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

Jhunjhunwala had an estimated net worth of $5.5 billion, making him the 36th richest man in India

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Watch | Nifty Prediction for the week 16th to 19th Aug’22 by BL GURU

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How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

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Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

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Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

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Fund Query: How much of your portfolio should be in one fund house?

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Why you should accumulate NTPC stock

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Bullion Cues: Is gold making a comeback?

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How the new GST rule on rental income impacts you

Top Gainers/Top Losers

Stocks

Commodities

Forex

Gold & Silver

Paytm Shares Drop as Proxy Adviser Seeks New CEO

Balaji Speciality Chemicals to raise ₹250 cr via IPO

Strong Q1 stretches Page Industries stock to year high

Sensex, Nifty extend gains as oil & gas, metal stocks shine

Sterling and Wilson Renewable shares dip 4 per cent

Lithium prices likely to rule at elevated levels for rest of the year

Edible oil imports up 28% in July as traders buy more RBD palmolein, soya oil

India to register 14% growth in seafood exports products valued at close to $8.86 b in FY23

8 Bengal IPS officers summoned by ED in coal smuggling case

Short MCX lead futures

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

Lithium prices likely to rule at elevated levels for rest of the year

Edible oil imports up 28% in July as traders buy more RBD palmolein, soya oil

India to register 14% growth in seafood exports products valued at close to $8.86 b in FY23

8 Bengal IPS officers summoned by ED in coal smuggling case

Short MCX lead futures

Opinion

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

Vande Bharat trains should be ‘Atmanirbhar’

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Now, charitable institutions and trusts need to maintain exhaustive documents to claim tax exemption

Books

Economy

India will attain self-reliance by the end of the decade, export defence equipment: Rajnath Singh

India will attain self-reliance by the end of the decade, export defence equipment: Rajnath Singh

Assuring foolproof security apparatus to protect from anyone, the Defence Minister hinted at China at a function in Rajasthan

Saturation, not entitlement is govt’s aim with welfare schemes: FM Sitharaman

Saturation, not entitlement is govt’s aim with welfare schemes: FM Sitharaman

Remarks come at a time when strong political debate is going on the issue of freebies

India has done the right things, building up strategic oil reserves, wheat and oil buffer stocks, says RBI’s Patra

India has done the right things, building up strategic oil reserves, wheat and oil buffer stocks, says RBI’s Patra

Mumbai, August 13

India’s decision on Russian oil continues to be guided by energy security needs: MEA

India’s decision on Russian oil continues to be guided by energy security needs: MEA

Recent developments between China, Taiwan reason for concern; unilateral actions must be avoided

Agri Business

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

As tur prices rise on dip in acreage, Centre asks States to enforce stock disclosure

Edible oil imports up 28% in July as traders buy more RBD palmolein, soya oil

IMD, Japan and UNDP join to expedite climate action in 10 States, UTs

How Maharashtra politicians are hijacking budding FPOs

Money & Banking

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

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

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

7.3% of Indian population owned digital currency as of 2021, reveals UNCTAD report

7.3% of Indian population owned digital currency as of 2021, reveals UNCTAD report

India ranked seventh in list of top 20 economies for digital currency ownership as a share of population

Anshu Jain, Deutsche Bank’s former co-CEO, dies at 59

Anshu Jain, Deutsche Bank’s former co-CEO, dies at 59

He was also the President of Cantor Fitzgerald

Banks, agents can call borrowers only between 8 am and 7 pm: RBI

Banks, agents can call borrowers only between 8 am and 7 pm: RBI

Agents have been deviating from extant instructions governing outsourcing of financial services

Markets

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quicktake

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 Jhunjhunwala, the Big Bull of Dalal Street is no more

Vande Bharat trains should be ‘Atmanirbhar’

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Now, charitable institutions and trusts need to maintain exhaustive documents to claim tax exemption

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

Banks, agents can call borrowers only between 8 am and 7 pm: RBI

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Vande Bharat trains should be ‘Atmanirbhar’

