that can freeze the entire Indian market, and the one morning it actually did.

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Infosys Q1 FY27 on July 23: the guidance is the whole story

Infosys reports Q1 FY27 on July 23, and whether it raises, holds, or cuts its full-year revenue guidance matters far more than the quarter itself.

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Wipro Q1 FY27: Rs 3,380 cr profit, soft Q2 guide

Wipro posted Q1 FY27 profit of Rs 3,380 crore and a Re 1 dividend, but a cautious Q2 guide kept the mood in check.

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Gold rate today in India: 24K near a monthly low, Rs 1.42 lakh

Gold rate in India today is about Rs 1,41,850 per 10g for 24K and Rs 1,29,900 for 22K, near a monthly low as global gold holds just above $4,000.

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Petrol and diesel price today: frozen as crude swings

Petrol is Rs 102.12 and diesel Rs 95.20 in Delhi today, unchanged since May 25 through a full crude round-trip, because taxes dominate the pump price.

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Silver rate today in India: about Rs 2.22 lakh per kg

Silver rate today in India is about Rs 2,22,210 per kg, or Rs 222 per gram, dipping mildly as a firm dollar keeps precious metals rangebound.

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What happens to India if the Strait of Hormuz closes?

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Here is what a real shutdown of the world's most important oil chokepoint would mean for India.

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India June CPI at 4.38% as food prices bite

India's retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, its highest since December 2024, breaching the RBI's 4% target as food and fuel prices climbed.

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Demat accounts hit 231.5 million as retail piles in

India added 2.6 million demat accounts in June, the most since February, taking the total to 231.5 million as an IPO rebound pulled retail investors in.

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Stock market week ahead: CPI, Wipro results, and oil

After a crash-and-rebound week, the market faces June inflation data, Wipro's results, and the still-live oil risk in the week ahead.

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TCS Q1 FY27: net profit up 5% to Rs 13,349 crore

TCS posted Q1 FY27 net profit of Rs 13,349 crore, up 5%, revenue up 14% to Rs 72,275 crore, a Rs 12 dividend, and a $9.5 billion order book.

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What is the India VIX, the fear gauge that spiked 26%?

The India VIX is the market's fear gauge, and it just jumped 26% in a day, so here is what the number actually means for you.

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What to do when the stock market crashes (and what not to)

When the market crashes, the biggest danger is not the fall itself but what fear makes you do next.

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How crude oil prices move the Indian economy and market

India imports most of its oil, so crude is the master variable behind the rupee, inflation, the deficit, and which stocks win or lose.

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Stock market crash: Sensex tanks 1,677, global stocks fall

The Sensex crashed 1,677 points and the Nifty fell below 23,900 as US-Iran strikes and an oil spike triggered a global sell-off.

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US strikes Iran, oil jumps: what it means for India

US strikes on Iran and fresh oil sanctions sent crude up 3% and knocked Indian stocks, reviving the Strait of Hormuz risk for an oil-importing economy.

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Capital gains tax 2026: what you pay on stocks and funds

Short-term equity gains are taxed at 20% and long-term at 12.5% above Rs 1.25 lakh, with debt funds taxed at your slab rate.

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Crypto tax in India 2026: the 30% and 1% TDS rules

India taxes crypto gains at a flat 30% plus cess, adds a 1% TDS on sales, and lets you deduct nothing but cost, with no loss set-off.

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How to read a balance sheet in 10 minutes, the simple way

A balance sheet is just what a company owns, what it owes, and what is left over, and three numbers tell you most of the story.

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How to start investing in Indian stocks with Rs 5,000

You can begin with a demat account and Rs 5,000, starting with index ETFs and SIPs before ever picking a single stock.

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SGBs have ended: gold ETF vs digital gold in 2026

With no new Sovereign Gold Bonds after March 2026, gold ETFs become the default, while digital gold suits small buyers and physical gold stays a jewellery play.

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8th Pay Commission 2026: how much will pay actually rise?

The 8th Pay Commission is holding consultations, but pay hikes hinge on a fitment factor still being debated, with money likely only in late 2027.

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New GST rates 2026: what the 5%, 18%, 40% slabs mean

GST 2.0 collapsed five slabs into mainly 5% and 18%, plus a 40% rate for luxury and sin goods, making most everyday items cheaper.

