Planning a 15-year mutual fund investment? Heres a simple 4-scheme portfolio approach

INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Sat, 2 May 2026, 10:39AM IST A long-term investor with Rs 10 lakh and a 15-year horizon can build a simple four-fund mutual fund portfolio combining a Nifty index fund and flexi-cap funds. The strategy focuses on disciplined investing, diversification, and staying invested through volatility to generate sustainable wealth over time despite market fluctuations.

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Securities Markets Code, 2025: How it can build a future-ready regulatory framework

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 10:35AM IST The proposed Securities Markets Code, 2025 aims to streamline regulation but needs stronger innovation. Suggestions include enabling listing without offerings, trading in unlisted firms, refining e voting, reducing regulatory overlap and establishing a single authority to improve efficiency, transparency and market growth.

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Mumbai Airport To Briefly Suspend Operations For Pre-Monsoon Maintenance - Check Details

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 10:26AM IST Mumbai Airport Closure: Specialists will carefully check the runway surfaces for any cracks, damage, or signs of wear and tear.

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Odisha Class 10 Result 2026 Today At 4 PM: When And Where To Check

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 10:20AM IST Odisha Class 10 Result 2026 will be declared at 4 PM today. Check result time, official websites, steps to download scorecard, and passing marks.

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M&M total sales jumps 14% YoY to 94,627 units in April

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 10:16AM IST Mahindra & Mahindra announced that its overall auto sales for the month of April 2026 stood at Rs 94,627 vehicles, a growth of 14%, including exports.

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Apple beats earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum

INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 2 May 2026, 10:01AM IST Apple has posted strong quarterly earnings, beating out Wall Street expectations

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Q4 Results Live Updates: DMart, Kotak Mahindra Bank Among Over 20 Firms To Report Earnings; Dividend In Spotlight

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:58AM IST Q4 Results live updates: Track revenue, profit, margin and outlook from 26 companies including Avenue Supermarts, Kotak Mahindra Bank and APL Apollo Tubes.

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When Is Mother's Day 2026? Date, History, Significance And Celebrations Across World

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:57AM IST Mother's Day serves as a reminder to express love, gratitude, and appreciation for the sacrifices mothers make.

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Spirit Airlines appears closer to shutdown as time dwindles for government bailout

INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:56AM IST The U.S. President floated the idea of a bailout last week after the airline found itself in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less than two years with jet fuel prices soaring because of the Iran war

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Centre allows force majeure relief for govt contracts amid West Asia crisis

INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:53AM IST Measure allows deadline extensions of up to four months without penalties for firms hit by supply disruptions, subject to case-by-case approval and only if they were not in default before February 27

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Dollar set for sharp weekly loss versus yen after Japan steps in

INDIA CURRENCY | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:52AM IST The dollar logged its sharpest weekly drop against the yen since February amid suspected Japanese intervention. Authorities signalled discomfort with currency volatility, keeping markets cautious. However, sustained yen strength remains uncertain due to policy divergence with the Federal Reserve, while traders watch for further intervention during Japans Golden Week holiday period.

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Gold turns positive as oil eases on hopes for Iran talks

INDIA COMMODITIES | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:50AM IST Gold edged higher after recovering from sharp early losses, supported by hopes of easing Iran tensions and a softer dollar. However, the metal remained on track for a weekly decline amid a hawkish Federal Reserve stance. Inflation risks and elevated yields continued to cap gains, while silver outperformed on strong demand outlook.

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Escorts Kubota April tractor sales jump 24%

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:50AM IST Escorts Kubota Agri Machinery Business in April 2026 sold 10,857 tractors registering a growth of 24.4% as against 8,729 tractors sold in April 2025.

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Nifty has best month since December 2023; defence, capital markets & realty put the shine on April

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:49AM IST Indian equities staged a strong rebound in April after months of decline. Benchmark and broader indices posted their best gains in years, led by midcaps and smallcaps, while sectoral indices like defence and realty outperformed. Banks and IT saw moderate recovery.

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Hostilities in Iran have terminated: Trump

INDIA NEWS | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:48AM IST Washington: President Donald Trump told top US lawmakers on Friday that hostilities in Iran had ended, after coming under pressure from Congress to seek authorization for the conflict as it headed into its third month."There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated," he wrote in letters to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate president pro tempore Chuck Grassley.Earlier on Friday, Trump said he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, the IRNA news agency reported, without detailing its contents."At this moment I'm not satisfied with what they're offering," Trump told reporters, blaming stalled talks on "tremendous discord" within Iran's leadership."Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever -- or do we want to try and make a deal?" he added, saying he would "prefer not" to take the first option "on a human basis."The war, launched by the United States and Israel with surprise strikes on February 28, has been on hold since April 8, with only one failed round of direct talks since.Trump, under pressure at home to seek congressional authorization for the war, wrote to lawmakers Friday declaring hostilities "terminated" -- despite no change in the US military posture.

