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Sensex rose 104.99 points to close at 72,748.42, while the Nifty 50 settled 32.35 points, or 0.15%, higher at 22,055.70. Nifty 50 formed a small positive candle on the daily chart with minor upper and lower shadows. “Technically, this pattern is indicating range-bound action in the market post the sharp selloff of 13th March.

ALSO READ: Lok Sabha Election 2024 dates out : 10 key highlights of seven-phase voting In India, general elections will be held across 28 states and eight Union territories. Besides, India became the world's most populous country across the world last year. So far, 17 general elections, over 400 state assembly elections, 16 presidential elections and Vice presidential elections have been conducted in the country.

UBS Group’s appetite for acquisitions goes beyond its mega-deal last year to purchase the distressed Credit Suisse Group, with the chair of UBS saying over the weekend that its next set of targets is likely to be wealth management firms in the United States, starting a few years from now.

Neuberger Berman is helping financial services firm KeyCorp enhance its customized portfolio offerings for wealth clients under a newly unveiled partnership.

Taylor Swift's impact extends far beyond the confines of her sold-out concert venues, as evidenced by the seismic waves generated by her devoted fan base, affectionately known as Swifties. Dubbed «SwiftQuakes» by enthusiasts, these tremors have piqued the curiosity of scientists worldwide. Top songs that generated energy are "Shake It Off", "You Belong With Me", "Love Story", "Cruel Summer", and '22'. However, recent research has unveiled the surprising culprit behind these seismic phenomena—it's not the thunderous drumbeats or Swift's soaring vocals that shake the ground, but rather the collective energy of thousands of fans swaying and dancing in unison.

Key central bank meetings, including the Fed, and important macro data are on the agenda amid a busy week for the financial markets.

B. Riley Financial Inc., the boutique investment bank under attack from short sellers about its dealings with a former business partner, failed to file its audited results after an extension period ended. 

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares gained nearly 3% Monday after another investment bank raised their target price on the stock ahead of the chipmaker’s long-awaited GTC global artificial intelligence conference set to kick off Monday.

demat account, it's important to explore its various functions beyond merely holding shares and securities. One such critical function is the ability to transfer shares to another demat account seamlessly. This feature not only facilitates the consolidation of shares but also simplifies the shareholder's ability to manage and monitor their entire portfolio effectively.

Mudrex, a leading crypto platform, is organizing an event «ETMarkets: Emerging Investment Opportunities» on Wednesday. Scheduled for the 20th of March in Bangalore, this event promises to be a crucial platform for a diverse range of financial professionals, including investment advisors, mutual fund advisors, equity traders, wealth advisors, distributors of wealth products, and industry experts. From traditional options like stocks and bonds to alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies and real estate, attendees will gain invaluable insights into navigating the ever-evolving financial landscape.

61% of adults in the USA invest in the stock market. Many worry that trying new investments means taking too much risk. They think going beyond things like savings accounts or gold is dangerous.

Financial planning has become crucial in today’s times to protect and secure our family’s financial well-being. And one crucial aspect of financial planning is opting for insurance. Most people, however, often think that insurance only serves the purpose of tax saving, and they should consider the tax angle first before selecting a policy, but that is not how it works.

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The Indian real estate sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is undergoing a monumental shift. As urbanization accelerates, with projections indicating that 40% of India’s population will live in urban areas by 2030, the demand for both residential and commercial spaces is skyrocketing. This growth, while promising, brings with it the pressing need to balance economic advancement with environmental sustainability and social responsibility—a challenge not unique to India but faced globally as nations strive to create future-proof, equitable development models.

₹4,150 crore and manufacturing should commence within three years of receiving approval. Besides strengthening the EV ecosystem, the policy could also boost the Make in India initiative as it mandates domestic value-addition of 25% by the third year and 50% by the fifth. Elara Securities (India) notes that India could become an export hub in the future, given that global automakers are looking to diversify beyond China.

Zomato cofounder and chief executive Deepinder Goyal on Monday said the company’s quick-commerce platform Blinkit will be bigger than its mainstay business of food-delivery in a year’s time. Goyal was speaking at the goverment of India-organised Startup Mahakumbh, a three-day event where startup founders will convene to discuss how policy formations can help boost India's global ranking in innovation. The food-delivery major has big plans to take Blinkit beyond grocery delivery into the territory of ecommerce. ET had reported on March 4 that the Zomato’s Blinkit and Mumbai-based Zepto are adding categories such as electronics, fashion and home appliances as they start looking like mainstream ecommerce sites.

last phase of voting will be held on June 1, and the votes will be counted on June 4. This will be the first time in three decades that polling to elect a new government at the centre will be held in June. This will also be the longest Lok Sabha polls since 1951-52 when the country's first Lok Sabha elections were held.

KPI Green upper circuit: KPI Green Energy share price hit its 5 per cent upper circuit of ₹1,526 in early trade on BSE on Monday, March 18, following the company's announcement that it has bagged a 100MW solar power project from the Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. KPI Green Energy share price opened at ₹1500 against the previous close of ₹1453.35 and soon jumped 5 per cent to hit its upper circuit level of ₹1,526.

TAIPEI (Reuters) — Taiwan's central bank is expected to hold its policy interest rate steady this week and to stay the course until early next year as it navigates ongoing concerns over inflation, according to economists in a Reuters poll.

Jefferies has released a list of 11 stocks that it believes can deliver 15-25% CAGR over the next five years. Stocks with the highest upside include Macrotech, Axis Bank, Max Healthcare and Amber.

Investing.com-- Oil prices moved little in Asian trade on Monday after a strong run-up over the past week, with traders now hunkering down before a string of key central bank meetings this week helmed by the Federal Reserve.