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What is the 200-DMA, and why the Nifty just reclaimed it

The 200-day moving average is the market's favourite trend line, and the Nifty just closed above it for the first time since February.

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Adani's Rs 1.08 lakh crore aluminium JV: Odisha's biggest FDI

Adani Enterprises and IRH signed an MoU for a Rs 1.08 lakh crore aluminium JV in Odisha, set to be the state's largest FDI proposal at about $11.5 billion.

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The CLARITY Act: crypto's US regulation test and XRP's catalyst

The US CLARITY Act, a crypto market-structure bill, faces a July 4 push, with XRP a key catalyst, though Polymarket puts 2026 passage odds at just 48%.

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India's IPO wave: Rs 4.7 trillion pipeline, NSE and Jio lead

India's IPO pipeline for the second half of 2026 has swelled to about Rs 4.72 trillion across 238 companies, led by Jio, NSE, PhonePe, OYO and Zepto.

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Top sectors for H2 2026: banks, defence and pharma in focus

Analysts name banks, defence and pharma among their top sectoral bets for the second half of 2026, with renewables and EVs the fastest-growing longer term.

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US jobs miss: just 57,000 added, reviving Fed rate-cut hopes

The US added just 57,000 jobs in June 2026, well below forecasts, with unemployment at 4.2%, reviving hopes of Fed rate cuts and lifting global markets.

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Wall Street's best quarter since 2020, and the Great Rotation

The S&P 500 rose 14.9% and the Nasdaq 21.4% in Q2 2026, their best quarter since 2020, as a 'Great Rotation' moved money from tech into the Dow.

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Gold's worst month since 2008: down 12% as the Fed turns hawkish

Gold fell about 12.4% in June 2026, its steepest monthly drop since October 2008, as the Iran ceasefire, a hawkish Fed, and a strong dollar drained demand.

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How to apply for an IPO in India (and how allotment works)

Apply through UPI or net banking, understand the investor categories, and why oversubscription turns allotment into a lottery.

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Knack Packaging IPO: Rs 439 crore issue, GMP hints 15% pop

The Knack Packaging IPO, a Rs 439.50 crore mainboard issue priced at Rs 161-170, carries a grey market premium pointing to a roughly 15% listing gain.

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Kratikal Tech IPO subscribed 17x as a cyber SME draws bids

The Kratikal Tech IPO, a Rs 40 crore AI-cybersecurity SME issue, was subscribed 17 times with a grey market premium pointing to a roughly 30% listing gain.

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Silver price 2026: down to $58 but the supply squeeze deepens

Silver has slid to about $58 from its $121 January high, yet a 67-million-ounce supply deficit and solar and AI demand keep the long-term bull case alive.

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June GST hits Rs 1.94 lakh crore, up 13.9% on import surge

India's June 2026 GST collections rose 13.9% to Rs 1,94,812 crore, powered by a 34.6% jump in import revenue, signalling resilient economic activity.

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June auto sales: Mahindra hits a record, Maruti near 2 lakh

India's June 2026 auto sales stayed strong, with Mahindra posting a record 60,393 SUVs, Maruti near 2 lakh units, and Tata's EV volumes up 4.4 times.

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India-US trade deal 2026: 'very close' before the July 24 deadline

India and the US are 'very close' to a trade deal, Piyush Goyal says, one that would cut US tariffs to 18% before the July 24 tariff deadline.

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Stock market in July 2026: trade deal, earnings, AMFI rejig

July 2026 packs the July 24 India-US tariff deadline, Q1 FY27 earnings, the AMFI rejig, and start-of-month data, after the Nifty closed June below 24,000.

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Adani says US legal woes are over, pivots to AI-led growth

Gautam Adani says the group's US legal troubles are behind it after settlements and a $10bn US pledge, even as a judge still questions the dropped charges.

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Advit Jewels IPO subscribed 44 times, GMP signals 40% pop

The Advit Jewels IPO was subscribed 44 times by day two, led by NIIs, with a grey market premium pointing to a roughly 40% listing gain over the Rs 138 band.

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AMFI reshuffle 2026: Vodafone Idea, BSE eye large-cap, Lodha may drop

Vodafone Idea, Indus Towers, and BSE may enter the AMFI large-cap basket in the August 2026 reshuffle, while Lodha and Dr Reddy's could slip to mid-cap.

