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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala: India’s Warren Buffet who remained a middle-class at heart

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, veteran stock investor, dies at 62

Breaking resistance: Aluminium exhibit bullishness

NMDC to double pellet production capacity; to set up ₹800-cr plant in Chattisgarh

How China manages refined fuel exports

Parl panel suggests viability gap funding for offshore wind projects

India achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

Rupee falls 4 paise to close at 79.66 against US dollar

Rupee falls 9 paise to 79.71 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 36 paise to close at 79.61 against US dollar

Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade

Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 79.48 against US dollar

Breaking resistance: Aluminium exhibit bullishness

NMDC to double pellet production capacity; to set up ₹800-cr plant in Chattisgarh

How China manages refined fuel exports

Parl panel suggests viability gap funding for offshore wind projects

India achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

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Rakesh Jhujhunwala will be remembered for giving India its new airline Akasa Air: Scindia

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala demise: Tributes pour in from across the country

India joins elite club with Army set to possess quantum communication technology

NMDC to double pellet production capacity; to set up ₹800-cr plant in Chattisgarh

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Modern trade channel seeing revival after two years for FMCG companies

Modern trade channel seeing revival after two years for FMCG companies

Clocked a volume growth of 7.8% in the June quarter compared to 5.5% in the March quarter this year

Pharma@75: More innovation hubs need to come up in the country, says Satish Reddy

Pharma@75: More innovation hubs need to come up in the country, says Satish Reddy

Chairman of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories says the pandemic has taught us to be resilient

To achieve newer heights of development, PM calls for cooperative, competitive federalism

To achieve newer heights of development, PM calls for cooperative, competitive federalism

Programmes and working styles can differ, but dreams for the country cannot be different: Narendra Modi n his Independence Day address.

11 States/UTs show higher retail inflation than national average, Telangana continues to record the highest

11 States/UTs show higher retail inflation than national average, Telangana continues to record the highest

Rural Inflation in 13 States/UTs higher than Urban;, West Bengal leads the race

Agri Business

WayCool recreates tricolour with fresh vegetables

India achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

Indian spices market draws big branded players

How Rajasthan has turned out to be the dark horse this kharif season

Second ‘low’ on trot pops up over Bay, to intensify as depression

Wage hike in Assam to push up cost for bulk tea producers

Kharif sowing: Weather impact in growing regions hits paddy acreage

Money & Banking

LIC’s Covid-19 claims surge 614% in Q1 to ₹2,334 crore

LIC’s Covid-19 claims surge 614% in Q1 to ₹2,334 crore

The total number of Covid-19 claims shot up 712% at 85,928

Experts flag dubious biz model of digital small money lending apps

Experts flag dubious biz model of digital small money lending apps

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the dubious methods of digital money lending platforms claimed many lives

LIC keen to re-enter mediclaim segment, awaiting regulatory clarity: Chairman

LIC keen to re-enter mediclaim segment, awaiting regulatory clarity: Chairman

I don't think it will be difficult for us as we already offer some of the health products, said MR Kumar

Kotak's maiden FoF to make first make close by mid-Sept with ₹500 cr commitment

Kotak's maiden FoF to make first make close by mid-Sept with ₹500 cr commitment

To invest in other domestic PE/VC funds along with direct investments into early, growth and late stage companies

Karnataka Bank launches new deposit scheme as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’

Karnataka Bank launches new deposit scheme as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’

The interest rate for this 75-week term deposit scheme is 6.10 per cent per annum

CCI approves merger of HDFC with HDFC Bank

CCI approves merger of HDFC with HDFC Bank

Country’s largest M&A transaction has already been approved by stock exchanges, PFRDA; RBI’s in-principle approval also in place

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Quick Take: Why the stock markets cheered, while bond markets sulked post Budget

Though the Budget had every excuse to announce some populist handouts ahead of upcoming State polls, it seems to have refrained

Rakesh Jhujhunwala will be remembered for giving India its new airline Akasa Air: Scindia

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala demise: Tributes pour in from across the country

India joins elite club with Army set to possess quantum communication technology

NMDC to double pellet production capacity; to set up ₹800-cr plant in Chattisgarh

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the Big Bull of Dalal Street is no more

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Tata Motors CEO and Managing Director Guenter Butschek to step down on June 30

Girish Wagh, President-Commercial Vehicles, to take over as Executive Director, effective July 1

Vande Bharat trains should be ‘Atmanirbhar’

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'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign leads to 'unprecedented' demand for tricolour

'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign leads to 'unprecedented' demand for tricolour

For easy procurement, the Postal department initiated the online sale of the flag and claimed it had "received a very good response"

To achieve newer heights of development, PM calls for cooperative, competitive federalism

To achieve newer heights of development, PM calls for cooperative, competitive federalism

Programmes and working styles can differ, but dreams for the country cannot be different: Narendra Modi n his Independence Day address.

WhatsApp may soon let users set up an avatar as profile picture

WhatsApp may soon let users set up an avatar as profile picture

WhatsApp feature under development will soon launch on Android, iOS and desktop beta.