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UK's FTSE 100 slips as losses in energy stocks and AstraZeneca weigh

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:46AM IST Londons FTSE 100 edged lower as losses in energy majors and AstraZeneca weighed on the index amid thin holiday trading. Weak crude prices dragged Shell and BP, while NatWest slipped despite profit growth. Gains in Unilever, Rolls-Royce and Pearson offered some support, but overall sentiment remained subdued after mixed earnings.

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Bank Lending to NBFCs Rises 26%, Fastest in FY26

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:43AM IST In the previous fiscal year, bank lending to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) witnessed an impressive 26 percent increase, fueled by the Reserve Bank of India's easing of risk weights. This favorable shift, along with more lenient regulations and attractively lower lending rates, has propelled a surge in NBFC financing.

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Global markets tread water as yen moves dominate currency trading

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:42AM IST Global markets steadied as investors tracked sharp yen movements following suspected Japanese intervention. The dollar briefly slid before stabilising, while equities remained supported by strong tech earnings. Central banks held rates, but hawkish signals from the Fed and ECB kept markets cautious. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to inflation concerns.

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Indian banks need to grow global forex game: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:41AM IST In a bold call to action, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra challenged Indian banks to step up as global market-makers for the rupee. This move aims to reclaim the offshore rupee trading space. He pointed out the current deficiencies in rupee derivatives and emphasized the recent tightening of foreign exchange market regulations to minimize currency fluctuations.

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RBI steps up play in us treasuries, other securities

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:38AM IST In a strategic pivot, the Reserve Bank of India has cut down its deposits with other central banks and is now channeling more resources into US Treasury bills. This decision underscores a growing preference for assets that hold global liquidity, prompted by rising geopolitical tensions. Notably, India's foreign exchange reserves have also been strengthened through this transition.

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Elon Musk grilled on AI profits at OpenAI trial

INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:36AM IST U.S. federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who must decide whether OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, betrayed its original nonprofit mission, had to intervene several times

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AI agents becoming day traders, but gains prove elusive

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:34AM IST In a groundbreaking shift, retail investors are now harnessing artificial intelligence to facilitate their trading endeavors. Many see this as a revolutionary step in the investment landscape, with enthusiastic supporters touting the potential for significantly enhanced returns. Emerging platforms enable users to seamlessly integrate AI-driven models into their trading strategies through straightforward commands.

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FPIs bet small on local debt, inflow pickup seen far away

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:31AM IST April witnessed a slight inflow of foreign investments into Indian debt, but the atmosphere remains one of caution. Influences like escalating US and Japan interest rates, a weaker rupee, and fiscal uncertainties have created a challenging environment for investors. With the potential for continued outflows driven by oil prices, optimistic investment prospects appear dim in the short term.

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Maruti Suzuki clocks 33% YoY jump in April sales; production up 16% YoY

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:31AM IST Maruti Suzuki India reported a 33.29% jump in total sales to Rs 2,39,646 crore in April 2026 compared with Rs 1,79,791 crore in April 2025.

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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:30AM IST High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the countrys isolated elderly.

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US-Iran War Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump 'Not Satisfied', Mulls "Blast Or Make Deal" With Iran

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:18AM IST Stay tuned for all the updates on the US-Iran conflict here.

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Wall Street Week Ahead: US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings, jobs data amid surging oil prices

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:13AM IST Indian markets are watching US stocks next week. Investors will focus on company earnings and job data. This comes as oil prices rise and the US Federal Reserve signals a tougher stance. Despite global tensions, US stocks have seen a strong rally. Upcoming reports will guide market direction.

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Zen Technologies consolidated net profit declines 68.80% in the March 2026 quarter

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:08AM IST Sales decline 45.20% to Rs 178.08 crore

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Jindal Steel reports consolidated net profit of Rs 1044.75 crore in the March 2026 quarter

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:08AM IST Sales rise 23.02% to Rs 16217.93 crore

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Magnus Steel & Infra standalone net profit rises 590.91% in the March 2026 quarter

INDIA MARKET | Sat, 2 May 2026, 9:08AM IST Sales rise 385.71% to Rs 7.14 crore