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DTCC picks Stellar to tokenize Wall Street; XLM jumps 30%

DTCC, Wall Street's settlement giant, picked Stellar to tokenize securities, sending XLM up over 30% and intensifying the tokenization race with XRP.

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Gold vs silver in 2026: which should you buy?

Gold offers stability while silver offers higher growth from industrial demand. With the gold-silver ratio near 57:1 in 2026, here is how to choose.

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How to invest in gold in India: SGBs, ETFs, digital gold

A practical 2026 guide to the four main ways to invest in gold in India, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Gold ETFs, digital gold, and physical gold, with tax rules.

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Reliance AGM 2026: Jio IPO, AI arm and Google deal

At Reliance's June 19 AGM, Ambani confirmed the Jio IPO, launched AI arm Reliance Intelligence, and unveiled a Google cloud partnership in Jamnagar.

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Reliance Jio files for India's biggest-ever IPO

Jio Platforms filed its IPO papers around Reliance's June 19 AGM, setting up India's biggest-ever listing at a $130-180 billion valuation.

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A $26 billion selling wave looms as IPO lock-ins expire

About $26 billion of shares from 71 recently listed firms become free to sell from June 17 to September, with $15.96 billion eligible next month.

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AI's $690 billion building spree is hitting a power wall

Hyperscalers will spend nearly $690 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, but electricity, not demand, is now the real bottleneck on the AI build-out.

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India's forex reserves cross $700 billion again in 2026

India's forex reserves crossed $700 billion in June 2026, recovering from May's $681 billion dip as the RBI defends a weak rupee.

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NSE, Curefoods, Milky Mist: India's loaded 2026 IPO pipeline

NSE filed its DRHP on June 17 for India's largest-ever IPO, joining Curefoods, Milky Mist, Vikram Solar, Duroflex and more in a packed 2026 pipeline.

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HAL and BEL ride record order books as defence booms

HAL and BEL hold record order books worth Rs 94,000 and Rs 75,000 crore as India's defence sector targets Rs 1.75 lakh crore in output.

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India's first chip nears reality at Tata's Dholera fab

Tata's Dholera fab targets India's first home-made chip by late 2026, a 50,000-wafer plant that could cut the country's deep reliance on imported semiconductors.

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US 100% pharma tariff: why India's generics are safe

The US 100% tariff on patented drugs takes effect July 31, but India's generic exporters are exempt for now; Sun Pharma's innovative products are the real risk.

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TCS opens Q1 FY27 earnings: why guidance matters most

TCS opens Q1 FY27 earnings in July with the sector tipped for muted growth; the real story is FY27 guidance, AI deflation risk, and a weak rupee cushion.

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OpenAI raises $122 billion, the biggest funding round ever

OpenAI closed a record $122 billion round at an $852 billion valuation, backed by Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, even as it keeps burning cash.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX completes the largest IPO in history at $1.77 trillion

SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX on June 12, 2026, raising about $74 billion at a $1.77 trillion valuation — the largest IPO ever. Up to 30% of shares went to retail investors and the stock closed its first day 19% higher. Here's what it means, including for India.

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IMD forecasts a below-normal monsoon for India in 2026

IMD pegs the 2026 monsoon at 92% of the long-period average, a below-normal season that could pressure rural demand, food prices, and the RBI's rate path.

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Ethereum falls 46% in 2026 to $1,667: staking ETFs, bear market explained

Ethereum trades at $1,667 on June 12, 2026, down 46% year-to-date from $2,967, and 67% below its August 2025 high. New staking ETFs from BlackRock now pass through 2.8–3.5% yield, but macro headwinds dominate.

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Gold hits $5,602 all-time high in January 2026, JPMorgan targets $6,000 by year-end

Gold set an all-time high of $5,602.22 per troy ounce on January 28, 2026, driven by geopolitical risk, record institutional demand, and central bank buying. JPMorgan forecasts $6,000 by year-end 2026 and $6,300 in 2027. Gold trades at $4,195 as of June 12, 2026.

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India's industrial output grows 4.9% in April 2026, manufacturing leads at 6.2%

India's IIP grew 4.9% in April 2026 under a new FY23 base series, with manufacturing up 6.2%, though mining contracted 5.1%. The data marks the first release under the revamped industrial production framework.

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India May 2026 inflation rises to 3.93%: food prices heat up

India's May 2026 CPI inflation rose to 3.93% from April's 3.48%, driven by food inflation climbing to 4.78%, data released June 12 shows.

