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₹1,400 crore. The latest acquision will see the Karnataka-based hospital chain increase its bed count from 9,500 currently to more than 10,500, making it the largest healthcare group in the country, it said in a statement. Earlier, Apollo Hospitals was the biggest hospital chain in the country with around 10,103 owned and operated beds as of 31 March 2024.

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.’s announcement last week that it’s building a $15-billion “vertically integrated” electric-vehicle and battery-cell manufacturing complex in Ontario has opened a new chapter in the country’s industrial strategy for the energy transition.

In his new role, he will work with Charlotte Meyrick on both the Aviva Investors UK Equity Unconstrained strategy and the Aviva Investors UK Small and Mid-Cap strategy. He will also provide analyst coverage of the energy, materials and utilities sector hubs. Aviva UK Listed Equity Income fund suffers second manager exit «I am pleased to welcome Mathew to our UK Equities team and look forward to working with him,» said Trevor Green, head of UK equities at Aviva Investors. «He brings with him a strong track record and a wealth of industry knowledge that will only add to the existing ...

After more than 17 years at Jupiter, Whitmore is set to exit the asset manager to establish his own investment boutique by the end of July. Once Whitmore departs, portfolio manager Brian McCormick will take over the management of the Jupiter Global Value fund, which holds £793.4m in assets.  Investors pull £1.1bn from Jupiter's value equity strategies in first quarter Dan Lewis, co-head of the Jupiter Merlin team, said McCormick managed a dedicated Global All-cap Value portfolio for two Jupiter Merlin funds between November 2022 and February 2024. During that time period, the fu...

Richard Perkett as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Richard is set to steer Amagi’s product strategy with a focus on customers' goals and priorities. He brings over 25 years of experience in product management, product marketing, engineering, and user experience (UX), with a proven track record of leading SaaS-centric product strategies across multiple industries. Amagi, which was last valued at $1.4 billion, is a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV).

Parker will joins directly from Columbia Threadneedle, where he led the UK All Cap and UK Mid Cap equity strategies for the CT Universal Multi-Asset portfolios. At Aviva, he will work with Charlotte Meyrick on both the Aviva Investors UK Equity Unconstrained strategy and the Aviva Investors UK Small and Mid-Cap strategy. In addition, he will provide analyst coverage of the energy, materials and utilities sector hubs. «I am pleased to welcome Mathew to our UK Equities team and look forward to working with him,» said Trevor Green, head of UK equities at Aviva Investors. «He brings with ...

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Improving your CIBIL score, or any credit score for that matter, typically takes time and consistent financial behaviour. While it's challenging to make significant improvements in just one month, there are still some actions you can take that may positively impact your CIBIL score over time. Here are some steps you can consider:

JEE and NEET, finding the equilibrium between academic rigor and extracurricular activities remains a daunting challenge. As the entrance exams loom large on the horizon, students across India find themselves grappling with a common dilemma: how to effectively manage their preparations while still participating in sports and extracurricular activities. Balancing academic commitments with other interests is indeed a daunting task, but with careful planning and smart strategies, it is possible to excel in both realms. The Challenge of Balance Many believe that neglecting extracurricular activities can result in a lackluster personality. This underscores the importance of finding a balance between education and leisure pursuits. However, not all leisure activities are created equal. Mindless activities like binge-watching TV or endlessly scrolling through social media offer little in terms of personal growth. On the other hand, engaging in mindful pursuits such as sports or reading not only rejuvenates the mind but also contributes to overall well-being.

Tax filing season is coming and just like summer individuals must plan to beat the heat. To avoid last-minute hassles and make sure that tax benefits and claims are correctly reported and documentation is proper, enclosed below is a ten-point checklist. 

BRISKPE, a Mumbai-based cross-border payments platform working on simplifying global payments for MSMEs. This investment underscores the importance of seamless international payments as part of PayU India’s strategy. PayU says it is committed to partnering with BRISKPE to meet the Indian government’s vision of reaching $2 trillion in exports by 2030. PayU will continue to invest in accelerating the adoption and simplify cross-border payments for multiple cohorts by adhering to new regulatory licenses like PA-CB. Vijay Agicha, Chief Investment Officer, PayU, said in a statement, “BRISKPE's alignment with our cross-border payment strategy and focus on compliance highlights a symbiotic partnership. With BRISKPE’s top-notch management team, expertise in digital-first business models and banking systems, we're excited to actively participate in shaping their future growth. We're optimistic about the potential in cross-border payments and remain committed to driving economic growth in India."

