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ICICI Pru Equity Minimum Variance Fund, Shriram Multi Sector Rotation Fund, and Bandhan Nifty 200 Quality 30 Index Fund are open for subscription. PGIM India Healthcare Fund, Franklin India Long Duration Fund, Mirae Asset Long Duration Fund, Edelweiss CRISIL IBX AAA Financial Services — Jan 2028 Index Fund, HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund, and Axis Momentum Fund will open for subscription later this week. Among these nine funds, three thematic funds, two index funds and long duration funds, one sectoral fund and a target maturity fund will open for subscription this week.

Government of Manipur, Secretariat Higher and Technical Education Department declared the closure of institutions, colleges including state universities in these districts till Tuesday. The decision has been taken in consultation with the Home Department, Government of Manipur. Order from Secretariat Higher and Technical Education Department said, «In view of the curfew imposed by District Magistrate in many of the Districts and considering the safety of the students and teacher, it is hereby ordered that all the Government Institutions/Government Aided Colleges under Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Manipur including State Universities in the Districts where curfew has been imposed shall remain closed for 2(two) days w.e.f November 18 to November 19.»

domestic air passenger traffic crossed 5 lakh for the first time in a single day on Sunday, reflecting strong travel demand amid festive and wedding seasons. Airlines carried 5,05,412 passengers on Sunday (November 17) and the number of flight departures was at 3,173, according to the latest data from the civil aviation ministry. It was the first time that domestic air passenger traffic crossed the 5 lakh-mark in a single day. «Domestic travel has witnessed strong demand during the festive season. Daily flown pax crossed 5 lakh on 17th Nov.

U.S. Federal Reserve is no longer expected to cut interest rates at its December policy meeting, Nomura has said, making it the first global brokerage to signal a pause in the central bank's rate-cutting cycle in the wake of Donald Trump's election win. Nomura now expects the Fed to deliver only two 25-basis-point (bp) rate reductions at its March and June meetings in 2025, leaving the brokerage's Fed funds rate projection unchanged at 4.125% through next year. The Fed's benchmark overnight interest rate is currently in the 4.50%-4.75% range. It has cut rates by 75 bps in 2024.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) is finalising their strategy for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. Having retained six key players, the team has Rs 41 crore remaining to complete its roster. The team is preparing for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with a limited budget and big decisions to make. RR has opted to retain their captain, Sanju Samson, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, and uncapped player Sandeep Sharma. This decision has been driven by a strategic approach outlined by the team management.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) rushed 20 additional CAPF companies, 15 from the CRPF and five from the BSF, to the state following an order issued on November 12 after violence broke out in Jiribam district and spread to other places. An additional 50 companies have been ordered to be rushed to Manipur by this week. While 35 units will be drawn from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the rest will be from the Border Security Force (BSF), the sources told PTI. CRPF Director General (CRPF) A D Singh and senior officers from other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are also present in the state.

Aniruddha Naha, CIO-Alternates, PGIM India Asset Management, says this year is probably the year to build portfolios and not expect too much in terms of absolute returns. PGIM would cautiously continue to build portfolios over a period of time. But in the near term, we do not see the markets bouncing back in a large way. Naha further says that a 5-10% correction from here into capital goods would make it very interesting. Plus, there is reasonable value in largecap financials, especially on the lending side. There is also value in segments like textiles, chemicals and agrochemicals, which have been beaten down over the last three years. Healthcare is something they are very confident in. Given the fact that markets have declined more than 10% from their recent peak, with all the major events behind us, how are you reading into the current markets and do you expect a recovery anytime soon or do you expect the markets to continue to lag for the next six months? Aniruddha Naha: Our view is probably the worst of earnings is through.

OnePlus 13 series launch is fast approaching, and rumours and speculation about the OnePlus 13R are reaching a tipping point. So far, a multitude of leaks has emerged regarding what the next 'R' device could offer. This has generated big buzz, largely due to OnePlus’s history of delivering popular models with the ‘R’ series.

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. traded 2.08 per cent at Rs 4189.75 at 01:49PM (IST) on Monday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex 234.49 points to 77345.82. The scrip had closed at Rs 4278.75 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 4862.00 and 52-week low of Rs 2759.75, respectively. As per BSE data, total traded volume on the counter till 01:49PM (IST) stood at 6170 shares with a turnover of Rs 2.58 crore.

Raghuvinder Shokeen will replace Kailash Gahlot as a cabinet minister. Shokeen is an MLA from Nangloi Jat.