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India's May 2026 inflation expected at 4% as oil and food push prices up

India's May CPI is forecast to rise to 4% from 3.48% in April, driven by fuel costs and seasonal food price pressure.

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Iran-US ceasefire sends oil down 20% from 2026 peak, but Strait of Hormuz remains fragile

Oil prices dropped 20% from their 2026 highs on US-Iran ceasefire signals, with Brent briefly falling below $100. But the Strait of Hormuz — which carries 20% of global oil — remains volatile after the IRGC closed it to shipping and the US launched fresh strikes on June 11, 2026.

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Crypto market erases $2 trillion in 2026: altcoins down 43%, Solana -47%, XRP -38%

Total crypto market cap fell from $4.2 trillion (October 2025 ATH) to $2.18 trillion by June 2026 — a 48% wipeout. Solana is down 47% YTD, XRP down 38%, and meme coins down 70%+.

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De-dollarization in 2026: dollar still dominates at 59% but BRICS, gold, and CIPS are gaining

The US dollar holds 59% of global forex reserves and 88% of FX trading volume in 2026. But Russia-China now settle 90% of bilateral trade in ruble/yuan, CIPS settlement grew 33% during the Iran conflict, and central bank gold buying hit all-time highs. The shift is slow but structural.

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DIIs buy Rs 82,668 crore in May as FPIs keep selling

Indian mutual funds and SIPs are absorbing record foreign selling, reshaping who controls India's stock market.

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FPIs pull Rs 2.2 lakh crore from India in 2026: worst since 1993

Foreign investors have pulled a record Rs 2.2 lakh crore from Indian equities in 2026, their worst exit since FPI investing began.

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Hyperliquid controls 70% of DEX perpetuals in 2026 with $208 billion monthly volume

Hyperliquid commands 70-80% of all decentralised perpetual futures volume in 2026, processing $208 billion monthly and 200,000 TPS. HYPE token launched via airdrop with zero VC funding. Bitwise ETF now allocates fees to HYPE.

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Rupee falls 11% in 12 months: what it means for Indian investors

The Indian rupee has lost 11.31% against the dollar in 12 months, trading at 95.77 per dollar, driven by oil imports and FPI outflows.

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Nifty 50 is down 6% in 2026: what went wrong and what to watch

The Nifty 50 has fallen 6.16% year-to-date in 2026, from 26,373 in January to around 23,340, driven by FPI outflows, oil shock, and a weak rupee.

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NSE files IPO papers: India's stock exchange will list itself

NSE filed its DRHP with SEBI in June 2026, targeting India's largest ever IPO at Rs 23,000 crore via a pure offer for sale and a listing before December 2026.

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Bitcoin ETFs see $3.4 billion record weekly outflow in June 2026, BlackRock IBIT leads exits

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $3.4 billion in net outflows in a single week in June 2026, the largest withdrawal since launch in January 2024. BlackRock's IBIT saw $980 million in outflows, its worst week ever, as rising Treasury yields and macro risk drove institutional selling.

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Zepto files updated IPO papers at $5.6 billion valuation

Zepto filed an updated DRHP with SEBI on June 8, 2026, targeting a Rs 11,000-12,000 crore IPO at a valuation cut from $7 billion to $5.6-5.95 billion.

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Bitcoin dominance hits 58% in 2026, altcoin season index at 46: what it means for crypto investors

Bitcoin dominance rose to 58% in June 2026, firmly in 'Bitcoin Season' territory per the Altcoin Season Index (46/100). The ETH/BTC ratio sits at 0.031, far below the 0.07 threshold that historically signals altcoin outperformance. $80B in BTC ETFs is keeping capital concentrated in Bitcoin.

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FPI ownership of Indian stocks hits 14-year low at 14.7%

Foreign investors now own less of India's stock market than at any point since 2012, while domestic investors have surpassed them for the first time.

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India adds 4 new unicorns in 2026: space, AI, fintech in the list

India reached 131 unicorns in 2026 with four new entrants: Juspay (payments), Neysa (AI infrastructure), KreditBee (fintech lending), and Skyroot (space tech).

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Solana in 2026: $6 billion DeFi, $64.6 billion monthly perps, but SOL down 47%

Solana's ecosystem reached $6 billion DeFi TVL, $15 billion in stablecoins, and $64.6 billion in monthly perpetual trading volume in May 2026, even as SOL token price fell 47% year-to-date.

