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Infosys, has taken a softer and more flexible approach when it comes to returning to the “work from office” mode after the pandemic. Employees at the Bengaluru-based company have leveraged more remote working options in FY24 than in FY23, shows its ESG (environmental, social, and governance) report that ET has seen. This comes at a time when other tech companies are bringing in stricter mandates for employees to work from office.

AI meme coin WienerAI ($WAI) has been stealing the show with its ongoing presale, which recently exploded past the $6 million milestone.

Bajaj Electricals, a part of the Bajaj Group, saw its shares climb steadily over the last four years, climbing from ₹229 to the current level of ₹1,050, marking a substantial gain of 358%.Over the last eight years, the stock has delivered even stronger returns to investors, with an increase of 430%. Looking ahead, HDFC Securities, a domestic brokerage firm, anticipates that the company is well-positioned to capitalise on anticipated improvements in demand, suggesting the continuation of the stock's upward trend.The company holds a prominent position in India’s fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) segment, boasting a legacy spanning over eight decades.

Uddhav Thackeray during the Lok Sabha Elections, hinting at possible discord in the Mahayuti alliance that comprises the Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena, the Thackeray clan plans to leave no stone unturned to secure a similar fate in the upcoming state Assembly elections. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray will address the party cadre at Dadar's Shanmukhananda Hall on Wednesday evening.

—Name withheld on requestYour asset allocation, with an 85:15 equity-to-debt ratio, is commendable for long-term growth, particularly given your systematic investment plans (SIPs) in diversified mutual funds. To optimize your portfolio for your children's education and your retirement, consider the following strategies. For education goal planning, your estimated requirement of ₹3 crore today is projected to increase to approximately ₹5.92 crore in 8 years, assuming a 7% inflation rate.

News of the investment comes just days after the Australian bank shut down its proposed stablecoin, AUDN, and marks a pivotal shift for the bank's crypto strategy into the institutional safekeeping arena. Last year Zodia Custody announced it had set up shop in Australia, planning to serve local institutional clients.

New capital rules for Canada’s largest banks are expected to come with a raft of business and economic costs, potentially crimping lending and putting the banks on unequal footing with counterparts in the United States and Europe, according to a veteran analyst.

ZF Group on Wednesday said it has sold a 7.5 per cent stake in its Indian subsidiary ZF Commercial Vehicles Control System (CVCS) India to increase liquidity and financial flexibility for growth. The sale of shares has no effect on ZF's control over ZF CVCS India, the company said in a statement. «ZF Group has sold 1,425,000 shares, equalling 7.5 per cent stake, in its listed Indian subsidiary ZF CVCS India to increase liquidity and financial flexibility for its growth plans. The transaction will strengthen the financial flexibility of ZF, allowing it to invest in its further growth, and in the dynamically developing Indian market,» it said. The Friedrichshafen (Germany)-headquartered firm had commenced the commercial vehicle control system business in January 2022 following the acquisition of WABCO in 2020.

Sam Zell was a prominent American billionaire businessman and philanthropist known for his focus on real estate investment. He founded or controlled several notable companies, including Equity Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter. At the time of his passing, Zell’s personal fortune was estimated at approximately $5.2 billion. Zell's investing principles include:

NPS vs PPF vs EPF: Selecting the right investment vehicle is essential when planning for retirement. In India, three popular options with distinct advantages and features are the Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Pension System (NPS), and Employees' Provident Fund (EPF). However, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. Choosing between the NPS, PPF, and EPF depends on the individual's financial goals and risk tolerance. Financial experts recommend starting retirement investments at a young age—the earlier, the better—to experience the power of compounding.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has prepared a checklist to review the party's below-par performance in recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections for the 80 seats of Uttar Pradesh. Through the list of questions in the checklist, the saffron party will try to analyse reasons for its defeat in most of the constituencies in the state. The party will also explore seats, except Varanasi and Lucknow, where the it won but with a reduced victory margin than before, according to a report in Indian Express.

₹162 to ₹171 per equity share, with a face value of ₹10 each. The Petro Carbon and Chemicals IPO will begin subscriptions on Tuesday, June 25, and end on Thursday, June 27. The floor price is 16.2 times of the face value and the cap price is 17.1 times of the face value of the equity shares.

₹71,740 per 10 gm but soon came under the sell-off pressure and touched an intraday low of ₹71,645. According to commodity market experts, gold prices today are trading flat as the market has already discounted the disappointing US retail sales data.

Mint has reviewed the top five balanced advantage funds—from HDFC Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, and Axis Mutual Fund. Our review focuses on how these funds have performed over the past three years, their risk-management strategies, net equity levels, and their unique models. With assets under management (AUM) of ₹84,676 crore, HDFC BAF is one of the largest funds in its category.

CleanSpark Inc., a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining industry, took a major step in its expansion strategy by acquiring five new turnkey Bitcoin mining facilities in rural Georgia. The $25.8 million cash deal will enhance CleanSpark’s infrastructure, adding 60 megawatts (MW) of capacity and increasing the company’s operating hashrate.

Future Capital, the tech-heavy RIA with a focus on personalized retirement planning, has unveiled an innovative tool to help address a long-time pain point for growth-focused advisors.

teaser trailer for Smile 2 has been released. The film, set to premiere on October 18, promises more horror and suspense. Kyle Gallner returns, joined by new cast members.

Budget expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will begin consultations on Wednesday, ahead of the new government’s first full budget, to be presented in July. India Inc has suggested a host of reforms, including medium-term ones, to catapult the economy to a higher growth trajectory, spur employment creation, trigger private investments and preserve macro stability. A look at their wish list: 1. SUSTAIN GROWTH:

Ehrmann introduced the theme - 'Orchestrating the Dialogue on Payments – The Collaborative Advantage' and praised the location of the event - Lisbon, Portugal - reiterating how the city and country has excelled with regards to digital transformation.

The beauty of the challenge speech is that is will be a challenge for the speaker to convince the audience and for the audience to trust his opinion, Birch quipped before diving into his presentation. Birch stated that decentralised finance is going to dominate banking evolution, that tokens are what the next generation will be using for transactions.

The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes and apparel is on pace to stall this year amid a creativity crisis and price hikes focused on the biggest spending customers