Market capitalization of three of top-10 most valued firms rises by ₹1.06 lakh crore; HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank lead

Market capitalization of three of top-10 most valued firms rises by ₹1.06 lakh crore; HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank lead

Last week, during the holiday-shortened period, the combined market capitalization of three of the top-10 most valued firms surged by ₹1,06,125.98 crore. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerged as the largest gainers. The BSE benchmark Sensex rose by 217.13 points or 0.28 per cent over the week. Among the top-10 firms, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, … Read more

Considering a joint home loan? Here’s how to apply

Considering a joint home loan? Here's how to apply

A joint home loan is a type of housing loan in which multiple individuals share the financial responsibility. It allows immediate family members, such as spouses, parents, and siblings, to apply for the loan together. Let’s examine the numerous advantages of opting for a joint home loan and why it could be the perfect option … Read more

Flooding forces people from homes in some parts of Iowa while much of US toils again in heat

Sirens blared at 2 a.m. in Rock Valley, Iowa, population 4,200, where people in hundreds of homes were told to get out as the Rock River could no longer take rain that has slammed the region. The city lacked running water because wells were unusable. Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo said a state helicopter was on … Read more

Kota Factory Season 3 on Netflix: 3 valuable money lessons to learn from the series

Kota Factory Season 3 on Netflix: 3 valuable money lessons to learn from the series

Yes, we like winning at academic competitions. We want to be seen as parents of kids who ‘got through’ what is one of the world’s toughest engineering college entrance exams: the IIT-JEEs. It pits lakhs of aspirants – not discriminating on the basis of their economic or social background – to take those tests and … Read more

FPIs snap 2-month selling streak, invest ₹12,170 crore in Indian equities; 3 key reasons behind inflows

FPIs snap 2-month selling streak, invest ₹12,170 crore in Indian equities; 3 key reasons behind inflows

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have finally snapped their two-month selling streak in Indian equities this month after stability returned to Indian markets with a fall in the ‘VIX’ volatility index. FPIs had halted their buying streak with the onset of the new fiscal 2024-25 (FY25). Volatility due to Lok Sabha elections 2024 and results, outperformance … Read more

Accor loyalty program: How to enjoy free hotel stays with credit card reward points?

Accor loyalty program: How to enjoy free hotel stays with credit card reward points?

Let us explore one such program, Accor Live Limitless (ALL) by Accor. We will discuss what is the ALL program and how credit card reward points can help you enjoy free hotel stays at Accor hotels during your family vacations. Also Read: 60% make rewards top priority in credit card choice, reveals survey What is … Read more

Stocks to buy: Kripashankar Maurya of Choice Broking recommends these 4 fundamental picks for the next 6 months

Stocks to buy: Kripashankar Maurya of Choice Broking recommends these 4 fundamental picks for the next 6 months

The medium-term outlook for the market is positive even though risks of sticky inflation, elevated interest rates for an extended period, and geopolitical developments loom. The domestic economy is on a healthy footing, and there are high expectations that the government’s policy reforms will continue to bolster growth and employment. The prospect of an above-normal … Read more

5 key measures that can help mitigate the risk of credit card fraud

5 key measures that can help mitigate the risk of credit card fraud

The increasing number of credit card frauds highlights the critical need for robust security measures in the financial industry. As technology advances, so do the methods used by cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in payment systems. This rise in fraudulent activities underscores the necessity for financial institutions, businesses, and consumers to adopt comprehensive security strategies to … Read more

Budget 2024: A look at what corporate India expects from FM Nirmala Sitharaman — tax relief, higher capex & more

Budget 2024: A look at what corporate India expects from FM Nirmala Sitharaman — tax relief, higher capex & more

Union Budget 2024: Industry leaders requested a host of considerations in the upcoming full Union Budget 2024 during their pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on June 20. Expectations listed by India Inc. during the two-hour interaction include a reduction in the income tax burden for the common man, an increase in capital expenditure, … Read more

Stanley Lifestyles IPO: GMP, subscription status to key risks – 10 key things to know

Stanley Lifestyles IPO: GMP, subscription status to key risks - 10 key things to know

The mainboard IPO of a luxury furniture brand company is a book-building issue of ₹537.02 crore, comprising a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale. The Bengaluru-based furniture maker raised over ₹161.10 crore from anchor investors on Thursday ahead of its initial public offering. Stanley Lifestyles is a super-premium and luxury furniture brand in India involved in … Read more