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Exchange of old gold has risen almost 60% year-on-year, say jewellery retailers
Gold prices are soaring in India, prompting a surge in old gold exchanges. Consumers are trading in existing jewellery to buy new pieces. This trend is reshaping the jewellery market. Leading retailers report significant increases in exchange-led sales. This shift helps reduce the country's reliance on gold imports. Household gold is now entering the market.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: A 12% return is a really good job in markets, says HSBC MF CEO Kailash Kulkarni
HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni urged investors to keep return expectations realistic, saying a 12% annual return is a strong outcome in equity markets. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted export-led manufacturing as a key long-term opportunity and said AI could empower retail investors through better access to information.
Sebi bars Chairman Mehta from trading in Rajesh Exports shares
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred Rajesh Mehta, chairman of Rajesh Exports, from trading company shares. A forensic probe uncovered alleged revenue inflation and fund diversion over four years. The regulator found the company presented a misleading financial picture. Sebi has ordered a fresh audit and referred auditors' conduct for action.
Kotak Alts raises ADIA-anchored $1 bn real estate fund
Kotak Alts has closed its 14th real estate fund at $1 billion with major investments from Abu Dhabi's ADIA and NPS Korea. This marks the latter's first commitment in Indian alternative assets.
Kotak Alts raises $1 billion through 14th real estate fund
Kotak Alts has successfully raised one billion dollars for its fourteenth real estate fund. The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority anchored the fund with over six hundred seventy-five million dollars. The National Pension Service of the Republic of Korea also made its first investment in Indian alternatives. This fund will finance growth and development across Indian real estate.
RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will RBI announce a rate hike as Middle East conflict threatens to drive inflation?
According to wealth management firm DSP Mutual Fund, the central bank is unlikely to announce a rate hike, instead, the bank is likely to follow a step-by-step sequence before pulling the trigger on rates to defend the currency.
Alkem Labs shares in focus as Goldman, Morgan Stanley, others purchase stake in Rs 930-crore block deal
Shares of Alkem Laboratories will be in focus after block deals worth around Rs 930 crore saw 17.88 lakh shares traded at Rs 5,200 apiece on Tuesday. Promoter-linked entities offloaded their stake, while domestic mutual funds and foreign institutional investors emerged as key buyers, signalling strong institutional participation. The company also launched semaglutide pre-filled syringes in India.
Uday Kotak Says Google's $80-Billion Fundraise Is 'Wake Up Call' For Indian Listed Companies
Alphabet announced a $80 billion stock sale earlier in the day, including an investment deal with Berkshire Hathaway Inc., to fund its ambitious artificial intelligence spending plans.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
ED Arrests Ex-Kotak Mahindra Bank VP In Panchkula Municipal Body 'Fraud' Case
ED arrested ex-Kotak Mahindra Bank official Pushpinder Singh, alleging his role in the Panchkula Municipal Corporation fund fraud case.
RBI clears Mirae Asset MF to raise stake in Equitas SFB up to 9.5%
The RBI has approved Mirae Asset Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.5% in Equitas Small Finance Bank. The approval is valid for one year and is subject to compliance with banking and securities regulations.
Forget Equity Research? Radhika Gupta Lists The Real High-Growth Jobs In Finance
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