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US recession fears and tariff wars, unleashed by President Donald Trump. The top 10 laggards in the week gone by include BMW Industries, Triveni Turbine, Veranda Learning Solutions, Jai Corp, Orchid Pharma, Coffee Day Enterprises, Max Estates, EKI Energy Services, Gensol Engineering and K&R Rail Engineering which fell between 16% and 43%.

Indian equities by the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued in the first fortnight of March where they sold shares worth Rs 30,015 crore. The total FII selling in this year so far has been at Rs 1,42,616 crore. In January, FPIs sold shares worth Rs 78,027 crore and followed it up with a sell-off amounting to Rs 34,574 crore in February.

Recollecting a video conversation with his friend, the Reddit user detailed, “He was standing in an orderly manner at a supermarket checkout, patiently explaining the self-service process and the systematic way people respect traffic regulations. This is the very same person who, back in India, had a habit of cutting in line at bus stops and treating traffic signals as optional. The amusing part? I was always the one trying to stop him from doing so!” The post resonated with numerous readers, sparking discussions on human adaptability. One response noted, “People conform to their surroundings. If you are in an environment where everyone adheres to protocols, you will likely do the same. However, if you find yourself in a setting where people constantly push forward without order, you either join them or risk being left behind.”

Karnataka Cabinet has given its nod for amending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act aimed at providing 4 per cent reservation in tenders to Muslim contractors, official sources said. The Cabinet also approved the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide 'B' khatas to all unauthorised rural properties, similar to the exercise being carried out in urban areas. The bill is expected to cover some 90 lakh rural properties that do not have khatas. According to the sources, the Cabinet discussed a proposal to give 4.24 acres of land belonging to the Agriculture Department in Hebbal for the International Flower Auction Bangalore (IFAB) on a rent-free basis for two years. Discussions were also held on approving financial assistance of Rs 96.77 crore for reconstruction and replacement of equipment at Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre after the January fire incident. The Cabinet discussed measures to reform the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) on Friday, the sources said.

comeback programmes — designed to help professionals, primarily women, re-enter the workforce after a career break — are paying off for companies, but there's still a long way to go, say experts. Companies that have adopted returnship programmes are seeing the benefits: access to a bigger pool of talent, improved diversity and low attrition rates among the returnees. Alumni of these programmes often become the organisation's strongest advocates, frequently referring friends, former colleagues and other professionals. «Returnships are likely to become a standard part of talent acquisition strategies as companies realise their strategic value in addressing skill shortages and promoting diversity,» said Shilpa Khanna, people advisory leader, India, at professional services firm Aon. «The vision is for all talent that is interested to work have a fair and objective chance of returning to the workforce, get relevant support to be successful and not be discriminated against for stepping away from their careers,» Khanna said.

Speaking to The Mirror, Dr. Mercer explained: «The position in which you sleep can profoundly impact sleep quality and your health, so it's crucial to identify a sleep position that not only promotes restful sleep but also contributes to your body's overall function and condition.»

Gene Hackman's estate has become the focus of speculation. Gene Hackman's will has raised questions after reports surfaced that the majority of his $80 million fortune was left to his wife, Betsy Arakawa. With his $80 million fortune primarily left to his wife, it's unclear what his three children will inherit. Now, legal experts weigh in on whether a courtroom showdown is on the way. His son has already hired a top estate attorney, indicating that a battle over his inheritance is on the horizon, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail.

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Shihan Hussaini, a man of many talents, has long been admired as a martial arts expert, archery coach, sculptor, actor, and television host. Over the years, he has earned a loyal following, both for his onscreen performances and his dedication to his craft. However, his admirers were left in shock and sorrow when the guru of Pawan Kalyan and Thalapathy Vijay recently disclosed his battle with blood cancer and aplastic anaemia. In an interview with Galatta, Hussaini opened up about his daily struggles with the illness and his determination to continue his passion for martial arts and archery despite his deteriorating health. He revealed that he requires two units of blood every day, making survival an uphill battle. To sustain himself, he has made the heartbreaking decision to sell his cherished training centre—his “temple,” as he calls it.

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Holi in March 2024. There were around 487 schemes in the mentioned period. The top two performers were from Mirae Asset Mutual Fund. Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF FoF outshined in the mentioned period and offered 108.89% return since the last Holi. Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ETF FoF delivered 33.60% return in the mentioned period.

