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Nifty Bank. Bank Nifty has grappled with underperformance in the past 5 years compared to the benchmark Nifty50. The banking index recorded a growth of 78%, notably trailing behind Nifty50, which witnessed a 96% surge during the same period.

ITC Ltd is rapidly premiumizing its portfolio with an eye on aspirational shoppers, as consumer goods makers pivot to the juicier side of the retail market for higher margins. India has typically been a value market, with more consumers buying low-priced unit packs. However, over the years, rising prosperity have prompted shoppers to increasingly buy differentiated products such as fragrant body washes, value-added hair oils and organic wheat flour.

Warner Bros. recently disclosed the impending conclusion of Tomorrowverse, marking the end of a short-lived yet impactful animated movie series. Launched in 2020 with Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Tomorrowverse took over the narrative from the prior DC Animated Movie Universe canon. Over the past four years, it introduced seven movies, including adaptations featuring iconic characters like Batman and Supergirl. However, the Tomorrowverse is set to culminate with the release of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, a trilogy finale arriving in 2024. This three-part adaptation aims to intricately wrap up the storyline constructed across seven films, signaling the closure of Tomorrowverse's concise yet eventful journey.

Talk at the latest climate-change shindig in Dubai has centred around the future of the oil industry and whether countries should pledge to phase out oil and gas production entirely or simply transform the industry in decades to come. Canada always talks a deep-green game at these affairs but are we really ready to nail shut the oil and gas coffin?

Something peculiar is unfolding once again in the relationship between financial markets and the United States Federal Reserve.

In November, nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. rose by a seasonally adjusted 199,000, surpassing the Dow Jones estimate of 190,000 and outpacing the October gain of 150,000.

In a significant development for home searchers, Housing.com has unveiled an AI-driven Price Trend Engine. This feature utilises Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to offer users critical pricing data and insights, thus facilitating more informed decisions for buying, selling, or renting properties.

Time plays a crucial role in making your dream come true. When it comes to buying a house, it is crucial to know when you are ready to purchase your dream home. Many a times, people hurry their purchase without having financial preparedness and end up facing challenges arranging the required funds.

‘It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Central Bank in possession of well-behaved Inflation Trajectory must be in want of a benign Global Context.’ Jane Austin might not have written those exact words but the sentiment resonates as we approach the December 2023 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision. Since, their last meeting in October 2023, much has changed, yet not so much.

Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extolled the role of NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) in India’s progress and emphasized that this is the ideal time to invest in the country’s growth.

Real estate investment is one of the best investments in the current times provided you choose the right property. A wrong property investment decision can take a toll on your financial health as a huge amount of money is involved in procuring this asset. Hence, it is important to be aware of all facts about a property before going in for purchase.

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday chose to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent, affirming its dedication to stability while gradually scaling back accommodation to align inflation with the 4 per cent target. This stability is likely to bolster sentiments in the real estate sector, which is already experiencing positive trends in key markets across the country. Furthermore, consistent lending rates have the potential to encourage investments, fostering economic growth.

In a bid to tame inflation and sustain economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to keep the repo rate unchaged at 6.5% for the fifth time in a row, which is good news for both homebuyers and real estate.

Experts from the real estate sector have praised the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep lending rates steady, highlighting its positive impact on demand and affordability.

At the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on December 08, 2023, the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the MPC’s decision to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent. After a three-day bi-monthly meeting, the committee emphasized its dedication to maintaining its existing policy stance. It was evident from the announcement that the RBI has no intent to withdraw its accommodation stance regarding its decision on repo rates. 

Apple is rumoured to unveil a range of refreshed iPad and MacBook Air models in the early months of 2024, The update regarding the new line-up comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

RBI has been holding rates since February. Here 11 mutual fund managers explain the policy for investors. Mahendra Jajoo, CIO Fixed Income, Mirae Asset MF In line with market consensus, MPC conveyed a balanced approach with keeping key policy rates as well as stance unchanged considering ebbing inflationary pressures globally but still emphasising on the need for policy to be actively disinflationary. The pleasant surprise was a significant revision upwards in FY24 growth projections by 50 bps to 7%. Inflation projection for FY 24 remains unchanged at 5.4% but that for Q2FY25 is projected at 4%. Market will feel somewhat relieved on the suggestion that with liquidity turning in deficit on its own accord, OMO operations may not be needed in the immediate term.

NCP rival faction chief and fellow Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, opposing Nawab Malik's induction into the ruling alliance in the state, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule said that what BJP did to Nawab Malik was wrong and Court would do justice «What BJP did to Nawab Malik is wrong...Nawab Malik fought against the drug mafia. BJP has become the 'Bhrasht Jumla Party' and Nawab Malik continued to expose them...Everybody is innocent till they are proven guilty.

RBI Monetary Policy (MPC) Meet: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das made two announcements related to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India, one specific and one with broader ramifications for the online payments ecosystem. The first announcement Das said is for "enhancing UPI transaction limit for specific categories" such as payments to hospitals and educational institutions from the current ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. "The limit for various categories of UPI transactions has been reviewed from time to time.

The Newsom Administration released an insightful report in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order from September 2023. This report focuses on the utilization and potential challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) within the California state government. As the first in a series of planned publications, it marks a significant step in the state's journey to harness and regulate this emerging technology.

RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) projects CPI inflation at 5.4 percent in 2023-24 (FY24), unchanged from earlier. For Q3FY24 (September-December), the projection has been slightly lowered to 5.4 percent from 5.6 percent. The forecast for Q4FY24 (January - March) remains unchanged at 5.2 percent.