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Inside the rise and fall of Indian Twitter rival Koo
Koo, the Indian social media platform aiming to rival Twitter, has closed down due to unsuccessful acquisition negotiations. The company struggled with funding challenges and workforce reductions amidst a competitive landscape.
Indian fintech sector sees 59% drop in funding in H1 2024, remains among top three globally
The fintech sector saw a nearly 60% slump in funding for the first six months of 2024. Startups in the space raised $795 million during this period, as against $1.9 billion in the first half of 2023.
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin slips below psychological $60,000 mark. Etherium, Solana, others down by up to 9%. Here’s why
Bitcoin plunges below $60,000, causing panic among investors as altcoins follow suit. Mt. Gox repayment, government sell-offs, and a massive whale dump contribute to the market chaos
SCO fosters regional stability & multilateral coop: Kazakhstan
The SCO Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, represents a significant event for over 3 billion people. Kazakhstan, as a founding member, prioritizes the SCO's development within its balanced foreign policy. Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko emphasized the summit's role in mutual respect and consensus-building. Under Kazakhstan's presidency, over 150 events focused on energy, digitalization, and environmental protection. President Tokayev's "World Unity for Just Peace and Harmony" initiative highlights Kazakhstan's influence. Kazakhstan's strategic location, rich resources, and strong economic growth make it a key player in global diplomacy and trade.
AI deals lift US venture capital funding to $55 billion in Q2, data shows
U.S. venture capital funding surged to $55.6 billion in Q2, driven by AI investments. Emerging VC fund managers faced pressure as large firms like Andreessen Horowitz led fundraising efforts.
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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Bond inclusion positive for banks; return of FII flows to benefit private banks: Pranav Gundlapalle, Sanford C Bernstein
Private sector banks, particularly HDFC Bank, are poised for growth and profitability. Indian bond inclusion may impact liquidity and interest rates, benefiting the banking sector. Public banks face challenges in profitability and growth compared to private counterparts. Regulatory actions in the NBFC sector may favor established players like Muthoot, says Pranav Gundlapalle.
Has the global economic environment turned favourable for equities?
Global economy's resilience amidst crises led to surprising growth stability and inflation control. Potential trade war threats loom, while equity markets soar to record highs, indicating positive economic outlook.
Best corporate bond mutual funds to invest in June 2024
There are no changes in the recommendation list this month. If you are investing in these schemes, you can relax and continue with your investments. Follow our monthly updates regularly.
Best banking & PSU mutual funds to invest in June 2024
Mutual fund advisors say banking & PSU debt schemes are ‘relatively’ safe because these schemes invest only in bonds and papers of banks and public sector companies. Since most of these entities are government-backed, they don’t have the credit risk.
Hunt on for mule bank accounts; Tata Digital pause on funding
The government is working with the central bank to catch mule accounts in India’s banking system and prevent fraud. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Bobby Jain raises $5.3 billion in mega hedge fund debut
The premiere caps a busy year for Jain - former co-chief investment officer at Millennium Management - who has travelled the world pitching his fund. He initially aimed to gather as much as $10 billion. But after struggling to hit that goal, he cut client fees to entice investors and reduced his target to between $5 billion and $6 billion.
More than 50% value and contra mutual funds outperform benchmarks. Should you invest?
Around 69% and 100% of value and contra mutual funds respectively outperformed benchmarks in the last three years, driven by market recovery and strategic stock selection, as per ETMutualFunds and experts like Abhishek Jain from Arihant Capital.
Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in June 2024
If you are bothered about the uncertainties and volatility in the market, you can consider investing in aggressive hybrid mutual funds. Mutual fund advisors typically recommend aggressive hybrid fund schemes to ‘conservative’ equity investors to create wealth to achieve their long-term financial goals.
Manufacturing mutual funds offer up to 68% in one year. Should you consider?
Manufacturing mutual funds, including ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund and Mirae Asset Nifty India Manufacturing ETF, have delivered impressive returns up to 68% in the last year. Modi's 'Make in India' initiative has boosted the manufacturing sector, attracting investors to thematic and sectoral funds.
