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23 Sep

What Equity Investors Should Know About Using Loan Against Shares for Short-Term Liquidity

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New Delhi [India], September 21: An investor may need cash for a business payment, medical expense or another short-term commitment while still wanting to hold shares for the long term. Selling those investments may not suit the investor’s plan or timing. In such cases, eligible shares can sometimes be pledged to borrow funds instead. Before doing so, it helps to understand how the loan amount is decided, what happens if share prices fall, and when pledged shares may be at risk. What Equity Investors Should Know about Loan against Shares A loan against shares allows eligible shares to be used…

21 Sep

Bench Mark Infotech Services Limited to Launch IPO on NSE Emerge; Offer Opens September 25, 2026

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New Delhi [India], September 21: Bench Mark Infotech Services Limited, an integrated IT and digital infrastructure solutions provider and system integrator with over 19 years of experience, is entering the capital markets with its Initial Public Offering on the EMERGE Platform of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company’s clientele includes marquee names such as Airport Authority of India, Beltron, RailTel, Indian Air Force, NTPC Limited, Coal India subsidiaries – South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Central Coalfields Limited and Mahanadi Coalfields, and Indian Railways, among other government departments and public sector undertakings — reflecting its role as a trusted…

21 Sep

ESDS Momentum Puts Spotlight on Kellton Tech as Investors Scan India’s Small-Cap IT Space

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 21: The growing investor interest around Indian technology companies, including ESDS Software, is beginning to draw attention to other small-cap IT players with established businesses and improving financial performance. Kellton Tech Solutions, a Hyderabad-headquartered full-service IT solutions provider, is emerging as one such company, with its revenue growth, profitability recovery and relatively modest valuation becoming key points of investor discussion. The comparison is particularly relevant because both companies operate within India’s technology ecosystem, while the investor analysis places them at different ends of the valuation spectrum. ESDS is being viewed through the lens of AI infrastructure…

21 Sep

Digital-First Claims Experience Gains Momentum with HDFC ERGO Strengthening Customer Convenience

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New Delhi [India], September 21: Claim support matters most when customers are already managing hospital visits, treatment decisions and family responsibilities. A digital-first claims experience can make this stage easier by bringing essential actions within closer reach. HDFC ERGO is strengthening this journey through online claim registration, digital document handling, tracking and customer support. The approach keeps convenience at the centre while maintaining the checks needed for responsible claim assessment. For policyholders, greater accessibility can make the claims journey feel more organised, transparent and manageable. HDFC ERGO’s Digital Claims Process HDFC ERGO has built a connected digital claims process that…

19 Sep

NSE Anchor Book Signals a New Balance in India’s Capital Markets

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New Delhi [India], September 19: The National Stock Exchange’s ₹6,746 crore anchor book offers more than a snapshot of institutional demand for one of India’s most closely watched IPOs. It also provides a telling indication of how the balance of power within India’s investment banking ecosystem is evolving. The most striking feature is the scale of domestic participation. Across the banking syndicate, domestic anchors accounted for approximately 51.4% of the total anchor mobilization, or around ₹3,464 crore. This puts domestic institutions marginally ahead of their international counterparts in the overall anchor mobilization. The concentration becomes even more interesting when the…

15 Sep

Sudarshan Pharma Says Proposed 9.5% Stake Acquisition in US Firm Under Due Diligence

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New Delhi [India], September 15: Sudarshan Pharma Industries Ltd has provided an update on its proposed acquisition of a 9.5% equity stake in US-based Med Therapy Biotechnology Inc., stating that the transaction is currently under due diligence. In a regulatory filing dated September 15, the company said the proposal to acquire the 9.5% stake in Med Therapy remains subject to completion of due diligence and confirmation of the decision by Med Therapy’s Board of Directors. The company clarified that the earlier disclosure was only an intimation of the proposal and that the transaction has not yet been completed. The update…

10 Sep

How to Choose the Best Personal Loan for You

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New Delhi [India], September 9: Availing a Personal Loan is perhaps the quickest way to meet your financial needs. They require minimal documentation, and you don’t need collateral. As long as you are eligible, the loan maybe approved and given to you almost instantly. TL;DR Choose a loan amount that meets your requirement without stretching your repayment capacity. Look at the interest rate, processing fees, other applicable charges and total repayment amount. Balance an affordable EMI with the total interest you will pay over the loan period. Make sure the EMI fits comfortably alongside your existing commitments and regular expenses.…

03 Sep

VT Markets Further Expands US Product Suite with 61 New Stock and ETF CFDs Spanning Quantum, Semiconductors, and NextGen Power

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New Delhi [India], September 3: VT Markets, a leading global multi-asset broker, today announced the further expansion of its US product offering with the addition of over 60 new stock and ETF CFDs, fully tradable across MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and the VT Markets mobile app. Building on its ongoing product expansion strategy, the latest addition deepens trader access to the standout market themes of 2026, with a heavy concentration in semiconductor manufacturing, AI hardware infrastructure, and quantum computing. The rollout aligns with a distinct evolution in global technology markets. Quantum computing has rapidly shifted from an emerging research area into an active trading theme, sparking heightened…

02 Sep

HDFC ERGO Urges Online Health Insurance Buyers to Look Beyond Premium Costs

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New Delhi [India], September 1: Online medical cover has made comparison quicker, but a low premium alone does not reveal whether a product suits an individual’s actual healthcare needs. Through this discussion, HDFC ERGO highlights why informed consumers should consider protection, service support, hospital access and applicable conditions together. A balanced review helps people understand what they are paying for, how the chosen cover could respond during treatment and whether it can remain useful as personal or family requirements change over time. Why Premium Shouldn’t Be the Only Deciding Factor HDFC ERGO explains that premium is only the starting point…

31 Aug

India Has Solved Financial Access. Has It Solved Financial Confidence?

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New Delhi [India], August 29: At a time when India is witnessing unprecedented digital adoption and financial inclusion, a new pan-India neuroscience-based study by Terragni Consulting has identified a growing confidence gap in the country’s financial services ecosystem. While millions of Indians can now access financial products digitally, many still struggle to understand processes, evaluate risks and engage with financial services confidently. The latest edition of Terragni Consulting’s flagship Ease of Engagement Score (EAS) 2026 Study examines how customers actually experience financial services across the country. The study finds that while digitisation has successfully removed physical barriers to banking, insurance…