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Investor Advisory: Caution Urged When Investing Through Online Bond Platforms; Know the Risks, Yields, and Returns

Investor Advisory: Caution Urged When Investing Through Online Bond Platforms; Know the Risks, Yields, and Returns

#FixedIncome #OnlineBondPlatforms #InvestorAdvisory #YieldToMaturity #BondMarket #CouponRate #SEBI #OBPP #InvestmentRisks #DebtInstruments #RetailInvestors Chandigarh — In light of the growing popularity of fixed-income investments offered via Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), investors are being urged to exercise caution and deepen their understanding of key financial metrics and risks before participating in such offerings. A formal advisory has been issued to educate retail and institutional investors about the risks, costs, and calculations that affect the returns from bond investments. With OBPPs simplifying access to corporate and government bonds through digital means, investors now enjoy a convenient entry point into debt markets. However, experts caution…
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Silver Shines Bright: Prices Hit All-Time High of ₹1.10 Lakh/Kg in India Amid Global Uncertainty

Silver Shines Bright: Prices Hit All-Time High of ₹1.10 Lakh/Kg in India Amid Global Uncertainty

#SilverPrices #PreciousMetals #SafeHavenAssets #SilverRecordHigh #MCXSilver #SilverInvestment #CommoditiesMarket #InflationHedge #GoldAndSilver Chandigarh — Silver prices in India surged to a historic high on Friday, July 11, crossing the ₹1.10 lakh per kilogram mark on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). In the spot market, silver was trading at ₹109.90 per gram, or ₹1,09,900 per kilogram, according to data from Goodreturns. This rally, fueled by renewed safe-haven demand, geopolitical tensions, and fears of rising inflation, has drawn considerable attention from traders and retail investors alike. The price surge comes amid similar global trends, with spot silver gaining 0.4% to $37.17 per ounce, according to a…
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INOX Clean Energy Confidentially Files DRHP to Raise ₹6,000 Crore via IPO; Eyes ₹50,000 Crore Valuation

INOX Clean Energy Confidentially Files DRHP to Raise ₹6,000 Crore via IPO; Eyes ₹50,000 Crore Valuation

#INOXCleanEnergy #GreenIPO #RenewableEnergyIndia #SEBI #SolarPower #WindEnergy #HybridEnergy #EnergyTransition #GreenEconomy #SustainableInvesting #IPOWatch Chandigarh — In a major step toward bolstering India’s green energy push, INOX Clean Energy, part of the $12 billion INOXGFL Group, has confidentially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the main board. According to sources familiar with the development, the company is planning to raise over ₹6,000 crore, with the issue expected to comprise a substantial fresh equity component. The move is aimed at funding expansion into solar manufacturing and Independent…
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JP Morgan Maintains ‘Overweight’ Rating on Vedanta Amid Strong Commodities, Deleveraging Drive

JP Morgan Maintains ‘Overweight’ Rating on Vedanta Amid Strong Commodities, Deleveraging Drive

#Vedanta #JPMorgan #HindustanZinc #MetalStocks #CommodityBoom #IndianMarkets #InvestSmart #DebtReduction #FinancialNews #CorporateGovernance Chandigarh – Global investment bank JP Morgan has reiterated its 'overweight' stance on Vedanta Ltd, dismissing concerns around governance and financial practices raised by external entities. The firm highlighted robust cash flows, strong commodity prices, and continued deleveraging efforts as core drivers supporting its positive view. The latest assessment comes at a time when Vedanta Resources, the parent of Vedanta Ltd, faces renewed scrutiny after short-seller Viceroy Research raised serious allegations related to financial engineering and inter-company dividend flows. However, JP Morgan appears unfazed, maintaining a focus on the company’s fundamentals,…
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SIP AUM Crosses ₹15 Trillion in June 2025, Logs Fastest-Ever ₹5-Trillion Jump Amid Surging Retail Participation

SIP AUM Crosses ₹15 Trillion in June 2025, Logs Fastest-Ever ₹5-Trillion Jump Amid Surging Retail Participation

#SIPMilestone #MutualFunds #AMFI #SIPInvestments #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentNews #WealthCreation #RetailInvestors #SEBI #FintechIndia Mumbai — The Indian mutual fund industry has achieved a historic milestone, as the Assets Under Management (AUM) through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) crossed the ₹15 trillion mark for the first time in June 2025, according to the latest data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This feat has been achieved just 18 months after breaching the ₹10 trillion milestone, marking the fastest-ever ₹5 trillion jump in SIP assets — a testament to the robust retail investor participation and deepening mutual fund penetration across the country. In…
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8वें वेतन आयोग से सरकारी कर्मचारियों की सैलरी में 30-34% तक इजाफे की उम्मीद, जनवरी 2026 से हो सकता है लागू

