Delhi’s wintry nights... after grey, chilly days
The last time the minimum was lower than Monday’s figure was on December 15 (4.9°C), but days were sunny then with a peak of 25.4°C | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesBare minimum Mondays: A trend to put an end to ‘Sunday scaries’ and Monday blues
Bare minimum Mondays is a workplace trend that allows employees to do the minimum amount of work on Mondays to alleviate stress and start the week on a lighter note. It has been embraced by many companies as it boosts employee morale and productivity. The trend aims to eliminate Sunday scaries and increase creativity by prioritizing less time-consuming tasks. Key Points
Economic TimesThese 5 flexi-cap mutual funds have given investors inflation-beating returns
Flexi-cap mutual funds invest in companies with different market capitalizations and are suitable for aggressive investors. Here are five funds with inflation-beating returns over 3-5 years: HDFC Retirement Savings Fund Equity Plan Direct-Growth Fund, HDFC Focused 30 Fund Direct Plan-Growth Fund, ICICI Prudential India Equity FOF Direct - Growth Fund, PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund Direct-Growth Fund, and 360 ONE Focused Equity Fund Direct-Growth Fund. They have different NAV, returns, AUM, expense ratios, and minimum investments. Key Points
Economic TimesTop 5 liquid funds for investors in frequent need for cash
Investors who need liquidity can consider parking their funds in liquid funds, which primarily invest in money market instruments and debt securities. For short-term investments or liquidity management, opportunities exist in arbitrage funds, ultra short-term funds with a horizon of at least six months, liquid funds with a horizon of one to three months, and overnight funds with a view of less than one month. Key Points
Economic TimesHow much salary can you earn in European countries? Check the list here
The minimum wage in EU countries varies significantly. Among these countries, monthly minimum wages range from €399 in Bulgaria to €2,387 in Luxembourg. Key Points
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Looking for low-cost, high-returns funds? Investors can consider these 5 mutual fund schemes
Low-cost, high-return mutual fund schemes are ideal for investors looking to minimize expenses and maximize their returns. The following five mutual funds have low expense ratios and significant returns, including the Quant Small Cap Fund, Quant Infrastructure Fund, Nippon India Small Cap Fund, HSBC Small Cap Fund, and Tata Small Cap Fund. The expense ratios range from 0.26% to 0.86%, and the trailing returns range from 5.12% to 66.25%, depending on the timeframe considered. All funds have a minimum investment requirement of Rs 5,000 and a minimum SIP investment of Rs 500 to Rs 1,000. Key Points
Economic TimesMulti-cap mutual funds can offer decent returns at moderate risk. Investors can consider these top 5 schem
Multi-cap mutual funds invest in large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, and mandate 65% of corpus in equity and equity-linked instruments. It offers the advantages of all three categories of stocks, offering moderate risks. Returns on five multi-cap mutual funds have beaten inflation, according to a list compiled. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi govt hikes minimum wages of workers in unorganised sector
According to the new rates, the monthly wage of skilled workers has been increased from Rs 20,357 to Rs 20,903, a hike of Rs 546. The monthly salary of semi-skilled workers has been increased by Rs 494 per month from Rs 18,499 to Rs 18,993. There will a monthly raise of Rs 442 in the minimum wages of unskilled workers, from Rs 16,792 to Rs 17,234. Key Points
Economic TimesThese 5 debt MFs have given investors better returns than FDs
Specified mutual funds have been defined to include funds where not more than 35% of proceeds is invested in shares of domestic companies. This may include debt mutual funds and gold ETFs, where investment in domestic companies is less than 35% of proceeds of the fund. Key Points
Economic Times15% global minimum tax to come into effect next year: OECD
Global minimum tax of 15 per cent will come into effect from next year and by 2025 almost 90 per cent of MNCs having revenues of more 750 million euros will be subject to the levy in every country of operation, said OECD in its report to G20. The implementation of the global minimum tax is now well underway and will come into effect from the beginning of next year, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in a report to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors. Key Points
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: Check out the minimum and recommended PC specs
Ubisoft's Prince of Persia series returns in 2024 with a new 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game. Ahead of the January launch, here are the minimal and recommended PC specifications for gamers. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi: minimum dips to 3.6°C, air nears ‘severe’ again
Delhi experiences its first cold wave of the season, with temperatures dropping to 3.6°C and heavy fog causing visibility issues. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesDense fog, curbs hit IGI ops; 150 flights delayed in Delhi
The fog is expected to continue into Wednesday. The cold weather conditions have weakened, with the minimum temperature increasing to 6.9°C. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi records minimum temperature of 5.5 degrees celsius, AQI ‘very poor’
The IMD has predicted clear skies during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 25 degrees Celsius, it said. Key Points
