Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo's Wegovy and Ozempic, and tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro by Lilly, are so effective that they should be the first choice in almost all cases when substantial weight loss is necessary, according to a new guideline from the European Association for the Study of Obesity published in Nature Medicine.
Medicare's open enrollment period starts October 15. Making the correct choices when you initially sign up for Medicare and every year when you must review your drug coverage could save you a fortune. Or cost you a fortune, if you make a mistake. Beware!
WeWork India has reported a strong turnaround, posting Rs 1,949 crore in revenue and Rs 128 crore net profit in FY25, with EBITDA margins above 63%. Backed by its scale, brand, and enterprise-focused strategy, the firm is well-positioned to capture Indias growing flexible workspace market, projected to reach 280300 million sq. ft. by 2027, despite valuation and sector risks.
Procter & Gamble is discontinuing its business operations in Pakistan, including manufacturing and Gillette Pakistan, opting for a third-party distribution model. This decision follows a global restructuring and makes P&G the latest multinational to exit the country, citing economic challenges like profit-repatriation curbs and weak demand, mirroring exits by Shell and Pfizer.
Dubais real estate market in 2025 is witnessing record growth, driven by strong fundamentals, high rental yields, and investor-friendly policies. August alone saw transactions worth AED 51.1 billion, with apartment, villa, and land sales surging. Coupled with Golden Visa benefits, tax-free returns, and world-class infrastructure, Dubai has cemented itself as a global investment and lifestyle hub.
SEBIs Investor Survey 2025, conducted with AMFI, NSE, BSE, NSDL, and CDSL, reveals a stark gap in Indias investment landscape. While 63% of householdsaround 213 millionare aware of at least one securities market product, only 9.5%, or about 32.1 million households, actively participate, highlighting the need for greater financial literacy, simpler investment platforms, and increased trust in markets.
Between Dussehra 2024 and 2025, 45 Indian companies with market caps above Rs 1,000 crore delivered phenomenal multibagger returns, with the top 13 soaring up to 11,400%. RRP Semiconductor led the pack, followed by Elitecon International and Sumeet Industries. From agri to consumer stocks, investors who stayed invested turned lakhs into crores, highlighting pockets of explosive growth amid market caution.
Nuvama Wealth Management secured Sebi approval for its mutual fund business. This enables Nuvama to establish the proposed Nuvama Mutual Fund. The company can now launch various investment schemes. This includes Specialized Investment Funds. Final registration depends on fulfilling Sebi requirements. Nuvama had applied for this sponsor approval in January.
Jane Goodall, who died at 91, revolutionised primatology with her groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees at Gombe. Her work, revealing tool-making, complex communication and individual personalities, challenged definitions of humanity and inspired generations of scientists.
