Sharp contrast! How Swiggy & Eternal, India’s top e-commerce stocks, are outshining Chinese counterparts – explained

Indian e-commerce giants Swiggy and Eternal are outperforming domestic indices and Asian peers, fueled by the rapid growth of quick commerce. This sector, projected to reach $100 billion by 2030, sees established players like Swiggy, Zomato’s Blinkit, and Zepto maintaining market dominance due to efficient delivery and established supply chains, contrasting with challenges faced by…

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RBI lending directive: No more pre-payment charges; borrowers to get freedom from 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prohibited banks and other regulated lenders from charging prepayment fees on floating-rate loans taken by individuals for non-business purposes. Effective January 1, 2026, this directive aims to increase transparency and borrower flexibility. The new rules consolidate previous circulars and ensure clear disclosure of any applicable prepayment charges.

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Will gold rate test Rs 99,000 mark soon – what’s the outlook and should you buy or sell?

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are surging towards ₹99,000, fueled by global cues and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Silver is also bullish, eyeing ₹1,10,000, driven by industrial demand from green energy initiatives and expectations of central bank rate cuts. Experts advise a buy-on-dips strategy for gold above ₹96,500…

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Asian stocks edge up as investors brace for US jobs data; oil slips on demand worries

Asian shares saw modest gains as investors awaited crucial US jobs data, hoping for signals of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Wall Street’s record closes, spurred by a new US-Vietnam trade deal, boosted global trade optimism. However, China’s slowing services activity and concerns over US consumption tempered gains, highlighting the high stakes surrounding the upcoming jobs…

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Early investor Banga to sell 2% in Nykaa

Harindarpal Singh Banga and his family, early investors in Nykaa, are selling a 2.1% stake in the company for $140.3 million through a block deal. The Banga family, holding nearly 5% stake, will offload 60 million shares at a 5.5% discount. Previously, in August 2024, Banga divested 1.4% stake in Nykaa for Rs 852 crore.

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