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Apart from the materiality threshold, Sebi has relaxed the minimum information required to be furnished to the audit committee and shareholders for RPT approvals

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath highlights that traders often overestimate their ability to predict markets, emphasising the gap between knowledge and action. Drawing from a podcast discussion with veteran US derivatives trader Tom Sosnoff, he notes that experience does not guarantee forecasting ability, and trading based on conviction rather than probability can lead to losses.Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath highlights that traders often overestimate their ability to predict markets, emphasising the gap between knowledge and action. Drawing from a podcast discussion with veteran US derivatives trader Tom Sosnoff, he notes that experience does not guarantee forecasting ability, and trading based on conviction rather than probability can lead to losses

Despite elevated prices, central banks are unlikely to significantly scale back purchases, HSBC said. The report notes that the primary motivations include diversification and long-term hedging against geopolitical, macroeconomic, and policy risks

"The FTC and SEC should immediately open investigations and, if the reporting is accurate, pursue vigorous enforcement action where appropriate" to force Meta to disgorge profits, pay penalties and agree to cease running such advertisements, Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal wrote in a letter to the federal agencies.

The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened before the local spot market opened on Monday, and intermittently thereafter, helping the currency hold above its all-time low, traders said

India's new labor code, effective November 21, imposes a new cost burden on food delivery giants Swiggy and Eternal, potentially impacting margins by up to 70 basis points. The regulation mandates contributions to a social security fund for gig workers, leading to an estimated financial hit for both companies and potential stock volatility as investors assess the impact.

Axis Securities remains constructive on real estate, backed by rising pre-sales, stronger balance sheets and premium housing momentum. Its top picks include Prestige Estates Projects and Signature Global, both beneficiaries of sustained demand recovery and aggressive expansion plans.

The government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter session to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100%, aiming to deepen penetration and boost growth. Amendments to the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act 1956, and IRDA Act 1999 are also proposed to strengthen financial security and encourage market entry.

This sudden scrutiny of Chinese buses comes as Europe is reassessing its exposure to Chinese technology across multiple sectors.

Leaders and top government officials from the richest and leading emerging economies will come together at an exhibition centre near the famous Soweto township in South Africa - once home to Nelson Mandela - to try and find some consensus on the priorities set out by the host country.

It was like the oddest screwball buddy comedy in American politics. The "fascist" and the "communist." The president and the mayor. The old man and the young Turk. Were these really the same two guys who had spent the last many months flicking acid darts at each other?

The man, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a bird flu called H5N5 after becoming seemingly the first known human infected by the strain, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Health on Friday.

Minnesota has the nation's largest Somali community. Many fled the long civil war in their east African country and were drawn to the state's welcoming social programs.

Bitcoin has fallen below ninety thousand dollars for the first time in seven months. This drop indicates a decline in investor willingness to take risks across financial markets. Doubts about future U.S. interest rate cuts and broader market jitters are impacting cryptocurrencies. Major crypto players and technology shares are also experiencing pressure. This trend could signal wider market movements.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is proposing to lift export restrictions on wheat products like aata, maida, and suji, with a proposed limit of 1 million tonnes. This move comes as India anticipates a bumper wheat crop in 2025-26, following a ban imposed in 2022 due to production concerns.

India is actively negotiating free trade agreements with the US, EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, and Chile, alongside existing pacts with the UAE, Australia, and EFTA. Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized lowering trade barriers and fostering transparency to encourage two-way investments during volatile global times. The government has also significantly reduced compliances and abolished laws to promote ease of doing business.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal urged states to disburse promised industrial incentives on time and simplify laws to attract investments. He emphasized the importance of quality control orders in boosting domestic manufacturing and consumer safety. The minister also highlighted the need to focus on eastern and north-eastern states for economic growth.

ASSOCHAM has proposed digitized single window systems and a unified annual compliance form for MSMEs. These measures aim to boost investment and competitiveness across Indian states. The report highlights specific recommendations for states like West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.

The US has rejected India's claim that its 50% copper tariffs are WTO safeguard measures, stating no basis for India's proposed duty suspension on American goods. Washington asserts the tariffs, imposed August 1, are national security measures under Section 232, aiming to reduce foreign dependence on critical copper imports.

Start investing with an amount you’re comfortable with and review your mutual fund’s performance every six months or annually. Stay invested if it meets your goals and outperforms peers; otherwise, consider alternatives. For beginners, a simple, well-diversified equity or balanced fund via SIP is ideal. Discipline, periodic review, and letting compounding work are key to long-term wealth creation.

In an insightful conversation, Gautam Kaul, Senior Fund Manager – Fixed Income at Bandhan AMC, breaks down how duration plays a critical role in enhancing returns during a falling rate environment.

Since October 2024, the Indian stock market has been very volatile, with corrections, global disruptions, and a growing gap between fundamentals and valuations.

The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.

BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.

Lok Sabha election 2024: ​​The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.

Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. ​​Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt to retain all the 26 Lok Sabha seats it won in 2019.

The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K Kavitha was arrested on the eve of poll dates announcement, adding insult to the injury.

Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.

Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.

But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."

This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.

Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.

Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.

“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.

Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.

"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."

Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.

"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."

"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."

"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."

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The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.

It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.

An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.

Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.

Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.

Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.

Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.