- newLearn with ETMarkets: Understanding base metals and how to trade it
Base metal prices are shaped by global economic trends and industry-specific factors, with China's economic conditions playing a pivotal role. As the largest consumer and producer, China significantly influences global pricing dynamics.
- 4 hours ago 21 Dec 24, 1:36pm - - newLNG producer Venture Global files for IPO on NYSE
Venture Global, a major US LNG producer, has filed for an IPO, aiming to raise about $3 billion on the NYSE. The company, with two Louisiana plants, competes with industry giants like Cheniere and Sempra. Founders will retain majority voting power after the offering. Revenues reached $3.45 billion in the first nine months of this year.
- 7 hours ago 21 Dec 24, 10:44am - - new22 smallcap stocks stood out with double-digit gains in a forgetful week for Indian investors
Amid overall weak market sentiments, 22 smallcap stocks stood out by delivering impressive double-digit returns. Leading the pack was Fairchem Organics with a remarkable 49% gain, followed by Tanfac Industries at 28%, and Vakrangee and Five-Star Business, both posting 18% returns.
- 8 hours ago 21 Dec 24, 9:58am - - newFPI Focus: Financials, IT, and real estate dominate December inflows
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) flocked to Indian markets in early December, pouring ₹22,766 crore, primarily into financial services, IT, and real estate. However, oil and gas, auto, and FMCG sectors witnessed outflows. While financials saw significant withdrawals throughout 2024, telecom and services experienced renewed interest after November's outflows.
- 8 hours ago 21 Dec 24, 9:38am - - newSiemens sounds alarm: Capital goods stocks plunge amid capex concerns
Capital goods stocks stumbled on Friday, led by Siemens' 10% drop, after the company reported a lack of significant private capital expenditure growth in India. Despite this, analysts maintain a positive outlook for the sector, driven by government spending and a private capex cycle focused on decarbonization and energy transition.
- 8 hours ago 21 Dec 24, 9:34am - - newUnique Stocks: These counters held by only one MF scheme surged 50-150% in CY24 so far
In November 2024, the list initially included 130 stocks. To refine the selection, only those with a market value exceeding Rs 20 crore and a share price increase of over 50% during CY24 were considered.
- 23 hours ago 20 Dec 24, 6:45pm - - How secretive Swiss sought to keep a lid on the Credit Suisse crisis
A Swiss parliamentary inquiry revealed that secret meetings and mistrust among officials hampered the government's response to Credit Suisse's 2023 collapse. Undocumented "non-meetings" and downplaying of the bank's problems left key ministers uninformed, hindering preparations for the eventual UBS takeover. This secrecy, intended to protect Switzerland's reputation as a financial haven, ultimately contributed to the crisis.
- 1 day ago 20 Dec 24, 3:06pm - - Climate crisis threatens to exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation: WHO Chief Ghebreyesus
WHO Director-General highlighted the escalating climate crisis, emphasizing its potential to worsen global divisions. He stressed the urgent need for peace and collaboration, citing the crisis's impact on health. Meanwhile, India showcased its commitment to combating land degradation and desertification at the UNCCD CoP16, underscoring its efforts towards sustainable development.
- 1 day ago 20 Dec 24, 2:30pm - - Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste
Butter prices are soaring across Europe, impacting consumers and businesses alike. A global milk shortage, exacerbated by various factors including declining production and the war in Ukraine, is driving the increase. While some producers consider substitutes, others, like Parisian pastry chef Arnaud Delmontel, refuse to compromise on quality, absorbing the rising costs or adjusting portion sizes.
- 1 day ago 20 Dec 24, 10:52am - - South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces questioning over his short-lived December 3 martial law declaration. Accused of abuse of authority and rebellion, Yoon continues to refuse cooperation with investigators, dodging summons and blocking office searches.
- 1 day ago 20 Dec 24, 10:14am - - Canada: Justin Trudeau to shuffle his Cabinet Friday amid resignation calls and rising discontent
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing pressure to resign amid rising discontent and the departure of key Cabinet members. A Cabinet shuffle is underway, but it's uncertain whether it will improve the Liberals' standing. The NDP's potential withdrawal of support could trigger a no-confidence vote when Parliament returns, further jeopardising Trudeau's leadership.
- 1 day ago 20 Dec 24, 8:46am - - Centre proposes bill to ban unregulated lending
The government drafted a bill to combat illegal lending. The bill proposes a 10-year jail term and a ₹1 crore penalty for violators. An online database of approved lenders will be created. The database will help identify illegal lenders. The move follows action against several digital loan apps. The government aims to curb predatory lending practices.
- 2 days ago 20 Dec 24, 12:51am - - US commits to 61% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2035
The United States pledged to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035, becoming the first nation to submit its 2035 climate plan to the UN. Despite potential challenges from a future Trump administration, sub-national governments and the private sector are expected to play a key role in achieving the target.
- 2 days ago 20 Dec 24, 12:16am - - Swiss withdrawal of MFN status to India won't have immediate impact on trade: Officials
Switzerland has suspended most-favored-nation status for India under their tax treaty, but Indian officials say the immediate trade impact will be minimal. The move raises concerns about investment flows under the European Free Trade Association agreement, which includes a $100 billion investment commitment from EFTA nations to India over 15 years.
