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India will be the fastest growing major economy in the world for the next three years. China's growth has been estimated to slow to 5.4% in 2023 and to 4.6% in 2024 and edge slightly higher at 4.8% in 2025 before settling at 4.6% in 2026-dragged down largely by its property market woes and slowing demand. S&P said it expects Asia-Pacific's growth engine to shift from China to South and Southeast Asia. The decline of China, and at the same time the rise of India, has one common factor: population. Chinese are shrinking in number and aging, which is bad for the manufacturing powerhouse which needs young labour to stay in the leadership position. India, on the other hand, has more than 50% of its population below the age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35. SO many young people at work will propel economic growth if the government policies align. Shifting population numbers make India's rise and China's decline inevitable. China's baby problem As per the Chinese government, the population dropped by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual drop as births fell and deaths jumped after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, AP has reported.

crypto wallet addresses in 2023, including addresses identified as sanctioned or linked to terrorist financing and scams, crypto research firm Chainalysis said on Thursday. Cryptocurrencies enable people to send money around the world without using the mainstream financial system. The underlying blockchain technology creates a record of transactions where senders and receivers are identified only by their wallet addresses, which are a string of letters and numbers.

There were 52 mergers and acquisitions in the RIA industry in the fourth quarter of 2023 and it’s looking likely that activity will remain strong for some time.

PTI. Due to the dipping mercury, the lush green lawns are covered with frost and dense fog has affected visibility. Even locals struggle with health issues. According to official data available, the temperature was recorded at 1 degree celsius at Kanthal and Thalaikuntha in Udhagamandalam while the mercury was a notch higher at 2 degrees celsius in the Botanical Garden.

Reserve Bank of India on Thursday approved the appointment of Rajinder Kumar Babbar as the Executive Director of Bandhan Bank for three years with effect from the date of taking charge. 56-year-old Babbar will take charge three months from now. «The proposal for appointment of Babbar will be placed before the NRC and the Board for consideration and approval, in due course,» the bank said in a release. Babbar is currently the Group Head — Transportation, Infrastructure and Tractor Finance Group at HDFC Bank. He has over 35 years of experience across the banking sector in various leadership roles.

Sectorally, buying was seen in telecom, realty, healthcare, and capital goods while some selling was seen in consumer durables, utilities, and power stocks. Stocks that were in focus include names like OFSS which rallied more than 28% to hit a fresh record high, PCBL gained more than 11% to hit a fresh high, and Sobha Ltd closed with gains of over 11% on Thursday. We have collated a list of three stocks that either hit a fresh 52-week high, or an all-time high or saw a volume or a price breakout. We spoke to an analyst on how one should look at these stocks the next trading day entirely from an educational point of view: Analyst: Riyank Arora, Technical Analyst, Mehta Equities Ltd.

Wall Street wants your money off the sidelines. Rising interest rates drew trillions of dollars into money-market funds and other cash-like investments in the past two years, with more than $8.8 trillion parked in money funds and CDs as of the third quarter of 2023. Investors are optimistic that with rates poised to fall, people will redirect that money and fuel markets’ next leg higher.

The Saya Group, one of India’s leading real estate companies, is gearing up to deliver 4.25 lakh sq feet of retail spaces in Greater Noida West by the end of 2024. The company is also developing 2.5 lakh sq. feet of studio apartments, scheduled for delivery within the next two years. Currently, the Saya Group is constructing two retail projects, Saya South X in Greater Noida West and Saya Piazza in Noida.

The unstoppable increase in homebuyers’ appetite for luxury residences firmly indicates that the demand for different categories of luxury properties has kept growing, showing no signs of tail-off. Unlike affordable housing, luxury housing has not witnessed a dry spell and enjoyed a phenomenal consumer demand in pre- and post-pandemic periods.

South Indian Bank surged by 12.5%, reaching a new 52-week high of ₹31.9 apiece, following the release of the bank's Q3FY24 numbers. Notably, the stock surpassed the ₹30 mark for the first time in six years. The bank posted a 197% increase in its standalone net profit to ₹305 crore in Q3FY24 as compared to a net profit of ₹102.75 crore in the same period last year.

jeemain.nta.ac.in. The paper 1 exams will be held on 27, 29, 30,31 and 1 February. The exams will be held in two shift.

₹6,103.40 apiece in today's trade. This uptick in shares was in response to the company's strong performance in Q3 FY24. On Wednesday, the company released its Q3 FY24 earnings post market hours, reporting a 69% jump in its consolidated net profit to ₹741 crore.

India smartphone market remained stable in 2023 as shipments minorly fell 2% to 148.6 million units, according to the latest data released by Canalys on Thursday. The research firm now expects a mid-single-digit growth this year driven by affordable 5G handsets and the pandemic period replacement cycle, however, rising bill-of-materials may become a challenge.

Insurers in India grappled with multiple issues while reviewing motor accident claims and among them stood out damage to cars by stray dogs, falling coconuts and even elephants, TOI reported. According to Go Digit’s year-end roundup, these unique claims showcase the diverse and unexpected challenges faced by vehicle owners in India. Even though they form a comparatively smaller portion of mainstream claims, insurers noted claims arising from collisions with fixed objects or parked vehicles, as well as damages caused by falling branches. Data shows that the most prevalent type of accident claim results from rear-end collisions with another vehicle, closely followed by frontal collisions and hit-and-run cases. Among the peculiar incidents, claims involving animals stand out.

There are times when life imitates art to a degree that it’s almost impossible to explain it away as coincidence.

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India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20: India beat Afghanistan after two superovers for 3-0 sweep In addition, a major controversy has now erupted over India skipper Rohit Sharma being allowed to bat in the second Super Over after leaving the field to give a seemingly faster runner, Rinku Singh, a chance to finish the innings. It's worth noting that the match officials have yet to confirm whether Rohit was deemed 'retired out' or 'retired hurt'.

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals: The company has declared buyback of shares worth ₹700 crore. The record date to ascertain the eligibility of shareholders for the share buyback has been fixed on January 18. In a stock exchange filing, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals said: “….the Board of Directors of the Company approved the buyback of up to 1,55,55,555 fully paid-up equity shares of the Company of face value of Rs.

Investing.com-- Australia’s labor market unexpectedly shrank in December with the participation rate falling from record highs, although low unemployment and relatively high participation still pointed to resilience in the sector.

Fintech Flourish has rolled out a platform that will make it easier for registered investment advisors to provide fee-based annuities for their clients.

Automatic enrollment might be the single biggest factor that has boosted 401(k) savings over the past 18 years, and it could soon be used to sign up employees for emergency savings accounts.