Falling oil price? Time to bet on cement, tyres: Chakri Lokapriya
The Credit Suisse and SVB banking issues are causing some nervousness in the market, as the consequences of a lack of lending to small and medium businesses could have a domino effect on the global financial market. Regional banks play a very important role in the SME lending of the US, and if all those companies are to see a credit crunch, the recession that the US, the Fed wanted, is probably going to happen in an unruly way. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka has shown ray of hope by defeating BJP: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti
The PDP chief added, "BJP doesn't want to have any opposition. The Delhi government has been disempowered. This is going to happen to everyone." | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesHigher EPS pension: How much do you have to pay to get it? New EPFO circular clarifies method
Higher EPS pension: As per the circular, once the joint application form is submitted, the EPFO field offices will be examined by the EPFO field offices. Once the requirements are complete and the wage details submitted by the employers, then it will be verified with the data available with the EPFO. Key Points
Economic TimesHow NRI parents can make their children accept India as part of their identity
It is common for children to consider anything they do not encounter regularly in their quotidian lives as weird or alien. More so if they happen to be born in and growing up in places other than the homeland of their parents or grandparents. It is then up to their elders to orient and acquaint them with their heritage and culture in an organic manner, so that they as second and third generation migrants-often biracial-have open minds towards unfamiliar customs and practices. Key Points
Economic TimesFor risk takers with a long-term perspective? 6 midcap stocks from different sectors with the right ratio
This week there was a sharp correction in the mid-cap index, and market breadth was also weak. This should serve as a warning to all those who are buying stocks without bothering to look at what is the business of the company. The way correction panned out, there is higher probability of a correction in mid-cap space continuing if there is more trouble with Nifty. But rather than bothering about what will happen to nifty in the next few weeks or quarters, long term investors looking to take exposure to the mid-cap should focus on individual companies and their underlying business. At the same time, because overall valuations are high, be ready for underperformance for some time and focus on the long term. Key Points
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Sima Taparia on Netflix's 'Indian Matchmaking': 'Everyone who is criticising the show is stupid'
She added, 'Only because it is a reality show, this cannot happen. Now if you say that marriages should happen in five months…everyone who is criticising the show is stupid.' Key Points
FirstpostMarket unlikely to collapse now; upside looks open: Raamdeo Agrawal
We are in for a good time. Now how good it is going to be, we will have to see as there are a lot of global challenges. But I think 6-7% growth is going to happen. Key Points
Economic Times'Elections at any time…': Uddhav Thackeray as Sanjay Raut predicts collapse of Maha govt in 15-20 days
Last year Shinde and 39 MLAs had rebelled against the Sena leadership resulting in the party's split and collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government (which also comprises the NCP and Congress) led by Thackeray. Shinde later tied-up with the BJP to form government in Maharashtra. Key Points
mintMichelle Obama says she is terrified about potential outcome of Presidential Election 2024. Watch what she
Michelle Obama has hit the headlines by saying that she is terrified about what could happen after the Presidential Elections 2024. She has also expressed her opinions on AI, ongoing wars, and several other subjects. Key Points
Economic TimesRavichandran Ashwin on 100-test milestone: ‘It’s just a number’
Its always disappointing not to play a particular game for your country. I would make peace with it saying the team definitely took the decision in the best interest of the team. I dont think any captain or any coach really wants to leave out a player whos really of use in that particular game, Ravichandran Ashwin says. Key Points
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Put 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 TimesHow should your portfolio be positioned in a risk-off environment? Rahul Singh answers
Rahul Singh of Tata Mutual Fund, emphasizes the importance of asset allocation and balanced portfolios in managing risks in the current market scenario. While global factors such as rising yields and the strengthening dollar index are impacting valuations, India's strong fundamentals and growth potential are expected to limit sharp corrections. Singh advises investors to focus on the right asset allocation and maintain a balanced portfolio. Key Points
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