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Manish Lachwani founded the Silicon Valley software startup HeadSpin in 2015, he inflated the company's revenue numbers by nearly fourfold and falsely claimed that firms including Apple and American Express were customers. He showed a profit where there were losses. He used HeadSpin's cash to make risky trades on tech stocks. And he created fake invoices to cover it all up. What was especially breathtaking was how easily Lachwani, now 48, pulled all that off.

It is slated to be an interim budget since the Lok Sabha elections are scheduled for early next year. The budget-making process usually begins in September, over six months before the date of presentation. Making a budget is a time-taking process that entails numerous steps and consultations. Have you ever pondered the intricate process of crafting the budget? Comprising a multitude of financial proposals, its creation is no small undertaking.

This lack of discernment can lead to disappointment, as high return expectations clash with inadequate research. This article sheds light on a more structured approach – factor investing – to streamline the investment process and avoid falling into the trap of labelling the stock market as a mere ‘gambler's place’. What is Factor Investing? Factor investing involves attributing the returns of your equity portfolio to specific factors such as value, quality, volatility, and market capitalisation. These factors act as persistent and well-documented drivers of asset class returns, offering investors insights into expected returns and aiding in seeking outperformance or managing risks effectively. With the accessibility of exchange traded funds (ETFs), factor investing is no longer confined to the elite, presenting a balanced mix of passive and active investment management. Understanding Long-term Drivers of Equity Returns Value Factor This factor indicates that stocks with low P/E multiples or high earnings yield tend to offer higher returns, especially during stock market recoveries. Momentum Factor Strong price momentum effects have been observed in various asset classes globally, indicating that past winners continue to outperform losers. Growth Factor This factor gauges a company's potential based on historical or projected growth rates, signalling potential strong future stock price performance. Quality Factor The quality factor is based on complex accounting information, focusing on companies with little divergence between accrual and cash earnings. Size Factor Smaller companies, such as midcaps and smallcaps, are believed to outperform larger peers over the long run due to untapped markets and growth

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ISRO Chairman S Somanath has announced that Aditya-L1 will arrive at the Lagrangian point L1 on January 6. This point is 1.5 million km away from Earth. Launched from Sriharikota on September 2, India's first solar mission will perform an important manoeuvre upon reaching L1.

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Shankar Prasad Sharma on Friday said that Nepal and India are working to establish a sister city relationship between Janakpur and Ayodhya. He further said the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi was glad to receive Janakpur Mayor Manoj Kumar Sah and other dignitaries to participate in a program organized by the Chamber of India. «Gald to receive Mayor Manoj Kumar Sah and other dignitaries from Janakpur Dham at @EONIndia. They were here to participate in a program organized by the Incredible Chamber of India.

Oaktree Capital Thursday provided Rs 3400 crore debt facilities to Vedanta Ltd for a term of 18 months at 12%, said people with knowledge of the matter. India-listed Vedanta has raised funds around the time its holding company is working round the clock to arrange funds to refinance its upcoming USD 1 billion bonds, which are due January 2024. Three different funds of Oaktree Capital provided debt to Vedanta Ltd by subscribing to the secured, unlisted non-convertible debentures (NCD). Oaktree has stipulated that Vedanta would have to pay 17% interest on the debt in the event of default, the people said. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Vedanta has pledged 100% of shares of Sesa Iron and Steel Ltd as security for debt availed from Oaktree.

Oaktree Capital on Thursday provided ₹3,400 crore debt facilities to Vedanta Ltd for a term of 18 months at 12%, said people with knowledge of the matter. India-listed Vedanta has raised funds around the time its holding company is working round the clock to arrange funds to refinance its upcoming $1-billion bonds, which are due January 2024. Three different funds of Oaktree Capital provided debt to Vedanta Ltd by subscribing to the secured, unlisted non-convertible debentures (NCD). Oaktree has stipulated that Vedanta would have to pay 17% interest on the debt in the event of a default, the people said. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

external affairs ministry announced that, as part of its development assistance programme, India has extended 308 lines of credit aggregating to $32.02 billion to partner countries over the years. Of this, about $17.06 billion has been extended to Asia, $12.15 billion to Africa and $2.81 billion to others, it said. Around 600 projects have been taken up and executed in several sectors, including infrastructure, power, connectivity, agriculture, education and health, the minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. He said grant assistance projects are concentrated primarily in India’s neighbourhood in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. “India’s developmental projects are based on the needs and aspirations of the partner countries. The main instruments of support include lines of credit, grants-in-aid as well as capacity building programmes.

Santa Claus may not ride his sleigh down to visit you as you watch the snow fall, but you will undoubtedly receive a surreal experience as his gift. There are plenty of high-altitude hill stations in India that transform into enchanted snowscapes during the winter. So, where in India are the greatest spots to enjoy a white Christmas? These six choices are as follows: 1) Auli, Uttarakhand: With views of the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat, this Himalayan paradise in Uttarakhand is peppered with oak and coniferous trees.

Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp., according to data from CBInsights. OpenAI declined to comment. The company is set to complete a separate tender offer in early January, which would allow employees to sell their shares at a valuation of $86 billion, Bloomberg previously reported.

gift ideas that will be loved by the recipients as they cater to basic, everyday needs and aspirations. With a Christmas reindeer on top and five personal care items in it, Atulya, one of the fastest-growing names in Ayurveda and nature-oriented personal care, has created a gift box just in time for Christmas and the end of the year. This includes the Onion and Bhringraj range of shampoo, conditioner, hair oil, natural toner and cleanser in the shape of Atulya rose water soap.

Also Read: Donald Trump disqualified from Colorado's presidential primary ballot | What it means for 2024 US elections? The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, including three justices nominated by Trump, denied the request in a one-line order that did not provide any reason for the decision. The 77-year-old, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is currently scheduled to go on trial on March 4, 2024 on charges of conspiring to overturn the November 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden.

Independent Advisor Alliance has a fresh injection of capital as LPL Financial has taken a minority stake in the hybrid firm.

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international standards. While Microsoft, IBM, HCL Tech and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have come on board, talks are on with Google, Meta, Cisco and various sector leaders, a senior government official told ET. «The plan is to have at least 10 international awarding bodies in the next two months and double this to 20 by July 2024,» the official said. The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the government's Skill India Mission driven by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, would provide the recognition to these entities. Officials said government recognition would lend credibility to the certification given by private entities and enable greater mobility for employees.

Mike Williams' death has been shrouded in mystery. The official details regarding the cause of his demise were released late Thursday. While providing an official cause, officials have also acknowledged the potential influence of other factors. Williams died due to a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, as per reports. Initially reported on September 5, it was suggested that the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers player had died after an accidental blow to the head at a construction site. However, subsequent revelations indicated that Williams was «fighting for his life.» Tragically, he passed away on September 12 at the age of 36.