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JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC), one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, has renewed its partnership with cricketing icon Rohit Sharma as its brand ambassador for the fifth consecutive year. This continued collaboration highlights the alignment of shared values between JKLC and Rohit Sharma, with both symbolising excellence, strength, and reliability. Rohit Sharma, known for his leadership and consistent on-field performance, perfectly embodies the core attributes that define JKLC. His enduring association with the brand has resonated strongly with both consumers and stakeholders, further strengthening JKLC's presence in the market. Commenting on the renewal, Arun Shukla, President and Director of JK Lakshmi Cement, said, “Rohit Sharma’s exceptional talent and achievements have made him a beloved figure across India and beyond. His association with JK Lakshmi Cement has enhanced our connection with consumers. We are excited to continue this journey and aim for even greater success together. Rohit's ambitious spirit reflects our product’s promise of durability and reliability. Together, we strive to build not just structures, but lasting relationships with our customers."

ACC) secretariat has expressed concerns about ministries altering the established criteria for appointing directors and heads of Central public sector undertakings, reported TOI. In a memo sent to all ministries last week, the secretariat emphasised that the authority to relax norms related to age, educational qualifications, and eligibility criteria lies solely with the ACC. It noted that even guidelines regarding the composition of search-cum-selection committees are not being followed. “The authority to relax any norm related to age, education qualifications, eligibility criteria etc. rests with ACC,” said the memo.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this month, the ₹9,300 crore Raymond Group announced plans to demerge into three separate entities: Raymond Ltd, Raymond Lifestyle, and Raymond Realty. As part of the demerger plan, the company intends to list all three companies over time.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The carry trade is an intriguing concept—both easy and difficult to grasp at the same time. Easy because, in essence, it involves borrowing money where it’s cheap and deploying it where returns are higher.

customer satisfaction and acquisition while making every marketing dollar count. This emphasis on strategy alignment empowers us to shape the future of marketing in banks. Banks are increasingly investing in corporate branding, celebrity endorsements and targeted marketing for segments like startups and MSMEs to drive digital adoption. The ability to execute swift, need-based marketing campaigns is crucial. For banks focused on deepening customer engagement and loyalty, embedding marketing at the core of their transformation strategy is imperative. As a result, some banks have increased marketing spend to 30-40% y-o-y. However, organisations are struggling to get the desired RoI. Convergence of traditional (TV ads, etc) and digital marketing (online ads, etc) platforms is critical to improving marketing RoI. Linking brand and marketing efforts to enterprise value — driven by revenue growth, customer loyalty in the short-to-medium term, and brand equity over the long term — is essential.

residential real estate sector, institutional investors are adopting a more diversified approach than before, shifting from a focus on late-stage, under-construction, and closer to completion projects to now include even early-stage investments. Investors now direct a significant portion of their investments toward such early-stage positions, demonstrating their belief in the potential for substantial growth and returns over time. This shift reflects a broader strategy and a deeper confidence in the sector’s long-term prospects, experts said. This diversified approach is rooted in several key trends and developments within the Indian real estate market. The housing property market has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability amidst varying economic conditions.

Kushal Kumar, who is often referred to as ‘Indian Nostradamus’, recently shared his insight on the political showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, who are the two top candidates for the upcoming US Presidential elections. While the astrologer acknowledged that Harris had more goodwill, he went on to explain that there can be no definite conclusions drawn on who will become the next president without a thorough look at their birth chart. However, he hinted that the winner will have the attributes more commonly attributed to Harris. “As regards the person who appears to have a greater chance to be the US President in the 2024 Presidential elections, a detailed analysis of birth charts of the candidates who may finally emerge contesting, would be called for. However, the planetary suggestion can be read to say that the person has a high-level lawyer-like or a sound economist-like mindset, a gifted argument maker while taking struggle head-on suits him,” he wrote on Medium. Opinions shared by a significant portion of American viewers following the debate, as reflected in various news reports, seem to align with the writer's earlier predictions regarding Vice President Kamala Harris. These observations suggest that her characteristics may position her as a potential contender to lead the country in the upcoming November 2024 U.S. Presidential election.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. People who do not know that potatoes have been discredited as food usually do not want the same things from life and politics as those who eat avocados. Yet, it would appear that there are societies where everyone appears to want the same thing and even has the same wounds.

