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Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp
Known internally as 'Banyan,' the project would represent the first major overhaul of the voice assistant since it was introduced in 2014 along with the Echo line of speakers. Amazon is keeping pace with competitors in generative AI, given that Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI have received significant praise for their advanced chatbots. These systems can swiftly generate coherent responses to complex prompts or inquiries.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Retail stocks search for direction as rates stay high
Elevated U.S. interest rates are impacting the U.S. retail sector, with some stocks soaring while others struggle. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary index is up 14%, driven by select stocks, like , which is up 21%. However, lower-income focused companies, like Dollar Tree and Dollar General, have faced declines.
Environment Day: Noida Airport to have 8-acre forest with local species, 133-hectare green area
Noida International Airport (Google Trends): The Noida International Airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann has emphasized a net-zero emissions philosophy. With 580 trees transplanted and an eight-acre forest reserve, biodiversity preservation is a priority. The airport's eco-friendly initiatives include renewable energy and innovative technology to reduce carbon emissions, paving the way for a greener future in Indian air travel.
Tech stocks lift Nasdaq, S&P 500 as rate-cut expectations tick up
Nasdaq hits record intra-day high on tech rally, fueled by gains in Microsoft and Amazon. Investors remain cautious, weighing economic concerns against the possibility of earlier Fed rate cuts.
Election stocks to buy: Pick from a buffet of 50+ counters from 5 brokerages
Investors are adjusting portfolios for potential structural reforms under Modi's third term. Sectors like infrastructure, financials, and consumer discretionary are in focus. Brokerages recommend stocks across sectors including SBI, ICICI Bank, L&T, and ONGC for potential gains post-election.
Investors pour into India ETFs ahead of election result
Investors poured money into Indian company stocks ETFs ahead of Modi's predicted third-term win based on exit polls. India saw the largest inflow with $307.5 million, led by iShares MSCI India ETF. Market experts like Ashish Chugh from Loomis Sayles anticipate pro-growth policies under Modi's leadership.
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We are poised to open a minimum of 25 hotels this year: Puneet Chhatwal, IHCL
I think as things are beginning to normalise, this global travel will also start coming back. And as of this October, we should see us getting close to the pre-COVID level. And it is only next year that India will cross the international arrival numbers that it had prior to COVID.
TGIF Agribusiness shares debut with 61% premium on BSE SME platform
The IPO, which was completely a fresh equity issue of 6.87 lakh shares, was booked 37 times at close on broad-based interest from investors.
See big room for growth across all our segments : Keshav Bhajanka, Century Plyboards
I think you have hit the nail on the head. The real estate sector has finally recovered after I would say a decade in a weak position. Now, that the cycle has changed, all building material products are going to benefit and I believe as market leaders in our category we are going to see a substantial benefit out of the same.
Smallcap boom is back! FIIs, mutual funds team up to shop at 200 such counters
Smallcap stocks rebound post-Sebi comments, with FIIs and mutual funds increasing stakes in 213 counters. Notable gainers include Transformers & Rectifiers, Puravankara, and Motilal Oswal Financial amid concerns over frothy valuations.
Time to check in again? 10 hotel stocks across market cap, one with an upside potential of up to 27%
One of the sectors which has got strongly re-rated in the last four years has been hotel and tourism. Whenever there is a re-rating of a sector, it is the leader of that sector which tends to get re-rated first. So, it was the stocks of Indian hotels, which led the rally and then others joined the bandwagon. Now whether the industry has got re-rated should be judged by how the numbers have panned out across the companies in the sector. If there is an improvement across the board, then it is sectoral re-rating which is sustainable. If only one or two players have shown improvement then it is probably because the management of those companies have adopted a clever business strategy. Now the question is whether the re-rating will sustain or not. Second, whenever the markets are falling should one buy hotel stocks? The answer to these questions lies in looking at the fundamental numbers across the players in the industry. We take a look at 10 stocks, some of which are not rated, but their overall score is positive to neutral.
India has cracked the code on drawing foreign capital: Charles Emond, CEO CDPQ
Portfolio stands at $6.7 bn in India since 2016, Canada’s 2nd largest pension fund looks to deploy $4 bn in realty, infra in as many years. India according to the investment veteran must strive to become a lower-cost producer in higher skilled industries. CDPQ CEO Charles Emond is confident that the firm will be able to maintain the investment momentum over the next 5 years, which may put India as the largest investment destination in APAC, growing "pretty fast compared to other destinations."
India heading towards huge earnings growth; 15% return can't be ruled out: Vinay Jaising
The single biggest name which comes into my eyes is basically the housing loan companies, be it Chola, there are tonnes of names in the financial sector you can play the real estate boom. A) The yields are better. B) They are as good as secured loans. C) These companies have their costs or I would say their deposits which they have got at relatively high rates.
Stocks to watch: 9 growth stocks to bet on ahead of likely low interest cycle
With expectations of a reversal in the interest rate cycle in the future, investors with a long-term view can consider growth stocks. Growth stocks are those expected to witness a significant jump in their revenues and earnings and are trading at higher PE multiples relative to the general market. With a likely reversal of the interest rate cycle, these stocks may offer significant value to investors.
