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demand from infrastructure and housing sectors, the cement industry is on course to add capacity by 150-160 million tonnes from FY25 to FY28, a report said on Tuesday. In the past five fiscals, the industry has added capacity by 119 million tonnes (MT) per annum to reach a total of 595 MT now, according to a Crisil Ratings report. The capacity addition is for the purpose of meeting the rising demand as well as to consolidate market share in a highly fragmented and competitive industry, the report added.

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) shares are up around 1% after the company was designated a top pick at Morgan Stanley on Monday, with analysts at the bank flagging the company's solid risk/reward.

Apple Watch Series 10 is shrouded in anticipation, with whispers of groundbreaking changes echoing through the tech sphere. As we embark on a journey of revelations, let's delve into the rumors, release date speculations, and the transformative features poised to redefine wearable technology.

Internshala, the leading career-tech platform, unveils critical insights for internship seekers, showcasing a substantial 200% increase in internship opportunities for Indian students over the past five years. The report highlights some key observations regarding the current internship market and what internship seeking students could expect from internship recruiters in the year 2024.

Ceenik Exports have given phenomenal returns to their investors in the last 1 year. The stock has delivered a whopping 1,096 percent return to its new high of ₹147.70 currently from ₹12.35 in January 2023. This implies that an investment of ₹10,000 in this penny stock in January 2023 would have turned into ₹1.19 lakh now.

Ethos, one of India’s leading luxury and premium watch retail players, are set to cross the ₹3,000 mark from their current market price of ₹2,370 apiece, according to projections by domestic brokerage firm Axis Securities. Axis Securities believes that Ethos is well-positioned, as the luxury market in India is expected to expand fivefold in the next decade. This growth is attributed to the increasing number of affluent consumers in the country with higher aspirations and disposable income.

“Policy making is dynamic in India and budget is not a limiting event. If an investor’s asset allocation permits to invest additional funds in equity then given the rich valuations currently, it could be deployed over 6 months,” says Rohit Sarin, Co Founder – Client Associates managing assets worth over $6 Bn. In an interview with ETMarkets, Sarin said: “As of now, all debt instruments including bonds attract marginal tax rate in India. We expect policy stability on this front. 10-Year Bond Yields, and Inflation—paints a compelling narrative,” Edited excerpts: Markets are trading near record highs as we approach the Interim Budget 2024 or the Vote on Account – what are your expectations? Rohit Sarin: Indian markets have been resilient in 2023 on account of the resilience of the domestic economy. With indications of an accommodative stance of the US Fed in 2024 markets are expected to remain strong in 2024 aided by the reallocation of global liquidity towards equity in general and growing economies like India in particular.

₹8-9 trillion are being made in infrastructure every year. A finance ministry spokesperson didn’t respond to emailed queries. Experts said infrastructure projects would benefit significantly from a dedicated credit enhancement body as it would ensure investments required over the medium to long term are realized.

More than 40% of all CFO searches done by Korn Ferry in recent times were around new age companies that are planning to get listed, said Rahul Kakkar, partner and India head, CFO Practice, at the leadership advisory and senior executive search firm.

Mark Zuckerberg has announced that his company is entering the race to make an artificial general intelligence system or AGI, reported The Verge. The 39-year-old tech leader did not provide an exact definition or a timeline for creating AGI but did mention that he is making some changes in the Meta's AI research group.

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More than a half a million beds sold at retailers like Walmart and Wayfair are under recall because they can break during use, which has resulted in dozens of injuries

Ola Electric has unveiled its latest software update, MoveOS4, featuring innovative geofencing and timefencing capabilities for enhanced user experience. This software update brings a plethora of new features and improvements to Ola's electric scooters. Anshul Khandelwal, Chief Marketing Officer at Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited, expressed excitement about the positive response received during the beta rollout and officially announced the launch of MoveOS 4.

Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company has announced the launch of its latest investment offering — the ‘Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund’.

The cryptocurrency exchange OKX is set to align with traditional finance standards in the United Kingdom by introducing mandatory risk-awareness questionnaires for its UK users starting January 8, 2024. This move comes as a direct response to the new regulations implemented by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), reflecting a growing trend towards integrating more stringent measures in the cryptocurrency sector to promote responsible trading and informed decision-making.

The United Kingdom's cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing significant changes as it aligns with the Financial Services and Markets Act. This pivotal development, marking a substantial shift in regulatory approach, aims to apply rigorous standards, akin to those in traditional financial services, to firms operating with cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.

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Your job may disappear altogether as AI will impact 40% jobs, finds IMF analysis 70% of GenZ and 82% of Millenials agreed that AI tools can help them in their career growth. More than 70% of young employees admitted that AI tools will enhance their job-hunting process, pick the right jobs, and boost their confidence by simulating interviews and providing interview tips. Indian employment data generates both misconceptions and puzzles The report, which collated the responses from 1,097 professionals in full-time or part-time employment, added that nearly 9 in 10 (88%) of professionals in India are considering a new job in 2024, up by 4% YoY compared to 2023.

Rockefeller Capital Management, which has seen strong net gains of hundreds of financial advisors over the past several years, started 2024 by hiring two teams, one from Merrill Lynch and the other from UBS, which combined had worked with more than $5 billion in client assets at their previous firms.

If you live in a family with a single financial services income, you may find that your life isless lavish than you'd envisaged and that you can't afford all the things you want. If you live in a family with two, though, you can buy hundreds of pairs of shoes and a custom-made closet to accommodate them.

₹293.82 crore for the December quarter, against ₹668.2 crore in the previous quarter. Revenue from operations came in at ₹413.6 crore against ₹608 crore during the previous one as the company had no dividend income in the quarter, against ₹216.85 crore in the previous one.“The Indian rupee is showing continuous strength and remains below 83 amid an increase in the foreign exchange reserves and upbeat growth prospects for the year 2024-25.