Indo-Pacific region following a meeting of its leaders. The summit, hosted by US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, included Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The Wilmington Declaration, released after the fourth in-person Quad Summit, stated, «Four years since elevating the Quad to a leader-level format, the Quad is more strategically aligned than ever before and is a force for good that delivers real, positive, and enduring impact for the Indo-Pacific.» «We celebrate the fact that over just four years, Quad countries have built a vital and enduring regional grouping that will buttress the Indo-Pacific for decades to come,» the declaration said.

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C-DoT's independent business vertical Amantya Technologies on Thursday said it has bagged a multi-year contract to develop its unified web portal in line with the Telecommunication Act 2023. Under the contract, Amantya will unify the various DoT portals, aligning them with the latest digital standards mandated by the New Telecommunication Act 2023. Amantya has bagged the contract from another independent business vertical of the state-run Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), eTelecom Transformation Centre (eTT), that has been created for the specific purpose for the development of the Department of Telecom's (DoT) unified portal and its digital by design implementation as per the Telecommunication Act 2023. «Our goal is to modernise telecom licensing operations with a Unified Portal built using cutting-edge technologies. This initiative will enhance efficiency in licensee lifecycle management while aligning with the forward-looking provisions of the New Telecommunication Act 2023 to ensure ease of doing business,» Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal said in the statement.

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Quad Summit in Delaware will show that the four-nation grouping is more strategically aligned and relevant than ever before, the White House has said. QUAD, comprising Australia, Japan, India and the US, is an initiative of President Joe Biden. In the first 100 days of his presidency, Biden convened a virtual leadership summit of the QUAD countries in 2020. Since then QUAD leaders have been holding an annual summit on a rotation basis. «We believe you'll see… that the Quad is more strategically aligned and more relevant than ever before,» John Kirby, White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Director told reporters at a news conference here on Wednesday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When planning your finances, there's always plenty of advice on how and when to invest in mutual funds. However, an equally important question is all but ignored — when should you sell your mutual fund investments? Knowing when and why to sell a mutual fund is just as important as knowing which fund to invest in, and requires a mix of strategy, timing and foresight.

interest rate cuts almost certain in the current calendar year, non-banking lenders are poised to benefit the most, offering better risk-reward ratio in the current market conditions. The US Federal Reserve is expected to initiate a rate-cut cycle, either in its latest meeting or the following one. Once the Fed begins easing key interest rates, the Reserve Bank is likely to follow suit, aligning its monetary policy accordingly.

As the Federal Reserve gears up for potential shifts in monetary policy, Bitcoin enthusiasts and market analysts are closely monitoring its impact on the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin’s price, which has experienced subdued activity over the past six months, may see a major upswing, with some analysts forecasting significant moves in Q4 2023 and beyond.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Credit growth that leapt far ahead of deposit growth has slowed, narrowing the gap between the two, as regulatory measures take effect and banks dial down a loan frenzy. The difference between non-food credit and deposit growth shrank from 311 basis points on 26 July to 275 bps on 23 August, latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

As an observer of financial markets, I see this as a positive development in our gradual progress towards wider financial inclusion. The Rs.250 SIP potentially opens the doors for many Indians who have previously been unable to participate in mutual fund investments. By lowering the entry barrier, Sebi invites a broader segment of our population to consider mutual funds as an investment option. This initiative aligns with one of the key objectives of mutual funds, particularly in the Indian context—to make a range of stocks and bonds accessible, with relatively small amounts of money. Mutual funds pool investments from numerous individuals, allowing them to access a diverse portfolio of securities that might otherwise be challenging for individual investors to compose independently. The Rs.250 SIP extends this concept further, potentially bringing professional fund management and diversified portfolios within the reach of more people.

Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah on Sunday targeted the BJP-led coalition government, saying those who once raised «Pakistan Zindabad» slogans now align with the party. Replying to allegations that the unrest in Kashmir was a result of the 1987 election rigging, Dr Farooq Abdullah replied, «We didn't create separatists; Pakistan did.» He further added, «Those who previously raised slogans like 'Pakistan Zindabad' have now aligned themselves with the BJP.»