ThePrintTop 5 global equity mutual funds for investors with high risk appetite
International equity mutual funds offer currency depreciation benefits and growth in different economies and sectors, suitable for aggressive investors with a long investment horizon. Economic Times suggested five funds suitable for investors with appetite for taking higher risk and tolerance for enduring market volatility, which have given inflation beating returns over 3-5 years. The funds are DSP World Mining Fund, Invesco India-Invesco Global Equity Income FoF, Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF, Aditya Birla Sun Life Commodity Equities Fund, and ICICI Prudential US Bluechip Equity Fund. Key Points
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Visibility drops across states as dense fog blanks out North Indian belt
Delhi's Palam and Safdarjung areas recorded visibility at just 50 metres while the minimum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am. Key Points
ThePrint‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’: Here’s PC system requirements
The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 promises an exciting gaming experience. PC players anticipating its release can explore various modes, including a new campaign from November 2, 2023, for pre-orders. To ensure smooth performance, here are the minimum and recommended PC requirements. Key Points
Economic TimesDense fog hits ops at IGI airport in Delhi, 75 flights delayed
Delhi experienced its warmest morning in eight days with a minimum temperature of 6.6°C, despite sub-zero temperatures in hilly regions. Dense fog disrupted transport services. Temperatures are expected to remain between 6°C and 7°C for the next three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that Delhi will not experience a cold wave. The rise in minimum temperatures is attributed to warmer winds from the east. Visibility improved after sunrise but over 75 flights were delayed, four were diverted, and five were cancelled. At least 18 trains were delayed by over an hour. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi records season's coldest morning at 4.9°C, heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu
Delhi recorded the season's coldest morning on Friday as the minimum temperature dipped to 4.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the weather department said rain was likely in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the coming days. Key Points
India TodayECB raises minimum capital requirements for Spanish banks
The European Central Bank has raised the minimum capital requirements for Spanish lenders BBVA (BBVA.MC), Caixabank (CABK.MC), Sabadell (SABE.MC) and Bankinter (BKT.MC) as part of a supervisory review and evaluation process (SREP). Key Points
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Patanjali Foods promoters to dilute 6% share to meet minimum shareholding norms, launches road show
Patanjali Foods, formerly known as Ruchi Soya Industries, plans to dilute a 6% stake through an institutional share sale, to satisfy minimum public shareholding norms of 25%. Current public shareholding in Patanjali Foods stands at 19.18%. Baba Ramdev led the Ruchi Soya acquisition in 2019 through the corporate insolvency resolution process. The firm will target global investors for the QIP and Offer for Sale (OFS), with a view to raise funds, depending on market conditions and interest of investors. The company's shares are frozen by the NSE and BSE, which froze shares in 21 promoter-led entities, including Patanjali Ayurved and Acharya Balkrishna, for violating the minimum public shareholding norms. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia plans to shift from minimum wage to living wage by 2025
Living wages – a minimum income necessary for a worker to meet their basic needs, factoring in key social expenditure by an individual such as housing, food, healthcare, education and clothing – were endorsed by the ILO earlier this month. These would be higher than basic minimum wages. “We could go beyond minimum wages in a year,” a senior govt official told ET. Key Points
Economic TimesWeather update: IMD issues rainfall alert in THESE states till 14 Feb, dry weather in Himachal. Check full forecast here
IMD weather update: IMD predicts rise in minimum temperatures by 3-5 degree Celsius in Northwest, Central, East, and West India. Delhi records a minimum temperature of 5.2°C, five notches below average. Key Points
mintAt 4.9 degree Celsius, Delhi records season's coldest morning, shallow fog likely over next few days
Delhi's minimum temperature went below five degrees this morning, making it the coldest day of this season. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital's official observatory, Safdarjung, recorded a minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius Key Points
Business TodayFog shrouds Delhi-NCR, cold wave likely in parts of Northwest India till Feb 8
Residents of Delhi and its neighbouring cities in the NCR woke up to thin fog on Tuesday morning. The weather office has predicted cold wave conditions to prevail in parts of Northwest India till February 8. Key Points
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Traders Union Sheds Light on minimum Deposit Forex Brokers
The TU report affirms that trading with as little as $1 in Forex is possible, mainly by leveraging micro lots and high leverage. However, while this might amplify potential profits, the experts caution that it simultaneously raises the potential for significant losses. Key Points
mintThese 5 midcap funds gave up to 15% return in 1 year. Do you own any?
