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Govt plans to borrow ₹3.36 trillion through Treasury Bills in Q2FY27

Govt plans to borrow ₹3.36 trillion through Treasury Bills in Q2FY27

The Centre will raise Rs 3.36 trillion through 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Treasury Bills in the July-September quarter, with 14 weekly auctions scheduled by the RBI

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RBI consolidates rules for outright, when-issued & short-sale G-sec trades

RBI consolidates rules for outright, when-issued & short-sale G-sec trades

Draft master directions bring together rules for government securities trading, widening market access while consolidating norms on reporting, settlement and short selling

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Missed car loan EMI? Know when lenders can repossess your vehicle

Missed car loan EMI? Know when lenders can repossess your vehicle

From missed EMI to vehicle auction, understand the repossession process, borrower protections and options before losing your vehicle

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A personal loan can come in handy, but make sure you know the rates

A personal loan can come in handy, but make sure you know the rates

A personal loan can be very useful in a sudden funds crunch, but may carry higher interest rates due to the higher risk it carries

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States should use borrowings for asset creation, not handouts: FM

States should use borrowings for asset creation, not handouts: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday emphasised that state governments must channel their borrowed funds into long-term capital expenditure, such as schools and hospitals, rather than relying heavily on revenue expenditure like cash distributions when financial resources are tight. Addressing the media, Sitharaman underscored that taking loans to create public infrastructure yields a positive economic impact and generates employment for the next 50 to 60 years. "Borrowing is not the issue, but what you do with the borrowed money matters. Are you creating assets? Is it bringing education, industries, or increasing employment? That should be the focus," she said, noting that states are permitted to borrow up to three per cent of their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Sitharaman, who is on a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, attended Maha Kumbabhishekam of Sri Upanishad Brahmendra Mutt in Kancheepuram on Thursday. Later in the day, she is scheduled to ..

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Centre hikes passport fees; 36-page passport to cost ₹2,500 from July 1

Centre hikes passport fees; 36-page passport to cost ₹2,500 from July 1

Under the revised fee structure, an ordinary fresh passport or reissue of a 36-page passport for applicants aged 18 years and above will cost ₹2,500

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Three Indian DFIs said to plan $1.5 billion foreign debt under RBI scheme

Three Indian DFIs said to plan $1.5 billion foreign debt under RBI scheme

RBI's subsidised hedging facility for external commercial borrowings lowers currency risk costs, aiming to boost dollar inflows and strengthen support for the rupee

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Fund review: Nippon India Corporate Bond

Fund review: Nippon India Corporate Bond

Fund review: Nippon India Corporate Bond

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AIF commitments near ₹17 trn, fund raises top ₹7 trn for the first time

AIF commitments near ₹17 trn, fund raises top ₹7 trn for the first time

AIF commitments rose to a record ₹16.94 trillion in FY26, while fund raises crossed ₹7 trillion for the first time despite recent geopolitical uncertainty

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₹170-cr Dadar redevelopment deal includes cash, flats parking for landowner

₹170-cr Dadar redevelopment deal includes cash, flats parking for landowner

The owner receives a monetary consideration of Rs. 169.51 crore along with an allocated 25,774.61 sq. ft. of residential RERA carpet area and 16 car parking spaces in this upcoming project.

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74% of financial fraud cases are linked to cards, Internet:How to stay safe

74% of financial fraud cases are linked to cards, Internet:How to stay safe

From phishing calls to fake links, digital fraud risks are rising. Know safety habits that can protect your money online

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JP Morgan's AI scorecard ranks India high on promise, but low on delivery

JP Morgan's AI scorecard ranks India high on promise, but low on delivery

A JP Morgan report tracking AI readiness across four global indices finds India strong on research and talent, but trailing on infrastructure, adoption and government deployment

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