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14.05 / 08:19

markets Election pandemic cover consequences 2020 Mint Explainer: Understanding volatility in the context of poll dynamics

Mint unpacks why events such as an election have an outsized and often volatile consequence on the equity markets. Any big event such as election outcomes, the Union Budget, or geopolitical tensions, triggers significant movement in the Vix index, but in the opposite direction. The Vix shares an inverse correlation with the market: rising when the market falls, and vice-versa.

14.05 / 08:19

Waters Food country reports testing malaria Schools India sends second tranche of humanitarian assistance to Kenya for flood relief, Jaishankar says India ‘V’

humanitarian aid to Kenya following severe floods that have devastated the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on May 14. This is the second tranche of humanitarian aid to Kenya comprising relief and medical supplies. Floods have impacted 38 out of 47 counties in the country, killing 267 people, injuring 188, and displacing over 280,000 individuals.

14.05 / 08:19

markets UPS SUN security wellness Pharmaceuticals Torrent, Glenmark lead Indian pharma market growth. Sun, Cipla, Lupin are among other notable gainers

Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals were key leaders amongst listed companies, that saw their domestic sales grow 16.7-17.7% during the month of April' 2024 . The two were closely followed by Alkem Laboratories whose sales in value terms also grew 14.8% y-o-y.

14.05 / 08:19

UPS Citizens Cycling tenor recommendations Want to deposit money for 5 years? These 6 banks offer highest interest rate on long term fixed deposits

repo rate towards the year-end, thus triggering the lower interest rate cycle — it is recommended to lock your deposits at higher rates for the long term. And in case you want to make the most of the prevailing interest rates, you can explore the banks which offer the highest interest rates. Here we give a lowdown on banks offering highest rates of interest on their five-year-fixed deposits.

14.05 / 07:15

markets COST Provident security Analysis Research Experts Canara Bank vs Union Bank: Which low PE PSU stock to buy today? Explained

Stocks to buy: In the aftermath of the recent downturn in the Indian stock market, many quality stocks, despite their strong fundamental and technical perspectives, experienced profit-booking. This situation presents an opportunity for investors, as these stocks are expected to generate alpha returns when the Indian stock market bottoms out.

14.05 / 07:15

Digital Platform WhatsApp country social Courts rights Curb deepfake velocity, vulnerability and viciousness

Trust is at the core of the diffusion of any innovation in any sector, particularly so in the case of technology. If this trust is compromised, diffusion will fail, no matter how useful it is. In today’s age of digitally generated deepfakes, the old adage “seeing is believing" is under siege.

14.05 / 06:53

markets FIVE economy Sustainability Election trends Cycling General Elections 2024: How can stock market investors make most out of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls?

election result periods. The convergence of conducive reforms has been a key driver, underscoring the potential for positive returns regardless of the political landscape. Since 2014, India has witnessed political stability under the BJP's majority rule, and now amid the national elections, political continuity remains the anticipated trajectory.

14.05 / 06:53

President reports testing cricket New Team India Head Coach: These former Indian players qualify; BCCI seeks application as Rahul Dravid's tenure ends

IPL team, or something similar is also acceptable. A BCCI Level 3 Certification or equivalent is required. Candidates must be under 60 years old.

14.05 / 06:53

Target Fighting Food Experts Fishing Cycling rights April CPI inflation hits an 11-month low; can RBI cut rates in the near future? Experts weigh in

Retail inflation eases slightly in April, food inflation rises While the CPI inflation remains above the Reserve Bank of India’s target of 4 per cent, it has been within the central bank's tolerance range of 2-6 per cent for the eighth consecutive month. In July and August last year, retail inflation prints had come to 7.44 per cent and 6.83 per cent, respectively. India's retail inflation has been easing since December 2023, when it rose 5.69 per cent.

14.05 / 06:53

markets Target Progressive security Analysis recommendations Metal sector: ICICI Securities upgrades Tata Steel, JSW Steel to ‘Buy’; check top picks in the sector

Also Read: Stocks to buy: HDFC Securities recommends HG Infra and Styrenix as its fundamental stock picks Additionally, after 30 years, China’s role in world steel consumption is expected to diminish and India to account for bulk of steel consumption growth from CY20-25E. While China’s steel consumption may progressively fall from peak levels of CY20 by 110-120 mt, in case of India it is likely to grow by 66 mt by CY25.

14.05 / 06:35

markets UPS Strategy wellness Healthcare Trade Multibagger Stock: Alphalogic Techsys surges over 3600% in 3 years, up 271% this year so far; should you invest?

₹6.49 in May 2021 to ₹246.05 currently, its new high. The scrip has also given multibagger returns this year so far as well as in the last one year. It skyrocketed over 271 percent in 2024 YTD from ₹66.27 in December 2023 to touch its record high of ₹246.05.

