What is the difference between a trader and an investor? Sanjiv Bhasin explains
So the thin line is the trader never becomes an investor and the investor never becomes a trader. To correlate that, if you tried to trade in Infosys 10 years back, you missed the opportunity of creating the biggest wealth creator. Key Points
Economic Times10 Inspirational Quotes by Jack Ma on Entrepreneurship and Persistence
Jack Ma Yun is a Chinese business tycoon, investor and philanthropist. He is a co-founder of the global technology firm Alibaba Group. Key Points
Times of India10 Inspirational Quotes by Steve Jobs on Innovation and Creativity
Steven Paul Jobs was an American business tycoon, industrial designer, media proprietor, and investor. He was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple. Key Points
Times of IndiaET Mutual Fund Explains: Looking to generate a target corpus of Rs 1 crore? Use Rule 15*15*15
The 15*15*15 rule is a simple strategy for MF investors to become crorepatis by investing Rs 15,000 monthly for 15 years, assuming a 15% annual return. This approach highlights the power of compounding over long-term investments, enabling individuals to achieve significant wealth accumulation with consistent contributions. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian banker in London loses over ₹1.2 crore to crypto fraud; how to protect yourself from falling prey?
A similar incident happened to a 37-year-old man in Bengaluru who met a woman named Megha Raghavan on a matrimonial site and eventually lost ₹76.2 lakh. Key Points
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Radhakishan Damani buys Health & Glow for ₹750 cr
According to corporate shareholding data available till June 2023, Damani, Damani publicly holds 14 stocks with a net worth over ₹166,949.6 crore with the largest being VST Industries where he is the single largest shareholder and India Cements, where his 21% ownership makes him the single largest public (non-promoter group) investor. Apart from being an investor in His other retail sector exposure is in Trent, the chain backed by Tata Group. Key Points
Economic TimesAI stocks tumble after short-seller attack on C3.ai
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks fell on Wednesday after a short seller alleged accounting issues at retail darling C3.ai Inc , dampening investor interest in the group of small companies that have wildly outperformed the market this year. Key Points
ReutersWhy should you invest in REITs and InvITs? Feroze Azeez explains
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are pooled vehicles that invest in real estate; they offer retail investors the opportunity to invest in commercial property, which is generally beyond their reach. As such, it offers a degree of regular income and tax efficiency as it operates in the lowest tax bracket. However, investors should note that a recent tax change may impact returns, resulting in a higher tax liability. Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITS) are more complicated than REITs. Key Points
Economic TimesWill AI be your future financial adviser? What role will humans play? Krithika Muthukrishnan answers
Krithika Muthukrishnan, Chief Data Science Officer at Scripbox, suggests that AI can play an important role in fund selection based on an evidence-based, objective process. However, AI is not a replacement for human advisers who can provide a personalised touch and an unbiased approach to investment selection while assisting in goal planning, understanding risk and choosing an investment strategy. Key Points
Economic TimesNew Sovereign Gold Bonds tranche: Applying for SGB? 15 Key points to know before investing
India Business News: Applying for the new Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranche? Here are 14 things you should know about the application process, payment methods, and more. Find out how to apply and what to expect. Key Points
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Adani Green is in talks with banks for $1.8 billion loan
India Business News: Adani Green Energy is in talks with foreign lenders to borrow up to $1.8 billion to fund new solar and wind projects. The banks involved in the discus Key Points
Times Of IndiaShankar Sharma’s tips for young investors entering the market
Investment expert Shankar Sharma advises small investors to adopt a marathon run approach when investing in Indian stocks. He suggests buying 50 stocks initially and, over two or three quarters, identifying 10 to 15 that perform very well. The poor performers should be sold and the capital reinvested into the winners. Sharma recommends younger investors focus on small- and mid-cap stocks when starting out, rather than the larger, more stable companies. Key Points
Economic TimesThis Rally Is All About a Few Star Stocks—And Some Investors Are Worried
Investor exuberance about Big Tech has helped buoy the U.S. market, but some warn that may be masking trouble Key Points
mintHow to become a good crypto investor? Sathvik Vishwanath answers
So, after 50%, then generally people go with different altcoins like Ether and Ripple and various other coins. So, here, obviously doing the research is one of the best ideas for someone even though it is easier said than done, but that is the only way it can be handled. Key Points
Economic TimesLooking beyond CEO reappointment buzz in AU Small Finance Bank
One of the factors hurting investor sentiments had been the lack of clarity on the continuity of the current managing director and chief executive officer. That overhang is out of the way now. Key Points
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How to ensure that financial products sold on online platforms are genuine? Aditi Mittal answers
Come to 2019, 2020, we saw a lot of online platforms bringing up and offering fixed income products, structured and packaged in various manners. And they exponentially grew from 2019 to 2022. In November 2022, SEBI came out with the OBPP guidelines for the platforms who were offering corporate bonds listed or to be listed, to be regulated. Key Points
Economic TimesDolly Khanna raises stake in two smallcap stocks in December quarter
With the additional stake, Dolly Khanna's stake in Deepak Spinners increased to 1.83% at the end of December 2023 from about 1.65% at the end of September 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesHow to find a fund that will fit your existing portfolio
Choosing the right mutual fund requires an investor to prioritize their objective, rather than the fund's performance. They should aim for a good mix that aligns with their investment goal and look past the elusive alpha. Investors also need to examine the AMC's performance, fund managers, and the fund's past cycles to ensure that it is a good fit in the long term. Diversification is crucial, but over-diversification reduces returns and increases monitoring time. Ultimately, investors should have an honest conversation with their advisor about losses and choose a fund that aligns with their financial goals. Key Points
Economic TimesBeware of bears! BSE Sensex crash wipes out Rs 4.59 lakh crore investors’ wealth today
India Business News: The BSE Sensex crash on Wednesday led to investors losing a significant amount of money. Get all the details on the market decline and its impact on investor wealth. Key Points
Times Of IndiaJapan's Tsuruha weighs sale after proxy battle with Oasis - Bloomberg News
Japan's Tsuruha Holdings Inc (3391.T) is exploring selling the entire company for about $4 billion or even more, after a proxy battle with activist investor Oasis Management, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Key Points
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‘Sound of Freedom’: Anti-Child trafficking film’s investor arrested for child kidnapping after box office
Anti-child trafficking movie Sound of Freedom has gained immense box office success, but an investor, Fabian Marta, has been arrested for child kidnapping. Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, the film portrays Tim Ballard, played by Jim Caviezel, dismantling a child trafficking ring. Marta, credited for supporting the movie, now faces possible prison time if convicted. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's Mahindra and Mahindra does not intend to invest more in RBL
Mahindra and Mahindra (MAHM.NS) does not intend to build on its stake in RBL Bank (RATB.NS), the Indian automaker said on Friday, roughly a week after its purchase of a 3.5% stake in the lender sparked investor concerns. Key Points
ReutersProsus says India's Byju's 'regularly disregarded' former director's advice
Prosus NV (PRX.AS), an investor in Indian educational technology startup Byju's, said on Tuesday that the troubled company's directors "regularly disregarded advice" despite repeated efforts by the Dutch-listed technology firm's former director. Key Points
ReutersRupee falls 7 paise to 82.16 against US dollar
Falling for the second straight session, the rupee depreciated by 7 paise to 82.16 against the US dollar on Friday, as a strong greenback overseas weighed on investor sentiments. Key Points
FinancialexpressStocks to Watch: Reliance Industries, HDFC, Tata Motors, Adani Enterprises
Indiabulls Housing Finance and GNFC remain on the F&O ban list for 20 March. Securities banned under the F&O segment include companies where derivative contracts have crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit. Key Points
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Carl Icahn urges Fed to keep fighting inflation after SVB collapse - FT
Activist investor Carl Icahn has urged the U.S. Federal Reserve to stay the course in the fight against the "disease of inflation" despite the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and two other banks last week, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Key Points
