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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander touched down on the Moon on 2 March 2025, making it the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface. It landed in Mare Crisium, a dark basaltic plain formed by an ancient asteroid impact. NASA describes the region as a “large, dark, basaltic plain on the Moon that filled an ancient asteroid impact.” The milestone highlights the increasing role of private companies in space exploration.

Milan Parikh, Managing Director, Jainam Broking Ltd. In an interview with ETMarkets, Parikh said: “AI will not replace traders but will enhance their ability to make faster, more informed, and data-backed decisions. Those who integrate AI into their trading process will have a clear edge in today’s evolving markets,” Edited excerpts:

“Post-pandemic investors faced their first correction. The current market presents selective opportunities, with a shift towards bottom-up stock picking rather than broad, top-down strategies,” says Achin Goel, PMS Fund Manager at Bonanza Group. In an interview with ETMarkets, Goel said: “The critical factor for a sustained recovery hinges on the resurgence of earnings growth, which is expected to materialize within the next 1-2 quarters,” Edited excerpts: The month of February started on a volatile note with Budget 2025; since then, we have been on a losing streak. The index fell nearly 6% in February – the worst monthly decline since Covid 2020 rout. What is your take on markets?

equity allocation might be warranted, signalling a shift away from the conservative stance that high valuations previously dictated,” says Achin Goel, PMS Fund Manager at Bonanza Group. In an interview with ETMarkets, Goel said: “A further price correction of about 8–10% from early March 2025 levels, or sequential earnings growth reflected in EPS increases—or a combination of both—could bring large caps into fair value territory,” Edited excerpts:

Nvidia will stream the keynote free on its website.

mobile gaming industry, has officially acquired Niantic’s gaming division for a staggering $3.5 billion. This deal doesn’t just include Pokémon GO—it also brings Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now under Scopely’s wing. The acquisition, rumored since early 2025, now awaits final regulatory approval before it’s fully sealed.

Starlink has partnered with Jio Platforms (JPL) to bring high-speed satellite internet services to customers in India, a day after a similar pact with Bharti Airtel. The tie-ups underscore a surprise turnaround in the stance of India's top two telecom operators, led by billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal, which had been at odds with the world's leading low-earth orbit satellite constellation operator over spectrum allocation and pricing for the domestic market. Market watchers termed the deals as a win-win for all parties. While Starlink gets a foothold in the world's second-largest telecom market without paying top dollars to buy spectrum in an auction, both telcos get access to more cutting-edge technology while avoiding a bloody battle with a moneyed US giant. Indian consumers will be able to experience the latest technology at potentially affordable rates.

HSQ initially invested in Kingswood in September 2019, injecting up to £80m in growth equity capital to support the business. HSQ currently holds 68.4% of Kingswood's voting rights. Kingswood said it has been impacted by «headwinds seen across the sector over the last couple of years», despite HSQ's investment. This resulted in the company's growth not being as strong over the period as management had expected, it set out. Assura receives cash offer from KKR and Stonepeak Partners In conjunction with this, its acquisition strategy has seen the company's debt position increase signi...

US tariffs and the global economy, the stock market has faced significant declines in recent days, leaving many Americans questioning the impact on their 401(k) retirement accounts. While experts urge calm, the situation presents different opportunities and risks depending on one’s age and proximity to retirement, as mentioned in a report by USA Today.

NYT Strands puzzle answers for March 12, 2025, are now available, and today's theme is «Bearing Gifts.» As part of The New York Times' latest word puzzle series, Strands continues to challenge players with engaging and thought-provoking themes. Below, we dive into the puzzle’s details, including the theme, Spangram, and hidden words that make up today’s challenge.

Different investment products cater to the distinct needs of various individuals. Mutual funds and portfolio management services (PMS) are examples of such products. While mutual funds have a ticket size of as low as ₹100, PMS schemes require a minimum investment of ₹50 lakh, mainly catering to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).

The White Lotus has gained widespread attention for its sharp portrayal of wealthy travelers and luxury resorts. But beyond the drama and satire, the show reflects some real and critical lessons for the hospitality industry. From dealing with demanding guests to navigating workplace dynamics, The White Lotus offers insights that hospitality professionals can apply in their careers. Here are four important lessons from the show: 1. Manage Guest Expectations with Strategy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ASK Investment Managers, one of India’s largest portfolio management services (PMS) funds, has focused on high-quality, high-growth, Indian entrepreneur-owned companies that prioritise earnings growth, capital efficiency and strong management, Sunil Rohokale, co-founder, CEO & managing director of ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group told Mint. ASK’s flagship Indian Entrepreneur Portfolio, with ₹11,908.74 crore in assets under management (AUM), has delivered 5.78% returns over the past year and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.84% over the past five.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Emami Ltd is tweaking its playbook to stay ahead. It is betting big on urban expansion, cutting back its dependence on general trade and doubling down on modern retail.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian equities market has captured the limelight for its stellar performance in recent years. However, valuations reaching historically high levels made many investors question the sustainability of such growth.

Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) has announced an interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per share, following the approval of its Board of Directors in a meeting held today. March 19 has been fixed as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholder eligibility. “In continuation of our earlier communication dated 09.03.2025, we would like to inform that, the Board of Directors of Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) in its meeting held today i.e. 12.03.2025 have inter-alia considered and approved the following: Declaration of fourth interim dividend @ Rs. 3.50/- (Rupees Three and paisa Fifty only) per equity share (subject to deduction of TDS) on the face value of the paid-up equity shares of Rs 10/- each for the FY 2024-25,” the company said in its exchange filing.

obesity and weight-related health complications have become widespread concerns. As a result, there has been an upsurge in diet plans and exercise regimens, with countless fitness gurus and nutritionists offering solutions that promise swift weight loss. However, the desire to achieve and maintain an ideal weight is not a modern phenomenon. Throughout history, people—especially women—have grappled with societal expectations regarding body image. Nowhere has this pressure been more intense than in the modeling industry, where maintaining a lean and toned figure has often been considered a professional requirement.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. While equities have been sliding since late 2024, gold has been on a tear. The run-up in gold prices means the union government faces a much higher liability on payouts in its sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme, which was introduced in 2015 and raised funds in 67 tranches.

This surge in investment reflects growing confidence in the sector, supported by infrastructure advancements, policy reforms, and a steady economic outlook. The sector is set to witness a massive capital investment of Rs 62,328 crore for the development of land parcels acquired by property developers in the last one year, showed a JLL India study.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. History will ultimately decide if President Donald Trump made America great again, but this much is certain: He’s made volatility great again. His muscular policies, coupled with his legions of adoring supporters, are politicizing the financial markets in ways that have rarely, if ever, been experienced in modern America.

Chirag Mehta, CIO, Quantum AMC, says small and midcaps are still a bit expensive and there could be some more current downsides because of the high valuations that prevail in those segments. From a largecap perspective, some pockets of opportunity are starting to emerge. But on a broader basis, there could be some more downside from here on and would give a good opportunity to deploy further into the markets. Mehta also says in the case of IT, on a holistic basis, there could be near-term jitters, but from a medium to long-term perspective, we are still comfortable with what Indian IT services can deliver. What is your take on the markets right now? We are seeing of late that India is witnessing a bit of a recovery, but it is the global peers that are under pressure. Has the majority of the selling for Indian markets already happened and maybe it is time to look out for some of the opportunities in this market or do you believe that there could be some more pain in store? Chirag Mehta: Yes, India was doing well in terms of economic growth over the last two years on a relative basis and also the market was reflecting that. But markets got carried away in terms of valuations that they were prevailing in across the segment and more so in the mid and smallcap segment given the flows to that segment were very high.