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India’s First Defence Mutual Fund Turns Two: HDFC Defence Fund Delivers Nearly 60% Return Since Launch

India’s First Defence Mutual Fund Turns Two: HDFC Defence Fund Delivers Nearly 60% Return Since Launch

#HDFCDefenceFund #DefenceMutualFund #IndiaDefence #SectoralFunds #MutualFundsIndia #AtmanirbharBharat By Lavanya Singla | July 6, 2025 India’s pioneering sectoral mutual fund dedicated to the defence and allied industries — the HDFC Defence Fund — has completed two years since its inception, and it’s doing more than just making headlines. As of May 30, 2025, the fund has delivered a stellar return of 57.71% since launch, outperforming traditional large-cap indices and shining a spotlight on the country’s growing defence sector. Launched on June 2, 2023, by HDFC Mutual Fund, the scheme is India’s first and only mutual fund specifically targeting companies involved in defence…
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Elon Musk Launches “America Party” in Bold Challenge to U.S. Political Establishment

Elon Musk Launches “America Party” in Bold Challenge to U.S. Political Establishment

#AmericaParty #ElonMusk #NewParty2026 #UnipartyBreakup #FreedomFirst #MuskForChange #ThirdParty2026 #ElonMuskPolitics #DisruptTheSystem #TechInPolitics By [Lavanya] | July 6, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tech billionaire Elon Musk has launched a new political party — the America Party — in a dramatic move aimed at disrupting what he calls the “uniparty” control of Washington, D.C. The announcement, made on July 5 via his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marks Musk’s most direct entry into American politics and has already begun reshaping the national conversation ahead of the 2026 midterms. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Musk wrote in…
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National Consumer Helpline Facilitates ₹7.14 Crore in Refunds Across India in Just Two Months

National Consumer Helpline Facilitates ₹7.14 Crore in Refunds Across India in Just Two Months

#ConsumerRights #NationalConsumerHelpline #ECommerceComplaints #RefundSuccess #ConsumerAwareness #NCH1915 #DigitalGrievanceRedressal #AtmanirbharBharat New Delhi — The National Consumer Helpline (NCH), a flagship initiative of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has successfully enabled ₹7.14 crore in refunds to consumers across India over the past two months, demonstrating its critical role as a pre-litigation grievance redressal platform. Between April 25 and June 30, 2025, NCH addressed over 15,426 consumer complaints spanning 30 sectors, offering a seamless and accessible mechanism for consumers to resolve disputes without resorting to lengthy legal proceedings. 🛍️ E-Commerce Tops Complaints, But Also Refunds The e-commerce sector once again emerged as…
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India’s Toy Industry Now Exports to 153 Countries

India’s Toy Industry Now Exports to 153 Countries

#ToyBiz2025 #MakeInIndia #ToyExports #AtmanirbharBharat #IndianManufacturing #ToyIndustry #PiyushGoyal #MSME #InnovationInToys #IndianStartups #QualityToys New Delhi — India’s toy industry is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions. Once heavily reliant on imports, the industry has now emerged as a manufacturing powerhouse, exporting toys to as many as 153 countries, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal said while addressing the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2025 in New Delhi. Goyal hailed this transformation as a shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in action, citing robust government support, the enforcement of stringent quality standards, and the development of local manufacturing ecosystems…
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SEBI Cracks Down on Jane Street: Bans Firm from Indian Markets, Orders ₹4,843 Crore Refund

SEBI Cracks Down on Jane Street: Bans Firm from Indian Markets, Orders ₹4,843 Crore Refund

#SEBI #JaneStreet #MarketManipulation #FuturesAndOptions #DerivativesTrading #IndianStockMarket #AlgoTrading #FinancialRegulation Mumbai — In a landmark move that signals a tougher regulatory stance against market manipulation, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has banned global quantitative trading giant Jane Street and its affiliated entities from participating in the Indian securities markets. The action comes after the regulator uncovered a complex, high-frequency trading scheme that allegedly resulted in unlawful earnings of ₹4,843.57 crore over a two-year period. The interim order, running over 100 pages, accuses Jane Street of deploying manipulative strategies using index derivatives—particularly on the Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty—on weekly expiry…
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Muthoot FinCorp Launches Tranche VI of NCD Issue to Raise ₹290 Crore – Attractive Returns up to 9.80%

Muthoot FinCorp Launches Tranche VI of NCD Issue to Raise ₹290 Crore – Attractive Returns up to 9.80%