- 6 days ago 15 Dec 24, 11:55pm - - 'Transactionalism' will be key for Indo-US ties under Donald Trump: IMD chief David Bach
IMD Business School President David Bach foresees the US adopting a transactional approach with India under Trump, while maintaining strategic partnership against China. India stands to benefit from the 'China-plus one' strategy as businesses diversify. Bach emphasizes India's need to improve managerial practices and productivity for sustained growth.
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- Govt considering proposal to impose safeguard duty on steel imports
The Indian government is considering a 25% safeguard duty on steel imports to address concerns raised by domestic producers about rising imports, especially from China. While over 60% of imports arrive duty-free from FTA countries, the measure aims to protect domestic competitiveness. Imports have increased to 5.
- 9 days ago 12 Dec 24, 3:07pm - - India sugar output to rebound to record next year, could revive exports
Indian sugar production is poised for a record-breaking year thanks to increased cane cultivation driven by abundant water and poor returns from other crops. This surge is expected to allow India to resume sugar exports in 2025/26, potentially impacting global sugar prices by increasing supply amidst anticipated shortages from Brazil.
- 11 days ago 10 Dec 24, 3:47pm - - India to continue resilient growth in 2025, RBI may do modest interest rate easing: S&P
India's economy is expected to grow. S&P forecasts 6.8% growth this fiscal year and 6.9% next year. Strong urban consumption and infrastructure investment will drive growth. Inflation is expected to decrease. The RBI may ease monetary policy. The current fiscal year's second quarter growth was 5.4%. Several challenges remain, including weak household balance sheets and a competitive global manufacturing environment.
- 11 days ago 10 Dec 24, 2:37pm - - Jamnagar's SME IPO gets highest listing premium of 387% in 2024, 15th multibagger debut of the year
Winsol Engineers, based in Jamnagar, achieved the highest premium on listing this year, aligning with expectations. Its stock debuted with an impressive premium of nearly 387% over the issue price on Tuesday, marking one of the strongest listings in recent memory.
- 14 May 24, 2:42pm - - SRM Contractors sets IPO price band at Rs 200-210 per share; issue to open on March 26
SRM Contractors IPO will open for subscription on March 26. The company is looking to raise Rs 130 crore. It has set the price band of Rs 200-210 per share for the IPO.
- 21 Mar 24, 4:36pm - - Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm - - Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm - - Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm - - Kavitha arrest before polls may hit BRS morale, hasten desertions; party calls for protests tomorrow
Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.
- 15 Mar 24, 9:57pm - - A mysterious "push" probably behind Mamata Banerjee's fall, suggests hospital director
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that her fall at home was due to a 'sensation of push.' Initial reports suggested she fell due to 'some push from behind,' leading to injuries on her forehead and nose. Banerjee received treatment at SSKM Hospital and is reported to be clinically stable. The incident sparked speculation, but the police confirmed no complaint has been lodged. Banerjee has suffered injuries in the past and is under a "Z+ category" security cover.
- 15 Mar 24, 6:59am - - Rajasthan: Two former ministers, several ex-MLAs quit Congress to join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls
It is a second major jolt to the Congress within a few days as former minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya recently joined the BJP which fielded him from Basnwara in the LS elections. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, state BJP president C P Joshi and Union minister Bhupendra Yadav welcomed the new joinees into the party fold at its state headquarters. Addressing the joining ceremony, Kataria said he was driven by his conscience to join the BJP. He said the BJP understands the pain and…
- 10 Mar 24, 9:14pm - - Despite promoter stake sale, these 7 stocks clocked double-digit gains in 2 months
ETMarkets scanned through the quarterly shareholding of promoters, and found seven companies where the holding came down sharply on a sequential basis, while the stocks have gained up to 55% so far in 2024.
- 26 Feb 24, 9:46am - - Standard Chartered doesn’t see rupee cross 84 even if dollar climbs
“The Reserve Bank of India has been protecting rupee from depreciating very sharply,” Parul Mittal Sinha, head of India financial markets at the lender said on Bloomberg TV Friday. The monetary authority has “been following the stated policy of containing volatility in the rupee,” she said.
- 29 Sep 23, 3:01pm - - Coffee Day Enterprises Q1 Results: Firm swings to black, reports Rs 23 crore profit
Revenue from operations was at Rs 247.29 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 210.49 crore in the year-ago period.
- 15 Aug 23, 12:55pm - - Selective in pharma and capital goods; will move to overweight in IT on weakness: Trideep Bhattacharya
“From an asset allocation perspective, a slightly longer-term answer to your question is yes, inflation is likely to be stickier and hence, while rates might have peaked, coming down might take some time. The asset allocation needs to be thought about in that context.”
- 15 Aug 23, 11:05am - - Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm - - Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm - - Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm - - Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm - - Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm - - Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm - - Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am - - Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm - - We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am - - Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am - - Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am - - There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
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- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm - - After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am - - Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am - - Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm - - IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am - - Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm - - Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm - - Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm - - DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am - - Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm - - 'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm - - Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am - - Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am - - 'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am - - Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am - - Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm - - Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm - - SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm - - Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am - - Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am - - Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am - - 'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am - - Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
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