LTTS) on Monday announced a strategic partnership with the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA) to build smart city development projects across the state of Colorado integrating innovation and technology. The financial details of the deal was not disclosed. “The collaboration will leverage LTTS' cutting-edge engineering expertise to advance CSCA's mission of fostering smart city solutions that improve urban living and create sustainable ecosystems. Through the collaboration of resources and expertise, both organisations aim to foster sustainable, efficient, and technologically advanced communities,” LTTS said in a regulatory filing.

Public Distribution System (PDS) never reach their intended beneficiaries and the economic loss to the exchequer is forecast at over ₹69,000 crore annually, a new report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has revealed. The analysis indicates that around 20 million tonnes of rice and wheat, meant to feed 814 million people under government programs, are either diverted to the open market or exported. «This is an annual loss. Where is it going? Maybe it is being diverted to the open market or even for exports,» said Ashok Gulati, Infosys Chair Professor at ICRIER and one of the authors of the policy brief, along with Raya Das and Ranjana Roy. The report draws on data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) and the Food Corporation of India’s (FCI) monthly offtake figures from August 2022 to July 2023. It highlights that despite improvements, the leakage of subsidised grains remains substantial, causing both financial and logistical strain.

ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close aides who face charges of crimes against humanity after hundreds of people were killed in a mass uprising this summer. Golam Mortuza Majumdar, the head judge of the three-member International Crimes Tribunal, set Dec 17 for investigators to finish their work, as the tribunal heard updates Monday from police about what the country's security agencies have done to arrest Hasina and her close aides. The decision came after prosecutors sought more time for the investigation. Hasina has been living in exile in India since Aug 5 when she fled the country amid the student-led protests. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal on Oct. 17 issued arrest warrants for Hasina and 45 others including former Cabinet ministers, advisors and military and civil officials. The country is now being run by an interim government headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus.

long-range hypersonic missile. The missile was launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. It has been designed to carry various payloads and boasts a range exceeding 1,500 kilometers, making it a critical addition to India’s defence arsenal. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the achievement, stating on X (formerly Twitter), “India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting the flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. This is a historic moment, and this significant achievement has put our country in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies.” The missile was developed indigenously by DRDO’s Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad, in collaboration with several other DRDO labs and industry partners.

Sumesh Shokeen joined the AAP in the presence of party national convener Arvind Kejriwal here on Monday. Shokeen is a former MLA from Matiala, considered part of the Delhi-Dehat area. His joining comes a day after the AAP suffered a blow with its Jat leader Kailash Gahlot resigning from the party. Welcoming Shokeen to the AAP fold, Kejriwal said his joining will not only give a boost to the party in rural Delhi but also in other parts of the national capital.

These measures are part of the Insurance Amendment Bill, which is set to be tabled during the upcoming winter session of Parliament. The move aligns with the government’s broader goal of achieving "Insurance for All by 2047," a vision recently emphasised by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) chairman Debasish Panda.

REC Ltd. rose 0.59 per cent to Rs 505.55 in Monday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 510.10 and low of Rs 495.45, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 653.90 and low of Rs 327.30.

Tube Investments of India Ltd. 0.34 per cent to Rs 3455.95 in Monday's trade as of 12:36PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 23538.0, 5.3 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 3444.00 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 3130.50 and a high of Rs 4807.05. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 66409.54 crore on the BSE.

Samunnati announced a partnership with Northern Farmers Mega FPO on Monday, aiming to strengthen sustainable farming practices and improve market access for farmers across northern India. The partnership will connect over 50 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) with enhanced access to inputs, technology services, credit, and investment opportunities, it said in a statement. A key initiative under the collaboration focuses on converting paddy straw waste into clean energy alternatives, including compressed biogas and biomass pellets, addressing the region's persistent stubble-burning pollution issues. «This collaboration is a step toward building a sustainable and economically viable ecosystem for farmers,» Chennai-based Samunnati Founder and CEO Anil Kumar SG said.

Arif Naseem Khan has said there are many chief ministerial faces in the Maha Vikas Aghadi and the alliance will taken a decision on it after the election results are announced. In an interview to PTI, the former four-term MLA Khan also claimed the Mahayuti government's flagship Ladki Bahin scheme for women will not be a game changer as people in the state know the «real face» of the BJP and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He asserted the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was united and set to defeat the BJP-led Mahayuti government, which he claimed has turned immensely unpopular. The state assembly polls are scheduled on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23.

SRF Ltd. traded 0.48 per cent at Rs 2225.30 at 12:32PM (IST) on Monday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex 44.39 points to 77624.7. The stock had settled at Rs 2236.15 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high and 52-week low of Rs 2697.45 and Rs 2088.55, respectively.