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health snack brand Epigamia has elevated its cofounder and chief operating officer Rahul Jain to the role of chief executive officer. He succeeds Rohan Mirchandani, the other cofounder who has now moved into the role of executive chairman. Ankur Goel, a founding member of Epigamia who has overseen the company's supply chain and business intelligence functions, has been elevated to the post of COO. In his new role, Jain will be spearheading the company’s overall business and creating a unique proposition in the FMCG space, developing strategies to stay competitive, identifying new opportunities, and fostering innovation, Epigamia said in a news release. An IIT-Bombay and Indian School of Business-Hyderabad alumnus, Jain began his career in finance, working for Deutsche Bank’s Credit Structuring team. After his MBA, he launched Doctor Moo – an organic milk brand — before partnering with Mirchandani to launch Epigamia. Over the previous year, Epigamia has undertaken strategic measures to streamline its cost structure across diverse functions leading to significantly improved profit margins, the company said. The brand retails via 20,000-plus touchpoints in more than 30 towns.

Nuvama Wealth Management with a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of ₹4,110, representing approximately a 27 percent potential upside. Nuvama's strength lies in its multi-product and open-architecture distribution model in the wealth sector. The company has a diverse customer focus, catering to Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNI) through Nuvama Private and High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) and affluent clients through Nuvama Wealth.

Apple is preparing to launch several new models and upgrades for its Mac and iPads in a bid to reverse declining sales in this segment. Mac and iPad together account for almost 15% of Apple's revenue, but the decline in consumer spending on technology and the lack of new models from Apple has hit the sector hard.

emergencies. Initially, establish a budget and adhere to it. This will assist you in monitoring your income and expenses, providing clarity on the allocation of your funds.

exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds, the financial goals of partners are often disregarded, despite their considerable influence on the success of a relationship. Considering your finances as a shared responsibility and collaboratively making financial decisions is a pivotal stride in fortifying your connection and nurturing the growth of your relationship. Sharing your financial details and collaborating on financial management fosters trust and transparency in your relationship.

Radico Khaitan, revising its price target to ₹1,965. The brokerage also projects a 17.66% potential upside in the stock from its current market price of ₹1,670.

Tata Power jumped nearly 10% to the day’s high of Rs 322.25 on the NSE on Thursday following an upgrade by brokerage firm JM Financial. The rally ensured that the company’s market cap crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, thus making it the sixth firm from the Tata stable to achieve the coveted milestone.

Watch | How can India get rid of petrol, diesel? Nitin Gadkari reveals strategy Yesterday, Congress member Ranjeet Ranjan during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha raised the issue of the ill-effect of lithium-ion battery waste dumping. The Congress MP also underscored the risk workers go through in manufacturing units of the storage of lithium-ion batteries. Gadkari seeks support from all stakeholders for vehicle scrapping policy Ranjan stated that there is a research report that highlights the ill effects on the health of workers involved in the process of manufacturing lithium-ion batteries.

alliance) bloc together and chalk out strategies for the Lok Sabha polls. Three prominent leaders within the INDIA bloc declined the invitation, citing prior commitments, and openly expressed their disagreement with the Congress party's "lone wolf" approach in the recent three Assembly elections. Congress is accused of unilateralism despite being a part of the bloc specifically floated to counter the BJP in the elections.

equity markets in the medium term does not present a very rosy picture. A multiplicity of factors, both domestic and global, are weighing against the equities universe. But, take heart, within this uncertainty there is opportunity.

The EV trend in the US at the end of 2023 is a little tough to tease out

Fixed Invest, a fintech startup, has collaborated with Bajaj Finance to provide digital fixed deposit (FD) options to its clients and associates. Having introduced India’s inaugural FD marketplace, the company has forged a digital fintech alliance with Bajaj Finance. This collaboration enables investors on the Fixed platform to access and invest in all FD options offered by Bajaj Finance. Investors can seamlessly explore, learn about, invest in, and manage their Bajaj Finance FDs through this partnership.

In the constantly evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has recently hit a notable milestone, surging past $44,000 and marking a staggering 160% increase this year.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, India’s biggest maritime company by market capitalisation, is in advanced talks to acquire Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s (SP) Gopalpur Ports in Odisha for up to Rs 1,100-1,200 crore in equity value as part of a neatly woven string-of-pearls strategy that involves owning considerable facilities along both the eastern and western water margins. If successful, this will be Adani Port’s sixth acquisition of a multi-purpose facility on the eastern coast, where it already has approximately 247 million tonnes (MT) of capacity. The due diligence process is currently on, people aware of the talks told ET.

According to a reply submitted before the Rajya Sabha, terrorist-initiated incidents were 41 (till Nov 15) as compared to 125 in 2022, 129 in 2021, 126 in 2020 and 153 in 2019, the year when Article 370 was abrogated. The number of encounters by security forces, including J&K Police, Army and CRPF, stood at 44 in 2023, 117 in 2022, 100 in 2021, 118 in 2020 and 102 in 2019.

Quiver Quantitative — Carson Block, the renowned short seller and head of Muddy Waters (NYSE:WAT), has publicly declared a short position against Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT), citing a potential liquidity crisis due to unfavorable economic conditions impacting commercial real estate. Block's announcement at the Sohn Investment Conference in London highlighted the risks faced by the trust, which specializes in loans secured by commercial properties. He raised concerns about borrowers' ability to refinance and repay the trust, suggesting the need for increased collateral and predicting a significant dividend cut.

Kazakhstan and accelerating economic growth. India is one the countries from where Kazakhstan is seeking FDI. As stipulated in the decree, the Investment Promotion Council will have the power to make binding decisions on both central and local government bodies and entities in the quasi-public sector.

Two recent back-to-back events have helped showcase India’s rise in the polity of nations: the country’s successful hosting of the G20 summit, which managed some path-breaking geopolitical agreements, and the Chandrayaan-3 mission that was executed flawlessly and cost effectively, validating India’s space industry. India is being seen as a country with a deep history and culture that is moving forward firmly.

Narendra Modi before leaving for the world’s biggest climate conference being held in Dubai. During his address at the opening plenary, Modi said India has shown the way forward for countries on how they can strike a balance between development and environment conservation and reiterated India’s commitment towards ensuring a greener planet.

Duqm Port in Oman will be a key focus when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik here later this month. This will be Haitham bin Tarik's maiden trip to India since taking over as Oman's Sultan following demise of his predecessor Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who shared close and special bonds with India. Oman will inaugurate two key infrastructure projects in the Duqm Port complex ahead of the Sultan's India trip and facilities for India at the port will figure high on the agenda. Muscat has given facilities to the Indian Navy in Duqm Port to facilitate their presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The port overlooks the Gulf of Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.