Aly Goni visits Mecca during Ramadan: there is a power that makes you feel good
Actor Aly Goni recently visited Mecca during Ramzan. He shares his experience. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWant to create a lot of wealth? Look at these 5 PSU gems for next 6 months: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin of IIFL Securities is bullish on Hindustan Copper, HPCL, ONGC, IRCTC, Concor, Century Textiles' foray into real estate, and ITC's future prospects. He advises caution in PSU banks and railway stocks, while emphasizing the potential in the banking sector and the need for quality construction in real estate. Key Points
Economic TimesEating out alone made me anxious; solo dates helped me overcome it
Eating out alone made me anxious; I was worried other people would judge me. But I did it anyway, taking myself on 6 solo dates. I felt myself grow. Key Points
InsiderIndia must legalise contract soldiers recruited to fight foreign wars. Agniveers are coming
Successive governments have been squeamish at the prospect of Indian citizens serving foreign wars. It's time to stop pretending the problem doesn’t exist and start protecting contract soldiers legally. Key Points
ThePrintBeware of the Ides of March & book some profit in midcaps; gung-ho on 4 FMCG stocks: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin suggests investing in Nestle, Bata, Patanjali, and Marico as rural incomes recover. He believes the telecom sector will see higher ARPUs and recommends telecom stocks. He is positive on HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak, and RBL Bank. Bhasin also warns: Around the 15th of March, we could be in for some volatility. Take some money home, especially in the midcaps. Key Points
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Post Christmas cheer: Sanjiv Bhasin’s top 3 picks for this week & 2024
Sanjiv Bhasin says: “Hotels, transport, entertainment sectors are having their best time and nobody is complaining because the stock market is at an all-time high and global cheer is there. You never expected that the Fed would pivot so fast. Now, there are talks of three rate cuts. So, enjoy the bonhomie as it goes. We head into a new year on a very optimistic note.” Key Points
Economic TimesScientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers
An Italian-led team reported on Monday that there's evidence for a sizable cave accessible from the deepest known pit on the moon. Scientists have confirmed a... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaStill searching? Don’t give up on love, says Simran Mangharam
The unsolicited advice can be exhausting. Loneliness can feel like despair. Remember (and I speak from past experience) there are many like yourself out there. Key Points
Hindustan TimesExpect volatility in next 2 quarters be nimble and & capture possible upsides: Dinshaw Irani
Dinshaw Irani of Helios Mutual Fund advises a balanced portfolio approach with lower beta to navigate market volatility. He remains cautious due to weak corporate demand, inventory buildup, and challenges in the IT sector despite industry optimism. He says March quarter numbers will be the first ones where after six consecutive quarters of growth, one may see some kind of cuts getting built into the earnings per se. Key Points
Economic TimesSanjiv Bhasin’s top 6 midcap picks that may remain unscathed even in run-up to election
Sanjiv Bhasin of IIFL Securities recommends various stocks including PSU pack, Avenue Supermarts, and consumer staples like Bata. He also discusses the potential of EVs in the auto market and the performance of PB Fintech. According to Bhasin, in auto Maruti and as a dark horse Ashok Leyland are our top picks which has forayed very strongly into the bus market on the EV side. Key Points
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Get into consumer stocks; 2 stocks to buy as metals in a very sweet spot: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin of IIFL Securities recommends investing in consumption stocks like Voltas and Havells. He says real income is going to be generated now from the tier II, tier III, and the smaller rural class, where we are seeing unprecedented growth He is bullish on metals and recommends Vedanta and JSW. Bhasin mentions investments in Indiabulls Real Estate and Indiabulls Housing Finance. Key Points
Economic Times'Ball tracking technology isn't that ready': Harsha Bhogle comments on Umpire's Call-DRS row
Earlier on 18 February, England Test captain Ben Stokes called for the Decision Review System (DRS) to scrap the umpire's call. His comments arrived after Zak Crawley was given out LBW on Umpire's Call. Key Points
mintAyodhya: Devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Ram Mandir opens
Private jet parking lots at airports near Ayodhya are full and the shops have run out of gold-plated idols as wealthy devotees prepare for the invite-only opening ceremony of the Ram Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mukesh Ambani are among the 8,000 attendees at the inauguration event, fulfilling a key campaign promise of Modi and his nationalist party. The ceremony is boosting the economy in Ayodhya, with an economic boom and skyrocketing property prices. Jewellers and gold traders are benefiting from the high demand for gold and gold-plated statues of Lord Ram and temple replicas. Key Points
Economic TimesPoaching row: Cognizant CMD Rajesh Nambiar says no impact on business
Over the past weeks, the poaching war among IT heavyweights has heated up, with Bengaluru-headquartered Infosys accusing Cognizant of allegedly resorting to unethical poaching tactics. As per reports, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar, who was previously with Infosys, has hired nearly 20 senior leaders in the company - several of them were earlier with Infosys and Wipro. Key Points
Economic TimesSanjiv Bhasin on 3 chemical stocks and a dark horse to bet on now
“In auto, I still would put my money on Maruti for Rs 12,000. Eicher and Hero and Bajaj are the three winners but they are all hitting new highs. So, either you chase new highs, which is a technical breakout or you stay with Maruti. I would put my money in Maruti as well as Eicher.” Key Points
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