Engrail Therapeutics raises $157 million in funding from F-Prime Capital, others
The proceeds of the fund raise will help to support advancement of Engrail’s pipeline for neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders
Popular Vehicles and Services shares list at 2% discount to IPO price
Popular Vehicles IPO debuted with discounts on NSE and BSE. The company's revenue segments include passenger, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. It closed on March 14 with a P/E of 28.9x based on FY23 earnings.
Popular Vehicles & Services IPO to list on Tuesday. What does GMP signal?
Considering the upper price band of Rs 295, the stock is expected to see a flat or even a discounted listing, keeping in trend with the last few debuts, which were muted.
RIL-Disney deal: Nita Ambani may be named chairperson
Nita Ambani is likely to become the chairperson of the Star India-Viacom18 merged entity, with Uday Shankar as the vice chairperson. The merger deal is expected to be announced soon, and Reliance is set to invest $1-2 billion in the merged entity.
GPT Healthcare has promising prospects, but wait for listing to get clearer picture
Set up in 2000 as an eight-bed hospital at Salt Lake in Kolkata by laparoscopic surgeon Dr Om Tantia, the company now operates four secondary and tertiary care hospitals in Dum Dum, Salt Lake and Howrah in West Bengal and Agartala in Tripura with a total capacity of 561 beds.
GPT Healthcare's IPO to open on Feb 22; PE firm BanyanTree Growth Capital to exit
The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to Rs 40 crore, and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 2.6 crore equity shares by private equity firm BanyanTree Growth Capital II.
Fundamental Radar: What’s likely to help Lemon Tree emerge stronger in hospitality segment?
Lemon Tree Hotels has established a niche for itself in the mid-market segment and is expanding its presence in the top segment. The company is expected to benefit from rising demand and slower supply in key markets like NCR and Mumbai. The recent opening of mega convention centers in these cities will bring significant changes in dynamics.
This year onwards, the focus will be on SMEs, debt and mutual funds: Sundararaman Ramamurthy, BSE
Sundararaman Ramamurthy says: “If you look at the profile of these people who have got registered in the last three-four years, while Maharashtra and Delhi may be a bigger state contributing to the pie, the growth is not contributed by these states. It is being contributed by Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Punjab, MP and Rajasthan. Cities like Agra, Varanasi and Indore that are contributing more.”
Party continues! 4 hotel & related service stocks with upside potential of up to 33%
What appeared as revenge traveling post covid, turned out to be unstoppable traveling Indian. Probably that is the reason that in order to take advantage of our insatiable desire to travel some of the countries have removed the requirement of advance visa for Indians. If one goes by airline ticket prices, room rent and occupancy level of hotels it is very clear that both airlines and hotel prices have remained higher than normal in all seasons of the year, whether busy or off season. If one looks at the results of the hotel companies, they have turned better on many counts.
Being light on assets gives hotel chains a lift at the bottom line
In an asset-light model, instead of owning properties, hotel companies adopt the franchise route thereby reducing capital investment. Between FY15 and FY23, the average operating margin before depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda margin) of the sample hotel companies improved to 34.6% from 17.6%. The share of rooms based on management contract (asset-light model) during the period increased to 40% from around 15%.
Manik Taneja on how Tech M will fare? What to expect from IT cos in H2
Axis Capital's Manik Taneja says that tier-1 tech companies have managed to maintain margins well, with some deferring wage implements. However, growth has been modest and below expectations for most companies in the IT sector. Taneja does not expect significant positive surprises in Tech Mahindra's upcoming earnings report and believes that the company's margins may not show a significant uplift. Axis Capital has a negative view on the sector overall, with Tech Mahindra being the only positive-rated stock among tier-1 companies.
High on hotels: A gold rush starts as businesses find 'room' for growth
The hospitality sector in India is attracting a diverse range of investors, including book publishers, car dealers, and school owners, in addition to industrial groups. The increased interest is driven by the country's growing economy and high demand for hospitality services. Hotel companies are also expanding to meet the surge in demand, while standalone properties in non-metro areas are being acquired by hotel chains. Factors such as the rise of travel as a lifestyle trend, improved infrastructure, and changing social norms are contributing to the long-term growth potential of the hospitality sector in India.
India's tech capital Bengaluru may have country's tallest Skydeck in the form of banyan tree
Bengaluru's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, is considering the construction of a 250-meter tall skydeck in the city. If approved, this skydeck will become the tallest viewing tower in India. The skydeck concept has been designed by Austria-based firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, in collaboration with the World Design Organisation in Bengaluru.
Skyrocketing Success! Sanjiv Mehta’s sown seeds make HUL grow like a Banyan Tree
HUL’s annual turnover and profits have more than doubled since 2013 under Mehta’s stewardship
G20 on guest list, hotels serve up tariff hikes
Business opportunities created by India's G20 presidency have added to demand, with increased advance bookings in cities that will host meetings, said Nikhil Sharma, Eurasia regional director at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. "Recently, one of the key markets, Bengaluru, was sold out; others are witnessing a surge in tariff rates," he said.
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