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Shaadis should be about us, not them
We were not unique in choosing 'simplicity' for our wedding. Most of our friends, Bengali and otherwise, had relatively straightforward weddings too, back in the day. A generation before us, brides and grooms had little say in how their nuptials would be conducted; when we got married, most of us could decide how we wanted to 'tie the knot'. And, coincidentally perhaps, most of us did not consider anything very elaborate, even if family finances would allow for much more.
Amazon crosses $2 trillion in stock market value for the first time
Amazon.com Inc. crosses $2 trillion market value, influenced by AI applications and investments in AWS growth, Anthropic, and business-focused AI products like AI models and chatbot Q.
Big US banks withstand Fed's commercial real estate shock scenario
Amid economic uncertainties, the Federal Reserve's stress tests revealed big U.S. banks' resilience to a 40% drop in commercial real estate values. The tests underscored the challenges faced by regional banks and the need for robust risk assessment in the banking sector.
Departments advised against blanket approval of Chinese FDI
There must be review and monitoring, including through robust IT tools and databases, when it comes to FDI from countries of concern, highly placed sources told ET. Once a system is in place, disposal of cases should take place through a time-bound mechanism, sources pointed out.
Amazon hits $2 trillion in valuation on AI fervor, rate cut bets
The stock rose 3.4% to $192.70, giving the e-commerce giant a market value of over $2 trillion and putting it in the same club as technology heavyweights Microsoft Corp, Apple Inc, Nvidia Corp and Alphabet.
Air India Express announces Splash Sale, offering tickets starting Rs 883
Under the “Biggest Splash Sale Ever” offer, Air India Express is offering two types of tickets. The Xpress Lite fares starts from Rs 883 and are being offered without convenience fee. The Xpress Value fares start from Rs 1096.
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Buy realty stocks at 15-30% correction; don’t enter defence pack now: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta says that if one has missed out, then it is better to just stay away at this point. Even in bull markets, one should expect corrections and corrections are a good time to load up on stocks that have done exceptionally well and the future also is very good, very positive because of order wins or earning visibility. But in a charging bull market, in a running train like this, it does not make sense to enter.
Nvidia shares surge nearly 7%, bouncing after $430 billion market slump
Nvidia's shares finished at $126.09, after a tumble that saw them lose around 13% from their June 18 close of $135.58. The drop followed a rally that accelerated after a 10-for-1 stock split that took effect on June 10.
Shoppers Stop aims to open 60 new INTUNE stores in FY25
Shopper Stop plans to open 60 new INTUNE stores this fiscal, aiming to capitalize on mass premium opportunities in India's value fashion sector. With strategic investments in merchandising and analytics, the retailer is expanding its private labels and beauty brands to cater to evolving consumer preferences and growing brand consciousness.
NCLT approves Raymond group entities’ strategic demerger, amalgamation
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Raymond’s composite scheme of arrangement and restructuring, involving the demerger of its lifestyle business and the amalgamation of its consumer trading arm. The approval paves the way for a focused and streamlined corporate structure, separating Raymond Ltd and Raymond Lifestyle, with the integration of Ray Global Consumer Trading. Shareholders will receive equity shares based on the swap ratio post-restructuring.
India's electronic manufacturing may reach USD 500 bn by 2030: CII report
India needs to take critical actions to transform its electronic sector ecosystem from an 'import dependent assembly led manufacturing' to 'component level value-added manufacturing', highlights a report by Confederation of Indian Industry.
ET Mutual Fund Explains: Want to know the future value of your monthly investments of Rs 10,000? Use this formula
Mutual fund investors often choose monthly investments or SIPs as a way to regularly invest a small, affordable amount after covering expenses and emergencies.
Japan's Nikkei closes lower as tech shares drag; value stocks up
Japan's Nikkei share average closed slightly lower on Friday due to losses in technology shares, offsetting gains in value stocks amidst a weak yen and higher yields.
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.
By the numbers: How Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion
Nvidia has seen soaring demand for its semiconductors, which are used to power artificial intelligence applications. Revenue more than tripled in the latest quarter from the same period a year earlier.
Virat Kohli is most valued celebrity with brand value of $227.9 million
The overall brand value of the top 25 Indian celebrities included in the latest study is estimated at $1.9 billion in 2023, an 18% jump from the previous year.