Realty Co Total Environment has raised Rs 1600 crore from top lenders
Total Environment has paid off approximately ₹2,070 crore of debt raised from top-tier financial institutions, driven by robust residential sales.
Green flavour not enticing enough for bond investors
Green bonds in India face challenges due to the absence of financial institutions focusing on green financing and investors enthusiastic about environment protection. Follow-up issuances have dried up a year after the first government green bond sale.
Election results: Which themes will give mutual fund investors the best returns?
Sectoral/thematic mutual funds have delivered up to 380% absolute return in the last five years under the Modi-led government, with infrastructure funds leading the chart.
Dilemma before mutual funds investors: Buy now or wait till election results?
Mutual fund investors face a dilemma amidst volatile stock market conditions during Lok Sabha elections. Fear of correction at peak market levels and FOMO driving sectoral/thematic funds. Analysts recommend balanced advantage funds, asset allocation funds, and hybrid funds for moderate risk appetite investors.
Continuum energy to raise $650 m via bonds
Continuum Green Energy, a renewable energy generator, plans to raise $650 million in bonds to refinance existing debt, with Deutsche Bank, HSBC, JPMorgan, and Standard Chartered Bank as arrangers.
RBI, payment industry meet discusses contours of new draft PA guidelines
The digital payments industry representatives met with senior officials of the Reserve Bank of India to share their feedback on the recently released draft guidelines for payment aggregators. This comes when US payment giant Stripe seems to be withdrawing from the domestic payments market in India.
Chinese firms turn from ‘Panda’ to ‘Skunk’ as US tensions flare
Chinese investments in the US have trailed behind smaller economies like Spain and Singapore in recent years, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
View: Our cities need granular heat-risk data, hyperlocal heat action plans down to the ward level
Mungeshpur, north of New Delhi, recorded a record temperature of 52.9°C, raising concerns about urban heat stress in Indian megacities due to urbanisation, humidity, and reports from Mumbai and the Centre for Science and Environment.
Traditional financial services catch the super app bug
Financial services companies such as Aditya Birla Capital, Angel One and Muthoot Fincorp are building superapps -- a one-stop applications for all their customers' needs. This development comes as large groups such as Reliance Industries and Tata Group have already rolled out such superapps for everything from shopping to payments and credit under one roof.
Cera Sanitaryware is this week's stock pick; why analysts are bullish
Cera Sanitaryware emphasises innovation, introducing 218 new products in 2023-24, which accounted for 30-35% of its total sales.
India will soon have solar power waste to fill 720 Olympic-size swimming pools. It has to urgently find solutions.
The country is betting big on solar energy — and rightfully so. But it is not giving equal importance on managing or recycling the waste that would be generated.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Barring private banks, most sectors trading near full valuation: George Thomas, Quantum AMC
George Thomas, Equity Fund Manager at Quantum AMC, warns of full valuations in most sectors for FY25, emphasizing demand growth necessity. He advises on ideal asset allocation strategies for moderate risk profiles investing Rs 10 lakh for 10 years.
HDFC Capital exits Total Environment project in Bengaluru
HDFC Capital, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank and the real estate private equity arm of HDFC Group, has exited a Bengaluru project by Total Environment, yielding a return close to ₹300 crore. Initially investing ₹229 crore in the Whitefield-based Pursuit of a Radical Rhapsody project, HDFC Capital supported the development of one million square feet of residential apartments.
HDFC Capital exits with Rs 298 crore return from Total Environment project in Bangalore
HDFC Capital, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank Ltd, exited a Total Environment project in Bangalore, yielding a return of close to Rs 300 crore. The investment of Rs 229 crore was for a residential apartment project in Whitefield called "Pursuit of a Radical Rhapsody". Total Environment, founded in 1996, boasts a track record of delivering 5.5 million sft of residential and commercial space, with 14 million sft currently under construction. The successful exit reflects HDFC Capital's strategy of partnering with reputable developers to focus on high-quality homes in India.
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