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20.03 / 04:25

markets FIVE Digital Parke Exponent performer recommendations Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocation funds to invest in March 2025

balanced advantage funds to new and inexperienced investors for a while now. These advisors believe that these schemes are ideally placed to take care of the current market conditions because of their dynamic portfolio. Advisors are also recommending these schemes to investors to park their lumpsum amounts. Balanced advantage funds invest in a mix of stocks, debt, and arbitrage opportunities. These funds decide their equity exposure depending on key market ratios or in-house parameters. They invest less in stocks when the market is very high or valuations are stretched. They invest more in equity when stocks are available at attractive valuations. In short, BAFs do the job of juggling equity exposure for investors. Also Read | 20 equity mutual funds see double digit losses in FY25. Are any of these part of your portfolio?

20.03 / 04:25

CEO Fighting Adobe economy War innovations AI will drive everything, says Jamie Dimon, but warns of threats from fraudsters

JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Artificial Intelligence was a great technological revolution that will drive everything and change the world, sounding bullish on the sweeping technological changes AI was sparking. AI was reshaping the world just like the invention of the printing press, the steam engine, and the internet did, he said in a chat with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen at the tech company’s annual summit in Las Vegas. “Like past innovations, AI too will take time but will transform the world in ways we can’t yet imagine.” The future, according to him, was going to be AI-driven.

20.03 / 04:25

markets UPS CEO Platform Align wellness audience Authentic Brands Group partner Brand Concepts to launch Juicy Couture bags and accessories in India

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development and licensing platform, said it has partnered Brand Concepts Ltd., to launch Juicy Couture bags and accessories in India. Juicy Couture, a brand known for its trendy fashion, bold use of colors and glamorous aesthetic appeals to a young, fashion-conscious audience, it said. “We are delighted to have been granted the license for Juicy Couture's Handbags and lifestyle accessories in India," said Abhinav Kumar, cofounder and CEO of Brand Concepts Ltd. «Our expertise in curating and delivering premium fashion accessories aligns seamlessly with Juicy Couture's reputation for style. The Indian demographic, with its growing aspiration for high-quality and iconic brands, makes this partnership particularly exciting. We are honoured to be Authentic’s trusted partner in bringing this distinguished brand to a market that values both elegance and opulence. We are confident this partnership will resonate deeply with the discerning Indian consumer.”

20.03 / 04:25

markets UPS Target security Align reports Buy Aavas Financiers, target price Rs 2055: Axis Securities

Axis Securities has a buy call on Aavas Financiers with a target price of Rs 2055. The current market price of Aavas Financiers is Rs 1864.6. The time period given by the analyst is a month when Aavas Financiers price can reach the defined target. Aavas Financiers, incorporated in 2011, is a Mid Cap company with a market cap of Rs 14751.61 crore, operating in the NBFC sector. Aavas Financiers' key products/revenue segments include Interest, Income From Financial Services, Fees & Commission Income and Income From Sale Of Share & Securities for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.

20.03 / 04:01

Provident security President Freedom Doge Department International Trump officials circulate plan that would overhaul USAID

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Trump administration is crafting plans to reorganize the U.S. Agency for International Development, which had been dismantled by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, according to a memo detailing the plans.

20.03 / 04:01

markets UPS Target wellness Trade show shock The Fed pencils in 2 rate cuts. Anything could happen.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Fed officials essentially project stagflation this year, with both lower growth and higher inflation. Federal Reserve officials didn’t alter interest rates this week, and investors shouldn’t get too comfortable with their projections for two rate cuts later this year.

20.03 / 02:57

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investor looking to retire in the next 10-15 years, the journey has just begun. With a monthly family expense of Rs 25,000, which will increase with inflation, Murugan wants to secure his post-retirement years by investing Rs 50,000 per month in mutual funds through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).

20.03 / 02:57

UPS Citi Southern War reports Air raid sirens sound in Israel after a missile attack from Yemen

Yemen early Thursday. In Jerusalem, several explosions were heard shortly after the sirens sounded. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Yemen's Houthi group this week resumed missile attacks following the collapse of Israel's ceasefire with Hamas. Police also reported sirens in central Israel in the 4 a.m. attack. The MADA rescue service says it has received no reports of injuries. Israel said Wednesday its troops retook part of a corridor that bisects Gaza, and its defense minister warned that attacks would intensify until Hamas frees dozens of hostages and gives up control of the territory.

