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Dhanteras, which is considered as an auspicious day for buying gold, is being celebrated in India today. But after a 30% rally in yellow metal since the last Dhanteras, is investing at current levels a right choice and what options do investors have? Gold has had a phenomenal run since the last Dhanteras which was celebrated on November 10, 2023. Notwithstanding this it can still earn returns of 10-12% till the next one.

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₹1,621 crore from anchor investors. The IPO, valued at ₹5,430 crore, is set to remain open until today (Tuesday, 29 October).

GoM) tasked by the Goods and Services Tax Council to look into application of GST for real estate is of the view that the definition of affordable housing be extended to Rs 55 lakh from the current Rs 45 lakh, people in the know of the matter said. If approved by the GST Council, this will likely provide a significant boost to the affordable housing sector. Currently affordable housing attracts GST of 1%, while other housing projects are levied 5%. The input tax credit (ITC) facility is not available in both cases.

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) have embarked on reforms but the pace and ambition fall «well short» of what was recommended and what is required, said Lawrence Summers and NK Singh, who were co-conveners of the G20 Independent Expert Group on MDB Reforms under India's presidency last year. «In our view, the shortsighted approach of waiting until a crisis hits before acting forcefully on MDB reform will turn out to be a costly misjudgment. Time is not on our side,» they said in a latest report card on MDB reforms. Summers, president emeritus at Harvard University, and Singh, a former senior bureaucrat, had recommended a vision for better, bolder, bigger MDBs as a central tool to respond to the issues facing emerging markets and developing economies. The Brazilian G20 presidency this year has followed up by developing a road map of MDB reforms.

Canadian seniors are set to receive a scheduled top-up in benefits as the Liberal government faces pressure to increase payments for those under the age of 75 years.

FSIB, the headhunter for directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions, on Monday recommended Ashok Chandra for the position of Managing Director (MD) and CEO of Punjab National Bank (PNB). He is currently the Executive Director of Canara Bank. He will replace Atul Kumar Goel who retires in December. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) interviewed 16 candidates for the position of MD & CEO of PNB, FSIB said in a statement.

In the last year, job scams have been on the rise, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that helps consumers with identity compromises and crime

scheduled caste. The commission will be headed by a retired High Court judge. The commission will gather empirical data and make its recommendation on the subject to the government, Law & Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil told the media. The government will ask the commission to give its report in three months, he said, adding that all government recruitments would be put on hold pending the government decision on internal quotas.

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Pension Scheme (EPS), which is overseen by the EPFO will receive their pension early on October 29, 2024, as per a circular issued by the retirement fund organization. According to the EPFO circular dated October 25, 2024, “Keeping in view the upcoming Diwali festivities and the associated public holidays, it has been decided to release the pension for the month of October 2024 on 29th October 2024. This aims to ensure that pensioners receive their pensions in advance without any delay and can withdraw their pension on 30th October as 31st October is a holiday” The EPFO has recommended that all Zonal and Regional Offices give the required directives to the banks that pay pensions under their purview in order to guarantee that the aforementioned is carried out.

equity mutual funds have offered over 25% returns in both three- and five-year periods. We have looked at the performance of 193 equity mutual funds, which have completed five years of existence in the market. Four smallcap funds, two midcaps and one multicap fund offered over 25% returns in the mentioned horizons. Also Read | Samvat 2081: How mutual fund investors can tweak their investment strategy this Diwali

«So, levels per se, if we are expecting Nifty to hold above 24,440, then we could see round about 25,000 levels. And for the support, 24,150 would be important to watch out for,» says Shivangi Sarda, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. What is your expectation, is the worst over and from here on, we are expecting a Diwali cheer or it is still a bit sceptical at the moment? Shivangi Sarda: Of course, we have seen that some sort of a pressure was there the previous week, but we have seen a good pullback move today and we have somewhere got stuck at 24,440 levels, which is a crucial hurdle over here. So, once this level gets crossed, it is going to be somewhat of an end of the pain that we have seen in the last four weeks. But overall, we are seeing good buying interest emerging right at the start of this festive week. So, it is a good sign.

₹4,321.44 crore, received bids for 1,60,91,70,633 shares against the 2,10,79,384 shares that were available, according to data from the BSE.The segment allocated for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) saw an impressive 208.63 times subscription. Non-institutional investors subscribed 62.49 times, while Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) achieved a subscription rate of 10.79 times.This initial offering recorded one of the highest numbers of applications, totalling ₹97.34 lakh.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Investors should keep in mind that they have essentially borrowed some returns from the future, and that is the reality, said Vetri Subramaniam, chief investment officer at UTI Asset Management Company. Moreover, expecting to achieve returns that exceed earnings growth from the starting point is a risky assumption.

That spring time change can be tougher on your body. Darker mornings and lighter evenings can knock your internal body clock out of whack, making it harder to fall asleep on time for weeks or longer. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change, Associated Press. «Fall back» should be easier. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's still enough light. Some people with seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression usually linked to the shorter days and less sunlight of fall and winter, may struggle, too, AP reported.

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satellite spectrum administratively for 20 years at minimal charges, while telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are pushing for allocation at market-determined prices to ensure a level playing field. Satcom companies and telcos will be fighting for a share of the wireless broadband market in India, which is poised for strong growth. The firms have submitted their recommendations to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), which will now come out with recommendations on the pricing and other modalities concerning the spectrum. Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea, though, have sought reissuance or a supplementary consultation paper as the current paper does not cover key issues, including the level playing field.