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The tender offer will be activated if the trust's net asset value per share total return underperforms the MSCI Small Cap index total return over the three years to 31 January 2027, it said in its annual results published today (25 March).  Over the year to 31 January, the trust's NAV per share declined by 14.9% and its share price fell by 20.5%, compared to the 6.3% gain for the index. Over five years, NAV total returns are down by 6.8% and the share price declined by 26.3%, against a 24.1% gain for the index. In a research note, QuotedData head of investment companies James Carthew ...

Stocks wavered after last week’s strong rally as traders assessed the outlook for corporate earnings ahead of key data from the US that may give further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

HEG, one of the leading graphite electrode manufacturers in India, is one such stock. After experiencing a prolonged downward trend from October 2021 to March 2023, the company's shares experienced a notable rebound in the subsequent month. Since then, they have consistently followed an upward trajectory, surging from ₹920.70 to the current trading price of ₹1,902.

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ICMR) has invited expressions of interest from researchers to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses for generating evidence pertaining to lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing existing evidence to inform decision-making in the management of lung cancer to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. «Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers in India and its incidence is rising every year. It accounts for 10 per cent of the total cancer deaths in the country. Currently, evidence-based guidelines do not exist with respect to its prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation in India,» the ICMR said. Systematic review teams will be commissioned to conduct rigorous evaluations of the available literature on specific 30 review questions identified by the Guideline Development Group of lung cancer guidelines.

A growing number of AI chatbots are being pitched as a way to address the recent mental health crisis among teens and young adults

The fast-food chain backtracked from its decade-old “no antibiotics ever” pledge

It will be a very tiny big-game hunt for one of the largest animals in North America

rare variant of the giant panda, known not for the conventional black-and-white but for an unusual brown-and-white fur, inhabits just a single mountain range in China. This unique trait, previously shrouded in mystery, has been potentially unraveled by recent scientific research. This research involved the genetic analysis of numerous pandas both in the wild and in captivity, revealing that the rare brown-and-white coloration is likely due to natural genetic variation rather than the result of inbreeding, as was once speculated, a CNN report said. Dandan, the first brown panda identified in 1985 in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi province, sparked curiosity and subsequent sightings have been recorded, totaling eleven over the years. These sightings have led researchers to believe that the brown coloration could be inheritable, though its genetic basis remained elusive until now.

China on Monday for a six-day official visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on ways to further deepen bilateral ties. Gunawardena was received on his arrival by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister and former Ambassador to India Sun Weidong, Chinese official media reported. This will be the first visit by a Sri Lankan leader to Beijing after Colombo put a moratorium on recurring visits by Chinese research ships to Hambantota port, reportedly due to India's security concerns.

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Cochin Shipyard's stock value has surged significantly. Trendlyne data indicates that in a single year, the share price of Cochin Shipyard increased by almost 298% from the last trading price of ₹902.45. Cochin Shipyard's chief business is building new ships as well as repairing and refitting old ones.

₹1-trillion corpus for financing private sector research and innovation in sunrise sectors. The government’s scheme for attracting investments into manufacturing through production-linked incentives, too, covers sectors like electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecom, medical devices and drones. The measures being worked on broadly follow the NDA government’s approach of undertaking reforms that help the overall economy and strengthen the exchequer for social transfers rather than offering upfront tax cuts or subsidies.

self-regulatory body for online gaming, it may be looking at incorporating an independent regulator that will allow only registered entities to offer e-gaming services in India. The National Law University (NLU) Delhi, along with industry body E-Gaming Federation (EGF), is consulting with industry stakeholders to determine the direction that gaming regulations should take henceforth, people aware of the development told ET.

The World Happiness Report 2024, a partnership of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and WHR’s Editorial Board, is out. Mint evaluates its metrics to explain why it may not be the final word on happiness. India is ranked 126 out of 143 nations surveyed.

Tim Cook said artificial intelligence is an essential tool for helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint, as he joined a climate change dialog Sunday at the China Development Forum. Cook took part in a discussion at the annual Beijing event as the culmination of a week of public displays of his company’s commitment to China. He earlier met Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and announced plans to invest further in Apple’s supply chain, stores and research in the country.

₹65,000 crore worth of assets and is the 20th largest fund house in the country. Quant MF’s investment process begins with its data model first identifying stocks using various quantitative factors. The analyst team, which comprises of 18 members, does qualitative analysis by quantifying the companies on various parameters.

Bitcoin halving are around the corner, making the space favourable for growth and change. Crypto prices are surging on multiple factors, including cyclical surges, investor interest in spot bitcoin ETFs, and the Bitcoin halving event in April this year. As crypto matures and emerges as a solid asset choice, investors must adapt to cyclical shifts and make informed choices and strategic changes to ensure portfolio growth. In this context, investors must be more in tune with two critical facets of crypto research, fundamental and technical analysis, and use these methods effectively.

Penalty provisions can act as a deterrent to the development and dissemination of deepfakes and misinformation, a senior official of global think tank Cuts International said while calling for the deployment of technology interventions to check misuse of AI-generated content. CUTS International, Director, Research, Amol Kulkarni told PTI that internet users would require adequate opportunities to verify the genuineness of content and it becomes important during the election season while the role of credible fact-checkers and trusted flaggers becomes crucial.

FPIs have shown a significant resurgence in their investment activity within the Indian equity markets this month, injecting over Rs 38,000 crore, mainly driven by favourable shifts in the global economic scenario and strong domestic macroeconomic outlook. The investment came following a modest investment of Rs 1,539 crore in February and a massive outflow of Rs 25,743 crore in January, data with the depositories snowed. With this, foreign portfolio investors' (FPIs) investment has turned positive to the tune of Rs 13,893 crore in equities so far in 2024 and Rs 55,480 crore in the debt market.