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• Inflow boost: Foreign deposits, swaps draw $21bn in 40 days

  20-07-2026 23:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Sources undisclosed, mop-up so far 2X speculated amount
  
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• E20 petrol debate: Govt cites data for 23 crore vehicles, says 'no verified evidence' of widespread engine failure

  20-07-2026 18:16 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said the shift to E20 fuel has been "phased, calibrated and evidence-based," noting that the ethanol blending rate was gradually raised from 1.53 per cent in 2013-14 to 20 per cent in 2025-26 following "scientific evaluation and stakeholder consultations at every stage."
  
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• India's forex boost: RBI's swap scheme raises $20.72 billion so far

  20-07-2026 18:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Reserve Bank of India's special swap facility attracted $20.72 billion by July 17.Most of this money arrived through Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits.Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings and External Commercial Borrowings also contributed to inflows.This facility was launched to strengthen India's balance of payments and encourage capital.Banks anticipate a significant rise in FCNR(B) deposits before the September deadline.
  
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• Coca-Cola adds fizz to India's IPO plans, appoints JPMorgan & Citi as bankers

  20-07-2026 17:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Coca-Cola's Indian bottling unit IPO plans are advancing. JPMorgan and Citi have been appointed to manage the proposed 2027 listing. The company is also exploring the sale of a portion of its stake. This move aligns with Coca-Cola's global asset-light strategy. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages is a leading player in India's soft drinks market.
  
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• Coca-Cola adds fizz to India bottling unit IPO plan, appoints JPMorgan & Citi as bankers

  20-07-2026 17:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Coca-Cola's Indian bottling unit IPO plans are advancing. JPMorgan and Citi have been appointed to manage the proposed 2027 listing. The company is also exploring the sale of a portion of its stake. This move aligns with Coca-Cola's global asset-light strategy. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages is a leading player in India's soft drinks market.
  
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• Fresh threat to global oil supply: Saudi Arabia’s crude exports at risk as Yemen’s Houthis look to impose maritime blockade

  20-07-2026 17:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Relations between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have deteriorated since last week after Riyadh carried out an attack on Sana'a airport. Any disruption to Red Sea shipments, currently the primary route for Saudi Arabia's crude exports, would further intensify the impact of the conflict on global oil trade.
  
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• Hormuz disruptions: India’s crude oil imports from Russia remain near all-time high in July despite no sanctions waiver from US

  20-07-2026 16:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Industry experts say India's crude procurement pattern during the US-Iran conflict reflects a flexible and well-diversified sourcing strategy. India’s crude oil imports from Russia in July so far have averaged at around 2.45 million barrels per day.
  
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• DGCA's new eGCA platform aims to make aviation incident reporting faster

  20-07-2026 16:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The DGCA is developing a digital platform for faster aviation incident reporting. This initiative aims to enhance the country's aviation safety oversight capabilities. Airfare pricing is determined by dynamic supply and demand forces. The government generally avoids regulating airfares to maintain market competitiveness. However, it intervenes in exceptional circumstances to ensure fair pricing.
  
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• US stock market today: Wall Street back in green; AI-related, chipmaker stocks rebound

  20-07-2026 16:08 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, following its first weekly loss in three weeks and only its third weekly decline since the end of March. Nvidia rose 1.9%, helping lift the broader market after being the biggest drag on the S&P 500 during Friday's session. Sandisk also recovered, jumping 6.7% after sliding 29% over the previous week.
  
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• Despite Trump-Xi agreement, China’s rare earth magnet exports to US remain 20% below pre-trade war levels

  20-07-2026 15:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  China's commitment to maintain supplies of critical materials, including rare-earth magnets, formed a central element of the October agreement under which Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to pause the trade war.
  
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• US fuel prices rise: Gasoline returns to $4 per gallon after Middle East flare-up

  20-07-2026 13:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Average petrol prices in the United States have now reached four dollars per gallon. This increase follows recent flare-ups and rising tensions in the Middle East region. Motorists in several states have been paying more than four dollars for some time. Crude oil prices have risen, impacting global fuel costs significantly. Higher fuel expenses may affect grocery prices and voter concerns during elections.
  
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• Era of cheap borrowing may be over as world enters 'a new macro regime': Moody's

  20-07-2026 12:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The era of ultra-low interest rates is ending, ushering in higher borrowing costs.Investors anticipate sustained investment in artificial intelligence and infrastructure projects.Geopolitical risks are also expected to remain elevated in the coming years.Bond markets reflect expectations of structurally higher interest rates for an extended period.Capital will likely flow towards AI, defense, and critical minerals sectors.
  
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• Nifty500 Ahimsa: NSE Indices launches new thematic index for exposure to companies aligned with non-violence principles - how it works

  20-07-2026 12:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The index draws its constituents from the broad-based Nifty 500 universe, enabling diversified sectoral representation while giving preference to companies whose business practices exhibit a stronger commitment to responsible and sustainable principles.
  
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• Indigenous bullet trains, inter-operable signalling systems: What’s happening on India’s first high-speed rail project

  20-07-2026 11:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India is planning to begin trials of its domestically developed bullet trains by the middle of 2027. Civil construction on the 97-km Surat-Vapi high-speed rail stretch is scheduled to be completed this year.
  
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• Indigenous bullet train, inter-operable signalling system: What’s happening on India’s first high-speed rail project

  20-07-2026 11:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India is planning to begin trials of its domestically developed bullet trains by the middle of 2027. Civil construction on the 97-km Surat-Vapi high-speed rail stretch is scheduled to be completed this year.
  
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• After cars, now ethanol may make its way to your kitchen: Plans in the works to introduce it as mainstream cooking fuel alongside LPG

  20-07-2026 09:20 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  As part of the proposed framework, the government is expected to examine subsidy mechanisms and measures to develop the necessary supply chain for wider adoption of ethanol.
  
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• Stocks to buy: What's the outlook for Nifty for July 20-July 24 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

  20-07-2026 09:04 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Bharat Forge, and Bajaj Finance - these are the top stocks to buy that Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities has recommended for the July 20-July 24, 2026 week.
  
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• Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices under pressure? Check outlook for July 20, 2026 week

  20-07-2026 08:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to trade on a weak note as geopolitical developments keep investors wary, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.
  
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• Rupee tumbles 12 paise against US dollar as Middle East tensions lift crude prices

  20-07-2026 06:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian Rupee opened lower against the US dollar on Monday. Rising crude oil prices and Middle East tensions fueled dollar demand. Foreign capital outflows from equity markets also weakened the local currency. Indian stock markets traded lower, with Sensex and Nifty declining. India's foreign exchange reserves saw a notable increase in the previous week.
  
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• US import prices up 7.1% in June, highest annual gain since August 2022

  20-07-2026 06:38 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  United States import prices saw an unexpected rise in June. Nonfuel import costs increased, offsetting lower fuel prices during the month. Industrial supplies and materials became more expensive, driven by chemicals and finished nonmetals. Fuel prices showed mixed movements, with petroleum falling and natural gas rising. Export prices, however, experienced a decline in June.
  
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• Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for July 20, 2026 week - check list

  20-07-2026 05:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Saatvik Green Energy, and Unimech Aerospace - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has picked these as the top stocks to buy for the week starting July 20, 2026:
  
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• Oil prices jump 3% as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent crude tops $90 per barrel

  20-07-2026 03:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Oil prices climbed significantly as United States and Iran conflict intensified.Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faced increasing pressure and disruptions.US military actions continued for a ninth consecutive night against Iran.Bahrain and Kuwait reported fresh missile and drone strikes across the region.Escalating tensions kept oil prices on an upward trajectory.
  
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