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₹4671 crores. The massive short-covering caused by this sudden change in FII trade contributed to the sharp rally," said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.Vijayakumar pointed out that the change in FII stance has been caused by the underperformance of the Hang Seng index, which has been down 4.1 per cent during the last five days."The outperformance of the Hang Seng had led to the 'sell India, buy China' trade during the last month.

While it may be true that money can’t buy happiness, that doesn’t stop people from trying. And then wishing they hadn’t. Many of us have had a big-ticket expenditure that we later come to regret.

For the past 30 days ending May 14, meme coin prices surged despite the overall market continuing to capitulate from mid-March highs following Bitcoin notching a two-year plus all-time record price high. Pepe Coin (PEPE), Bonk (BONK), and Floki (FLOKI) all led cryptocurrency gains. Floki moved 34% higher on crypto exchanges. Pepe went parabolic 110%.

PI Industries with a target price of Rs 4280. The current market price of PI Industries is Rs 3637.35. PI Industries Ltd., incorporated in the year 1946, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 55521.25 Crore) operating in Pesticides/Agro Chemicals sector.

Tata Power Co. is planning to raise as much as $1 billion-equivalent for clean energy projects, in what could be the country’s largest local currency loan this year. The unit of Tata Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, is in talks with lenders including State Bank of India, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank for the loan, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. India’s largest local currency loan so for this year was Assam Bio Refinery Pvt.’s deal of $365 million in February. If Tata Power’s planned borrowing finalizes with a size anywhere near $1 billion, it would take that title.

Allahabad at Uttar Pradesh's border with Madhya Pradesh. Scores of villagers, including women and children, have gathered outside Khoota village under a tent. Soon, a convoy of SUVs arrives with workers of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress led by INDIA bloc candidate Ujjwal Raman Singh. Singh alights from his Toyota Fortuner and exchanges pleasantries with villagers and local party workers before taking the microphone to address the crowd. «What do the farmers want? Electricity, tubewell, and lift canal so that they get water for their crops. The BJP keeps boasting of its double-engine government and does nothing on the ground,» Singh said, adding that the local MP, the state's CM and the country's PM are all from the BJP yet the party has failed to ensure the welfare of the people of the constituency. «Bhartiya Janata Party ke logan ki neeti aur niyat saaf naahi ba (The BJP people do not have a clear policy and intention),» Singh said in the local 'Ilahabadi' dialect.

Mark Mobius, Chairman, Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, says in India, he is going to be looking at largecaps going forward because some of these largecaps have lagged behind the smallcaps. Incredible growth has been seen in the mid and smallcaps and now it is time for some of these largecaps to catch up. The whole infrastructure sector is particularly interesting and in the power sector, hydro power should not be forgotten. NHPC could be making a very interesting entry into hydropower area. One of the most interesting aspects of these companies is that they are not only exposed to growth in India, but also growth globally. What do you do about the valuations in the public sector entities because they have seen a massive re-rating in the last 12 months and in all certainty it seems like the current government is going to come back to power? Do you expect this momentum rally to continue or do you think the bulk of the rally and the value has already been tapped into? Mark Mobius: There is no question that there will be a correction.

India is nearing the end of weeks-long election battle in the world's largest democracy, job talks are taking center stage with the Prime Minister and Opposition making opposite claims. BJP, the ruling party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is talking up good signs in employment, but the opposition, especially Congress leader P. Chidambaram, isn't buying it, asking tough questions and stirring up the conversation. In a recent chat with The Economic Times, PM Modi, who is seeking to return to power for a third term, boasted about job growth in India. “Look at the indicators which prove the job generation. The returns filed by individual taxpayers more than doubled from 3.36 crore in 2013-14 to 8.18 crore in 2023-24,” Modi said. Also Read: Is India suffering from an unemployment issue? PM Modi says the country is generating jobs

benchmark equity indices Nifty and Sensex hit fresh record highs on Friday, led by banking and financial stocks, despite robust economic data in the U.S. dampening hopes of early interest rate cuts. The BSE Sensex was trading 77 points higher at 75,495. Nifty50 was trading at 22,970, up 2 points at around 9.46 am.

Canadians and Americans along the Atlantic coast are being urged to prepare now as forecasters are predicting an above-normal hurricane season.

