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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Average cinegoers have often griped about expensive tickets at multiplexes, deterring them from enjoying movies at the theatres more frequently. Some trade analysts, too, have blamed steep ticket prices as one of the reasons for many films failing at the box office.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Manappuram Finance Ltd: Buy at ₹217.50 | Target ₹235-240 | Stop loss ₹210 The Relative Strength (RS) of this stock is rising, also it's near to lifetime high levels. On hourly chart, stock has given breakout with Rectangle pattern.

Donald Trump Jr.’s surprise visit to Serbia this month has sparked intense scrutiny, intertwining U.S. foreign relations with the Trump family’s business ambitions. Arriving during escalating protests against President Aleksandar Vučić, Trump Jr. met with the embattled leader, later framed by his spokesperson as part of a podcast interview. Critics, however, see the trip as a strategic move to bolster Vučić’s political standing while advancing plans for a Trump International Hotel in Belgrade. The project, spearheaded by Jared Kushner’s Affinity Global Development, aims to transform a NATO-bombed government site into a luxury complex, stirring opposition over its historical significance and alleged conflicts of interest.

Fujifilm's GFX100RF marks a significant advancement in medium format photography. Designed for photographers who want detail without bulk, this camera is expected to compete with high-end models such as the Leica Q3. The GFX100RF from Fujifilm is a small fixed-lens camera with medium format capabilities.

Ocean Infinity in a “no-find, no-fee” mission to solve aviation’s greatest mystery. The operation targets a newly identified 5,800-square-mile zone in the remote Indian Ocean, leveraging upgraded underwater robotics and seabed mapping tools. Ocean Infinity, which failed to locate the plane during a 2018 search, could earn $70 million if successful. Experts warn the mission faces extreme risks, from 60-foot waves to logistical nightmares in one of Earth’s most isolated regions.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has raised concerns about the U.S. government’s financial operations, claiming that several government computers are making payments with little to no oversight. Speaking on a podcast hosted by Senator Ted Cruz, Musk called the situation “insane.” Musk claimed that 14 such computers, mainly located at the Treasury Department, were responsible for issuing payments without clear accountability. “Any computer which can just make money out of thin air, that’s magic money,” he said. According to Musk, the government’s financial systems are not well-tracked, leading to significant inefficiencies and potential misuse of funds.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A month after Zomato Ltd renamed its parent company as Eternal, CK Birla Group’s flagship company HIL Ltd has rechristened itself as BirlaNu Ltd, joining a growing roster of Indian companies going for cosmetic makeovers. This is not the first time the building materials company has changed its name.

Elon Musk, the ever-controversial billionaire, has once again ignited a debate—this time, about the very foundation of the U.S. financial system. In a recent podcast appearance with Senator Ted Cruz, Musk claimed that the U.S. government has “14 magic money computers” that create money out of thin air. His comments, delivered with characteristic bluntness, suggest a fundamental flaw in government accounting, comparing it to a company so mismanaged it would be “delisted immediately” if it were public. The claim set the internet ablaze, with social media users scrambling to decipher whether Musk was exposing a financial conspiracy or simply misrepresenting how government money works.

Net formal job creation under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) went up by 11.6% in January 2025 to 1.78 million compared to 1.62 million added in January 2024, government data shows. As per the provisional EPFO payroll data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Thursday, January 2025 witnessed a month-on-month increase of 11.4% compared to 1.60 million formal jobs created in December 2024. Net new subscribers added to EPFO stood at 1.28 million in April, 1.35 million in May, 1.39 million in June, 1.61 million in July, 1.58 million in August, 1.88 million in September, 1.34 million in October and 1.46 million in November 2024.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The oil-and-gas industry is landing blow after blow against climate activists. The Trump administration has cranked out approvals of major projects to ship liquefied natural gas from the Gulf Coast and killed a host of climate-related initiatives.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. While the Public Provident Fund (PPF) has lost some of its sheen over the years as interest rates have slipped gradually — 7.1% at present — several investors still prefer it given the tax benefits it offers, the safety of government backing and stability as a debt investment. Although the PPF has a 15-year maturity, there are rules and conditions for the withdrawal of funds from the account before maturity.

Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a law allowing the removal of foreign threats. Leavitt accused Boasberg of being a “Democrat activist” appointed by Obama and claimed his wife donated heavily to Democrats. But NBC reporter Garrett Haake quickly corrected her: Boasberg was actually appointed by George W. Bush. Leavitt doubled down, arguing Trump has authority to deport “foreign terrorists,” but the awkward moment highlighted her shaky grasp of facts.

Indian IT sector is experiencing a slowdown, and experts predict a longer period of moderate growth. Challenges from the global economy and technological changes are increasing risks to revenue. This weaker growth is expected to have a limited impact on the overall economy. Analysts note that growth is uneven across different IT companies, influenced by individual company circumstances. “Change in tech cycle is likely to create a transition phase for tech services companies (like 2016/17), causing growth to moderate in short term. We are lowering our dollar revenue growth forecasts by 100-200 bps and expect growth of 4.5% in FY26 and 6% in FY27 for large-cap IT companies,” analysts at Morgan Stanley reported. Jeffries, an investment firm, downgraded the IT sector due to growing concerns about the US economy. They cited a weaker US growth outlook and a declining US dollar, which could reduce a previous advantage for Indian IT firms related to currency exchange. Morgan Stanley added that while IT stocks have already declined, their valuations compared to the broader Indian stock market remain near their five-year average. They see potential risks to current revenue predictions and the possibility of lower valuations in the future.

Nifty 50 crossing the 23,000 mark once again after a month, a mutual fund expert recommends that for investors looking for long-term wealth creation and have a stomach for equity market volatility, large and midcap funds / multicap funds / flexicap funds would be a good bet. “Large and mid-cap funds, multi-cap funds, or flexi-cap funds — for investors looking for long-term wealth creation and who can stomach equity market volatility, these funds would be a good bet, as they provide a portfolio mix across market capitalizations that helps reduce the impact of sharp gyrations in any particular segment of the market,” says Suresh Soni, CEO of Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management. The expert also recommends that for such investors, where the recent 10% drop has brought the realization that equity investments can go up and down, but who still want a core of equity holdings for its status as the best-performing long-term asset class in India, hybrid equity schemes or balanced advantage funds would definitely be something to carefully consider. And for investors who believe in the dictum, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” a diversified mix of multiple asset classes with low correlation to each other may be a preferred option.

The appointment is effective from March 19. Prior to his promotion as ED, Bhattacharyya was serving as Adviser in the Monetary Policy Department of the RBI.

The Fed left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as widely expected, while maintaining its projection for two quarter-percentage-point cuts by year-end. Policymakers, however, raised their inflation forecast and lowered economic growth expectations, citing risks from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Gen Z in India is falling flat for re-released romantic films, never mind if some of them were flops of yesteryear. While there have been re-releases galore in cinemas over the past few months, there is a significantly higher draw for romantic dramas, including flops such as Laila Majnu, Rockstar and Sanam Teri Kasam.

recession talk in the United States is growing louder with each passing day and this will be completely driven by President Trump's upending of tariff structures. A recent Reuters poll found that 95% of economists across Canada, the US and Mexico thought the risk of a recession in their respective countries had increased following Trump's tariff rollout. Going by his talk, the President is not going to relent anytime soon. In fact he is doubling down on his rhetoric to impose reciprocal and sectoral tariffs on various countries come April 2. India, this time, will be on the receiving end.

invest in Indian fixed income, according to Saurav Ghosh, a fixed income expert and co-founder of Jiraaf. In an interaction with ET Markets, Ghosh stated that he sees a strong opportunity for investors to lock in attractive yields ahead of anticipated rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). “Right now is a great time to invest in Indian fixed income given that equity markets are obviously highly-highly volatile. Right now global economic markets both because of the US is obviously very-very uncertain, so Indian fixed income with its stability is a great asset class to have in your investment portfolio,” he said.

Paradeep Parivahan IPO managed to sail through on the last day of the bidding process. The overall subscription stood at 1.5 times with retail investors leading the bids. The company will finalise the share allotment process later today. Investors can check Paradeep Parivahan IPO allotment status through BSE and also via the registrar's website.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The relief rally in small-cap stocks appears to have opened bargain hunting windows for mutual funds that recently avoided investments in new scrips in this segment, as beaten-down stocks begin to look more appealing. Small-caps chased by retail investors over more than two years plunged nearly 24% from their most recent highs, before a rally over the last three days limited losses to 20%.