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AQI of Delhi stood at 346 at 6.30 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The National Air Quality Index stated that the AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar stood at 379, followed by 369 in Wazirpur, 380 in Jahangirpuri, 381 in Nehru Nagar, 332 in New Moti Bagh, 357 near PUSA, 365 in Okhla Phase-2, and 288 at IGI Airport (T3). An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'fair', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

SoftBank, which of late has not been signing new startup funding deals in India and is preparing to offload stakes in IPO-bound Ola Electric and FirstCry, still holds $1.1-1.2 billion worth of shares in its listed portfolio companies here. The Japanese investor has sold stakes worth $1.8-1.9 billion during the public offerings and through post-listing sales in four Indian startups — Paytm, Zomato, PB Fintech and Delhivery — that went public in 2021 and 2022. It had invested a total of $2.3-2.4 billion in these four new-age companies.

BCCI) has set the base price for the IPL title sponsorship rights at ₹350 crore per year for 74 matches or ₹1,750 crore for five years. However, the cricket board's decision to grant Tata Sons the right to match the highest bid for Indian Premier League (IPL) title sponsorship rights has perplexed prospective bidders, said people familiar with the situation. The BCCI has also advised bidders to bid for 84 and 94 matches at ₹375 crore and ₹400 crore base price, respectively. «However, the decision will be taken based on the aggregate value of the 74 matches,» said a source privy to the development. The BCCI plans to raise the number of matches to 84 in 2025 and 2026 and 94 in 2027. However, executives involved in formulating the strategy for the IPL title sponsorship bids for leading companies feel the right-to-match provision will benefit Tata Sons who paid ₹670 crore over two years for the IPL title sponsorship rights. «The right-to-match clause is perplexing.

Bharti Airtel Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 49.45 lakh shares or 97.1 per cent stake in Beetel Teletech, another Bharti Group company, according to a filing. Pegging the cost of acquisition at Rs 669 crore, the filing said this acquisition is a part of the company's strategy to enable indigenisation initiatives within its own ecosystem of telecom products in line with the Government's policy of 'Make In India' and add distribution and service capabilities (including system integration) largely for the enterprise business.

Growth and potential: India’s economic growth story is compelling. Its GDP has grown at a steady more than 7% in US dollar terms, outpacing most countries. This growth translates to strong corporate earnings, with Nifty 50 firms posting 22% profit growth over the past 3 years in compound annual growth rate terms.

trade policies, the intersection with environmental and other considerations has become a pressing concern, particularly for the developing and emerging world. As the global community grapples with climate change, plastic waste, biodiversity loss, and pollution, the need for a balanced approach that fosters sustainable development, meaning the triumvirate of economy, equity, and ecology, is more crucial than ever.

actions under Stage-I and Stage-II of the GRAP shall, however, remain invoked, be implemented and reviewed by all agencies concerned. As GRAP-III restrictions were revoked, the ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles in Delhi and surrounding areas was also lifted.

students, including Indians, starting courses at British universities this month will no longer be able to bring family members on all but postgraduate research courses and courses with government-funded scholarships under tougher UK visa norms effective from Monday. The UK Home Office said the changes, first announced by former home secretary Suella Braverman in May last year, are aimed at clamping down on people using the student visa as a backdoor route to work in the UK and will see an estimated 140,000 fewer people come to the UK.

₹66135 crore in Indian equity markets during December 2023 meant that FPI were buyers worth ₹1.7 trillion ( ₹171107 crore) in the equity market during the year 2023 as per NSDL data. “Since 2024 is expected to witness further declines in U.S. interest rates, FPIs are likely to increase their purchases in 2024 too, particularly in the early months of 2024 in the run up to the General elections", as per Dr VijayaKumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

BSE Sensex, scaled new peaks. This was driven by positive domestic as well as global newsflow. For one, the Reserve Bank of India raised its gross domestic product growth forecast for FY2024 to 7% from 6.5% after September-quarter (Q2FY24) growth came in better than expected.

