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India’s long-term growth story intact despite high valuations: Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser
India's economy faces temporary global challenges. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser states the nation's strong tech talent and diverse economy ensure its long-term growth. Foreign investors are reassessing valuations and risks. Despite current market volatility, India's fundamental economic story remains robust. The world's multipolar shift is seen as beneficial for India.
Manipal Health takes Bengaluru hospital building on long-term lease
Manipal Health Enterprises has leased a 245,000-sq ft multi-speciality hospital in Bengaluru's Yelahanka for nearly 30 years, with an estimated total rental outgo of ₹816.1 crore. The lease agreement includes a starting monthly rent of ₹1.27 crore and a 10% rent escalation in the sixth year.
Citi Predicts Global IPO Super Cycle Ahead; Backs AI Infrastructure And India's Long-Term Outlook
Citi's Aloke Gupte expects global capital markets to enter an IPO super cycle as AI fuels funding demand.
Manipal Health picks up hospital building in Bengaluru through 30-year lease
Manipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru's Yelahanka area. The lease spans nearly 30 years, with total rental payments projected at over Rs 816 crore. This move signifies the hospital chain's ongoing expansion across major Indian cities. The transaction underscores the growing trend of healthcare operators prioritizing long-term occupancy in prime urban markets.
Marcellus launches global equities fund in GIFT City, targets AI, defence and luxury themes
Marcellus Investment Managers has launched a global equities fund through GIFT City, offering Indian investors access to overseas stocks. The fund targets defence, power, AI-led infrastructure and luxury themes, enabling dollar-denominated investing, diversification and exposure to long-term global growth opportunities.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Markets forget wars, don't stress too much on geopolitics, says Devina Mehra
Devina Mehra advises investors to prioritize long-term portfolio construction over geopolitical events, citing over a century of market history where wars have had minimal lasting impact. She also stresses the importance of genuine global diversification, as market leadership frequently rotates between countries and sectors, cautioning against blindly investing in international products without due diligence.
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.
Why are FPIs selling if India’s growth story remains strong? Citi's Sue Lee explains
Sue Lee, Head-Markets Asia South at Citi, says geopolitical tensions and the global AI investment boom are diverting capital away from India in the short term, despite the country's strong underlying fundamentals. She believes a robust IPO pipeline could help attract fresh foreign inflows and points to continued investments in manufacturing, AI data centres and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as evidence of sustained long-term interest in India.
Petrol, diesel price hikes in India remain 'very minor' compared with global peers: Hardeep Singh Puri
India's fuel price hikes are minor globally, with the nation ranking second lowest. This stability stems from a focused energy strategy. The government balances energy security with affordability. India is promoting ethanol blending and flex-fuel vehicles. This transition is structural, accelerating cleaner energy adoption across millions of vehicles. Such moves align with India's long-term energy roadmap.
India tops emerging markets list for long-term investors: William Lee
William Lee, Chief Economist and Managing Director of Global Economic Advisors, says strengthening US-India ties, including technology transfers and defence partnerships, are enhancing India's appeal as a long-term investment destination.
AI, quick commerce are reshaping how India spends on advertising: WPP Media's Prasanth Kumar
India's advertising market will grow in 2026. Marketers face unprecedented volatility, juggling many challenges. Despite global tensions and inflation, the outlook remains positive. New platforms and AI are changing the advertising landscape. Brands focus on long-term growth and immediate results. Agencies will adapt to automation, focusing on higher-value tasks.
Skipper incorporates wholly owned subsidiary in Abu Dhabi
The wholly owned subsidiary is established as part of the Company's long-term strategy to expand its operations beyond India and to create a dedicated platform for trading and marketing of its products in the global marketplace.