YouTube plans to launch an online streaming store: Report

YouTube plans to launch an online streaming store: Report

YouTube ‘channel store’ will allow users to choose streaming services via the main app.

Brightcom Group’s PAT up 162% at ₹277 cr in Q1

Brightcom Group’s PAT up 162% at ₹277 cr in Q1

Brightcom Group says it has a free cash flow of ₹492 crore in the last two quarters.

What to watch out for as talks on US-China audit deal drag on

What to watch out for as talks on US-China audit deal drag on

Here’s the list of companies identified by the US SEC as failing to meet US auditing standards and what you need to know about this issue

India achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

India achieved 10 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule: PM

Aatmanirbhar energy sector: Supply of petrol with 20 per cent ethanol to result in saving of $4 billion annually

How China manages refined fuel exports

How China manages refined fuel exports

India and South Korea are the probable primary beneficiaries of China's export cuts

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Luxury carmakers see record sales in 2022 on festival push

Luxury carmakers see record sales in 2022 on festival push

The domestic luxury car volumes stood at around 40,000 units in 2019, the best ever dispatches recorded by the industry in a year so far

Parl panel suggests viability gap funding for offshore wind projects

Parl panel suggests viability gap funding for offshore wind projects

An estimated ₹27,712 cr will be required to set up 3 GW of off-shore wind farms as well as related transmission infrastructure

Modern trade channel seeing revival after two years for FMCG companies

Modern trade channel seeing revival after two years for FMCG companies

Clocked a volume growth of 7.8% in the June quarter compared to 5.5% in the March quarter this year

Indian spices market draws big branded players

Indian spices market draws big branded players

It is estimated to be only around 40% of the total market at close to ₹24,000 cr, driven by regional preferences for taste

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Titan: His first big call

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Titan: His first big call

The ace investor stuck to the Titan share through thick and thin and reaped a bounty

Hurt by export duty hike, KIOCL looks at alternate sources for revenue generation

Hurt by export duty hike, KIOCL looks at alternate sources for revenue generation

After the Centre slapped a 45 per cent hike on iron ore pellets exports, KIOCL reported a loss in Q1FY23

Info-tech

Brightcom Group’s PAT up 162% at ₹277 cr in Q1

Brightcom Group’s PAT up 162% at ₹277 cr in Q1

Brightcom Group says it has a free cash flow of ₹492 crore in the last two quarters.

Experts flag dubious biz model of digital small money lending apps

Experts flag dubious biz model of digital small money lending apps

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the dubious methods of digital money lending platforms claimed many lives

Check Point finds vulnerabilities in payment mechanism in Xiaomi phones

Check Point finds vulnerabilities in payment mechanism in Xiaomi phones

Working to fix vulnerability, users have not suffered any loss: Xiaomi

Hackers getting united, launching multiple ransomware attacks on the same network

Hackers getting united, launching multiple ransomware attacks on the same network

Entering the same route, encrypting the data multiple times: Sophos paper

Facebook to set default End-to-End encryption for Messenger

Facebook to set default End-to-End encryption for Messenger

Secure Storage for back-up messages is also under trial

Telcos in talks with Govt on harmonisation of 5G spectrum

Telcos in talks with Govt on harmonisation of 5G spectrum

Move to reduce interference in spectrum bands

Portfolio

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Sustained improvement in APE growth, but retail market share needs monitoring

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Strong resistances with potential to trigger a reversal are coming up that has potential to trigger a reversal

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

Here’s a detailed look at the trends this quarter and outlook for four key sectors

This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

4 steps for ease of investing and financial well-being

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

At current valuation, the offer leaves little wiggle room if risks to the business play out; the IPO price band is ₹209-220

Why you should accumulate NTPC stock

Why you should accumulate NTPC stock

Assured return model from regulated projects and reasonable valuation augur well; the stock trades at ₹158 level

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Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

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Portfolio Podcast | 4 ways to break free from investment hassles

Portfolio Podcast | 4 ways to break free from investment hassles

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Resources

Aug 11, 2022

RBI issues digital lending norms to curb malpractices. Read full text here

Aug 11, 2022

RBI cancels Rupee Coop Bank licence

Feb 01, 2022

Budget 2022-23: Speech of Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman

Walking in Indian Cities – A Daily Agony for Millions

Will Akasa Air’s contra bet on Boeing 737 Max instead of Airbus pay off?

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa airline has gone against the tide, placing its bets on Boeing aircrafts; it now needs to carve out a niche for itself

Breastfeeding, a responsibility, not choice

Rate of initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth has declined in 5 years

Blockchain: Piloting the future of aviation

Enables effective solutions that positively impact industry players and end consumers

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Sustained improvement in APE growth, but retail market share needs monitoring

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Strong resistances with potential to trigger a reversal are coming up that has potential to trigger a reversal

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

Here’s a detailed look at the trends this quarter and outlook for four key sectors

Auroville: An utopian search for a better world

Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit

Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing

A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century

Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved

Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up