Industry executives a worried lot: Why India-China tensions are equal to a big headache for electronics makers
Indian electronics manufacturers have suffered $15 billion in production losses and 100,000 job cuts due to escalating tensions with China. Visa delays for Chinese executives are hindering the industry's expansion plans, leading to a $10 billion export opportunity loss and $2 billion in value addition loss. Government probes into Chinese companies operating in India have further impacted the sector.
Value lies as much in the hand as the bag
Buyers of luxury brands should prioritize quality over the country of manufacture. Luxury is about imperfection, as handmade items are unique due to subtle differences. Recent investigations into exploitation in Italy's luxury sector highlight a shift from the skill and devotion seen in luxury brand ateliers. The pressure to meet increasing demand without losing exclusivity has led to innovative solutions, like outsourcing to countries like Spain for leather goods. Brands and buyers should value craftsmanship over nationality, ensuring fair treatment and quality remain paramount.
Best value funds to invest in June 2024
Value investors buy such stocks and wait for the market to discover these stocks. When the discovery happens, the stock prices will go up, and value investors make money. It may sound simple. But it is not very easy to execute. The market may take very long to discover these stocks and it may test your patience
Higher refund on premature exit from life insurance policy as IRDAI introduces new surrender value rule; check how much you will get
Life Insurance Policy Surrender Value Rule Changes: To curb mis-selling of life insurance plans, IRDAI has introduced a higher special surrender value for traditional endowment policies. Even if a policyholder exits a life insurance policy after the first year, he would get a part of his premium back if he has paid it. Till now, there has been no refund on exiting the policy in the first year. How much money will you get back if you prematurely exit your life insurance policy? Check calculation here.
IRDAI asks life insurers to offer surrender value in first year
The regulator issued a master circular, which mandates insurers to pay special surrender value (SSVs) after the first policy year, provided one full year's premium has been received.
IPL's business value has risen by 6.5% to $16.4 billion in 2024: Houlihan Lokey
The Indian Premier League's (IPL) business value has surged by 6.5% year-on-year to $16.4 billion in 2024, driven by key deals with Disney Star, Viacom18, and Tata Sons. Chennai Super Kings retains top spot in brand value, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL's growth signifies its global status and innovative fan engagement strategies, attracting private equity investments.
Unpacking K Krithivasan's first year as TCS CEO
TCS CEO K Krithivasan completed a year in office this month. His term was marked by an unprecedented slowdown in tech demand. The veteran, however, has brought growth and stability for the bellwether. Under his leadership, TCS reached $29.1 billion in annual revenues in the year ending this March, growing at 4.1%.
64% value mutual funds outperformed benchmarks under Modi 2.0
Around 64% value mutual funds have outperformed their respective benchmarks in Modi 2.0. In terms of numbers, of the 14 schemes available in the period, 9 outperformed their benchmarks, according to data by ACE MF. Here is the breakup.
Unlocking the power of passive value investing through Nifty 50 Value 20 Index
Investing can be done in many ways. One of the eminent investment philosophies that is used by investors is value investing. Value investing is an investment strategy where investors seek to buy stocks that they believe are undervalued by the market. These stocks are typically trading below their intrinsic value, which is determined by analysing the company's fundamentals, such as earnings, dividends, and growth potential.
11,000% rally! Smallcap multibagger stock turns Rs 10,000 to Rs 11 lakh in 10 years
Refex Industries, a manufacturer of refrigerant gases, witnessed a remarkable 11,000% stock rally in the last decade. Recent data shows a 33% rise in shares in the last six months and a 44% increase in the last year.
Leadership and long-term mega trends: Utpal Sheth on identifying 'Gorilla' companies
We have already established that value creation is different from wealth creation. So, in my experience, there are three large components that create terminal value about which the terminal value investor should have differentiated insight on and those three components are intangibles, megatrends and leadership.
Contra bet! With 68% AUM jump in April, what’s fueling rally in this equity MF category?
In April, contra/value equity mutual funds witnessed a 68% AUM jump to Rs 1,57,946 crore, attracting investors with a higher risk appetite. These funds invest in out-of-favour or undervalued stocks, offering potential returns amid market volatility.
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