ReutersIn a first, LIC plays anchor for Nabard's infra bond sale
Investment documents seen by ET showed that LIC is the anchor investor for the ₹5,000-crore infrastructure bond sale by Nabard on December 20. Besides the base, the issuer also has a green shoe option of ₹5,000 crore. As anchor investor, LIC will take up 30%, or ₹1,500 crore, of the base size of Nabard's bond issue, the documents showed. Key Points
Economic Times'New Yorkers would be amazed': Ace investor Mark Mobius impressed by Bengaluru's 'spotless' metro
The ace investor was recently on a month-long visit to India. During his trip, he visited nine cities including Bengaluru and Hyderabad - both known for thriving technology industry. Key Points
Business TodayNovo, Lilly rivals explore booming weight-loss drug market entry
Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) and Eli Lilly (LLY.N) have pulled ahead in the race for a slice of the weight-loss drugs market, expected to be worth $100 billion by the end of the decade, and rivals are looking to catch up through acquisitions and trials. Key Points
ReutersInvestors must understand there are no guaranteed returns in any mutual fund schemes: Harshvardhan Roongta
“What Sebi has tried to do in the circular of March 2023 is that you cannot combine a product like this and give an impression to the investor that it is a guaranteed return. Now, AMFI, in the best practices guidelines, has come out with the same thing and has standardised what illustrations to use.” Key Points
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GIFT For P-notes: Key bottleneck removed
ODIs such as P-notes are an indirect route of investing in India for foreign funds that do not want to register with local authorities. In a P-note transaction, a bank, broker or custodian allowed to issue these derivatives buys the securities that the investor desires and issues P-notes against them. Key Points
Economic TimesVijay Kedia raises stake in this smallcap auto stock
Shares of Atul Auto closed 0.34 per cent lower at ₹321.95 apiece on the NSE on Friday Key Points
mintWhy Sudip Bandyopadhyay prefers L&T to Bhel; 4 stocks to look in metal counter
“As things stand today with the metal cycle turning around and considering the price where it is, Vedanta is one stock an aggressive investor can look at taking a bet on for some time. Specifically on aluminium, one can look at Hindalco but one has to remember that these trends change very quickly.” Key Points
Economic TimesWhat Credit Suisse, SVB developments mean for Indian investors? Nilesh Shah answers
In the developed world, market panic is a function of reset in interest rates. Not so long ago, interest rates were near zero, with more than $17 trillion of debt securities having zero or negative coupon. Their markets are getting adjusted to the fact that interest rates can remain higher and for a longer period of time. In the European context, some of the uncertainty could be linked to the Russia-Ukraine situation as well. In the Indian context, we were trading at around our average historical valuations. Key Points
Economic TimesWorried about correction? This shall too pass, these bank stocks can give more than 20% returns, according
In the last one week, not even one sector has been spared by bears, they were seen across the street. It is time like this that one needs to look at the relative performance and before taking any buy or sell decision one simple question should be asked. The question is that a sector which was doing well when the news about higher GDP growth and other macro numbers were coming, has suddenly corrected, is there something changed for the sector or not. Because if some negative development has taken place in the operating matrix of the sector then it is time to sell, but if nothing wrong has happened to factors which determine the bottomline then why panic and sell. What impacts the operating matrix of the banking sector ? It is the overall economic growth. Banks provide the lifeline of capital to all the sectors which form part of any economy, whether it is retail loans or corporate loans. So when these sectors do well, banks have a higher credit growth. Is there any indication that economic growth is going to come down, not at all. So, let the trader react, not the investor. Key Points
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Pre-IPO party: Tiger Pacific Capital latest to pour into Bira 91 Keg
Tiger Pacific Capital acquires 4% of B9 Beverages for $25 million, strengthening its capital base. The acquisition includes strategic partners and blue chip financial sponsors across geographies. Ankur Jain plans to raise $50 million for pre-IPO companies and listed securities. Key Points
Economic TimesFor moderate risk takers: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 36%