Interglobe Aviation: The operator of IndiGo airlines reported a Q4 profit of ₹1894.8 crore, marking its sixth consecutive profitable quarter, driven by robust demand despite rising fuel prices. The company’s revenue grew by 26% to ₹17,825.3 crore, and EBITDAR jumped to ₹4,412.3 crore.

₹2.1 trillion, the surplus (note, not dividend, since RBI is not a commercial entity) is the highest-ever payout by the central bank, and more than double the previous year’s ₹86,416 crore. This is good news. Especially since the transfer has been done after beefing up RBI’s contingency risk buffer (CRB) to the upper end of the band (5.5-6.5% of its balance sheet) suggested by the 2019 Bimal Jalan committee.

U.S. pier project in Gaza is starting to get more aid to Palestinians in need but conditions are challenging, U.S. officials said Thursday. That reflects the larger problems bringing food and other supplies to starving people in the besieged territory. The floating pier had a troubled launch, with crowds overrunning some of the first trucks coming from the new U.S.-led sea route and taking its contents over the weekend. One man in the crowd was shot dead in still-unexplained circumstances. It led to a two-day suspension of aid distribution.

Label Padhega India' campaign, an important step in building domestic consumer activism and fostering awareness, underscores the inherent issues related to product labelling locally. Still, products aimed at more sensitive consumer segments, such as children, may undergo greater manufacturer scrutiny. «Label Padhega India campaign has the potential to become the second largest consumer campaign after the 'Jaago Grahak Jaago' campaign by the Indian government,» said Harish Bijoor, brand strategy specialist. «However, for that to happen, the digital marketing has to be strong. Companies will not pay heed to the campaign until it gains larger traction and manages to yield a change in consumer behaviour. The onus on the influencers is to garner traction for the campaign by advertising it on a larger scale across media.» Product labelling in India faces several issues — ranging from non-compliance with the regulations, language barriers, misinformation and misleading claims, inconsistent labelling standards, illegible labels, lack of transparency, inadequate enforcement of the labelling regulations and imported goods not meeting the Indian labelling standards.

bananas to a food market from a few hundred kilometers away. With no refrigeration in his storeroom, a single-day delay in selling the bananas can reduce the value of his stockpile by at least 10%. When they arrive, he will sort through bushels and inspect the skins for signs of decay. “There’s a huge loss during summer months if the sales lag,” he said.

China conducts war games near Taiwan to test ability to seize power | 10 updatesGan’s remarks come as China started its most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan, ramping up pressure on Lai Ching-te just days after he took over as the island’s new president.Taiwan-China standoff and 'punishment' military drills: All you need to know“The US-China relationship is the most consequential in the world but is unfortunately marked by deep suspicion and distrust," Gan said.

Also Read: Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today - May 24Meanwhile, volatility is increasing ahead of the election phases which could cause a bumpy ride in the market for the time being. Taparia believes India VIX needs to fall below 16-18 zones for stability and a smoother ride in the market.Option data suggests a broader trading range in between 22,500 to 23,500 zones while an immediate range between 22,700 to 23,200 levels.The Bank Nifty index witnessed strong buying interest on Thursday as it surged over 1,000 points from lower levels.

Also read | Prashanth Prakash: Master Mentor For Lakshminarayanan, used to moving frequently and living in different countries, this unexpected start to his new role driven by the pandemic was just another problem that needed to be worked out. “You are just able to move on quickly," he says about the impact that constant travelling and moving have had on him.

BJP candidate from Chandauli Lok Sabha seat, Mahendra Nath Pandey, came out in praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi while taking a swipe at the Congress' alleged poll promise of a nationwide wealth survey and redistribution, saying that the poor, farmers, women and youth should have first right on the country's resources. Pandey's response came on the heels of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defiant statement after the Calcutta High Court rendered all OBC certificates issued by her government since 2010 void. Hours after the high court scrapped OBC (Other Backward Classes) certificates issued in West Bengal after 2010, Mamata came out in opposition to the order saying that OBC reservation will continue and that she is prepared to move to higher courts if needed.

Nvidia fueled a surge in its shares, but that was overshadowed by economic data showing inflation was still a concern that could delay any Federal Reserve rate cuts. Nvidia shares jumped 9.32% to close above the $1,000 per share mark for the first time and helped boost the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to intraday records in the early stages of trading after the AI chip company forecast quarterly revenue above estimates and announced a stock split.