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₹27,200) followed by tur dal ( ₹12,100). The median value of loss for paddy during the kharif cycle was ₹8,400 during the last incidence of crop loss owing to extreme weather events, while the same for rabi wheat was ₹9,200, the survey report said. Paddy and wheat are sown by a majority of marginal farmers.

A retired professor, 86, shows it's never too late to benefit from mutual fundsBut the risk is that if the earnings growth of a company disappoints even slightly, there can be a sharp correction in its stock because the P/E multiples of such companies tend to be on the higher side due to estimates of higher earnings growth. Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund, ICICI Prudential Flexicap Fund and Parag Parikh Flexi Cap are some examples of value-oriented flexicap funds. The risk with value style is that there can be long periods of underperformance when the markets favour growth companies.

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Kalki 2898 AD titled B&B: Bujji and Bhairava started streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the run-up to the film’s theatrical release. While these are undoubtedly seen as ways to create IPs (intellectual properties) that can sustain beyond the individual film, industry experts point out that this is an unchartered territory for India and would need significant work to become sustainable.

Nitin Bhasin, the head of institutional equities at Ambit, says negative earnings surprises have increased over the last two quarters, which may continue, leading to a potential de-rating of market multiples over the next 12 months. He believes the current financial year (FY25) may be a year of earnings normalisation, and small and mid-caps, trading at near all-time high valuations, will likely benefit from a bottom-up approach.

The future of developing countries is in services. This may sound odd in view of the fact that industrialization has been the traditional road to growth and eventual prosperity, one travelled by all of today’s rich economies and by more recent successes such as South Korea, Taiwan and China. Manufacturing seems even more essential given that industrial policies to revive it are back in fashion in the US and Europe.

Kannada actor Darshan, currently held in judicial custody due to his alleged involvement in the murder of his fan S Renukaswamy, had an emotional meeting with his family and friends at Bengaluru's Central Prison. Darshan, visibly moved, met his wife Vijayalakshmi, son Vineesh, and his actor-friend Vinod Prabhakar, son of Tiger Prabhakar, in prison on Monday. This heartfelt reunion brought tears to Darshan's eyes as he hugged his loved ones during their brief visit.

AFG vs Ban T20 World Cup: In a setback to Australia, Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals of the T20 world cup by beating Bangladesh. In the crucial Super Eights T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan, Bangladesh lost by 8 runs while chasing a target of 116 before rain halted play. Bangladesh's run chase was hit by an early setback as Afghan pacers Naveen Ul Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed the top three Bangladesh batsmen at 31/3 in 3.3 overs. Earlier, Bangladesh's bowlers held Afghanistan to 115/5. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain spearheaded the Bangladeshi bowling attack with impressive figures of three for 26. The Afghan top order struggled to gain momentum, unable to effectively counter Bangladesh's varied bowling strategies after opting to bat first. Despite a promising opening partnership of 59 runs in 10.4 overs, Afghanistan's progress stalled. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 43 runs off 55 balls, reflecting the team's difficulty in accelerating the scoring rate.

WWE and Indiana Sports Corp. are teaming up to bring the sports entertainment company’s three largest stadium events, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and WrestleMania, to Indianapolis

Jaime Villa, the former head of macro research at hedge fund Schonfeld, has resurfaced and not at a hedge fund.

Unfortunately for everyone in the industry, it takes an awful lot more work to recover a damaged franchise than it does to keep a functioning company going. So when a financial firm gets into as much trouble as Janus Henderson did after what was famously one of the worst mergers in fund management history, there were bound to be some blood sweat and tears involved for Ali Dibadj the CEO who was brought in two years ago to try to turn things around.

Fidelis Capital, an advisor-owned wealth management firm, has deepened its talent pool further with a seasoned expert in wealth management and sophisticated planning strategies.

What’s the best way to pay for your SIPs – UPI Autopay or eNACH? Your choice matters as the two methods have different functionality and register your SIPs in different ways. 

Bata has appointed Meeru Gupta as general counsel and head of legal. An alumnus of Delhi University, Gupta had served previously as Varun Beverages – RJ Corporation, where she led the legal practice, formulated litigation strategies and managed cross-border acquisitions. Over two decades veteran Gupta started her career with Reliance Energy (BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.) in 2004. Subsequently, she joined Philips India as manager in its legal department in 2008 and rose to became director Legal and Compliance. At Philips India, she was instrumental in key decision-making processes across the Lighting, Consumer Lifestyle, and Healthcare divisions, said the company in its statement.

Investing in the stock market can be both rewarding and challenging. Investors often face the dilemma of choosing between active funds and index funds. While index funds offer simplicity and low fees, active funds provide a dynamic approach that can be particularly advantageous during market corrections. 

eInfochips, an Arrow Electronics company, a provider of product engineering and digital transformation services, announced that two of its client engagements have been recognised as Standout Case Studies by ISG, in the energy and healthcare, and life sciences categories within the North American region. According to a statement, eInfochips was recognised for its contribution to the development of ELSA, a “Brilliant Assistant” smart surgical display platform designed to streamline workflows and integrate AI into operating rooms. ELSA has delivered significant value, with the client SoftAcuity, a medical technology provider, estimating a tenfold increase in ROI, highlighting the transformative impact of this solution. According to ISG, this case study showcases collaborative new product development driven by specialised technological and engineering expertise.

India's Kotak Mahindra Bank will increase its pace of opening new branches and add about 175 to 200 branches in the financial year 2024-25, a senior official at the bank said, months after the central bank barred the private lender from sourcing new customers digitally. In April, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stopped Kotak from adding new customers via its online and mobile banking channels, and from issuing new credit cards, due to information technology-related deficiencies. «We have been adding roughly 150 odd branches for several years now. This year too, the momentum is going to continue,» Virat Diwanji, group president and head — consumer bank, told Reuters in an email interview on Monday.

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Quant Mutual Fund got its MF license from the markets regulator in 2017 and is the fastest-growing mutual fund in the country with over ₹90,000 crore of assets under management (AUM).Issuing a clarification, the company said it is “fully committed to co-operate with the regulator" and "will provide all necessary support and continue to furnish data to SEBI on a regular and as-needed basis".Front-running is an illegal practice where fund managers or, dealers or brokers, who are aware of upcoming large trades, place their own orders beforehand to profit from the anticipated price movement when the large trade is executed.Amid this, we take a look at all you need to know about Quant Mutual Fund. According to the official website, the financial services business emerged "in the midst" of the 2008 global financial crisis.

The Nifty future closed negative with losses of 0.52% at 23460 levels on Friday. India VIX was down by 1.24% from 13.34 to 13.18 levels.

When income is low, the ability to save is also limited. For savers like Nitin, tax-saving instruments under Section 80C may be the primary way to accumulate savings. However, trying to save about 20% of his income is an ambitious target for a young earner with a family to support. It’s common for young investors with low incomes to find that expenses quickly consume their earnings. Nitin should first evaluate whether he can routinely save 20% of his income each month to determine if this annual saving target is feasible. If, after accounting for lifestyle and other avoidable expenses, mandatory expenses for rent, power, transport, telecom, and similar necessities exceed 80% of his income, his 20% saving target is too high. He should be prepared to pay some taxes until his income and saving ability increase.