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In a recent financial analysis, Whitbread (LON:WTB), known for its hospitality brands, has demonstrated financial efficiency with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 7.2%, which is in line with the industry average of 7.0%. This performance metric is crucial as it indicates how effectively a company is generating profits from its capital.

As Samvat 2080 begins, investors should review their portfolio, diversify their investments and leverage market fluctuations to build long-term positions. The start of the new Hindu year presents a good opportunity to take stock of what went wrong in the past and correct it.

Electric Vehicle policy 2023-28, which aims to create one lakh jobs and attract an investment of Rs 50,000 crore in Karnataka. Speaking at an ideation meeting with representatives of the EV sector, industries minister MB Patil said that the government would develop model EV cities across the state in Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Mysuru to promote EV adoption. “This proposed policy aims to transform Karnataka into a pioneering force in the field of electric mobility, embracing sustainable practices and equitable growth while fostering innovation and creating a robust ecosystem for EVs,” he said. The government, he added, was also in touch with the centre’s National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to set up electric vehicle charging stations on either side of the highway at ten major toll booths along the national highway between Bengaluru and Pune.

World Cup. This however, belies the challenges the company faces on other fronts in India. The Star Sports business, integral to Disney's strategy, incurred a significant operating loss, raising questions about the sustainability of its current business.

President of Jump Crypto, Kanav Kariya, pleaded his Fifth Amendment rights while being questioned by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over an alleged hidden market-making scheme with Terraform Labs’ founder, Do Kwon, that saw his company pocket over $1 billion. 

Amsterdam-based crypto venture capital firm Maven 11 has unveiled its third fund with a goal of securing $100 million.

The inaugural Institute of Crypto-Assets, focused on research about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, has been officially opened at the Léonard de Vinci Center in Paris.

NEW DELHI : As the festive fervour of Diwali and the unfolding wedding season, India’s alcoholic beverages industry is gazing at a varied landscape, with different states presenting a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. Industry insiders project contrasting scenarios across states, influenced by state-level changes. Delhi, Karnataka, Pondicherry and Kerala are likely to see the impact of policy or duty changes.

Associated Press reported on Friday. The White House said earlier that it anticipated Biden and Xi would meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit (APEC) in San Francisco. However, the negotiations went down to the eve of the gathering, which kicks off Saturday, the report said.

The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI is coming – but will it come with an in-game cryptocurrency? A lawyer has suggested that perhaps not. Yet.

There’s been an unwritten rule during the past decade of climate diplomacy: Good things can happen when the world’s two biggest economies are aligned.

1. Auspicious beginnings: Muhurat trading marks the commencement of the new year according to the Hindu calendar. It is believed that initiating any significant activity, including financial transactions, during this period brings good luck and prosperity for the upcoming year.

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Padmanabhan Iyengar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu In the dynamic landscape of the Indian securities market, gold has long held its position as a coveted asset, offering a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. However, when it comes to investing in gold, investors often face a dilemma between two popular options: gold mutual funds and sovereign gold bonds. Understanding the nuances of each instrument is crucial for making an informed decision that aligns with one's investment goals and risk tolerance.

BSE Sensex surpassed 67,900. While going ahead, experts expect volatility in the near term, they have an overall positive outlook for the Indian equity market, especially in the long term.

United Spirits share price plunged almost 7 per cent in morning trade on BSE on Friday, November 10, as investors offloaded shares of the company in the wake of its September quarter earnings which showed a significant year-on-year (YoY) fall in standalone revenue and profit. In an exchange filing on Wednesday, November 8, United Spirits said its standalone revenue from operations dropped almost 19 per cent YoY to ₹6,733.8 crore. In the same quarter last year, the company's revenue from operations was at ₹8,275.9 crore.

Diwali 2023) is here. People usually buy metal - gold, silver, copper, bronze- on this auspicious day. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi is considered very auspicious, and is purely dedicated to the goddess of wealth.

how to regulate it. It started off with the US springing a surprise with Joe Biden’s executive order requiring AI majors to be more transparent and careful in their development. This was followed by the Global AI Summit convened by Rishi Sunak; attended by 28 countries (China included) and boasting the star power of Elon Musk, Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman, it led to a joint communique on regulating Frontier AI.

Apple did not recruit U.S. citizens or permanent residents for jobs that were eligible for a federal program allowing employers to sponsor immigrant workers for green cards, in violation of a federal law that bars discrimination based on citizenship.

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Religare Enterprises Ltd, violated insider trading laws by selling shares of the financial services company immediately before the launch of their open offer on 25 September. A Religare spokesperson rejected the allegation, saying the sale was pre-planned. In a 7 November letter to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), four investment firms of the Burman family flagged Saluja’s trades on 21 and 22 September, since they had not received any response after raising the issue with the board of Religare.