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SRH vs RR Live Score Updates IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will lock horns at the MA Chidambaram stadium today. The winner of this key clash will progress to the IPL 2024 finals on May 26 while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament. Rajasthan Royals produced some exceptional performances in the first half of the IPL, but lost their way in the later stages of the tournament, losing 4 of their last 5 matches, with the last one washed out due to rain.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and Pakistan have made significant progress towards reaching a staff-level agreement for an extended fund facility, the global lender said on Friday. The IMF has opened discussions with Pakistan on a new loan programme after Islamabad last month completed a short-term $3 billion programme, which helped stave off a sovereign debt default.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is rejecting a global wealth tax proposal championed by Brazil and supported by France and other G20 countries.

The Ethereum (ETH) ETFs filing process has seen major progress. While approval is not guaranteed, it’s now more likely to occur than before. Specifically, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now asking exchanges to update the 19b-4 filings on an accelerated basis.

The World Bank says poverty in Lebanon has tripled over the course of a decade during which the small Mediterranean country slid into a protracted financial crisis

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Bolvin Wealth Management Group President Gina Bolvin discusses the move in commodities, expected inflation data, the housing industry and her outlook for consumers.

Federal Reserve officials grew more concerned at their most recent meeting about inflation, with members indicating that they lacked the confidence to move forward on interest rate reductions.

India has achieved a significant milestone, with its market capitalisation crossing the $5 tn mark on Tuesday, tripling in a decade of robust reforms and economic progress. The most heartening features of this growth in wealth have been: Fall in the share of foreign institutional ownership from 19.13% to 16.51%, accompanied by a corresponding rise in domestic ownership. Small investors, typically participating through mutual funds, have seen their ownership rise from 3.33% to 8.87%.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the system is heavily aligned against the lower castes and that he knows the system from inside as his grandmother and father were prime minister and later he used to visit the PM's house when Manmohan Singh lived there. He asserted that the country's 90 per cent population including the Dalits, OBCs, tribal communities and the minorities does not have representation in the country's narrative and power structure. Gandhi said his party aims to ensure the participation of the country's 90 per cent population in the country's progress. Addressing an event in Panchkula this evening, Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP, saying the saffron party's «end» is coming.

constitution for the family business has gained popularity, with many wishfully viewing it as a cure-all for their current and future challenges. While creating a constitution is essential, families should understand it merely marks the initial phase in fostering a cohesive family business. In reality, numerous families face difficulties in actualizing the principles outlined in the document into practical, everyday reality. We discuss here the key challenges encountered in implementing a family business constitution. Concept of Family Business Constitution (FBC): There are fundamental differences in the two systems of family and business, necessitating clarity across various levels to ensure the enduring strength of the combined entity. Serving as a guiding document, the FBC is instrumental in preserving harmony, values, wealth, and the long-term sustainability of the family business. It establishes a foundational framework governing diverse aspects of family dynamics and their interplay with business operations, encompassing pivotal areas such as decision-making processes, roles and responsibilities of family members, and mechanisms for conflict resolution spanning multiple generations. While many families opt for a written constitution for its clarity and specificity, an unwritten constitution relies on shared understandings and traditions transmitted across generations.

Family Business Constitutions (FBCs) amongst the business families in India is rising. While many families boast of meticulously crafted constitutions, a significant gap often exists between aspiration and reality. Despite their existence, these documents frequently remain dormant, failing to permeate at the strategic, operational, and even familial dynamics level. This article explores strategies for the effective implementation and bridging the divide between the aspirational ideals outlined in the constitution and the lived reality of day-to-day interactions, long-term strategies, decision-making processes, and familial aspects of harmony and togetherness. Strategies for Effective Implementation Cultivating Mindset and Behavioural Shifts: Central to successful implementation is a paradigm shift in mindset and behaviour. Embracing new modes of thinking and interaction aligned with constitutional principles demands investment in communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and emotional intelligence. This shift is not merely about compliance with rules but about cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared purpose within the family and across the business.

Astronomy and Planetary Science at California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA, has bagged The Shaw Prize, 2024. Kulkarni is the younger brother of well-known writer and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty, and hails from Karnataka. He was born in Kurundwad, near Sangli in Maharashtra and studied at Hubballi. He topped in the class, both in studies and in other school competitions, his sister Dr Vimala Kulkarni had told ET, in a recent chat. He was always keen on experimenting with things, anything new, she had said.

Discussions on how to scale up resources to deliver efficient and affordable clean cooking to all are on the table at the 9th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency by the International Energy Agency

SuperKalam, an AI-led personal mentor for students preparing for competitive exams, has concluded a seed funding round raising Rs 16.3 crore or $2 million. The funding round was led by YCombinator and Fundersclub with participation from notable investors, including YC Partner Puneet Kumar, GoodWater Capital, Nurture Ventures, SuperCapital, Pareto Ventures, among others. The company says that the secured funding will be utilised to boost SuperKalam's AI-led educational platform, expand its reach, enhance user experience, and foster continuous innovation in personalised learning services. Unlike traditional edtech platforms that rely on one-size-fits-all content delivery, SuperKalam places students at the center of a customised learning experience. By utilising AI-driven analytics, the platform adapts to each student's unique needs, offering tailored learning paths, instant doubt resolution, and progress tracking.

Incofin Investment Management has invested $10 million SaGgraha Management Services, a business correspondent wholly owned by SAVE Solutions, which itself provides the last mile banking services in the rural hinterlands through its some 10000 touchpoints. The equity funding came from Incofin India Progress Fund (IPF) of the Belgium-headquartered impact investor. IPF is a registered category II alternative investment fund. The investment in SAVE is its fourth investment in the financial inclusion space.

Fairport Wealth is bidding a fond farewell to a respected veteran of the wealth industry, who’ll soon be retiring from the Ohio-based RIA’s leadership.

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller, citing a string of data showing that inflation appears to be easing, said Tuesday that he does not think further interest rate increases will be necessary.

Mutual fund SIP is the best way to build wealth over the years and make a big corpus with a compounding impact.

Indian equity derivatives that’s driven up volumes to the highest in the world is spurring concern among the nation’s policymakers that the frenzy may hurt efforts to harness household savings for productive purposes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran sounded caution in recent days about growing retail participation in the equity futures and options market.

Kosovo police have closed six branches of a Serbia-licensed bank in line with the decision on the ban of the use of the Serbian dinar currency in the country