#MuthootFinCorp #NCDInvestment #FixedIncome #SecureReturns #HighInterest #MuthootNCD #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #InvestSmart #BondsIndia Chandigarh — Muthoot FinCorp Limited, a prominent non-banking financial company (NBFC) and the flagship entity of the Muthoot Pappachan Group, has announced the launch of its Tranche VI secured, redeemable, non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue, aimed at raising up to ₹290 crore. The issue opened for public subscription on July 4, 2025, and will remain open until July 17, 2025, with a provision for early closure based on investor response. 🔹 Issue Details at a Glance Total Issue Size: ₹290 crore Base Issue: ₹100 crore Green Shoe Option: ₹190 crore Face Value:…
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Indian Engineering Students Can Now Pursue Master’s Degrees at Austria’s Top Technical Universities through VFS Education Services Partnership

Indian Engineering Students Can Now Pursue Master’s Degrees at Austria’s Top Technical Universities through VFS Education Services Partnership

#StudyInAustria #GlobalEducation #IndianStudentsAbroad #EngineeringMasters #SustainableTech #HigherEducationOpportunities #VFSGlobal #TUWien #TUGraz Chandigarh — In a major development for international education and Indo-Austrian cooperation, VFS Education Services has signed a strategic agreement with three of Austria’s most prestigious public Technical Universities — TU Wien (Vienna), TU Graz, and TU Leoben. This landmark partnership paves the way for Indian engineering graduates from ANABIN-recognized institutions to pursue advanced degrees in engineering and technology in Austria. Through this public-private initiative, students from recognised Indian colleges will gain access to high-quality education in one of Europe’s most academically renowned and technologically advanced countries. The programme offers not just…
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🏠 Bank of Baroda Reduces Home Loan Rate to 7.45% & Waives Processing Fees — Making Dreams Affordable! #HomeLoan #BOB #LoanGrowth

🏠 Bank of Baroda Reduces Home Loan Rate to 7.45% & Waives Processing Fees — Making Dreams Affordable! #HomeLoan #BOB #LoanGrowth

#BankOfBaroda #HomeLoan #InterestRateCut #AffordableHousing #CreditGrowth #ZeroProcessingFee #LoanAffordability #MakeInIndia #RBI Chandigarh — Bank of Baroda, one of India’s premier public sector banks, has announced a further reduction in its home loan interest rate to an attractive 7.45% p.a., effective immediately, along with Nil (zero) processing fee on applications. This bold move is designed to enhance affordability, fuel credit growth, and support aspiring homeowners. 📉 From 8.00% to 7.45% — A Path of Progressive Affordability In June, Bank of Baroda had already reduced its home loan rate from 8.00% to 7.50% p.a., responding swiftly to the Reserve Bank of India’s policy rate cuts.…
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⚙️ Steaming Ahead: Steamhouse India Files Confidential DRHP with SEBI for IPO | Revolutionizing Industrial Steam Supply

⚙️ Steaming Ahead: Steamhouse India Files Confidential DRHP with SEBI for IPO | Revolutionizing Industrial Steam Supply

#SteamhouseIndia #IPOAlert #SEBIFiling #GreenIndustry #IndustrialInnovation #MakeInIndia #WasteToSteam #IndustrialUtilities #SuratStartups Chandigarh: Steamhouse India, the Surat-based pioneer in centralized steam supply for industries, has filed a Confidential Draft Red Herring Prospectus (CDRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as it prepares for its much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO). While the official IPO issue size hasn’t been disclosed in the public filing dated July 1, 2025, market insiders peg the expected raise between ₹500–700 crore. 🔧 India’s First Centralized Steam Supplier Founded in 2014 under the industrial legacy of the Sanjoo Group, Steamhouse India has emerged as a category creator…
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🏖️ IHCL Signs New Vivanta Hotel in Anjuna, Goa – Strengthening Its Footprint in India’s Premier Beach Destination

#IHCL #VivantaAnjuna #GoaHotels #IndianHotelsCompany #LuxuryTravelIndia #VivantaHotels #AnjunaVibes #IHCLExpansion Chandigarh – Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest and most iconic hospitality company, has announced the signing of a new Vivanta-branded hotel in Anjuna, Goa. This upcoming greenfield project adds another milestone to IHCL’s robust portfolio in India’s most vibrant coastal state. Set in the heart of Anjuna, known for its eclectic culture, lively beaches, and thriving nightlife, the new hotel is designed to offer an immersive experience for today’s leisure travelers. 🌟 A Strategic Move in a High-Growth Market “IHCL has played a pioneering role in establishing Goa as a global tourism…
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