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Onion, oil or chicken: What made your thali costlier in July

In July, the prices for home-cooked thalis surged compared to the previous year, with vegetarian options increasing by four percent…

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Food for thought: Global food prices rise in July as cereals, sugar turn costly

In July, global food prices saw a notable rise, with cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar reflecting increased costs. Wheat and…

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US stock market today: Wall Street rallies as 23,000 job cuts boost hopes of softer Fed policy

Large-cap technology companies provided much of the market's upward momentum, reflecting their significant influence on the broader indexes. Nvidia rose…

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‘No hire, no fire’: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs – sharp reversal for labour market

The employment report released by the Labor Department on Friday signalled a sharp deterioration in the US labour market and…

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Will you have to pay to use UPI? 7 FAQs on possible MDR and what it means for consumers answered

The government is expected to permit a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of between 0.25% and 0.4% on UPI transactions above…

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Younger, wider, diverse: How India’s investor base is changing

India's investor community is witnessing remarkable transformation, with a younger demographic leading the growth. The median age of investors has…

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Why stock market’s close is now an auction – explained

For over three decades, the closing price was the volume-weighted average (VWAP) of all trades between 3:00 pm and 3:30…

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Gold price prediction: Buy on dips the right strategy for gold right now? Check August 7, 2026 outlook

MCX Gold October futures continue to trade with a positive bias as prices remain well supported above key moving averages…

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Rupee slips to 95.28 against US dollar as oil, treasury yields remain elevated

On Friday, the Indian rupee experienced a decrease of six paise against the US dollar. Factors such as a robust…

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Will you have to pay to use UPI? FM Sitharaman clarifies who bears MDR

In a recent statement, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that UPI transaction charges will be applicable to merchants rather than…

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