Unlike last quarter of 2023, when nifty and sensex used to witness correction and mid-cap index was able move higher. Since the start of 2024, the mid-cap index is also participating in the correction, clearly indicating that some profit booking is taking place in this segment of the market. Having said that, if one looks at the flow of money to the mutual funds, a good amount of it is still coming in funds which are focussed on mid or small cap. There is no way one can fight with liquidity, if it is going to mid caps and they are moving up irrespective of valuations or quality of stocks one cannot argue. But the only thing which as an investor one can do is to be careful when taking exposure to this segment of the market. Stay away from stocks where there is a narrative that this sector will do well because of ABCD reasons or the company will get such and such orders worth this much. There is enough evidence in history to show that more than anything else, checks and balances are most important at this point of time, while making investment decisions. Key Points
Economic TimesPut checks and balances: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 34%
The movement of nifty and sensex needs to be delinked with what has happened in the last quarter and what might happen to mid-cap in the coming quarter. There is no way one can fight with liquidity, if it is going to mid caps and they are moving up irrespective of valuations or quality of stocks one cannot argue. But the only thing which as an investor one can do is to be careful when taking exposure to this segment of the market. Stay away from stocks where there is a narrative that this sector will do well because of XYZ reasons. At this point of time there is no dearth of tips floating in whatsapp group and telegram channels. But there is enough evidence in history to show that more than anything else, it is time to use checks and balances while making investment decisions. Key Points
Economic TimesFighter Movie: This Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer has 4 invaluable money lessons
Fighter, released on India's Republic Day, is a patriotic film that follows the story of avenging events in Pulwama with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone as Air Force pilots fighting against the enemies. But what are the personal finance learnings from this film? We list 4. Key Points
mintIndian companies can now list on international bourses in GIFT City
India Business News: Indian companies are now allowed to list directly on international exchanges in GIFT City, providing them access to a wider pool of investors. This move will boost foreign investment flows and broaden the investor base for Indian companies. Key Points
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Just looking like a Wow! Momo chain raises Rs 350 crore
Wow! Momo Foods has secured ₹350 crore in funding from Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia. This investment, the company's largest to date, is attributed to robust double-digit growth in the overall food services sector and the popularity of momos as a snack in India. The funding will be used for brand growth and expansion, distribution strengthening, and research and development for the FMCG arm. Key Points
Economic TimesNo Hera Pheri! '25 din mein paisa double' just happened in these 6 multibagger stocks
Is '25 din mein paisa double' possible in stock markets without doing any 'Hera Pheri'? We ran a screener and found that at least 6 stocks have more than doubled wealth. But those new to the market must not forget that investing is a long-term business and not a get-rich-quick scheme. '25 din mein paisa double' is an exception and not the rule. Key Points
Economic TimesProsus cuts Byju's valuation to under $3 billion
India Business News: Netherlands-based technology investor Prosus, which holds about 9.6% stake in Byju's, has marked down the startup's valuation to under $3 billion. Thi Key Points
Times Of IndiaIPO heavy week on D-Street: Factors to consider while applying
To apply for an IPO, you need to have a demat (dematerialised) account with a depository participant. A demat account to hold shares is paperless and can be opened online with a broker of your choice. Once this is done, there are two ways in which you can apply for an IPO. Key Points
Economic TimesAs bulls and bears fight over Nifty, investors should focus on 6 largecap stocks with right mix of RoE & R
Once again bulls have shown that it is not easy to beat them. After a correction in September and October, November has been a month where bulls are back in control. While this fight will continue as pulls and pressure increase toward the end of the year, it would be better that as an investor stay focussed on the business you are owning. Businesses which have a track record of being able to deal with all the swings of economic cycles. It is the large cap companies with strong balance sheets, strong brands and a history of not needing frequent doses of capital which probably would be able to weather a storm and do well. Key Points
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