Gensol Engineering’s liquidity mismatch is temporary and its linkages with ride-hailing service BluSmart are being wound down, the founder of both companies told ET amid a crisis that has seen the solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company lose 65% of market value in a month. The crash accelerated after rating agencies ICRA and CARE downgraded Gensol Engineering’s credit rating to default. ICRA cited debtservicing documents submitted by Gensol that it said were “apparently falsified.” This will be investigated, said Anmol Jaggi, Gensol Engineering’s chairman and managing director and cofounder of BluSmart. On Thursday, the company announced a Rs 600 crore fundraise to quell investors’ nerves. “We are working on two areas,” Jaggi told ET. “A committee with independent external experts has been formed to investigate the falsification of documents charge. Neither me nor my brother will sit on that committee. We have announced a fundraise of Rs 600 crore through foreign currency convertible bonds and promoter contribution. We expect liquidity challenges for next the 90 days till when credit rating agencies can review their outlook.” The board has approved a stock split in the ratio of 10:1. The promoters will exercise warrants at Rs 56 apiece for shares with a face value of Re 1 each. That amounts to Rs 560 at the existing face value of Rs 10 per share prior to the split. This is a premium of 113% to the current share price of Rs 262.

As many as 15,590 new companies were registered in UP between April 2024 and January 2025, compared with 12,759 in Delhi, data from the corporate affairs ministry showed. Maharashtra added about 21,000 new companies in this period. Company incorporations indicate investor confidence in the medium-to-long term growth prospects of a state, among other reasons. Strong economic growth in recent years, a vast and expanding consumer base, greater focus on ease of doing business and a large pool of affordable workers, on top of improved law and order situation, have drawn investors to UP, experts and a state government official said. The national capital’s proximity to Noida, a key industrial centre in UP, also helps draw investors there, the official said, given that real estate costs are lower there than in Delhi.

These 56 stocks represent less than 4% of the 1,465 stocks analysed by ETMarkets.

It comes as US President Donald Trump's increasingly hostile stance towards traditional European allies has shaken faith in US commitment to the continent's security. Here's what Germany's armed forces — the Bundeswehr — are thought to need, and how they might get it: — What is the state of the Bundeswehr? - Germany cashed in a so-called «peace dividend» after the Cold War. Like other Western countries, it reduced the size of its armed forces and directed more spending to areas like welfare.

Pi Network Coin rose 13% to $1.68 on Thursday, partially recovering from recent losses. However, the cryptocurrency remains down 44% from its all-time high of $2.98, underscoring ongoing volatility in the broader crypto market. The crypto market rebounded strongly, with Bitcoin surging to $84,000 and XRP rising 4%, while Ethereum, BNB, and Solana also posted notable gains.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies surged on Thursday after softer U.S. inflation data eased economic concerns. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in February, slowing from 0.5% in January. Excluding food and energy, core CPI also increased 0.2%, down from 0.4% the previous month. The data was closely watched amid softer economic indicators and the potential inflationary impact of Trump's tariff policies.

SBI research ecowrap predicts 75 basis points rate cut this fiscal. Experts believe that CPI inflation will be 3.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of FY25 and will average at 4.7 per cent for the entire year. However, looking ahead to FY26, inflation is expected to remain between 4.0 per cent and 4.2 per cent, with core inflation ranging from 4.2 per cent to 4.4 per cent. Given this trend, analysts anticipate at least a 75-basis-point rate cut during this cycle, with back-to-back reductions expected in April and June 2025. Another round of rate cuts could follow in October 2025. «With benign inflation this month and going forward, we expect a cumulative rate cut over the cycle could be at least 75 basis points, with successive rate cuts in next policy April and June 2025. With an intervening gap in Aug'25, the rate cuts cycle could restart from Oct'25, says the report. India's consumer price index (CPI) inflation dropped to a seven-month low of 3.6 per cent in February 2025, mainly due to a sharp decline in food prices.

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market volatility and benchmark indices down by 6% in February, the mutual fund monthly SIP inflows have declined by just 2%, which the market experts considers a natural tendency and behaviour of anyone to panic during the volatile market and SIPs are reduced or stopped. “It is a natural tendency and behaviour of anyone to panic especially when there is a lot of negativity in the media, both television and social media. It is generally seen that SIPs are reduced or stopped by those investors who do not have any access to a personal financé professional,” commented Rajesh Minocha, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and founder of Financial Radiance. “For long-term investors, this is actually a saving grace when valuations of stocks have gone past their intrinsic value and now are correcting. Such phases are the best times to stay invested through SIPs. The market's volatility allows investors to accumulate more units at lower prices for future benefits,” he further mentioned.

The Nifty future closed in the negative with a loss of 0.17% at 22527 levels on Wednesday. India VIX fell 2.7% to close at 13.69 in the previous session.