FINANCIAL COMPLEXITIES
Who is Rishi Shah: The man who defrauded Goldman Sachs, Google of $1 billion
Rishi Shah, co-founder of Outcome Health, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for orchestrating a $1 billion fraud scheme involving his healthcare advertising startup. The case has impacted major investors and drawn attention to corporate accountability.
ICICI Prudential AMC buys office tower from Kalpataru in Mumbai for Rs 315 cr
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has acquired a commercial tower in Santacruz, Mumbai, for over Rs 315 crore from realty developer Kalpataru's subsidiary Ixora Properties. The tower, built on one-third of an acre, is expected to house the company's new head office. The deal is significant in the ongoing trend of leasing office space rather than buying it outright.
India best emerging market story; haven't ever seen valuations and fundamentals so attractive: Mihir Vora
The US economy has been much better than expected. It has been stronger for longer and of course, then it also translates to higher interest rates for longer, probably, but the fact is that the US economy is doing quite well.
Sattva Group targets 85 pc growth in housing sales to Rs 6,500 cr this fiscal: MD Bijay Agarwal
Realty firm Sattva Group is bullish on India's housing market and will launch many projects to achieve 85 per cent growth in sales of residential properties to around Rs 6,500 crore this fiscal, a top company official said. In the 2023-24, Bengaluru-based Sattva Group achieved sales bookings of Rs 3,500 crore.
Financial industry grappling with AI's gifts and perils, executives say
Zack Kass, a former head of business partnerships at OpenAI said AI systems could be better than humans at explaining to clients why they arrived at recommendations like portfolio allocations or lending decisions. He added that people are not good at explaining subconscious biases that could affect such decisions.
Indian financial services sector is experiencing a significant upswing: Inventure Growth & Securities’ Kanji B Rita
India's financial services sector is poised for sustained growth. By leveraging the demographic advantage, embracing technological advancements, and prioritizing financial inclusion, a robust and inclusive financial ecosystem can be built, says Inventure Growth’s Kanji B Rita.
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Reports: Michael Jackson was deeply indebted when he died. Know about amount and reasons for his financial woes
Michael Jackson's death in 2009 revealed his deep financial troubles, including over $500 million in debt. His extravagant lifestyle and legal battles worsened his situation.
RBI cautions against surge in private credit between corporates and non-banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warns of systemic risks from the rapid growth of private credit, which has quadrupled in the past decade, especially due to its opacity and interconnectedness with banks and non-banks. The RBI highlights potential vulnerabilities in this segment, including the risk of sharp losses during a credit cycle downturn and challenges posed by complex structures and liquidity risks.
Hackers breach BSNL again, second time in six months
This is the second time in six month where BSNL has suffered a data breach. Athenian Tech chief executive Kanishk Gaur told ET, the breach involved more than 278 GB of data from the state-owned telecom operation, including server snapshots, which can be misused for SIM cloning and potentially more severe criminal activities like extortion.
Take charge of finances: How to make a personal financial bucket list to achieve all your goals
Taking control of our money lives is something many of us are unable to do. It sounds simple, but many of us do not believe we can take charge and do something about our dreams. Slipping into excuses, living in denial of our true situation, blaming the world for our unhappiness, and assigning it to bad luck are tactics that stop us from asking what we could do.
Wall Street’s smart-trade brigade thrashed again on stock boom
Despite financial institutions promoting complex investment strategies to clients worried about economic instability and Federal Reserve decisions, the most profitable approach remains the straightforward strategy of buying and holding onto the S&P 500 index.
Vena Solutions expands into India with new headquarters for talent growth
Vena Solutions has established a head office in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with Innogent Technologies, named Vena Solutions India, to recruit talent across India.
IMC India leases office in Mumbai’s BKC at Rs 700 per sq ft/month for short tenure
The company has leased nearly 43,000 sq ft office space on the 34th floor of sea-view premium commercial tower Altimus in central Mumbai for a long-term tenure of 10 years at monthly rental of Rs 350 per sq ft.
ED searches offices linked to Fairplay app over 'financial fraud'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday said it conducted searches on multiple locations in connection with its probe on an offshore illegal betting application, Fairplay. The said app was allegedly involved in illegal broadcasting of cricket matches, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and various online betting activities including results of recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.
3 undervalued cryptos for financial freedom in 2024
Investors are hoarding emerging crypto coins like PlayDoge, 99Bitcoins, and Sealana, which offer unique features and potential for growth in the crypto market.