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India crypto regulation 2026: 34% tax, $6.1B offshore flight, SEBI vs RBI battle

India's 30% crypto tax drives $6.1 billion offshore annually, Parliament demanded answers in June 2026. SEBI wants a multi-regulator framework while RBI blocked the crypto policy discussion paper in April 2026.

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India's FY26 GDP grows 7.7%, Q4 surprises at 7.8%

India's full-year FY26 growth came in at 7.7%, beating estimates, with Q4 hitting 7.8% on strong services and manufacturing.

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Bank of Japan holds at 0.75% in 2026, cuts GDP forecast to 0.5% as yen hovers near 156

The Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 0.75% at its April 2026 meeting, cutting its FY2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.5% while raising its inflation forecast to 2.8% on the Iran oil shock. The yen remains near 156 per dollar. Next hike expected in H2 2026.

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What is book value, and why it means everything for banks but almost nothing for Infosys

Book value is what a company owns minus what it owes. But only some businesses live or die by it.

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What is debt to equity ratio, and why TCS has almost none while Tata Steel carries over 1x

Debt to equity shows how much a company borrowed versus how much shareholders own. The gap matters a lot.

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What is dividend yield, and why Coal India at 7% attracts a completely different investor than Zomato

Dividend yield tells you how much cash you get back annually for every rupee you invest in a stock.

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What is EPS TTM, and why Infosys's stock fell 6% on a day it still reported profits

EPS TTM is the most current earnings snapshot available, and markets react to it the moment results drop.

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What is market cap, and why a Rs 50 stock can be a bigger company than a Rs 5,000 stock

Share price and company size are completely different things. Most new investors confuse them.

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What is P/B ratio, and why PSU banks trade below 1x while HDFC Bank commands 3x

Price-to-book tells you what you're paying versus what the company actually owns on paper.

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What is ROE, and why HDFC Bank at 17% return on equity beats most businesses you could start yourself

ROE tells you how efficiently a company turns shareholder money into profit. The number is brutal and honest.

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Adani Group posts record Rs 1.52 lakh crore capex and Rs 94,834 crore EBITDA in FY26

The Adani Group announced India's highest-ever annual corporate capex of Rs 1.52 lakh crore in FY26, with all-time high EBITDA of Rs 94,834 crore and a gross asset base reaching Rs 7.85 lakh crore.

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FII vs DII: who actually moves Indian markets, and who protects them

Foreign and domestic institutions move in opposite directions more often than you'd think.

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Global trade growth slows to 0.5% in 2026 as tariffs cover 19.7% of world imports

WTO estimates world merchandise trade growth at only 0.5% in 2026, down from 2.4% in 2025, as 19.7% of global imports are now affected by tariffs — up from 12.6% just a year ago. US-India trade deal at 18% tariff, EU agreed 15% rate, but pharma faces 100% duty from July 31.

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India EV sales hit 26,682 units in May 2026, up 81% — Tata crosses 10,000 first time

India's passenger electric vehicle sales jumped 81.2% year-on-year to 26,682 units in May 2026, with Tata Motors crossing 10,000 units in a single month for the first time, and Mahindra up 115%.

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TCS, Infosys, Wipro deploy 300,000 Microsoft Copilot seats

India's big three IT firms now have over 300,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot seats active, one of the largest enterprise AI rollouts globally.

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Kuku FM files DRHP for Rs 3,500 crore IPO in 2026

India's leading vernacular audio platform targets a Rs 15,000 crore valuation as it files confidential IPO papers with SEBI.

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Real-world asset tokenization crosses $32 billion in 2026, BlackRock and JPMorgan lead

On-chain real-world assets (excluding stablecoins) crossed $32 billion in May 2026, up 200% year-on-year. Tokenized US Treasuries alone reached $8.7 billion. BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Franklin Templeton have all moved from pilots to production-scale deployments.

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US tariff chaos 2026: what India's exporters need to know

Trump's sweeping tariffs were struck down by the US Supreme Court in February 2026, then reimposed under Section 122, then struck down again in May. India signed a trade deal at 18% tariff rate, but pharma faces 100% duties from July.

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What is PE ratio, and why did Zomato's 800x PE not scare everyone away?

The most quoted number in stock analysis, and why a high one isn't always bad.