20.03 / 02:57

markets economy wellness Healthcare hospital Profiles orienteering Stock picking even more important over next 2-3 years; betting on 5 themes now: Rakshit Ranjan

Rakshit Ranjan, Portfolio Manager, Marcellus Investment Managers, says in the last 8 to 10 months, they have started taking more rural exposure given that area of the economy is likely to do better. Marcellus has increased exposure to healthcare through hospitals and diagnostics. They have also increased exposure to industries where large unorganised to organised potential exists along with company-specific strengths. Finally, a high exposure to exports of products and services based on IP, is where they have increased exposure. Marcellus has also retained high quality financials, including lenders and insurers in the broader portfolio. In the last three sessions, we are seeing some good moves, good recovery coming in the market. On Wednesday, we broke above the 22,900 levels. Are we fairly priced now? The valuations are getting better as far as India is concerned. We are now trading approximately at 18.5x which is now less than the 10-year average. We are now below the 5-year historical average also. Are we really priced to perfection now? Do you see the green shoots coming back? Rakshit Ranjan: Certainly.

20.03 / 02:57

markets Provident security trends Experts recommendations rights Now is a great time to invest in Indian fixed income says Saurav Ghosh. Here’s why

invest in Indian fixed income, according to Saurav Ghosh, a fixed income expert and co-founder of Jiraaf. In an interaction with ET Markets, Ghosh stated that he sees a strong opportunity for investors to lock in attractive yields ahead of anticipated rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). “Right now is a great time to invest in Indian fixed income given that equity markets are obviously highly-highly volatile. Right now global economic markets both because of the US is obviously very-very uncertain, so Indian fixed income with its stability is a great asset class to have in your investment portfolio,” he said.

20.03 / 02:57

Hyundai Opinion Moodys information reports recommendations International IndusInd Bank shares in focus as Crisil, CARE hold off on ratings watch

IndusInd Bank shares will be in focus on Thursday after rating agency Crisil refrained from placing the private lender on ratings watch, stating that the full extent of discrepancies in the bank’s derivatives portfolio will only be known once an external agency submits its findings. Crisil noted that these discrepancies are likely to have a one-time impact on the bank’s financials but added that IndusInd’s pre-provisioning operating profitability and capital adequacy remain strong enough to absorb the impact.

20.03 / 02:57

Action economy Remark WhatsApp rights 'Do the right thing': Trump presses Fed for rate cut, calls April 2 'Liberation Day'

Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, claiming it would be the «right thing» to do as US tariffs begin to ease their way into the economy. «The Fed would be much better off cutting rates as tariffs start to transition,» Trump said, emphasizing the need for swift action. In a dramatic statement, he declared April 2 as «Liberation Day in America,» hinting at a symbolic economic shift tied to his proposed policies.

20.03 / 02:39

BLOCK Digital Reddit performer guidelines Features International Company forces employees to add managers to iPhone 'Emergency Bypass' list. Netizens tell worker: 'Call them at 3:00 am, ask if they'd hire a worm'

A digital snapshot of an internal email from the company was circulated by an employee, revealing detailed guidelines on how staff members should configure their devices to receive notifications of calls and messages from their supervisors at all times. One of the initial directives instructed employees to enable the ‘Emergency Bypass’ feature on their iPhones for their managers. This functionality ensures that incoming calls and messages from selected contacts will bypass silent mode, allowing them to be received regardless of the phone’s current settings.

20.03 / 02:39

COST UPS Provident Digital 2020 Equality Policy of ‘No Fee’ on these UPI transactions for consumers to continue as Union Government launches this incentive scheme

UPI transactions, which are valued at less than Rs 2,000 and are made to small merchants, the acquiring bank and other involved stakeholders will be eligible for an aggregate incentive at the rate of 0.15% per transaction value. According to the circular, “the scheme, which has an outlay of around Rs 1,500 crore for 2024-25, will have the government pay incentive to the acquiring bank (Merchant's bank) and thereafter shared among other stakeholders, namely issuer bank (Customer's Bank), Payment Service Provider Bank (facilitates onboarding of customers on UPI apps and API integrations), and App Providers (TPAPs). As per NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India), P2PM merchants, or small merchants, are those who have a projected inward UPI transaction value of less than or equal to Rs 50,000 per month.

