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SIP vs Lump Sum: What works better in today’s volatile markets? Experts explain | Personal-finance

SIP vs Lump Sum: What works better in today’s volatile markets? Experts explain | Personal-finance

New Delhi: Investing in stock markets can be challenging for new investors, especially when the markets are highly volatile. In such circumstances, investors can find it difficult to choose the right investment option within mutual funds, with SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and lump sum investments being the primary options. Both of these investment methods are in vogue, implying that while investing via SIP works better for some investors, others prefer lump sum investments. According to experts, the SIP versus lump sum debate has no universal answer, and the right choice depends heavily on the investment's market path, not just the…
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For first time in their history! India register massive unwanted record with third T20I loss to England | Cricket

For first time in their history! India register massive unwanted record with third T20I loss to England | Cricket

New Delhi: India have hit a record low in their new T20 cycle as the two-time reigning champions suffered another loss on their UK tour. The Men in Blue were shot down for just 76 in the third T20I against England during their 202-run chase at Trent Bridge. The visitors suffered a huge 125-run defeat and fell 2-0 behind the Three Lions in the five-match series. This compounded Indiaโ€™s troubles in the UK as they have now gone winless for five straight matches for the first ever time. The young batting unit's struggles against top-tier fast bowling raise fresh questions…
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This cable stock hits fresh 52-week high even as stock markets crash on renewed US-Iran tensions: Details | Markets

This cable stock hits fresh 52-week high even as stock markets crash on renewed US-Iran tensions: Details | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (DPIL), which is into manufacturing of cables and conductors, hit fresh 52-week high on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, even as benchmark indices fell sharply by over 2 per cent during the fag-end of the trade amid reports that the US President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran is over, leading to a sharp rally in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,722.99 points, or 2.20 per cent, to 76,457.73 in intraday trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 530.05 points, or 2.17 per cent, to 23,868.65. Despite this, the stock…
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New Zealand announce casual contracts for 2026-27 as India tour-bound players added to list | Cricket

New Zealand announce casual contracts for 2026-27 as India tour-bound players added to list | Cricket

New Delhi: Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has announced the casual contracts for 2026-27, as Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne and Tim Seifert have all agreed to join the list. The quartet is set to be available for the home white-ball series against India in October and November and have a chance to push their cases for the 50-over World Cup the next year. The NZC had already announced the central contracts for the upcoming period (August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027) but deferred the casual deals for a few weeks. The list does not feature the now-retired Kane…
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Investors lose Rs 8.05 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 1,677 points, Nifty falls over 2% | Markets

Investors lose Rs 8.05 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 1,677 points, Nifty falls over 2% | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty crashed on July 8, 2026, after following US President Donald Trump's remarks that the interim agreement with Iran was "over". The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 1,677.12 points, or 2.15 per cent, to settle at 76,503.60. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,851.18 and a low of 76,259.03, gyrating 1,592.15 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 516.65 points, or 2.12 per cent, and ended the session at 23,882.05. Similarly, the broader market ended in the red. While the BSE MidCap Select Index shed 389.93 points, or 2.14 per cent, the BSE…
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Tensions simmer at the NATO summit as Donald Trump rakes up Greenland in Ankara | World

Tensions simmer at the NATO summit as Donald Trump rakes up Greenland in Ankara | World

Ankara (Turkey): President Donald Trump said Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," as he once again raised the issue with Denmark on Tuesday (local time). The statement comes as NATO leaders meet in Ankara for a summit, stirring tensions. Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland during his first term in 2019 and has been a central point of his policy towards NATO in his current term. The US President cites national security as a threat, arguing against Denmark's readiness to protect the island from Russian and Chinese interests. However, Denmark and Greenland have…
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Sensex tumbles 1,700 points, Nifty below 23,900, India VIX above 28, here’s why markets crashing today | Markets

Sensex tumbles 1,700 points, Nifty below 23,900, India VIX above 28, here’s why markets crashing today | Markets

Mumbai: Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as investors turned cautious amid renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran. However, the benchmark indices extended losses and plunged over 2 per cent after US President Donald Trump said an interim agreement with Iran to end the war was โ€œoverโ€, reigniting fears of a fresh escalation in the Middle East.ย The BSE Sensex fell 1,707.94 points to trade at 76,,472.78 and the Nifty 50 slumped 521.2 points to 23,877.50.ย  All the 30-Sensex firms were trading in the red. InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra were…
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39-year-olds keep making history as Djokovic follows suit to Messi with epic Wimbledon QF win; Sinner awaits | Tennis

39-year-olds keep making history as Djokovic follows suit to Messi with epic Wimbledon QF win; Sinner awaits | Tennis

New Delhi: 39-year-olds keep making age look silly, as a certain Novak Djokovic followed suit to Lionel Messi, delivering an epic win on the same day that the Argentine legend steered his team into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Djokovic, the parallel legend in the tennis world, overcame a marathon five-hour and 15-minute five-setter against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime to march into the semifinals of Wimbledon 2026.ย  Djokovic battled a first-set lower-leg issue but did not let himself dwindle as he overcame the longest-ever quarterfinal in Wimbledon history to reach an eighth consecutive semifinal appearance, a new record which saw him…
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Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after launching fresh strikes on Iran | World

Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after launching fresh strikes on Iran | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump said after launching new strikes on Iran that the ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue, reports AP. "For me, I think itโ€™s over," Trump responded when asked about the status of ceasefire. "It's just a waste of time dealing with them." He made the comment on the sidelines of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and hours after striking Iran in what the US described as retaliation for strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump added that US representatives can continue negotiations but he cast doubt on the outcome. "They…
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BSE-listed NBFC stock gains as company incorporates wholly-owned subsidiary into digital payments ecosystem | Markets

BSE-listed NBFC stock gains as company incorporates wholly-owned subsidiary into digital payments ecosystem | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of non-banking financial company (NBFC) Golden Legend Leasing & Finance Ltd continued to gain for the third consecutive day on Wednesday even as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled amid a spike in crude oil prices due to renewed US-Iran tensions. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 537.83 points to 77,642.89, while the 50-share NSE Nifty was down 163.55 points to 24,235.15. Despite this fall, the stock opened flat at Rs 9.11 on the BSE and gained to touch the intraday high of Rs 9.56, representing a gain of 4.93 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at…
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