Midcap funds invest in companies with market capitalization between 101-250, which have the potential to become large companies in the future. ETMarkets has listed the top five midcap funds based on trailing returns. HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Direct Plan-Growth, Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct-Growth, Edelweiss Mid-Cap Direct Plan-Growth, Nippon India Growth Fund Direct-Growth, and Quant Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth have given positive returns in the last one year, although most midcap stocks have underperformed due to market volatility and foreign investor risk aversion. These funds suit aggressive investors with a long-term investment horizon. Key Points
Economic TimesPPF, NPS, Sukanya Samriddhi rules: What’s the minimum deposit to be made per financial year to avoid penalty or account freezing?
Personal Finance News: Investors in Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), and National Pension System (NPS) must deposit a minimum amount in their accounts each year to keep them active. If they miss this deposit, their accounts can be frozen, and they may face penalties. Find out the minimum deposit requirements for PPF, SSY, and NPS accounts to avoid penalties. Key Points
Times Of IndiaEPS-95 pensioners stage demonstrations to press for minimum monthly pension of Rs 7,500
Pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) demonstrated at 110 offices of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) across India, urging for a minimum monthly pension of Rs 7,500 plus dearness allowance. Presently, the minimum monthly pension is Rs 1,000, initiated from September 1, 2014. Key Points
Economic TimesCool day in Delhi-NCR as rain for June crosses 100mm mark
Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region experienced light to moderate showers, bringing the monthly total rainfall at Safdarjung beyond 100mm. The rain brought down temperatures and is expected to continue for the next six days. The city received surplus rain in June, with an early onset of the monsoon. However, despite the rain, Delhi's air quality returned to the "moderate" category. Waterlogging was reported in several areas of Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
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Delhi air quality slips into severe zone; temperatures continue to fall in NCR
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.7 degrees Celsius (°C) on Friday, which was four degrees below normal. It was 4.8°C a day earlier. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesWinter chills continue in north India; 150 flights, 28 trains delayed in Delhi
On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees Celsius, slightly below the seasonal average, according to IMD data. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesBright day in Delhi; NCR continues to log cold day
The minimum was 6.1°C — a slight increase from the 4.8°C on Sunday — which meant that cold day conditions abated in Delhi. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesBone-chilling cold in Delhi, maximum temperature settled four notches below normal
Delhi: AQI between zero and 50 is considered good , 51 and 100 satisfactory , 101 and 200 moderate , 201 and 300 poor , 301 and 400 very poor , and 401 and 500 severe . December 2023 was the national capital's warmest month in six years, with the city not recording a single 'cold wave day' during the month, the IMD said. Key Points
Economic TimesNo big jump, UK announces staged hike in minimum salary for family visas
Home Secretary James Cleverly emphasized that the overall plan aims to reduce net migration to the UK by an estimated 300,000 people compared to the previous year. Additionally, the government has announced changes to the list of occupations in short supply and measures to ensure immigrants can adequately support family members. Key Points
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Santander's Tier 1 capital requirement raised by ECB
Spain's Santander (SAN.MC), the euro zone's second-biggest bank by market value, on Monday said the European Central Bank (ECB) had set a minimum threshold for its strictest measure of solvency above the previous year's level. Key Points
ReutersAmic Forging, Graphisads among 6 SME IPOs set to hit the Street this week. Check details
