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According to the latest Janus Henderson Global Dividend index, dividends were up 3.1% in Q3 year-on-year on both a headline and underlying basis, with 88% of companies globally maintaining or raising payouts. However, low levels of special dividend payments held back the headline growth rate by more than expected in the third quarter while material cuts by five companies dragged down the growth rate by 3.5%. This was mainly attributed to Evergreen Marine in Taiwan and Glencore in the UK, whose payout reductions impacted the Q3 growth rate by 3.4% between them. Global dividends surg...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India is cementing its reputation as a prime destination for global investors, with inflows into NRI deposit schemes surging to $7.8 billion between April and August this year—more than double the figure from the same period last year. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly drawn to opportunities ranging from equities and mutual funds to real estate and GIFT City’s tax-efficient investment avenues.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. My colleague and lead smallcap analyst at Equitymaster, Richa Agarwal, recently wrote this about insider buying amid this market correction. “If you have been following my articles, one of the things I track for my watch list is insider action. Unlike in the case of IPOs, which flourish in overvalued markets allowing promoters to monetise their stake at the best price possible, open market purchases by promoters in listed companies amid a market correction are a good starting point to dig further. As owners of the business, they are the majority stakeholders with the longest-term horizon in most cases. If they are willing to buy a meaningful quantity of stock with their personal money at the market price, it signals confidence." Her analysis is bang-on and I 100% agree with her.

In a shocking case of cybercrime, a 59-year-old senior executive at a Mumbai-based software company lost ₹6.29 crore to fraudsters impersonating CBI officials, ToI reported. The incident, recorded as the largest online fraud case by the Pune Cyber Police, unfolded between November 9 and November 14 at the victim’s residence in Pashan, Pune. Police revealed that the crooks kept the victim under «digital arrest» for five days, using the pretext of verifying alleged money laundering transactions linked to his mobile number. «The victim, who will retire from service in the next six months, was thoroughly disturbed when he approached us with a complaint,» said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber) Vivek Masal. «We took him into confidence and counselled him into lodging a complaint and registered an FIR. A police team has been formed to analyse the audio-video calls between the crooks and the victim and details of the bank accounts where money was transferred to establish the money trail.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian Premier League (IPL) laid out a level playing field through player auctions from the very outset in 2008. Every team has a fixed purse, ensuring that the richest franchises cannot dominate the league simply by buying the best players.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When a master strategist makes a move, the market takes notice. According to data from Screener.in, a platform that tracks substantial holdings by top investors, one of India’s “Warren Buffetts," known for his Midas touch in small and midcap stocks, has quietly added a new stock to his portfolio.

A federal appeals court says it is ending a dispute over whether the state or the city will control the airport board in Mississippi’s capital of Jackson

insurtech sector has mobilised USD 2.5 billion over the years and the industry is expected to attract more investment in the future as there are significant growth opportunities in the space, a report said on Wednesday. According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and India InsurTech Association (IIA) report, India has about 150 insurtech companies, with 10 unicorns and «soonicorns» and over 45 «minicorns» with a 12 times increase in revenue over the past five years to reach USD 750 million. Cumulative funding has surpassed USD 2.5 billion, bringing the total ecosystem valuation to over USD 13.6 billion, the report said. While global insurtech funding has slowed down, the report said, APAC's insurtech sector has shown resilience.

₹25,000, is starting to offer incredible value. In fact, with ₹25,000, there are few compromises to be made, and overall, you get a solid experience. Brands like Motorola, Nothing, and more are leading the way.

Sanjay Dutt’s premium Scotch whisky brand, The Glenwalk, has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 50,000 cases (600,000 bottles) in the first seven months of the current financial year. The brand has established a strong presence in India’s spirits market, operating across 10 states. Maharashtra leads The Glenwalk’s sales, contributing over 45%, followed by Haryana at 25% and Uttar Pradesh at 20%. Currently available in Maharashtra, Haryana, Goa, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh, the brand plans to expand to five additional states by next month. Looking to capitalize on this growth, The Glenwalk aims to increase sales by 500%, targeting 300,000 cases while expanding to over 18 states and five countries. To cater to diverse consumer preferences, the brand introduced 1-litre bottles in October 2024 and plans to launch 200ml nips in November 2024, aiming to quadruple sales.

initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO is a combination of fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 335 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 47.4 lakh shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Tuesday. At present, promoters and promoter group entities hold 87 per cent stake in the company.

Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon ambitions to join NATO, five sources with knowledge of Kremlin thinking told Reuters. U.S. President-elect Trump, who has vowed to swiftly end the conflict, is returning to the White House at a time of Russian ascendancy. Moscow controls a chunk of Ukraine about the size of the American state of Virginia and is advancing at the fastest pace since the early days of the 2022 invasion. In the first detailed reporting of what President Putin would accept in any deal brokered by Trump, the five current and former Russian officials said the Kremlin could broadly agree to freeze the conflict along the front lines.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Rio Tinto is finding it difficult to stamp out sexual harassment, racism and bullying as it faces resistance and backlash from some workers to its efforts to overhaul the culture of one of the world’s biggest miners. That is a key finding of a report published on Wednesday that assessed Rio Tinto’s response to an external review in 2021 that unearthed reports of frequent bullying by managers, racist comments and sexual assault.

Australia prepares to take on India during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Perth's Optus Stadium, a batter extremely crucial in deciding the match would be the Aussie number three Marnus Labuschagne, currently ranked at number 10 in Test rankings and considered as the glue of the batting line-up along with Steve Smith, keeping an attacking, high on intensity unit together. The 30-year-old Labuschagne has not been in the best of form as of late. Since his side's ICC World Test Championship win in 2023 against India in July, Marnus has gone on to display an average run of form during the next WTC cycle, having made just 653 runs in 12 matches, averaging a sub-par 29.68, with a century and five fifties in 24 innings, with best score of 111. His century came against arch-rivals England during the Ashes at Manchester in July, more than an year ago.

We revived our Ideal Employer report last year after a five year hiatus, and the people spoke: JPMorgan won by a landslide.

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard that investment banking revenues are back. You might even be expecting a bigger bonus as a result. Unfortunately, you may be wrong.

The 2019 Assembly ElectionsThe 2019 assembly elections in Maharashtra saw 61.4 per cent voter turnout. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of the BJP and the Shiv Sena (SHS) won a majority.

Inflation in October came in at two per cent, back to the Bank of Canada’s target, but accelerating faster than economist predictions of 1.9 per cent year over year and higher than the 1.6 per cent recorded in September.

Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be difficult, but it’s best to have a plan well in advance of making a big change

Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Peru on Tuesday in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match. Defending soccer world cup champions and Copa America winners Argentina lost four its previous games. Messi's side was defeated by Paraguay last week. Messi's Argentina will play Peru in Buenos Aires. The soccer game is scheduled to commence at 7 pm (ET) on November 19. Argentina versus Peru will be live streamed on fubo TV and ViX. Fubo TV offers free trial. Argentina is likely to win against Peru. Messi's Argentina will be on the verge of confirming a 2026 World Cup spot if it beats Peru in Buenos Aires in South American qualifying. Victory would give defending champion Argentina 25 points from 12 matches, historically good enough for at least sixth place in the 10-team standings. South America has six entries into the World Cup.

Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could.