20.03 / 02:39

markets UPS Target security reports recommendations NHPC shares in focus as board approves Rs 6,300-crore borrowing plan for FY26

NHPC shares will be in focus on Thursday after the company's board approved a borrowing plan to raise up to Rs 6,300 crore in debt for the financial year 2025–26. According to an exchange filing, the funds will be raised through secured or unsecured corporate bonds—redeemable and non-convertible—in one or more tranches on a private placement basis, along with term loans or external commercial borrowings.

20.03 / 02:39

IPO Provident WhatsApp Opinion Experts recommendations Paradeep Parivahan IPO: Check allotment status, listing date and other details

Paradeep Parivahan IPO managed to sail through on the last day of the bidding process. The overall subscription stood at 1.5 times with retail investors leading the bids. The company will finalise the share allotment process later today. Investors can check Paradeep Parivahan IPO allotment status through BSE and also via the registrar's website.

20.03 / 02:39

markets UPS Provident Sustainability wellness reports Pidilite Industries is glued to growth

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Fevicol-maker Pidilite Industries Ltd has held up relatively well amid the recent market downturn. While the benchmark Nifty50 index has dropped 3% so far in 2025, Pidilite’s stock has slipped by 6%, cushioned by the company’s ability to sustain healthy volume growth despite a challenging demand environment.

20.03 / 02:39

markets economy Boeing Trade President rights Dollar wobbles as Fed soothes market nerves with rate cut projection

U.S. policymakers projected likely two quarter-point interest rate cuts later this year, the same median forecast as three months ago, even as they expect slower economic growth and higher inflation. On Wednesday, the Fed held its benchmark overnight rate steady in the 4.25%-4.50% range.

20.03 / 02:39

Google Celebrity gatherings International Google celebrates Nowruz with a special Doodle

Google is celebrating this year's Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a special Doodle illustrated by guest artist Pendar Yousefi. The festival is being observed on March 20, precisely at 2:31 pm IST, which coincides with the spring equinox. The festival, which marks the beginning of the new year in the Persian calendar, has been observed for over 3,000 years. Nowruz means «new day» in Persian. The day has its roots in Zoroastrianism and ancient Persian culture. The festival symbolizes renewal, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness. The day signifies new beginnings and families gather to observe cultural festivities. In 2010, UNESCO added Nowruz to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and the United Nations recognises March 21 as International Nowruz Day. On this day, about 300 million people across Iran, Central Asia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, the Caucasus, Turkey, and parts of South Asia celebrate withe festival. Google, in its description of the Doodle, explained that central to Nowruz traditions is the haft-sin table, a display of seven symbolic items each beginning with the Persian letter 'sin. These include sprouts for rebirth, wheat pudding for strength, olives for love, berries for the sunrise, vinegar for patience, apples for beauty, and garlic for health.

20.03 / 02:39

Provident Bill Golf exclusive International Axis Bank Vistara Credit Card major changes applicable from April 18, 2025: Check here

Axis Bank has introduced revisions to terms and benefits of Axis Bank Vistara Credit Card. The changes will be effective for all Axis Bank Credit Cards, due for renewal starting April 18, 2025. As part of this transition, Axis Bank has waived the annual fee for renewals while discontinuing certain travel-related perks such as complimentary Maharaja Club tier memberships and milestone ticket vouchers. Cardholders will continue to earn Maharaja Points on eligible transactions and enjoy premium benefits like lounge access, dining discounts, and golf privileges. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the changes, how they impact cardholders, and what to expect going forward.

20.03 / 02:39

UPS Citigroup Trade Department recommendations Investigations Copper hits $10,000 in rally fueled by Trump’s tariff threats

Trump last month ordered the US Commerce Department to investigate US imports of copper as a likely precursor to imposing duties. Since then, US prices have spiked and traders have scrambled to send metal to America ahead of any tariffs, in turn reducing supply in the rest of the world.