Hyundai now epitomises a high level of safety for our esteemed customers. HMIL is the first mass automobile brand in India to standardize six airbags across all models and trims, reinforcing our commitment to safety.

Feroze Azeez, Dy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth, says “in largecap and midcap funds, Motilal Oswal Large and Mid Cap is the one which has been the best for the calendar year so far wth 34.5% returns, In large cap, HDFC Large and Mid Cap is the one with 32.8%. Canara Rebecco Emerging and Tata Large and Mid Cap funds finished with about 18 to 20% return. So the dispersion is not as much as in the large cap, but still a 14, 15% difference between the top two and the bottom two, in spite of being in the same category.” Clearly mid cap and small caps have been a hero but we also have to dissect the kind of strategies and stock picking that fund managers have done. We are just analysing one year's performance. This discussion theme does not mean that the funds which have not done really well, you need to exit those funds. I think let us start with the large cap category. Feroze Azeez: You are absolutely right that there are funds which have done very well. It has been a very eventful year. If you look at Nifty, it does not tell the full story. But the broader markets tell you a big story from a sector divergence perspective also. Some sectors have done phenomenally well. Some sectors have not done so well. You see cement, infrastructure and capital goods doing phenomenally well. On the other hand, IT, banking have not done superbly in terms of the full calendar year. It has been a very eventful year. But the headlines hide more than they show.

Acting on impulse: The year 2023 witnessed a surge in investment mistakes driven by impulsive decisions, driven by the allure of rapid profits and the fear of missing out. Impulsiveness often stems from a lack of thorough research and due diligence. Investors, captivated by the hype surrounding trendy assets, tend to overlook the underlying fundamentals, risks, and potential downsides, leading to investments in unsustainable businesses, overvalued assets, or outright scams.

Charlie Munger would have turned 100 years old today. Although he came close to reaching this century, it remained just out of reach, as he departed from us on November 28, 2023. The renowned investor left behind an extensive legacy detailing the essential factors behind his success, presented in his distinctive style characterised by straightforwardness and humour.

The arrival of the new year signifies a new beginning, a blank canvas filled with thrilling possibilities. There’s no better way to commemorate this occasion than by sharing the warmth and joy of exchanging gifts with families. The festive atmosphere surrounding the new year adds an extra layer of significance to gift-giving, creating an experience full of anticipation and love.

In an era where medical marvels and a focus on healthy living are pushing the boundaries of human lifespan, the notion of retirement is undergoing a radical transformation. According to Harvard Medical School, “it’s very possible that the first person who will live to 150 has already been born.” Your retirement isn’t a decade-long vacation; it’s potentially a half-century-long second act, therefore ensuring financial security for this extended period becomes imperative.

Hero MotoCorp, known for its budget-friendly commuter and mid-range motorcycles, is making a significant shift towards the premium, sporty motorcycle segments. The company has recently teased its upcoming release, a 440cc motorcycle, scheduled for launch on January 22.

Stock market today: Anil Ambani-backed Reliance Power shares have been in uptrend after ushering in current financial year 2023-24. Reliance Power shares bottomed out at ₹9.15 apiece levels at the end of March 2023. Since then it has been moving upside continuously.

There were seismic shifts in thelabour market over the course of 2023, particularly among highly-skilled workers.

Stock market today: Yes Bank shares witnessed buying interest in early morning deals on first trade session of the new year 2024. In morning deals, Yes Bank share price opened upside and went on to touch intraday high of ₹22.10 apiece levels on NSE, which is just 4 per cent away from 52-week high of ₹23.05 per share.

Mumbai Police's Economics Offence Wing (EOW) has apprehended Ashesh Mehta and Shivangi Lad Mehta in Surat. According to media reports, the couple is accused of orchestrating a massive financial fraud amounting to thousands of crores through their share trading firm.