NEW DELHI, Oct 10, 2025—Lock in gains, lock out taxes: ELSS AUM soared ₹13.35T (+24% YoY), with Quant’s 18% trouncing Nifty’s 15%. Shortest 3-year lock-in beats PPF’s 15, drawing 45% SIP surge to ₹2.89T. “Volatility’s friend: SIPs smooth it,” says Mirae’s Varun Goel, as TaxSaverTips hits 1.5M engagements. 80C cap ₹1.5L; NPS adds ₹50K 80CCD(1B). … Read more
BENGALURU, Oct 10, 2025—Checkout just got credit-ready: PhonePe’s BNPL weave into 450M UPI users hit 50M loans by Sep, disbursing $10B at 9.99% rates. Walmart’s bet triples volumes, outpacing banks’ 12%—FintechFlow YouTube clips snag 15M views. CEO Sameer Nigam: “From scan to sanction in seconds.” Vs. 2024’s $5B BNPL, 2025’s 3x jump ties to RBI’s … Read more
MUMBAI, Oct 10, 2025—Bulls charged: Nifty 50 touched 81,596 on May 21, a 4% May sprint adding ₹5L Cr cap, shrugging off U.S. shutdown jitters. Domestic SIPs (₹2.89T FY25) offset FPI dips, with Morgan Stanley’s 6.8% GDP nod fueling “decoupling” chatter. “Retail’s the new FII,” quips Ridham Desai, as #NiftyHigh racks 2M X posts. Sensex … Read more
MUMBAI, Oct 10, 2025—Dreams of Ivy Leagues just got cheaper: KKR’s $1.1B buyout of HDFC Credila, India’s top education NBFC, promises faster, fairer loans as study-abroad apps spike 25% YoY. Valued at Rs 9,444 Cr, the deal—inked Sep 2025—catapults KKR’s India portfolio, targeting a $10B market bloated by 1.3M students eyeing U.S./U.K. shores. Credila’s 70% … Read more
NEW DELHI, Oct 10, 2025—Exporters nursing bruises from a 12% Q2 shipment dip got a timely tonic: CBIC’s 90% provisional refunds for inverted duty structures (IDS), effective Oct 1. As U.S. tariff talks heat up—potentially clipping $20B from India’s $450B FY25 exports—this policy could inject ₹15,000 Cr liquidity by Q1 FY26, per CareEdge estimates. “It’s … Read more
Indian Railways (IR) has set a new benchmark in infrastructure investment by utilizing ₹1.42 lakh crore, or 56.5% of its ₹2.52 lakh crore capital expenditure (capex) budget for FY26, during the April-September period, according to data from the Ministry of Railways. This accelerated spending reflects IR’s commitment to modernizing India’s rail network to support economic … Read more
Indian student arrivals in the US have hit a record low. Data from the US Customs Service shows a 44% drop in August 2025 compared to last year. This decline follows a steady decrease over recent months. The US, once a top choice for Indian students, now sees fewer pursuing education there. Why the Drop? … Read more
Tata Capital, a major financial services company, is launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2025. This article covers the latest updates on Tata Capital’s IPO, including subscription status, grey market premium (GMP), allotment details, and listing date. Here’s a clear breakdown of what investors should know. What is Tata Capital? Tata Capital is a … Read more
India’s shoppers went all out this Navratri. Sales climbed to the top levels seen in a decade. Lower taxes on goods sparked the rush. Families snapped up cars, TVs, and clothes like never before. Navratri lasted nine days. It ran from September 22 to October 1. Dussehra followed on October 2. This stretch kicks off … Read more
In the glittering world of India’s ultra-wealthy, family offices have emerged as the quiet powerhouses managing fortunes that rival small economies. These private investment vehicles, often helmed by the scions of billionaire dynasties, handle everything from legacy wealth preservation to high-stakes bets on startups and public markets. But as their influence swells—pouring billions into India’s … Read more