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After completing its acquisition of a 70% stake in Kotak General Insurance last week, Zurich Insurance Group is aiming to become a leading player in the rapidly growing Indian market. The Rs 5,560 crore deal makes it the largest foreign investment in the sector. It’s also the first stake acquisition by an overseas insurer since the FDI limit was raised to 74% from 49% in 2021. Tulsi Naidu, CEO, Asia Pacific, Zurich Insurance Group, spoke to Shilpy Sinha and Arijit Barman about the growth strategy. Edited excerpts: India opened up the insurance sector to foreign firms in 2000 and raised the FDI limit in 2021. Are you late to the market? The biggest thing that has always been important to us as a strategic investor is being a long-term player. If you look at Zurich’s history, we've consistently grown in global markets. We entered Switzerland in 1872, the US in the 1920s during the American century, and now we’re growing in Latin America and Asia. We believe India is an important market, and with the relaxation of FDI rules a few years ago, we started considering how to establish our presence here. For us, owning and operating our own business and contributing to the market is essential. In a significant market like India, we want to be fully present.

Meta Platforms has discussed integrating Meta's generative AI model into Apple Inc's recently announced AI system for iPhones, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Apart from Google and Meta, AI startups Anthropic and Perplexity have also been in discussions with Apple to bring their generative AI to Apple Intelligence, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

BJP's election in-charge for Jharkhand Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Sunday that the saffron party will form the next government in the state by uprooting the «corrupt» JMM-led coalition from power. Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is BJP's election co-incharge for Jharkhand, held a meeting with party leaders, MLAs, MPs, and workers in Ranchi to prepare strategies for the assembly elections in the state due later this year. He said the BJP had an outstanding performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls in Jharkhand where it won eight seats and its ally AJSU Party bagged one. «We had a lead in 52 of the 81 assembly seats in the parliamentary polls. The state played an important role in securing the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I congratulate the party leadership, booth workers and people of Jharkhand for the achievement,» he said.

ET Now: The Indian IT pack has seen a lot of changes following Accenture's latest numbers, which showed a slight miss. Despite this, some brokerage notes suggest this could be a positive for Indian IT, although recovery might be gradual. What do you make of these numbers, and what impact could they have on the external-facing IT sector? If you were to play this sector, would you favor large caps over mid caps, or what is your strategy for the Indian IT space?

Bitcoin ETFs have been experiencing significant inflows recently, raising questions and sparking debates among analysts and investors. While it appears that there's a massive surge in investment, the underlying dynamics reveal a more intricate story shaped largely by hedge fund strategies. Understanding how hedge funds are impacting Bitcoin's price necessitates a dive into the inflows, futures trading, and overall market behaviour. Massive Inflows into Bitcoin ETFs

BJP) held a marathon meeting here to discuss strategy for the upcoming state assembly elections, sources said on Saturday. During the meeting held on Friday night, discussions were held for five hours on how to plan the election campaign and finalise the strategy, they said. Elections to the 288-member state assembly are likely to be held in October. In the recently-held Lok Sabha elections, the BJP's seat tally in Maharashtra dropped from 23 to nine. The ruling Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, bagged only 17 out of the 48 Lok Sabha seats, whereas the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a three-party alliance of Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) won 30 seats.

Fiera Capital Corp.’s founder and his top managers solidified their control over the Canadian asset manager, striking a deal to buy out a top investor that was looking to exit its holding.

Allspring Global Investments, the mutual fund manager overseeing $570 billion in assets, has signaled its intentions to enter the active ETFs market.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), has announced a partnership with Bounce Infinity, a made-in-India electric scooter manufacturer. According to a press release, this collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across India through the establishment of innovative "eDrive stores" at select BPCL retail outlets. The introduction of BPCL's «eDrive stores» marks a major milestone in making EVs more accessible and popular among Indian consumers.

Tata Chemicals stock to buy on Yoga Day 2024, with an upside potential of over 14 per cent.Assigning ‘buy’ rating to the Tata Group stock, Bagadia has given the target price of ₹1270/1320.“TATACHEM is presently trading at ₹1130. The stock has recently ready for breakout of Range on the daily chart with a significant increase in trading volume, indicating a potential breakout.

Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin underscored the crucial role of the United Nations in addressing urgent global challenges ahead of the July 3-4 SCO Summit. He recently highlighted the high level of interaction between Kazakhstan and the UN over 32 years of cooperation.

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, struggled to maintain its recent mild upward trend, peaking at $66,180 but turning bearish around $64,700 and dropping to an intraday low of $64,300.

Nifty index, a pivotal benchmark, erased all 2024 gains, descending below 21,300 to conclude at 21,884.50, whereas the Sensex closed at 72,079.05, indicating a substantial decline.Sudden reactions, such as panic selling, can be detrimental during these times of volatility. This article aims to furnish essential insights for effectively navigating the turbulent market.Amid ongoing market volatility, it is essential for investors to consider and contrast traditional and alternative investment approaches to make well-informed decisions that can safeguard their portfolios from uncertainty and cultivate potential for future growth.

Tech Mahindra looks well placed on charts as the stock is standing above its significant moving averages. On June 6, a golden crossover was also formed on the chart, an indication of a potential bullishness of the security, when the 10-day EMA crossed over the 20-day EMA.

Budget 2024 FAQs: The Budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint detailing the government's projected income and expenditure for a fiscal year, spanning from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. This financial roadmap plays a crucial role in outlining the nation's economic priorities and resource allocations. To enhance accessibility and understanding, a user-friendly guide for interpreting the Budget document is readily available. Following the finance minister's budget speech in the Lok Sabha, these critical documents are swiftly published on the official website, ensuring rapid and widespread dissemination of essential financial information. The budget that will be presented in coming month will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi-lef government's first presentation after forming government.

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Student loans have emerged as an important issue ahead of the US Presidential elections, according to the Bankrate survey. 1 in every 5 students revealed that this will have a major influence when they vote in November. The US Federal Reserve notes that more than 40 million borrowers owe a total of $1.77 trillion in loans. The survey found that among those who have borrowed, 29% of the respondents said that it would influence their voting choice in the election. Trump and Biden’s stand on the issue:

Stifel is strengthening its push for growth as it welcomes a seasoned wealth management leader into its ranks.

Leo Burnett Mumbai win a silver Lion for their Oreo #BringBack2011 campaign in the 'creative effectiveness' Lions category while Ogilvy Mumbai won a bronze in the 'creative strategy' Lions category for their work on Vi's 'Human Network Testing Network' campaign. The total tally of metals won by the Indian contingent now stands at 14 at the time of going to press. Among the 59 shortlisted entries this year, Indian agencies have, so far, won two gold, five silver and seven bronze Lions. «We couldn't be prouder to take home a silver for our Mondelez Oreo #BringBack2011 campaign. This campaign is a powerful example of how creativity can play an effective role in driving business, fostering a deeper connection with the audiences and building the brand,» said Rajdeepak Das, CCO Publicis Groupe-South Asia and chairman, Leo Burnett-South Asia.

According to The Insight Partners , the copy trading market is set to expand from $2.2 billion to $4 billion by the end of the decade. This burgeoning market offers a pivotal opportunity for brokers to deploy advanced copy trading platforms that meet trader expectations.

Bitcoin mining appears to be having a moment. As the price of the flagship crypto asset scaled to new highs in March, flying on the back of ETF approval news, miner revenues also reached previously unseen levels, with the network distributing close to $70 million each day during the peak.