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The unending saga of India's GDP data: True numbers beyond the story
According to the latest data, the economy grew at a staggering 7.8 per cent rate in the April-June quarter of 2025-26, far above forecasts made by economists based on all the other available data
 "The unending saga of India's GDP data: True numbers beyond the story")
Bajaj Finance stock fully priced amid some challenges, opportunities
Bajaj Finance posted robust Q1 FY26 AUM growth and efficiency gains but higher credit costs, MSME stress and regulatory risks suggest the stock is fully priced
 "Bajaj Finance stock fully priced amid some challenges, opportunities")
India VIX drops to record closing lows as DIIs cushion FII selloff
The India VIX is down almost 28 per cent so far this year, and is down nearly 55 per cent from this calendar year's highs of 23.18
 "India VIX drops to record closing lows as DIIs cushion FII selloff")
India VIX drops to record closing lows as DIIs cushion FII selloff
The India VIX is down almost 28 per cent so far this year, and is down nearly 55 per cent from this calendar year's highs of 23.18
 "India VIX drops to record closing lows as DIIs cushion FII selloff")
Fujifilm arm likely to start producing chip raw materials by 2028
Fujifilm Electronic Materials aims to begin producing semiconductor raw materials in India by 2028, exploring independent units, licensing partnerships, or joint ventures
 "Fujifilm arm likely to start producing chip raw materials by 2028")
Adani, Ambani race to lead mega energy transition: Bernstein Research
Bernstein says Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are racing to transform Kutch's barren salt flats into the backbone of India's energy transition with massive clean power projects
 "Adani, Ambani race to lead mega energy transition: Bernstein Research")
India ready with incentives to build semiconductor chip ecosystem, says Rai
Invest India is collaborating MeitY, ISM to bring global semiconductor firms to create a full-fledged chip manufacturing ecosystem
 "India ready with incentives to build semiconductor chip ecosystem, says Rai")
FIA flags concerns over Sebi's closing auction plan, seeks changes
The recommendations aim to ensure consistency and operational efficiency in determining closing prices
 "FIA flags concerns over Sebi's closing auction plan, seeks changes")
Reits rally as Sebi reclassifies them as equity for mutual fund flows
Reits surged after Sebi reclassified them as equity securities for mutual fund investments, a move expected to lift liquidity, expand investor base and attract capital
 "Reits rally as Sebi reclassifies them as equity for mutual fund flows")
Legacy in a bottle: Family-run alcobev firms look beyond bloodlines
An internship at Bacardi gave him an opportunity to closely study the global alcobev giant. It helped him crystallise his mission: to not just sell liquor, but to elevate it to an experience
 "Legacy in a bottle: Family-run alcobev firms look beyond bloodlines")
Rajasthan govt surpasses initial target for cooperative millet stores
Along with Confed and District Cooperative Consumer Stores, millet outlets are also being opened at the level of purchasing-selling cooperative societies and village service cooperative societies
 "Rajasthan govt surpasses initial target for cooperative millet stores")
Uttar Pradesh to invest ₹8,350 crore to create industry-ready workforce
The government is partnering private-sector majors like Tata Technologies Ltd (TTL) to upgrade the industrial training institutes (ITIs)
 "Uttar Pradesh to invest ₹8,350 crore to create industry-ready workforce")
B-21 Raider undergoes intensive trials, set to replace B-2 Spirit
The new low-cost, next-gen stealth bomber strengthens flight testing and strategic deterrence as the US Air Force prepares for a fleet of over 100 B-21s
 "B-21 Raider undergoes intensive trials, set to replace B-2 Spirit")
Chhattisgarh unveils ₹52K cr development push in Bastar's investor meet
The event held on Thursday was envisioned to build confidence among investors and prepare a platform for investment post-insurgency
 "Chhattisgarh unveils ₹52K cr development push in Bastar's investor meet")
Loan against insurance: Compare with FD, gold, and top-up loans
Remember, if surrender value falls below dues, the policy is foreclosed, leading to loss of coverage
 "Loan against insurance: Compare with FD, gold, and top-up loans")
Active mutual fund schemes soften equity market pain for investors
Active schemes steady portfolios where benchmarks wobble
 "Active mutual fund schemes soften equity market pain for investors")
Reinventing rules of business key to Indian IT companies' valuation
Experts say Indian IT services must boost R&D, acquisitions, and AI-led innovation to avoid being seen as legacy providers
 "Reinventing rules of business key to Indian IT companies' valuation")
First dawn - India's new hours of independence
Under a monsoon sky on Aug 15, 1947, Indians shared pure joy
 "First dawn - India's new hours of independence")
No plans to offer non-blended petrol, no controversy over E20: IOC Chairman
IOC Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney outlines growth roadmap, defends E20 fuel, and shares updates on refinery and green hydrogen projects
 "No plans to offer non-blended petrol, no controversy over E20: IOC Chairman")
Banks step up focus on fee-based income; treasury gains come under pressure
Further, bankers said that there is still room to reduce rates on term deposits, and bulk deposit rates have already declined
 "Banks step up focus on fee-based income; treasury gains come under pressure")