14.05 / 06:35

IPO Assurant security Enterprise Research show stage Seeking a share in SME IPOs? Here's the allotment secret

nation's GDP and approximately 45% to India’s total exports. With the government's pro-SME policies, including easier loans through the Mudra Scheme, tax benefits, and initiatives like ODOP & PLI scheme, the future looks even brighter. This presents accredited investors with an opportunity to make exponential gains by investing in SME companies.

14.05 / 06:35

DISH President Celebrity band performer song Relationships White House plays ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’, serves pani puri, Khoya dish during ‘amazing celebration’ | Watch

Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the White House's Marine Band on Monday performed “Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara" for an audience of Asian Americans. The patriotic song, written by Mohammad Iqbal during India’s Independence struggle, was played twice by the White House Marine Band at the request of Indian Americans whom the president invited for the annual event. Also Read: Indians better than Americans in many ways, says US Ambassador Eric Garcetti, dismisses concerns about democracy “This was an amazing celebration of the White House’s AANHPI Heritage Month at the Rose Garden.

14.05 / 06:35

markets Manufacturing Strategy Tesla Features Courts rights Mint Explainer: How Tesla’s first India lawsuit will affect EV trademark battles

Mint examines Tesla's aggressive trademark-protection strategy and how India's trademark regime shields foreign companies operating in India from infringement by domestic entities. We also explain how this case could set a precedent for future trademark-infringement cases in India’s growing EV market. On 4 May, Tesla Inc sued Tesla Power India Pvt Ltd, accusing the Gurugram firm of infringing on its trademark and misleading consumers by implying association with Tesla Inc's electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

14.05 / 06:35

Provident Digital wellness President audience rights Videos play Tata Play brings Prime Video to Binge; offers multiple OTT bundles for the first time

MUMBAI : In a first-of-its-kind move, Tata Play, India’s leading direct-to-home (DTH) company, has partnered with Amazon Prime to enhance the offerings for Tata Play DTH and Tata Play Binge subscribers by providing expanded access to Prime Video's extensive online content library. Under this partnership, Tata Play will make offer Prime Lite subscription packages through its DTH as well as Binge packs.

14.05 / 05:45

UPS Nestle Jindal Steel & Power, Hero Motocorp & others hit 52 week high today ; Do you own any?

Bank Nifty was up by 49.15(0.1%) at 14 May 2024 10:44:56 IST.Other stocks such as LANCOR HOLDINGS ORD, Medico Remedies, Shanti Overseas (India), GSS Infotech, Clean Science & Technology hit their fresh 52 wk lows today.

14.05 / 05:45

Provident Target Election Trade performer rights UPL share price tumbles 6% after Q4 earnings; should you buy, sell, or hold? Here's what brokerages say

UPL, a leading provider of agricultural solutions and services, slumped 6% in today's intraday trade, reaching ₹501.65 apiece. This downturn came after the stock saw a strong surge in the last two trading sessions, driven by the anticipation of favorable financial results from the company. In the fourth quarter of FY24, the company recorded revenue of ₹140.8 billion, marking a 15% year-on-year decline.

14.05 / 05:23

markets UPS Manufacturing wellness performer reports International 5 high dividend stocks up more than 80% in 2024

₹3.5 per share in January 2024. With a consistent dividend payout over the past 15 years and an average dividend yield of at least 2% since 2018, the company is on a solid trajectory. Also, the company is executing several plans that will grow its revenue in the medium term.

14.05 / 05:23

Citi BAY Southern Department Bengaluru weather: IMD predicts rain spells over city between May 14 to 19. Check details

IMD) has, in its weather prediction for Bengaluru, stated that the city is expected to see "spells of rains or thundershowers" and "possibility of rain or thunderstorm" this week. In its seven-day forecast from May 14 to May 19, the weather department noted that the minimum temperature in the city would likely be around 23 degrees Celsius and predicts a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius.

14.05 / 05:13

cricket RCB 'wounded lion’: Harbhajan Singh explains how Virat Kohli's side can clinch IPL 2024 trophy

Virat Kohli as captain. He said, "If they don't qualify, they should look to get some Indian guy.

14.05 / 05:13

Highways Death hospital reports prevention evacuation Traffic We should mobilize resources to reduce road fatalities in India

The sensational Himalayan tunnel rescue operation in Silkyara, lasting 17 days, riveted the nation’s attention. The deployment of foreign experts, high-tech boring equipment and 41 ambulances (one for each of construction workers) was proof that India values human lives and will do what’s needed to prevent fatalities. It is surprising that the death of more than ten times that number every day on Indian roads is not being addressed with the same alacrity.

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