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Source: Live Mint Sonu Sood came into the social limelight during the pandemic. His selfless act of helping hundreds of migrant workers get back home during the lockdown by organising buses and food. He became somewhat of a local hero as he organised safe passage for people where the administration faltered. The trailer of his…
Source: Live Mint The stock market slid on Monday in response to tremendous selling pressure on concerns around the HMPV virus, and on foreign institutional investors (FII) sell-off, resulting in benchmark indices declining by over 1.5 per cent. Amid all this, sectoral indices witnessed steep losses and the worst-affected sectors included Nifty PSU Bank, Metal,…
Source: Live Mint When he became an investment manager, he adopted an absolutely opposite approach. He no longer believed in the eraser. He built a reputation for his ability to stick to his convictions, even if it meant lagging the markets for a while. Jain’s track record in HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd as one…
Source: Live Mint In 2024, Indian equity markets faced significant volatility due to global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, yet the Indian economy showed resilience fueled by strong domestic consumption, infrastructure spending, and supportive policies. This bolstered investor confidence and emphasised the need for portfolio diversification to manage risks effectively. The year witnessed a growing…
Source: Live Mint Atul Singh, CEO, LGT Wealth India talks about the shifts in investment strategies, the growing appeal of alternative investments, and the evolving landscape for global diversification. Edited excerpts: Can you start by telling us a bit about LGT Wealth India and your role there? LGT is a global leader in private banking…
Source: Live Mint The former American President Obama has this film in his annual must see cinema list, Cannes Film Festival celebrates this film with a nomination to the prestigious Palme D’Or award, and numerous film festivals have celebrated the life of the two Malayali nurses working in Mumbai with awards… It used to be…
Source: Live Mint Top News India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December 2024 reached an impressive ₹1.77 trillion, marking a 7.3% increase compared to December 2023. This steady rise highlights the resilience and growth of the Indian economy, as well as improved compliance and robust business activities. The uptick reflects the government’s ongoing…
Source: Live Mint As the New Year 2025 has commenced, it is the time to do some stock taking and analyse the performance of mutual funds across categories. Here, we list out the returns posted by equity mutual funds across market capitalisations i.e., large cap, mid cap and small caps. Although mutual fund schemes in the mid…
Source: Live Mint His Indian portfolio was equally scattered, featuring 25-30 mutual fund schemes and random stocks chosen based on tips from friends and online forums. Despite his proactive approach, Rohan’s investments lacked direction and alignment with his financial goals. His story highlights a common challenge faced by NRIs: balancing investments between India and global…
Source: Live Mint “Interesting” election results in three major world powers. Continued economic uncertainty in another one. And continued geopolitical tensions in yet another. To cut rates or not, the constant question. The threat and opportunities posed by the two letters, AI. In all this, 13%+ returns on the NIFTY 100 and 24%+ on the mid-cap…
