The Economic Times

• newYahoo rejected two PhD students' $1 million offer for their site. Here's why they are still "thankful" for it
  Stanford PhD students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, created Google, a search engine initially rejected by Yahoo and Excite. Google's AdWords revolutionized digital advertising, propelling its growth. Yahoo missed opportunities to acquire Google, ultimately losing its competitive edge in the search market.
  - 10 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 6:13pm -
• newHow Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence, became Russian media's 'Comrade'
  President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to lead the U.S. intelligence community, raising concerns due to her history of echoing Russian government viewpoints, particularly on the war in Ukraine.
  - 12 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 4:52pm -
• newBrokerages tweak model portfolios on lackluster Q2 earnings, list top stocks to buy
  Motilal’s top large-cap picks include HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), HCL Technologies, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Power Grid Corporation, Titan Company, Trent, and Mankind Pharma
  - 12 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 4:04pm -
• newDonald Trump to unleash nearly 40% tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth
  Economists predict that the U.S. could impose nearly 40% tariffs on Chinese imports in early 2025, potentially reducing China's economic growth by up to 1 percentage point. While most don't anticipate blanket 60% tariffs, the move could necessitate increased stimulus from Chinese policymakers to offset the impact on exports.
  - 14 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 2:30pm -
• newShankar Sharma flags CLSA India note as "trap" amid market optimism
  Market expert Shankar Sharma issued a cautionary note to Indian investors, criticizing a recent report from global brokerage firm CLSA that shifted its investment focus from China to India. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sharma labeled the report as a "trojan horse" and a "typical trap" for retail and domestic institutional investors (DIIs), warning against excessive optimism in the current market environment.
  - 15 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 1:18pm -
• newUPL plans to raise up to Rs 3,378 crore via rights issue
  Agrochemicals manufacturer UPL announced plans to raise up to Rs 3,378 crore through a rights issue priced at Rs 360 per share, according to its filing with stock exchanges on November 20. The funds will be raised by issuing 9.38 crore partly paid-up equity shares. The issue price represents a 34% discount to UPL’s closing price of Rs 546.85 on November 19.
  - 15 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 1:16pm -
• newBad air chokes the life out of a vibrant Pakistani city
  Lahore, Pakistan, a city known for its vibrant night life, is grappling with hazardous smog levels. The government has imposed restrictions, including early closures of markets and wedding halls, to combat the pollution crisis. The smog, attributed to various factors like vehicle emissions and industrial activity, has severely impacted daily life and public health, particularly affecting children and the poor.
  - 16 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 12:21pm -
• new12 smallcap stocks that mutual funds exited in October
  According to AMFI, companies ranked from the 251st position onwards in market capitalization are considered small-cap companies. Here are the small-cap stocks from which mutual funds exited in October, according to the Mutual Funds Insight report by Nuvama.
  - 17 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 10:53am -
• newUS pledges $4 Billion to replenish World Bank's International Development Association
  ​​The International Development Association (IDA) is part of the World Bank that helps low-income countries. Established in 1960, IDA complements the World Bank's original lending arm, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
  - 19 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 9:47am -
• newHoward Lutnick: Trump's choice for commerce secretary is a Musk pick, avid crypto fan and big tariff backer
  Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick for the position of commerce secretary. Lutnick is the head of Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast. He was also a co-chair of Trump's transition team. Lutnick is known for his support of Trump's tariffs plan and cryptocurrency.
  - 19 hours ago 20 Nov 24, 9:26am -
• Sebi seeks to tighten eligibility criteria for SME IPOs. Here's how
  Sebi is considering tightening rules for SME IPOs to protect retail investors. The regulator proposes to debar companies whose promoters or directors are debarred from the capital market or are wilful defaulters. This move aims to enhance investor protection in the SME IPO segment.
  - 1 day ago 19 Nov 24, 8:45pm -
• BFSI's 15% YoY Q2 earnings growth outperforms Nifty handsomely. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank among analysts top bets
  Strong second-quarter earnings from India's banking and financial services industry (BFSI) are attracting investors, with brokerages bullish on large banks and NBFCs. Despite a recent market dip, experts predict a rally once the Reserve Bank of India begins cutting interest rates. Analysts highlight banks' robust profits, stabilizing interest margins, and the potential for growth in the sector.
  - 2 days ago 19 Nov 24, 1:16pm -
• FM Nirmala Sitharaman flags mis-selling of insurance, calls for collateral free loans to MSMEs
  Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised concerns about insurance mis-selling, emphasizing its contribution to higher borrowing costs for customers. She urged banks to focus on affordable lending rates to support industrial growth and advocated for digital financial inclusion. Sitharaman highlighted India's economic resilience and the need for transparency in banking practices.
  - 2 days ago 18 Nov 24, 10:40pm -
• India's free trade pacts not paused, all talks progressing as per schedule: Official
  India is proceeding with its free trade agreement negotiations with various countries and blocs, including the UK and the EU, according to a government official. Despite rumors of pauses, talks are progressing as planned, with a meeting between Indian and EU trade representatives scheduled soon.
  - 3 days ago 17 Nov 24, 5:43pm -
• Indian economy well placed to handle any kind of spillovers from global events: RBI Guv
  RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated that the Indian economy and financial sector are in a strong position. India's external sector is robust, and the current account deficit remains manageable. Das highlighted India's significant foreign exchange reserves. He acknowledged the presence of inflation but expressed confidence in its moderation.
  - 4 days ago 16 Nov 24, 11:11pm -

• New senior citizens policy in the works after 25 years
  India is preparing a new senior citizen policy and amending the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 to address the needs of its growing elderly population. Industry experts are advocating for a dedicated task force, streamlined regulations, and financial incentives like GST rationalisation and reverse mortgages to boost the senior living sector.
  - 5 days ago 16 Nov 24, 12:23am -
• Onion prices likely to cool down further with arrival of new kharif crop: Govt official
  Onion prices in India are anticipated to decrease further due to the arrival of the new kharif crop. The government has been selling onions from its buffer stock at subsidized rates to combat recent price increases. Over 4,850 tonnes of onions have been transported via railway to major cities, including Delhi, to enhance supply and stabilize prices.
  - 7 days ago 14 Nov 24, 12:15am -
• Festivals take e-toll collections to a record ₹6,000 crore in October
  India witnessed its highest-ever monthly electronic toll collection in October, reaching ₹6,114.92 crore. This surge, a 7.6% increase from the previous six-month average, signals robust economic activity driven by festive spending and increased travel during Dussehra and Diwali.
  - 7 days ago 13 Nov 24, 11:52pm -
• 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."
  - 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
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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.
  - 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -