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Mint Kolkata
Is it time to increase allocation to gold—and by how much?
Gold prices have surged over the last year, but gold ETFs have seen outflows. I have around ₹10 lakh for investment and am considering allocating a portion to gold due to uncertainty in global markets. Is this the right time to increase exposure, or should I wait? How much gold should ideally be part of my portfolio?
1 min |
June 18, 2026
Mint Kolkata
Retail-heavy stocks ride war-led volatility
Stocks where retail investors and non-promoter shareholders have outperformed those dominated by mutual funds or foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) since the West Asia war began.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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G7 leaders backs Trump Iran deal as he faces scepticism at home
G7 leaders on Wednesday threw their support behind US President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a fragile ceasefire, despite scant details on how that would be implemented.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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A sharper lens on inflation could sharpen our policy formulation
India' latest statistical revisions focused on price indices should enrich our view of how prices move across the economy
4 min |
June 18, 2026
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Immersive cave art on Paris's oldest bridge
The Pont Neuf Cavern is a free public installation by French street artist JR
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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Drug mis-retailing: time for a full-scale response
The government has tightened its regulation of cough syrup sales. But it must invest heavily in public healthcare for a lasting solution to the problem of drug retail rules being flouted
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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Vedanta Power eyes energy growth
Newly listed Vedanta Power on Wednesday said it is evaluating a foray into hydro, battery storage, and nuclear energy as part of a long-term diversification plan.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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US-Iran deal could ignite IPO mkt in H2; marquee listings likely
“We are also preparing to bring larger issuances, such as Zepto and SBI Mutual Fund, to the market, which gives us confidence that both issuers and investors are becoming more constructive.
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June 18, 2026
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Pet clinic chain Vetic secures $40 million
Pet healthcare chain Vetic plans to nearly double its clinics in India and build its digital platform offerings over the next two years amid rising demand.
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June 18, 2026
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US-Iran deal could revive India's IPO market in H2
The proposed US-Iran peace deal may revive India’s initial public offering market, with investment bankers expecting a stronger second half of 2026 driven by marquee listings such as National Stock Exchange of India, Manipal Health Enterprises, Jio Platforms, Zepto, SBI Mutual Fund and Razorpay.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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Elon Musk is unleashing SpaceX's new war chest to solve his AI problem
Elon Musk has admitted SpaceX lags behind rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic and even Google and Chinese open-source models in the race to build out artificial intelligence.
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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Adani Green seeks $1 bn offshore loan post US settlement
Adani Green Energy Ltd is seeking to raise $1 billion via offshore loan, said people familiar with the matter, its first overseas borrowing since emerging from legal troubles in the US.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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SMID surge signals rising risk appetite. Will rally endure?
Since the US-Iran war started in late February, India’s large-cap stocks have lagged amid sluggish earnings growth, while mid- and small-caps (SMIDs) have emerged as market leaders.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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Don't get distracted by the West's population problems
Demographics, that seemingly dreary subject involving often-inaccurate projections of population change, has suddenly become as engaging as a sci-fi thriller.
4 min |
June 18, 2026
Mint Kolkata
Worst ever El Niño?
How badly will El Niño impact weather patterns this year? Some forecasters fear that it may turn out to be the worst on record.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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Nvidia pitches India AI at friendly prices
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances at a rapid pace, making the technology accessible to everyone without limitations will be key to unlocking its benefits.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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As OTT growth slows, watch time is now the new currency
As streaming growth slows and platforms become more selective about content spending, a new metric is increasingly determining how much producers get paid: the number of minutes viewers actually watch.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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Free portfolio reviews: why investors should steer clear
Behind the free analysis, fintech apps often use portfolio reviews to pitch financial products
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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Ambani wants Reliance to become an AI-native giant
RIL will embed AI across recruitment, budgeting, payroll, forecasting and business planning
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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Trump joins G7 pledge of support for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders “I'm the boss”, as he and other G7 heads acknowledged Ukraine’s improved battlefield fortunes with a unified pledge of support and fresh sanctions against Russia.
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June 18, 2026
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Govt's 5% GIC Re offer for sale fully subscribed
The government's offer for sale (OFS) of a 5% stake in state-owned reinsurer General Insurance Corp. of India (GIC Re) was fully subscribed on Wednesday, with investors taking up both the 2% base offer and the 3% greenshoe option, according to the department of investment and public asset management (Dipam).
1 min |
June 18, 2026
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G7 aims to keep China supply capped at 60% of rare earths
Leaders are considering sector-specific quotas and a joint platform to boost recycling and new mining projects
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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COGNIZANT: WHY ARE INVESTORS SO TERRIFIED?
Despite beating rivals, Cognizant’s stock has plummeted. CEO Ravi Kumar now faces a brutal reality
7 min |
June 18, 2026
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Air India SATS eyes cargo-led growth with ₹600-cr capex
Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd (AISATS) plans to invest about ₹600 crore in fiscal year 2027 (FY27) and more than double its revenue over the next five years, as the airport services provider expands beyond traditional ground handling into cargo, warehousing and airport logistics infrastructure.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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DECODING CIRCLE RATES, MARKET PRICES AND THE HOME LOAN VALUATION PUZZLE
In many Indian cities today, property prices and official circle rates are no longer moving in tandem. In some premium micro-markets, homes are being sold at prices far above government-notified valuations, while in slower markets, circle rates often remain higher than prevailing transaction prices.
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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Let’s close gaps in the regulation of virtual digital assets
The virtual digital assets (VDA) ecosystem is expanding at a remarkable pace.
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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This eatery in Monument Valley turns pages of history
The moment the golden flatbread is laid out in front of us, almost too large for our plate, we are reminded of the bhaturas back home. Topped with chopped tomatoes, lettuce and beans, this is the iconic Navajo frybread.
3 min |
June 18, 2026
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AIFs want Sebi's pro-rata rules reversed
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are urging the market regulator to rollback rules requiring investors to be treated strictly on a pro-rata basis, arguing that the framework undermines fee arrangements negotiated by investors, complicates fund operations and could deter large investors critical to private-market fundraising.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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UAE moves to end dependency on Strait of Hormuz
As the world awaits the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of an interim peace deal between Iran and the US, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is working on a highly ambitious plan to try to end its dependence on the critical chokepoint.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
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Edible oil prices may fall ahead of festivals
With the West Asia war drawing to an end, India may see retail prices of edible oils easing by up to 10% in the coming months and then staying stable through the peak consumption season of festivals that starts in August, said two people citing an assessment by an empowered group of officials and experts on managing inflation in the wake of the war.
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