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Should corporate executives’ pay be tied to climate-related goals? More company boards think so, as awareness grows that climate change could have an impact on corporate bottom lines. Some 54% of S&P 500 companies incorporated climate-related metrics into their executives’ compensation plans in 2023—more than double the figure from two years earlier, according to a January report from the Conference Board and ESGauge, a data analytics firm. But experts say how a company ties pay to climate is crucial, with some methods more effective than others.

senior living projects in India are concentrated in the southern cities of Chennai, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore, contributing to approximately 40% of the country's total inventory, according to CBRE data. This dominance is linked to the region's favourable climate, improved connectivity,presence of prominent healthcare players and a higher percentage of parents of NRIs. The southern region distinctly leads by contributing about 74% to the overall supply, particularly in organised assisted living segments. This promising trend is driven by several factors, including higher affordability levels and a growing acceptance of nuclear family structures, as evidenced by a higher proportion of elderly living alone compared to the northern states.

One Piece Chapter 1112 spoilers are out and it seems that there is a crucial encounter between Vegapunk and Gorosei. In the upcoming One Piece Chapter 1112, there are fights between Ju Peter and Warcury, and Luffy even as Pacifistas were destroyed by Nusjuro, as per a report in dexerto. One Piece Chapter 1112 will be released at 11 am (EDT) on Sunday, April 21. The sudden and unprecedented gathering of the reclusive Five Elders in Egghead has sent shockwaves through the world of One Piece, signaling a level of desperation seldom seen from the enigmatic figures. Their rare descent to the land hints at the gravity of the situation, suggesting a concerted effort to thwart a significant threat, likely related to the ongoing broadcast.

Crypto firms in Canada will soon face increased disclosure obligations, per regulations introduced in Tuesday’s 2024 federal budget.

Railgun has publicly denied any connection with the sanctioned North Korea‘s Lazarus Group using its platform for illicit activities.

The South Korean won has emerged as the leading fiat currency for cryptocurrency trading, overtaking the US dollar in the first quarter of 2024. 

According to a CoinDesk report, OKX, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has lost two of its top executives, Tim Byun and Wei Lan.

Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 34.57 crore for the March quarter. The company had posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 14.61 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal, Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter under review was at Rs 493.37 crore as against Rs 459.59 crore in the year-ago period.

Congress on Wednesday questioned the Election Commission's move to get a post on electoral bonds scheme deleted from social media platform X and said that the issue raised in the post makes the government «extremely uncomfortable». The opposition party's remarks came after the social media platform X said that the Election Commission ordered it to take down select posts of YSR Congress, AAP, N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for violation of the model code of conduct. The orders were issued on April 2 and April 3 and a follow-up email was sent by the poll panel on April 10 in which it cited a violation of the «voluntary code of ethics» if 'X' fails to remove the four posts reported to it. Congress spokesperson and party's social media department head Supriya Shrinate said the Election Commission had asked platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to delete some posts, one of which was about electoral bonds.

Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The IEDs, planted inside steel containers of five-kg, 10-kg and 20-kg capacity, were found hidden inside a cave hideout during a joint search operation by the police, CRPF and Rashtriya Rifles in the forest area of Sanai-Gursai in the Mendhar sub-division, the officials said. They said the bomb disposal squad later destroyed all the three IEDs in a controlled explosion, scuttling terrorists' plan to carry out blasts in the Union Territory.

Morgan Stanley said federal inquiries about its efforts to monitor the background of its wealth management clients aren’t new, and that the bank has already accounted for the costs of fixing its related processes.

Yes, it’s possible to get a home loan with an average CIBIL score, but it might come with certain conditions and higher interest rates. Banks consider a number of factors beyond just the credit score when assessing a loan application, such as stability of income, employment history, current loans, and the ability of applicant to make a down payment. 

