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        <title><![CDATA[Why bonds are the smart choice for conservative investors]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/magazine/theweek/business/2026/05/25/why-bonds-are-the-smart-choice-for-conservative-investors.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Bonds are currently presenting an attractive investment opportunity, particularly for those prioritizing stability and predictable income, as market yields have already risen due to global uncertainties, making them a valuable component for conservative and goal-oriented investors seeking to balance volatile equity markets and preserve capital. Experts advise a preference for higher-quality, liquid instruments, with shorter durations being more favorable in a rising interest rate environment to mitigate interest rate risk and allow for reinvestment at higher yields, while acknowledging that risks such as interest rate and credit risk can be managed through diversification and prudent selection, with government securities and high-rated corporate bonds offering a balance of safety and return depending on individual risk appetite and investment horizon.]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:51:44 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Personal loans: Your quickest route to funds, but at what cost?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Indian personal loan market has experienced significant expansion, with the portfolio reaching ₹15.95 lakh crore by December 2025, marking an 11.6% year-on-year growth and a 13.5% rise in active accounts, largely driven by demand for smaller-ticket loans for purposes beyond home purchases, such as weddings, medical needs, and education. This rapid growth, fueled by digital lending and easy app-based access, positions personal loans as a key retail credit segment, offering quick, collateral-free funding but also posing a debt risk due to higher interest rates, which can range from 10% to 24% and even up to 36% with some fintech lenders, though better credit scores can secure lower rates and faster approvals. Despite a recent slowdown due to stricter RBI norms on unsecured lending, NBFCs are increasingly handling personal loan accounts compared to banks, indicating a borrower preference for these digital and non-bank lenders for swift credit, with advice for borrowers to carefully compare costs, avoid overleveraging, and consider loan consolidation if monthly payments exceed 40% of their income.]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:41:57 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Interview | ‘India, Ireland stand to gain enormously from collaboration based on co-creation’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/magazine/theweek/business/2026/05/16/interview-india-ireland-stand-to-gain-enormously-from-collaboration-based-on-co-creation-kiran-mazumdar-shaw.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[India Ireland relations have a rich history, influenced by the home rule movement and constitutional exchanges, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, executive chairperson, Biocon, and honorary consul general of Ireland for south India]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:48:10 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Why India is betting big on hydrogen buses]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/magazine/theweek/business/2026/05/09/why-india-is-betting-big-on-hydrogen-buses.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[India's hydrogen ambition is taking flight with green buses operating in the challenging high-altitude cold desert of Ladakh and pilot projects across the plains]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:41:54 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beyond boardrooms: The Pirojsha Adi Godrej story]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/magazine/theweek/business/2026/04/25/from-public-corridors-to-boardroom-brilliance-the-pirojsha-adi-godrej-story.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Pirojsha Adi Godrej transitioned from public service into transforming Godrej Properties, driving its national expansion and successful IPO]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:51:27 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Late to stock market? Your guide to disciplined investing and risk management]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/magazine/theweek/business/2026/04/18/late-to-stock-market-your-guide-to-disciplined-investing-and-risk-management.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Late stock market investing demands a strategy focused on where and how capital is deployed, not aggressive return chasing to "catch up"]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:32:50 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Why wealth management is crucial in today's Indian markets]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[India's wealth creation is rapidly evolving, driven by strong market performance and a shift towards financial instrument]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:25:31 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Electric scooter boom: Is India's EV two-wheeler market maturing?]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/magazine/theweek/business/2026/04/11/electric-scooter-boom-is-indias-ev-two-wheeler-market-maturing.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[From breakout growth to a cautious consolidation, India’s electric two-wheeler market enters a defining phase]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:58:50 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[300 outlets in India, 15,000 vehicle sales a month: River’s ambitious 2-year plan till 2028 | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[River Mobility CEO Aravind Mani speaks to THE WEEK on the EV player’s rapid rise in the Indian E2W market, the success of the River Indie, and future plans for expansion and product development]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:59:28 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Space revolution: How private Indian companies are leading the charge]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/magazine/theweek/business/2026/04/11/space-revolution-how-private-indian-companies-are-leading-the-charge.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[India's space economy is experiencing rapid growth with the rise of private companies like Ananth Technologies, Skyroot Aerospace, Dhruva Space, Pixxel, and Space Kidz India]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:25:14 GMT</pubDate>
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