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S&P 500 crosses 7,600 for the first time in June 2026, Goldman targets 8,000

The S&P 500 set a new all-time high of 7,609.78 on June 2, 2026, up 10% YTD, driven by AI earnings growth expected to contribute 40% of index profit growth. Goldman Sachs raised its year-end target to 8,000.

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Anant Raj signs Rs 25,000 crore data centre MoU with Haryana

Anant Raj shares jumped 4.6% after the company signed a Rs 25,000 crore deal to build AI-capable data centres in Haryana.

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Coca-Cola plans India bottler IPO in 2027 at $10 billion valuation

Coca-Cola announced plans to list Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings on BSE and NSE in 2027, targeting a $10 billion valuation in one of India's biggest FMCG IPOs.

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India's GST collection hits Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May 2026

May 2026 GST collection rose 3.2% to Rs 1.94 lakh crore, but a base effect masks underlying growth closer to 9% once a one-time FY25 item is stripped out.

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Stablecoin market hits $323 billion all-time high in 2026 as GENIUS Act takes effect

Total stablecoin market cap reached $323 billion in 2026, an all-time high. USDT hit $190 billion (59.2% market share), USDC stands at $77.6 billion. The US GENIUS Act signed in July 2025 created the world's first comprehensive federal stablecoin framework.

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How the Strait of Hormuz closure hit India's oil supply

India's crude basket hit $157 per barrel after the Strait of Hormuz closed in February 2026, triggering its worst energy crisis in decades.

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TCS becomes Mistral AI's first global systems integrator partner

TCS signed a strategic deal on May 28, 2026 to become the first global systems integrator for Mistral Forge, focusing on enterprise AI for BFSI, manufacturing, and healthcare.

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Nvidia posts $81.6 billion quarterly revenue, becomes world's most valuable company at $5.2 trillion

Nvidia reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $81.6 billion (+85% YoY) and profit of $58.3 billion on May 20, 2026, with its data centre business alone generating $75.2 billion, pushing its market cap past $5.2 trillion.

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Eternal Q4 FY26: Blinkit turns profitable, profit jumps 4.5x to Rs 174 crore

Eternal (Zomato's parent) posted Rs 174 crore Q4 FY26 profit, up 346%, as Blinkit achieved its first adjusted EBITDA profit of Rs 37 crore with 2,243 stores and 273 million orders.

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China GDP grows 5% in Q1 2026 as exports surge 14.7%, but domestic demand lags

China's economy grew 5% year-on-year in Q1 2026 on record exports and industrial output, but persistent weak domestic consumption and deflation risks cloud the outlook for the rest of 2026.

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HDFC Bank Q4 FY26: profit up 9% to Rs 19,221 crore, NPA improves

HDFC Bank posted Rs 19,221 crore net profit in Q4 FY26, up 9.1% YoY, with deposits growing 14.4%, advances 12%, and gross NPA improving to 1.15%.

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India buys oil from Iran again for first time since 2019

India resumed buying Iranian crude in April 2026 after a 7-year gap, enabled by a US waiver as the oil crisis forced a strategic rethink.

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Operation Urja Suraksha: India's Navy escorts oil tankers

India deployed five Navy warships to escort oil tankers after the Strait of Hormuz crisis, a first-of-its-kind energy security operation.

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SEBI Mutual Funds Regulations 2026: what changed for investors

SEBI replaced its 1996 mutual fund rulebook with new regulations effective April 2026, introducing MF Lite, lower costs, and new fund categories.

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China's 15th Five-Year Plan 2026-2030: manufacturing first, digital industries to 12.5% of GDP

China's NPC formally adopted the 15th Five-Year Plan in March 2026, targeting digital industries at 12.5% of GDP, R&D spending growth above 7% annually, and manufacturing dominance as the top priority. The plan deepens Belt and Road ties with the Global South amid US trade friction.

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SEBI Stock Brokers Regulations 2026: what the new rules mean

SEBI replaced its 1992 stockbroking rulebook in 2026, requiring resident directors, new governance standards, and allowing brokers into other financial services.

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Gold hits Rs 1.79 lakh per 10g in India: what's driving the rally

Gold touched Rs 1,78,850 per 10g in January 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weak rupee, and record safe-haven demand.

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Union Budget 2026: semiconductor mission, Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex, tax changes

FM Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth budget announced Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 40,000 crore, record capex of Rs 12.2 lakh crore, and a 4.3% fiscal deficit target.

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