8वें वेतन आयोग से सरकारी कर्मचारियों की सैलरी में 30-34% तक इजाफे की उम्मीद, जनवरी 2026 से हो सकता है लागू

8वें वेतन आयोग से सरकारी कर्मचारियों की सैलरी में 30-34% तक इजाफे की उम्मीद, जनवरी 2026 से हो सकता है लागू नई दिल्ली, 10 जुलाई 2025: देश के लगभग 1.1 करोड़ सरकारी कर्मचारियों और पेंशनधारकों के लिए अच्छी खबर है। एक प्रमुख ब्रोकरेज फर्म एंबिट कैपिटल की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, 8वें वेतन आयोग (8th Pay Commission) के लागू होने के बाद केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों और पेंशनर्स की सैलरी और पेंशन में 30% से 34% तक की बढ़ोतरी संभव है। 8वां वेतन आयोग, जनवरी 2016 में लागू हुए 7वें वेतन आयोग की जगह लेगा, जिसकी वैधता दिसंबर 2025 तक है।…
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8th Pay Commission May Boost Salaries and Pensions by 30–34%; Recommendations Expected by January 2026

8th Pay Commission May Boost Salaries and Pensions by 30–34%; Recommendations Expected by January 2026

#8thPayCommission #GovernmentEmployees #SalaryHike #PensionHike #CentralGovernment #PayCommissionIndia #FitmentFactor #FiscalPolicy Over 11 million government employees and pensioners likely to benefit; fitment factor under consideration; final decision awaits government approval. New Delhi: The upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is expected to deliver a significant salary and pension boost for over 11 million beneficiaries, including 4.4 million central government employees and 6.8 million pensioners, according to a report by Ambit Capital, a leading financial services and brokerage firm. If approved and implemented, this move could inject a substantial 30% to 34% hike in salaries and pensions, substantially increasing disposable incomes and potentially driving…
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ET Money, a 360 ONE Company, Enters Secured Lending with Instant Loans Against Mutual Funds

ET Money, a 360 ONE Company, Enters Secured Lending with Instant Loans Against Mutual Funds

#ETMoney #LoansAgainstMutualFunds #LAMF #MutualFundLoans #FintechIndia #WealthCreation #DigitalCredit #SmartBorrowing #360ONE New offering enables investors to unlock liquidity without disrupting compounding of long-term investments Chandigarh, July 10, 2025: ET Money, one of India’s leading digital investment platforms and a part of the 360 ONE WAM group (formerly known as IIFL Wealth), has forayed into the secured lending space with the launch of Loans Against Mutual Funds (LAMF). This new-age financial solution allows mutual fund investors to access instant credit without redeeming their investments, ensuring that the power of long-term compounding remains undisturbed. The launch of LAMF is a significant strategic step in…
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Franklin Templeton Launches Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund to Deliver Balanced Growth and Risk Mitigation

Franklin Templeton Launches Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund to Deliver Balanced Growth and Risk Mitigation

#FranklinTempleton #MultiAssetFund #MutualFundsIndia #NewFundOffer #InvestmentStrategy #FranklinMF #NFO2025 #AssetAllocation #WealthCreation #EquityDebtGold #DiversifiedInvesting #LongTermGrowth #SIPInvestment #FinancialPlanning Mumbai, July 10, 2025 — Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, one of the most established asset managers in India, has announced the launch of its latest offering: the Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund (FIMAAF). This open-ended hybrid scheme is designed to help investors achieve long-term capital appreciation while managing downside risk through dynamic allocation across equity, fixed income, and commodities. The New Fund Offer (NFO) for FIMAAF opens on July 11, 2025, and will close on July 25, 2025. During the offer period, units will be…
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Centre Approves Offer-for-Sale in LIC to Accelerate Disinvestment Push and Unlock Value

Centre Approves Offer-for-Sale in LIC to Accelerate Disinvestment Push and Unlock Value

#LICDisinvestment #LICOFS #GovernmentDisinvestment #LICIndia #StockMarketIndia #PublicSectorReforms #UnlockingValue #IndianEconomy #WealthCreation #PolicyholderToShareholder #IPO2025 #FinanceMinistry #StrategicSale New Delhi — In a strategic move to bolster its disinvestment programme and enhance market participation in public sector enterprises, the Government of India has approved an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) in the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) — the country’s largest life insurer and one of the most valuable public sector undertakings (PSUs). According to a top government source, the decision was finalised on July 9, 2025, and comes in alignment with the Union government’s objective of unlocking value in state-owned enterprises, expanding retail and institutional participation in…
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