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<title><![CDATA[ NSE IPO set to unlock windfall gains for SBI, LIC; 10 key things investors should know ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ NSE, the country's largest stock exchange, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 17 June 2026, paving the way for its much-anticipated stock market debut. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:17:14 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Gold slips 1.3%, silver drops 2.7% as safe-haven demand weakens ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Gold futures dropped over 1.3 per cent to around ₹1.52 lakh per 10 grams, while silver futures declined nearly 3 per cent to ₹2.45 lakh per kg. Market sentiment weakened after the Fed kept interest rates unchanged but signalled the possibility of further rate hikes, boosting the US dollar and Treasury yields. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:15:44 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ RBI allows banks to offer higher interest on NRI deposits to draw more foreign funds ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The RBI has temporarily relaxed interest rate restrictions on fresh FCNR(B) and NRE deposits until September 30, allowing banks to offer higher returns to non-resident Indians. The move is aimed at attracting more foreign currency inflows, boosting India's forex reserves and supporting the rupee. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:32:39 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ India's Strategic Oil Reserves Cover Just 10 Days Of Imports, Far Behind Japan And South Korea's 200-Plus Days Buffer: Report ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ India's limited emergency crude reserves have come under scrutiny as global energy security concerns intensify amid geopolitical tensions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:09:15 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ No Monsoon Yet: India Banks on Reservoirs, Foodgrain Stocks as El Niño Risks Emerge; Govt Ramps Up Kharif Planning ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ El Niño is a climate phenomenon that occurs when surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become unusually warm. This warming disrupts global weather patterns and can significantly affect rainfall, temperatures, agriculture and water availability across many countries, including India. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:41:11 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ No Monsoon Yet: India Banks on Reservoirs, Foodgrain Stocks as El Niño Risks Emerge; Govt Ramps Up Kharif Planning ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ El Niño is a climate phenomenon that occurs when surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become unusually warm. This warming disrupts global weather patterns and can significantly affect rainfall, temperatures, agriculture and water availability across many countries, including India. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:40:20 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Navi Mumbai, Guwahati airports earn global honour for design and sustainability ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Other airports included in the 2026 list are located in Guangzhou, China; Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Kandal Stueng, Cambodia; Pittsburgh, United States; and San Diego, United States. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:39:18 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Centre hikes fuel export levies; diesel duty at Rs 14/litre, ATF at Rs 12.5/litre ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The special additional excise duty (SAED) on diesel exports has been raised to Rs 14 per litre from Rs 13.5 per litre, and on ATF exports to Rs 12.5 per litre from Rs 9.5 per litre ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:40:36 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Gold, silver prices jump up to 3 pc despite easing West Asia tensions ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The gains came even as geopolitical tensions eased after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had reached a peace agreement and that the deal is expected to be formally signed on June 19. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:11:59 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ OMC under-recoveries shrink sharply as crude oil prices tumble on US-Iran peace deal ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Petrol under-recoveries have fallen 83 per cent from Rs 24 per litre to Rs 3 per litre, while diesel under-recoveries have declined 75 per cent from Rs 105 per litre to Rs 27 per litre since April. Global crude oil prices dropped nearly 5 per cent after the US and Iran announced a peace deal ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:09:57 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ 20 Rebel TMC MPs Seek Merger With Little-Known NCPI, Speaker Om Birla Reviewing ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a registered but unrecognised political party with no MPs or MLAs, could become the Lok Sabha's fifth-largest party if the proposed merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs is approved. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:53 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ El Nino likely to impact food prices, inflation projected to settle in 5.2–5.5 pc range in FY27 ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ There is an 80% chance of El Niño during June–August and over a 90% probability that it will continue until at least November. While reservoir levels remain above normal and vegetable supplies are currently adequate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:03:14 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Approved 100 pc ethanol fuel use to cut fossil fuel imports: Nitin Gadkari ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The announcement follows the government's recent introduction of E85 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted that India achieved its 20% ethanol blending target in petrol ahead of schedule, reaching the milestone in 2024 instead of 2030. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:08:42 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Easy Money Can Lead To Jail: RBI Warns Public Against Becoming Money Mules Through Bank Accounts ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ RBI has warned people against becoming money mules by allowing others to use their bank accounts for money transfers. Fraudsters often offer easy money in return. Sharing banking details or facilitating suspicious transactions can lead to legal action, penalties and even imprisonment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:09:27 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Monthly SIPs growing nearly 10 times over last decade: Report ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite market disruptions and global uncertainties, retail investor participation has remained strong, with SIP assets reaching Rs 17.12 lakh crore. However, the report also highlighted increasing churn, as SIP discontinuations nearly matched new registrations, while mutual fund assets under management stood at ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:56:44 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Centre Removes Excise Duty on Higher Ethanol-Blended Petrol: What It Means [explainer] ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ According to a government notification, cited in a Reuters report, petrol containing 22 per cent to 30 per cent ethanol will not attract excise duty. The exemption covers fuel variants such as E22, E25, E27 and E30, marking the first major fiscal incentive for ethanol blends above E20. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:57:54 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ India's Retail Inflation Rises to 3.93% in May, Remains Below RBI's 4% Target ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ June policy review, the RBI raised its FY27 inflation forecast to 5.1% from 4.6%, while keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. Despite inflation concerns, India's economy remained resilient, with GDP growth at 7.8% in Q4 and 7.7% for FY26. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:17:24 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Gold, Silver Gain Up to 2% Amid Optimism Over US-Iran Peace Talks and Easing West Asia Tensions ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,49,916, up 0.66 per cent or Rs 948. It touched an intraday low of Rs 1,49,569, a gain of 0.42 per cent or Rs 637 from the previous close. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:17:07 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Middle East conflict: World Bank readies $100 billion crisis shield ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The funds will help strengthen social safety nets, support government finances and provide liquidity to businesses and farms. The World Bank also cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5%, warning that surging oil, gas and fertiliser prices have created the biggest supply shock in more than 50 years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:03:44 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ West Asia conflict could push crude oil prices to $150 per barrel ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Around 11.8 million barrels per day of oil production remain offline across six Gulf producers, making it one of the largest supply disruptions in modern energy history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:35:55 +0530</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ AI Infrastructure Supercycle: Data Centers Navigate Power Crunch, Cooling Revolution, and India's Historic Boom in 2026 ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Driven by explosive demand for generative AI and high-performance computing, global data center electricity consumption is expected to nearly double by 2030, while AI-ready facilities are rapidly adopting high-density designs, liquid cooling, advanced networking and sustainable energy solutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:24:20 +0530</pubDate>
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