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Shiprocket, which ships goods for e-commerce companies, has partnered with Snowflake, a global AI data cloud company, to enhance data infrastructure for its 1.5 lakh merchants. This strategic collaboration, the Gurugram-based Shiprocket says, aims to streamline data operations, providing real-time insights and significantly reducing data processing times from days to minutes. The partnership will enable merchants to make data-driven decisions swiftly, optimise operations, and improve customer experiences. Additionally, Snowflake’s platform AI data cloud allows merchants to scale up their data infrastructure effortlessly. Through this partnership, Shiprocket intends to leverage advanced AI applications to enhance user interaction and accessibility for its seller community spread across the nation. It will increase efficiency in their e-commerce endeavours.

Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Following weak global market cues, the Indian stock market fell flat on Monday. The Nifty 50 index lost 21 points and closed at 24,347.00, the BSE Sensex went off 56 points and closed at 79,648, whereas the Bank Nifty index gained 94 points and finished at 50,578. Cash market volumes on the NSE were about 9% higher than the previous session.

Foreign investors pulled out a record amount of money from China in the last quarter. Direct investment liabilities in its balance-of-payments dropped almost $15 billion in April-June, Bloomberg reported, citing data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

Mint had reported that Shell Plc was looking to sell a stake in the operational assets of Sprng Energy group, and engaged Ambit Group for a valuation exercise. Last June, Shell unveiled a “balanced energy transition" strategy under chief executive Wael Sawan, focusing on maintaining its leadership in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market while “stabilizing liquids production to 2030." In an emailed response, a Shell Group spokesperson stated, “We don’t have any further comments beyond what we have earlier stated." “As stated at Capital Markets Day in June 2023, we are working to grow our renewables portfolio as part of an integrated power business in the key market of India.

Calamos Investments is using its expertise in convertible bonds to jump into what may be the fund industry’s hottest space: downside protected, or buffer, ETFs.

Consumer goods companies such as Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Dabur, and Godrej Consumer Products (GCP) are amping up their influencer marketing strategies to boost customer engagement, brand loyalty, and awareness, underscoring the growing role of influencers in purchasing decisions of consumers. In their FY24 annual reports, these companies highlighted the rising role of influencers in the overall marketing mix as consumers are spending more time on short-form snackable content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube. This scenario has led companies to engage with macro, micro, and nano influencers for driving brand visibility. A recent EY report predicted that India's influencer marketing industry will reach ₹3,375 crore by 2026, from ₹2,344 crore in 2024, largely due to the growing use of social media influencers for sales and brand engagement.

Citigroup is taking a significant step to pare down its wealth management division with a plan to sell off its trust administration and fiduciary services business.

Bank of Nova Scotia has agreed to buy 14.9 per cent of Cleveland-based KeyCorp for about $3.9 billion as it looks to boost its focus on developed economies and strengthen its North American footprint.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is betting big on its new businesses that it expects to grow at 35-50% every year, besides weighing an ambitious expansion plan for its reimagined brand, Ginger, as part of its strategy to accelerate growth. The strategic rationale for new businesses lies in addressing India's varied market, and diversifying IHCL's revenue and non-linear revenue growth businesses, capital light businesses and those yielding high margins, Puneet Chhatwal, managing director and chief executive told ET. IHCL's new businesses consist of a reimagined Ginger, Qmin, ama Stays & Trails and the Tree of Life brand.

UnTrade, a new automated crypto investing platform, is getting ready to show its AI-optimized trading algorithms at Money Expo Mumbai 2024. The event will be on August 17-18 at the Jio World Convention Centre. UnTrade will demonstrate how investors can use advanced algorithms to possibly make big profits.

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ITC Hotels said on Monday it had signed a Welcomhotel property with SRK Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. in Pushkar. Expected to open in 2026, it will be spread across nearly three acres. Located 50 kilometers from the Kishangarh airport, Welcomhotel Pushkar will offer 96 guestrooms, with banquet facilities and various food and beverage offerings including an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge, a specialty restaurant and bar. Recreational spaces include a swimming pool, fitness center, spa and a kids’ club. Anil Chadha, Chief Executive, ITC Hotels said the Welcomhotel brand continues to grow under the asset right strategy. «We recently opened the 25th Welcomhotel in Belagavi (Belgaum) Karnataka last month. Pushkar, located close to Ajmer and Jaipur, is one of Rajasthan’s most visited leisure destinations for its versatile offerings. Welcomhotel Pushkar shall showcase the legacy of this charming region,» he added.

Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA) is raising $250 million via a debt offering to buy more bitcoin, as the company appears to be following the MicroStrategy (MSTR) playbook.

Sanctuary Wealth has introduced a new educational initiative aimed at enhancing financial advisors’ understanding of alternative investments.

Russell Investments is strengthening its profile in the alts space as it welcomes a veteran executive from Goldman Sachs into its leadership.

Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch its new 5-door Thar model, the Thar Roxx, on India's Independence Day in 2024. Recently released images showcase the vehicle's updated design, including an upgraded grille, redesigned lights, and newly styled windmill-inspired alloy wheels.

If working adult children return home to live with their parents, there should be a financial benefit to the household, in theory.

After enduring substantial financial losses during the covid-19 pandemic, Gagneesh Kumar, a plant manager from Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, is reassessing his investment strategy as he nears his mid-40s.

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Prudent Equity launched its maiden growth strategy portfolio management service (PMS), which allows a minimum investment of Rs 50 lakh. The fund leverages a bottom-up value investing approach, capturing mispriced opportunities while prioritising capital protection, and is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation over 36 to 60 months.