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Hedge fund’s secret Adani short revealed in blow-by-blow account
A short-seller's report targeting Adani Group led to a $153 bn market value drop. The investigation involved a hedge fund, regulator, and a big Indian bank. US regulators scrutinized hedge fund collaborations and short-selling's impact on market efficiency.
Hedge fund’s secret Adani short revealed in blow-by-blow account
The short-selling scandal involving Hindenburg Research, Adani Group, and Sebi triggered regulatory scrutiny and a US Justice Department probe. The scandal emphasized the importance of market efficiency amidst fraud allegations and regulatory actions.
K-Drama on D-Street! Kotak Mahindra Bank on Hindenburg hitlist after Adani
US-based activist investor Hindenburg Research has once again opened its mouth on the Adani controversy but the target this time is Kotak Mahindra Bank and markets regulator Sebi. As a result, shares of the private sector lender fell up to 4% while Adani stocks were unaffected by the revelations made by the short-seller.
Tight liquidity forces banks to tap debt markets, shell out more
"To a certain extent, the year-on-year rise in the bank borrowing numbers is a reflection of the merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. But apart from that, it is clearly a reflection of the tightness in the liquidity and that was, to a certain extent, exacerbated in the month of May because government spending was restricted during the Union election," said Soumyajit Niyogi, director at India Ratings & Research.
Certification to be must for road expansion joints
Road transport and highways ministry will soon mandate road contractors to certify all expansion joints on bridges and roads. This new requirement aims to prevent mishaps from the premature failure or deterioration of joints, which could lead to accidents.
Nippon India Growth Fund review: 31% returns in three years; should you invest in this mid-cap fund?
Nippon India Growth Fund: This fund adopted the mid-cap mandate in 2018, shifting away from its previous market-cap agnostic approach. The emphasis is on identifying growth businesses that are potential market leaders at an early stage, but without overpaying. We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
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Budget expectation of farm sector: Spotlight on agri research, fertiliser subsidy, climate fight in meeting with FM
Budget 2024 expectations: Experts at the meeting advocated for the consolidation of all agriculture-related subsidies for transfer through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and proposed a hike in the retail price of urea, unchanged since 2018. They also emphasized promoting bio-fertilisers and foliar fertilisers through subsidies.
Deep tech policy before cabinet soon to unlock long-term funds
The government plans to introduce a deep tech startup policy with a fund of funds for companies in the sector. An umbrella framework will guide state governments and startups. The policy will focus on research, development, innovation, intellectual property, and funding access for deep tech startups. Comments have been sought from 18 different ministries and government departments so far.
Robotics company Difacto raises $4.8 million from Stakeboat Capital
Bengaluru-headquartered Difacto will use the funds to expand across sectors such as cars, home appliances and electronics, as investment and volume in manufacturing go up.
This large-and mid-cap equity mutual fund gave 18.5% returns in five years; should you invest?
Canara Robeco Emerging Equities: This fund shifted its positioning from a mid- and small-cap offering to its current large- and mid-cap mandate a few years ago. It retains preference for businesses with improving fundamentals or experiencing temporary setbacks. We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
Plan to invest Rs 10 lakh post election outcome; Kaustubh Belapurkar gives asset allocation strategy
Most investors are best served by investing into diversified equity funds, where fund managers will express their conviction on sector/themes stocks, with graded underweight/overweight calls.
Stage set for Modi 3.0; which sectors are likely to see growth?
With BJP bagging 240 seats and NDA 291, a much less than expected results in the polls, investors will be looking forward to reviewing their portfolio, prompting predictions on policy recalibration by experts.
I received Rs 70 lakh after retirement. Where should I invest this amount for good return?
Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
RBI to face problem of plenty: Prepare for bond sales
The RBI's challenge for the year may not be inflation but liquidity. Government spending resumption and overseas fund flows complicate monetary policy effectiveness.
HDFC Small cap mutual fund is lagging behind the index and its peers sharply; what should investors do
We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
Did you miss these wealth creators? Top 40 index funds give 50-100% returns in 1 year
Index funds gain popularity, with AUM rising 30% to Rs 9.6 lakh crore in a year. Over 40 funds yield 50-100% returns. Index funds offer low-cost and straightforward equity market exposure.
Climate tech has a promising future in India: Hisham Mundol, Chief Advisor, Environmental Defense Fund, India
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) wants India to become the first major economy to industrialise without carbonising, says Hisham Mundol, Chief Advisor, Environmental Defense Fund, India.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: This Rs 300 crore fund manager unveils M.E.R.I.T strategy to pick investments for portfolio
Himanshu Kohli, Co-founder of Client Associates, discusses identifying themes early for investors and the fund philosophy emphasizing value in business with strong fundamentals and execution. He mentions raising Rs 300 crore in AUM.
DiFACTO raises Rs 40 crore Series A funding from Stakeboat Capital
DiFACTO Robotics and Automation Private Limited has secured Rs 40 crore from Stakeboat Capital in Series A round to fuel growth and innovation in robotic automation solutions.
I received Rs 18 lakh from sale of ancestral property. Where should I invest this money for the next 3-5 years?
Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
Adani Enterprises board to meet today to discuss fund raise
Adani Enterprises will discuss potential fundraising options during a board meeting scheduled for May 28. The agenda includes deliberations and approvals for proposals related to raising funds, which may involve issuing equity shares or other eligible securities through permissible modes.
Liquidity deficit surges to four-month high
The shortfall of funds has pushed up the weighted average call rate (WACR), which represents banks' overnight cost of borrowing and functions as a determinant of other borrowing costs in the economy too. On Wednesday, the WACR closed at 6.75%, the same rate as the RBI's Marginal Standing Facility (MSF).
Household savings likely revived in FY24: Crisil
Household savings in India likely saw a recovery in FY24, rebounding from a low in FY23, driven by increased deposit growth, investments in markets and real estate, and subdued consumption, according to Crisil. Bank deposits grew 13.5%, mutual fund investments rose, and domestic savings financed rising investments.
PGIM India Flexi Cap mutual fund has seen sharp dip in return profile; should you stay invested?
We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
Govt ready to fund 50% cost of creating 10,000 GPU capacity in India: Meity secy S Krishnan
The Centre is willing to spend up to half of the cost of creating computing capacity of up to 10,000 graphic processing units (GPUs) in a push to the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) mission, funding can be done either through viability gap funding or a voucher based system
Gold ETFs see first outflow after March 2023
Despite the decline, the asset under management (AUM) of gold funds rose 5% to ₹32,789 crore at April-end from ₹31,224 crore in the preceding month, according to the data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
Pvt sector capex likely to expand amid expectations of high growth: Experts
CII's business confidence index touched a 12-quarter high in Q4FY24, with 51% of firms expecting capacity utilisation of 75% and above. Moreover, 71% expect an improvement in private capex in the first half of FY25 compared with the second half of FY24.
Economy better placed to pursue non-inflationary growth: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
A high-level expert panel on floor wages in India is set to re-examine the wage rates finalised earlier, considering minimum wages notified by all states across three categories. The panel, led by SP Mukherjee, will hold its final meeting on May 27 and submit its report to the new government by June 2024. The three-year term of the expert committee, established in 2021, will end on June 30, 2024.
Private sector's investment share declined to the lowest level in four years in FY23
Public non-financial corporations or public sector companies were the worst performers as their share in investment declined to 9.4%, the lowest level in 12 years. The share of households in investment also declined to 40.5% in FY23 from 41.4% in FY22.
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