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India’s semiconductor industry is entering a new phase of growth as the government accelerates efforts to build a complete domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. 

Under the Semicon India Programme 2.0, the focus has expanded beyond semiconductor fabrication to include chip design, advanced packaging, semiconductor equipment, specialty chemicals, research and talent development. 

The government has already approved 12 semiconductor projects across six states,

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05:55:09 PM IST, 30 Jul 2026Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: 30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high on Fed and inflation fearsBond markets, however, were on edge, with the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond surging to its highest level in 19 years, as investors grew increasingly concerned about the central bank’s monetary-policy outlook and sought greater protection against future inflation.

 » Read more about: Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: US market futures rise as Microsoft gains offset Fed concerns  »

Investors in Essent Group Ltd. ESNT need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the October 16, 2026 $85.00 Call had some of the highest …

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A divided Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged last night even as Fed chief Kevin Warsh pledged an unwavering commitment to bring inflation down, a message that left markets confused about just what he was prepared to do.
Warsh, in what has become characteristic fashion, declined during a press conference to offer any clues about what action would be needed to contain inflation that has held above the Fed’s 2% target for over five years,

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Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund delivered -19.2% returns over the last six months and 31.7% CAGR over three years, according to ACE MF data on July 29.

Moneycontrol Desk

July 30, 2026 / 10:41 IST

Among gold fund-of-funds mutual funds that meet the screen used for this ranking, Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund is at the top on six-month returns.

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If you’re not currently claiming Social Security benefits, it’s easy to feel like the program’s looming insolvency isn’t something that concerns you. A possible 22% benefit cut in six years may be devastating to a senior who relies heavily upon their checks to cover living expenses. But it may not make much of a difference to you as a working adult,

 » Read more about: Why You Should Care About Social Security’s Looming Insolvency, Even If You’re Decades Away From Claiming Checks  »

Wall Street is set to open higher on Thursday as strong Microsoft results helped technology stocks recover from their sharp post-Federal Reserve sell-off. Dow Jones futures were up 225 points, or 0.4%, while S&P 500 futures pointed to a 0.6% gain and the Nasdaq was called 1.3% higher. The previous session saw the Dow lose 1,153 points or 2.2% to close at 51,594,

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Published Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 5:39 a.m.

Updated 1 hour, 26 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation rose 3.7% last month, above its 2% target.

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By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And the Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation grew more slowly last month, but remained above the central bank’s 2% target.
The Commerce Department reported Thursday that growth in U.S.

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Tesla’s (TSLA -2.97%) second-quarter update failed to impress the market. The company’s core electric vehicle (EV) business performed well, with deliveries growing by a strong 25% year over year to 480,126, well ahead of the consensus analyst estimate. This helped power healthy top-line growth. The company’s revenue climbed by 26% year over year to $28.2 billion.

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