At the outset, it is vital to note that marriage — in itself — does not affect credit score. The credit scores are not based on marital status; however, it can indirectly influence your credit score in a number of ways especially when you share a credit card or open a joint bank account.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took a potshot at Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi, comparing them with the 'Amul Babies'. He expressed that the people in Assam would rather see different animals than attend election campaign events organized by the Gandhi siblings. During an interaction with reporters, the Assam CM stated, «Why would people of Assam come to see the 'Amul Babies' of the Gandhi family? It would be better if he roams around in the forest and enjoys seeing different animals there.» The Chief Minister's comments were made following Priyanka Gandhi's roadshow in support of Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi in the Jorhat constituency on Tuesday. «What's the benefit of seeing the Gandhi family? They look fit for the Amul campaign, so they are Amul babies. It's more beneficial to watch rhinos at Kaziranga than catching a glimpse of Amul babies,» he remarked. «I heard around 2,000-3,000 people gathered at Priyanka Vadra's roadshow in Jorhat. Who will come to see Priyanka Gandhi? People will rather visit Kaziranga and watch tigers and rhinos,» the CM further added. Earlier on April 16, expressing her sentiments, Priyanka Gandhi conveyed on X, «Today I will meet my sisters and my brothers in Jorhat, Assam and Tripura West. The states of the Northeast have their own unique culture and historical heritage. The BJP government has imposed its own rules on this heritage. On top of this, inflation and unemployment have made the lives of the people difficult.»

Federal Reserve to cut rates is likely to weigh on RBI’s decision on starting its policy rate easing cycle. After Morgan Stanley and Kotak Bank, even IDFC Bank expects RBI to ease its rate easing call. Strong economic growth and escalated tensions in West Asia could add to inflation risks and delay rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India could also weigh on the central bank's decision. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday did not provide any guidance on when interest rates may be cut, saying instead that monetary policy needs to be restrictive for longer Economists are now factoring in a possible delay in policy rate cuts by the RBI, which has kept it unchanged since February 2023 at 6.5%. They were expecting the central bank to start lowering rates from the second half of FY' 2024-25

Indian Offshoring market has evolved itself as a significant occupier in India’s office space with leasing over 46% of office space in 2023, with global capability centers (GCCs) being the biggest offshore occupier, showed a Knight Frank report that has cited India amongst the leading offshoring locations in the world. India’s offshoring market witnessed a 26% rise in overall leasing volume of 27.3 million sq ft in calendar year 2023 including GCC’s absorption of 20.8 million sq ft and third-party IT services’ 6.5 million sq ft. In recent years, India's office real estate market has seen a positive trend from GCCs, seeking growth opportunities in the global offshoring industry. The GCC landscape in India has grown significantly by fostering more than 1,580 centres across the nation in 2023. The GCC’s proposition in the Indian leasing transactions has increased to 35% in 2023 from 25% in 2022.

Infosys is likely to have gone through another tough quarter in terms of earnings growth, as lower sales and weak discretionary spending weighed on the overall performance in the three months ended March. For the quarter ended March, the company’s consolidated revenue is seen dropping 0.4% sequentially, while growing 3.2% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 38,650 crore, according to the average of estimates given by 10 brokerage firms.

₹1.36 lakh for multiple traffic violations, much more than what her Honda Activa scooter is worth, The Times of India reported on April 17. The woman was fined for 270 traffic violations. She was observed riding without a helmet, sometimes on the wrong side of the road.

ASML, the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected first-quarter new bookings on Wednesday, although sales to China held up despite U.S.-led restrictions. Shares in Europe's biggest tech firm, which had risen 34% this year, were down 4.5% to 873.40 euros at 0741 GMT

Demat accounts continued to rise at a fast pace with total demat accounts crossing the 15.1 crore mark at the end of March'2024. The demat account additions are likely to have been driven by sharp gains in the indices. The Nifty and Sensex have continued touching fresh highs.

T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya’s role in the upcoming T20 World Cup was the main topic of discussion at a significant meeting held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai last week, as reported by The Indian Express. The meeting involved captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, and selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar. They concluded that Pandya must bowl regularly to be considered for inclusion in the team, the publication added.