In a recent interview at the American Center, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, highlighted the United States' commitment to expediting the visa process for Indian students. This reflects a broader strategy to strengthen people-to-people ties, recognizing their significance in fostering long-lasting relationships between the two nations. Garcetti noted that US President Joe Biden instructed him to reduce visa wait times for Indians, underscoring the high priority given to this matter. «It's the first time, I think, in American history that a President has told an ambassador to get those visa waiting times down,» Garcetti remarked. The US Mission is working to ensure that more Indian students can pursue education in the US, anticipating an increase in visa applications this year.

As nations, both India and the US have shared civilizational values, especially the unshakeable belief in democracy as a just and equitable political model. There is another critical area where commonality seems to be emerging: the path that leads from monetary policy to the political economy. The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are both confronted with a quandary that has implications for the theatre of politics.

Japan and attempts by traders to test key levels and stop-loss orders in a nervous, illiquid market. The dollar rose as far as 160.245 yen in a sudden move after the yen traded in a narrow 158.05-158.15 range in early deals.

Surbhi should have a fair estimate of her expenses first. She should also ensure that she would be able to use her income even after her marriage, in a manner that she decides. If it is expected that she should contribute to the new household’s expenses soon after her marriage, she may find it tough to repay her loans as well as keep up her savings. If she and her husband decide to buy a house in their joint names after their marriage, Surbhi’s existing loans may reduce her ability to take on more loans. While it is tough to estimate everything accurately in advance, she should try and ascertain how her financial life is likely to be after her marriage. Surbhi must check if her employer bank is willing to offer her a loan against her existing assets. Loan against a deposit is cheaper than a personal loan, since the former is a secured loan, while the latter is unsecured. She can take a loan against her other investments too, from her bank, at better rates than a personal loan. The advantage here would be that her assets are in tact, while the repayment in EMI is similar to what she would have done with a personal loan.

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Warren Buffett’s favourite Japanese trading houses, according to a person familiar with the matter. The size of the activist group’s investment is around “several tens of billions of yen," the person said, asking not to be identified because the transaction hasn’t been publicly disclosed. Every ¥10 billion ($63 million) investment is equivalent to a 0.2% stake in Sumitomo, based on Friday’s closing share price of ¥3,909.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects HCL’s FY25 revenue growth to be near the upper-end of its guidance band, which will put the company ahead of its large-cap IT services peer set barring Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), which is executing the mega BSNL deal, and LTIMindtree Ltd. “While we expect some near-term pressure on the stock on account of weak FY25 revenue growth guidance, we continue to expect the stock to outperform its peers," wrote Motilal’s analyst Mukul Garg in a report on 27 April. In the March quarter (Q4FY24) results announced post-market hours on Friday, HCL saw muted consolidated CC revenue growth of 0.3% sequentially.That said, itskeyIT and Business Services CC growth at 4% was ahead of consensus estimates.Further, new deal-wins at $2,290 million rose year-on-year and sequentially.

Hindustan Unilever managing director Rohit Jawa said he is neither satisfied with the company's volume growth nor has the company lost its pricing power as the consumer bellwether shifts focus on investing disproportionately on bigger and more premium brands. «We don't want volume to be just 2% and want to see it grow — that is our focus. We are not going to wait for the macros to improve, but we'll go where the growth is and work actively towards that,» Jawa told ET, adding that tailwinds including improving macros and agri-economy will benefit HUL. «But in meantime, we are not waiting, we are going to do what we can do. That will only make us stronger because we are chasing more volume and more mix by going more and more into high-growth spaces, channels, and formats and putting more funds and people there.» In March quarter, HUL reported a 6% drop in net profit while revenue remained unchanged.

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has articulated an ambitious growth objective for group chief executives, urging them to intensify efforts in propelling growth and fostering additional momentum across key sectors like electronics, EVs, batteries and steel in 2024. Additionally, he has emphasized the importance for CEOs and CXOs in traditional sectors to meticulously execute business strategies on the ground to seize growth opportunities. Group companies were also asked to work harder on customer-centricity and the One Tata plan set in motion a few years back in terms of giving businesses to each other across categories. This was the theme that brought together around 500 Tata group leaders at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai over the weekend for their annual offsite meeting, said top executives at the $270 billion conglomerate. Trent chairman Noel Tata and his three children — Neville, Leah and Maya — attended the meet.

₹1.5 crore of term life cover, which is spread across three policies of ₹50 lakh each, with different maturities. This arrangement, he says, gives him more flexibility as he can gradually bring down his coverage over the years. Apart from this, he has health cover of ₹30 lakh for himself and a ₹20 lakh family floater cover.