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Explained: When it makes sense to take a joint home loan and when it doesn’t

When two earning members of a household apply together for a loan, their combined income can potentially improve loan eligibility and help manage repayment burden more efficiently. Most banks and HFCs reiterate that adding an earning family member as a co-applicant can improve their borrowing eligibility.

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Rs 30 lakh a month for an intern? India’s high-speed trading firms are in a fierce talent war

In a bid to attract the brightest minds, high-frequency trading firms in India are ramping up intern compensation to unprecedented levels. This surge in hiring is influenced by stricter regulations on derivatives and a lull in equity market movements. Companies such as Quadeye and Graviton Research Capital are notably enhancing their internship packages, with global

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Why India’s rice exports to Iran may survive Trump’s sanctions threat

India’s rice exports to Iran are expected to continue despite tougher US sanctions. Demand from Iran remains firm for food security reasons, ensuring continued purchases. Indian exporters utilize alternative payment channels in countries like Turkey and the UAE. Essential goods like rice and pharmaceuticals are unlikely to face disruption. Bilateral trade has significantly declined from

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India’s 1st hydrogen train travels 6,000 km; cuts 36,444 kg CO2 emissions

India’s first hydrogen train consists of 10 coaches and can accommodate 2,600 passengers. It operates between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana with a maximum operating speed of 75 kmph, although the train has been designed to reach 110 kmph.

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Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices are rising? Check August 26, 2026 outlook

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias, and while short-term news related fluctuations may occur, the long-term outlook is bullish, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 26, 2026 – check list

Stock market recommendations: Tata Steel, Max Healthcare Institute, and Narayana Hrudayalaya – these are the top stok picks from Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for August 26, 2026:

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on August 26? Check state-wise details

Mark your calendars: many bank branches will observe closures on Wednesday, August 26, for the Id-E-Milad and Thiruvonam festivals. Although branches will be closed, customers can still use ATMs and online services. Don’t forget that banks will also shut down for a regular holiday on Sunday, August 30, followed by Raksha Bandhan closures on August

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Stock market operations on August 26: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today for Eid-e-Milad?

On Eid-e-Milad, the Indian stock market will continue its trading operations as usual. However, it’s important to note that August 26 marks a settlement holiday for all stock exchanges. This implies that while daily trading activities proceed, the processing of funds and securities will be temporarily halted, leading to a one-day delay in eligible trade

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