NCLT rejects JAL's claim of liquidity crunch due to delay in govt approvals, litigations
JAL has submitted that it is an "asset rich company", even after sale of cement plants to resolve the loans under Bucket 1 and Bucket 2A, assets like Real Estate Business - Noida and Greater Noida (about 11,000 flats) will remain with the company. Besides, it had other assets such as two 5 Five Star Hotels/Resort in Delhi, and one in Agra, two Golf Courses in Noida and Greater Noida, a Formula One Sports Complex and Cricket Stadium with Real Estate.
Stocks in news: ZEE, M&M Financial, Dr Reddy's, Wipro, Biocon
Domestic markets rally on exit polls predicting Modi government's massive mandate. ZEE, M&M Financial, Dr Reddy's, Wipro, Biocon in focus. ZEE to discuss fundraising. M&M Financial reports increased disbursements. Dr Reddy's opens biologics facility in Hyderabad. ICICI Bank partners with Adani One for co-branded credit cards with airport-linked benefits. RVNL awarded Rs 440 crore project by South Central Railway.
Sebi launches saathi 2.0 personal finance app for investors
Sebi introduces 'Saathi 2.0': A mobile app revolutionizing personal finance by simplifying intricate concepts and offering essential tools like financial calculators, KYC procedures, mutual fund insights, stock exchange navigation, and a seamless investor grievance redressal mechanism.
Threat of bad advice: A more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it
The real pitfalls arise when bad financial products are marketed as good ones, and investors fail to recognise the deceit. If you are saving and investing, encountering such schemes is inevitable; it’s not an exception, but certainty. Thus, a more crucial aspect of financial literacy is not just what to do with money, but also what not to do with it.
Tata Capital Healthcare Fund invests $20 million in Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies
The specialty generics has a market size of $60 billion and is rapidly expanding, driven by increasing demand for cost-effective alternatives to complex and high-cost branded medications. “Under the able leadership of Dr. M.S. Mohan, Orbicular has developed a strong product pipeline for the regulated markets," said Visalakshi Chandramouli, managing partner, Tata Capital Healthcare Fund.
Sunteck Realty records highest-ever pre-sales of Rs 1,915 crore in FY2
Realty developer Sunteck Realty has reported its highest-ever annual performance in terms of pre-sales at Rs 1,915 crore for the financial year 2023-24 as against Rs 1,602 crore a year ago. The company’s net profit for the year rose to Rs 71 crore from Rs 1 crore a year ago, while core operating profit grew 63% to Rs 266 crore. Total revenue increased to Rs 565 crore, up 56% from Rs 362 crore a year ago.
Why young traders are losing money in options
Options trading has lured young traders with the promise of quick riches through social media hype. However, a recent study found that 85% of young traders incur losses within their first year due to a lack of understanding of options strategies.
InCred Capital appoints Julius Baer India’s Vikram Agarwal as chief operating officer
InCred Capital appointed Vikram Agarwal as its COO, who brings extensive experience from Julius Baer India to lead various functions at the Mumbai-based company.
RBI MPC meeting next week: What investors should expect
The RBI's upcoming MPC meeting on June 7, 2024, is expected to maintain interest rates amidst a stable inflation scenario post Lok Sabha election results. The focus will be on global and domestic factors impacting the economy.
An investment advisor – A planner for your financial dreams
Globalisation, urbanisation, and technology have impacted the Indian lifestyle, blending tradition with modernity. The anticipated growth in Indian household wealth underscores the need for effective investment planning and wealth management.
Wipro promotes veterans; Paytm & Nykaa Q4 financials
Happy Thursday! Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia is betting on internal talent to propel growth. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Running toward success: How Zetwerk's CFO Pulkit Bhandari uses fitness to solve complex problems
Pulkit Bhandari, CFO of Zetwerk, believes that play and work complement each other, enhancing resilience and problem-solving skills. A chartered accountant with a background in corporate finance at RPG Enterprises and investment banking at Deutsche Bank and ICICI Securities, Bhandari is also a dedicated athlete. He has completed 10 full marathons, numerous half marathons, open water swims, and a half Ironman. His fitness journey began in childhood and was reignited by a gifted Garmin watch.
The rise of Finternet: an interconnected network of financial ecosystems
A new model proposed by Nandan Nilekani and Agustín Carstens envisages multiple financial ecosystems interconnected with each other. Multiple financial ecosystems interconnected with each other is called Finternet, the building blocks of which combine technological advances with sound governance. The framework proposes using technologies such as tokenisation and unified ledgers.
What the split in Godrej conglomerate will mean for stakeholders & brand? Legal eagles explain
Supreme Court lawyaer HP Ranina says: The split is in the interest of the Godrej family as well as the stakeholders and if it is carried on in the right spirit, which I am sure it will be, then certainly everybody will stand to gain. Crawford Bayley's Sanjay Asher says he is sure that under the circumstances they have aligned it in a manner that no future disputes arise.
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