Editor's pick

Export growth decelerates in July as global uncertainty rises

Export growth decelerates in July as global uncertainty rises

Imports rise sharply, trade deficit almost triples

July retail inflation eases to 5-month low

July retail inflation eases to 5-month low

At 6.7%, still far from RBI’s target; industrial growth dips to 12.3% in June

6 high-profile crypto exchanges under ED lens for helping Chinese funnel funds abroad

6 high-profile crypto exchanges under ED lens for helping Chinese funnel funds abroad

Legal experts believe that absence of regulatory framework specifically concerning cryptos does not stop government agencies from taking action when t

Kharif sowing: Weather impact in growing regions hits paddy acreage

Kharif sowing: Weather impact in growing regions hits paddy acreage

Area down 13% year-on-year; tur coverage declines 11.67%

TSRTC to parade down nostalgia lane with antique Albion bus

TSRTC to parade down nostalgia lane with antique Albion bus

The state road transport corporation is organising a unique procession of buses in Hyderabad as part of I-Day celebrations

ONGC net profit up 25% in Q1

ONGC net profit up 25% in Q1

On a standalone basis, the oil major reported highest ever quarterly profit of ₹15,206 crore in Q1

Aditya Birla Health Insurance to get ₹665-cr capital infusion from Abu Dhabi Investment

Aditya Birla Health Insurance to get ₹665-cr capital infusion from Abu Dhabi Investment

Following the transaction ADIA will hold 9.99 per cent stake in ABHI

How Maharashtra politicians are hijacking budding FPOs

How Maharashtra politicians are hijacking budding FPOs

With cooperative sector mired in corruption, they are eyeing these bodies to keep their vote banks intact

Multimedia

Companies

India Inc wraps itself in patriotic fervour

India Inc wraps itself in patriotic fervour

From ITC to Godrej to Bajaj Auto, companies are celebrating Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with gusto

Mcap: 6 of top 10 companies add ₹1,56,247.35 crore

Mcap: 6 of top 10 companies add ₹1,56,247.35 crore

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) emerged as the biggest gainer.

Infosys is in stable position due to its founders: CEO Salil Parekh

Infosys is in stable position due to its founders: CEO Salil Parekh

Infosys' revenue or turnover stood at ₹34,470 crore in the first quarter of FY23, 23.6 per cent higher than a year ago.

Reliance, Nayara face windfall profit tax on local supplies alongside exports

Reliance, Nayara face windfall profit tax on local supplies alongside exports

Government levied ₹13 per litre additional excise duty on diesel exported out of India

Veranda Learning Solutions Q1 net loss widens to ₹20.06 crore

Veranda Learning Solutions Q1 net loss widens to ₹20.06 crore

The total revenue of the company swelled by 489 per cent year-on-year to ₹28.63 crore

Renewable energy: Power Ministry proposes central pool with uniform tariffs

Renewable energy: Power Ministry proposes central pool with uniform tariffs

The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022 also propose delicensing standalone energy storage systems

Info-tech

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

Google brings in major changes to Wear OS

Google brings in major changes to Wear OS

Offline navigation, redesigned Play Store to come by year end

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

Videos from BusinessLine on Campus

Shiv Shivakumar's spirited lessons for MBAs entering corporate life

Shiv Shivakumar's spirited lessons for MBAs entering corporate life

Speaking at the grand finale of BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2021, he offers six insights to B-schoolers.

Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Speaking at the grand finale of BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2021, Kuila offers realistic advice to crack a case.

'Thinking about the future will help'

'Thinking about the future will help'

Mohammed Thaysir of Chennai Business School, says students shouldn't be stuck on just getting a job

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Treat the first three years of your job as an extension of your management programme

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

Great Lakes Institute of Management student, Akanksha Ahuja gives you a few tips on acing interviews

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

Bharath Prasad, a graduate of GLIM, says it's better to not ask questions than asking half-baked ones

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Portfolio Podcast | 4 ways to break free from investment hassles

Portfolio Podcast | 4 ways to break free from investment hassles

Parvatha Vardhini and Kumar Shankar Roy discuss how you could use the occasion of Independence Day to get freedom from problems associated with invest

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