Dalal Street is gearing up for another busy week in the primary market as six small and medium enterprises (SME) IPOs to hit the primary market this week. However, Swashthik Plascon has already opened for subscription and will close this week. The Rs 31.73 crore initial public offering of Amic Forging will open for subscription on Wednesday Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon appeals to French court to scrap planned 3 euro book delivery fee
Online retailer Amazon.com has appealed to France's highest administrative court to overturn part of a law seeking to charge a minimum 3-euro ($3.3) delivery fee for books purchased online, it said on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersDelhi wakes up to fog in summers, records lowest minimum temperature since May 2009
Thursday morning’s minimum of 15.8 degrees Celsius is fairly close to the all-time May record of 15.2 degrees, which was recorded on 2 May 1982 | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi records 4th day of lowest temperature, alert in Himachal
Delhi on Thursday recorded the coldest morning in March in five years as the minimum temperature settled at 8.8 degrees Celsius. A scientist from the India Meteorological Department said the unusual March cold is due to snowfall in the Himalayan regions. Key Points
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India approves e-vehicle policy with tax relief to rev up manufacturing hub dream
The Indian government has launched a new scheme to boost electric vehicle manufacturing, aiming to attract foreign investments. With a minimum investment requirement of Rs 4,150 crore, the policy seeks to position India as a leading hub for advanced EV technology production. Key Points
Economic TimesIn relief for Vi & Adani, DoT mulls waiving 5G minimum rollout fine
While Vodafone Idea had bought spectrum in the 26 GHz band as well as in the mid-band (3300-3600 MHz), Adani bought airwaves only in the 26 GHz band. Vodafone Idea bought mid-band spectrum in 17 circles and 26 GHz airwaves in 16 circles whereas Adani bought spectrum in six circles. Key Points
Economic TimesNorth India shivers as cold wave tightens grip, fog reduces visibility in Delhi
Moderate to dense fog is likely to cover Delhi-NCR on Friday as minimum temperatures witness a dip in the region. The national capital experienced severe cold day conditions on Thursday, with temperatures falling by 6 degree Celsius. Key Points
India TodayThe Finals: Check out the minimum and recommended system requirements
Embark Studios stealthily released The Finals at The Game Awards 2023. This guide provides the minimum and recommended PC specs, ensuring gamers enjoy optimal performance for the action-packed FPS. Key Points
Economic TimesAB Capital to sell 5% stake in Aditya Birla Sun Life via OFS to comply with norms
The minimum public shareholding rule mandates all listed companies to ensure that at least 25% of their equity shares are held by non-promoters. A high promoter holding can lead to an artificial mismatch between demand and supply as fewer shares are available for the public to buy and sell. Key Points
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EV policy: FinMin notifies 15 pc duty on e-vehicle imports
Earlier today, the Heavy Industries Ministry notified a 'Scheme to promote manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India', under which import duty concessions would be given to companies setting up manufacturing units with a minimum investment of USD 500 million. Following that, the finance ministry notified that EVs of a minimum value of USD 35000 can be imported at 15 per cent duty up to year 2031 by companies that set up manufacturing facilities under the scheme. Key Points
Economic TimesCold wave tightens grip; severe conditions, dense fog ahead in parts of U.P.
n Saturday, Muzaffarnagar recorded the lowest temperature in UP at 2.8 degrees Celsius. For the second consecutive day, Kanpur had a minimum temperature of three degrees Celsius. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCalifornia minimum wage spike initiates Pizza Hut franchise workforce cuts and delivery alterations
Pizza Hut franchises in various California counties anticipate a $20 hourly minimum wage hike by 2024, foreseeing substantial job cuts, affecting around 2,000 workers across regions. This shift also marks the end of in-house delivery, redirecting services to Uber Eats or DoorDash. Franchise autonomy is stressed, promising continued service quality via Pizza Hut's app and website. Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut's owner, supports accessible delivery. The pending wage law change prompts concerns among fast-food giants like McDonald's and Chipotle. Key Points
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