Those companies which are able to quickly improve productivity can benefit, but those which lag behind will get hurt. So, clearly there will be a separation of the men from the boys in the Indian land
Mutual fund schemes often impose an exit load, a fee charged during premature withdrawals to discourage such actions and maintain fund stability. The exit load varies based on the fund type and holding period, and is typically calculated as a percentage of the redemption value.
SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential, and eight other prominent asset management companies (AMCs) reduced their holdings in over 20 companies during January 2025.ET Bureau provided a snapshot of the key stocks where leading AMCs trimmed their positions, highlighting notable stake reductions that influenced market dynamics and sectoral trends.
Anuj Sonpal, CEO of Valorem Advisors, transformed his high-stress corporate life by taking up running in 2019. His journey led to completing several marathons worldwide, including the Berlin Marathon. He shares how running has taught him patience, resilience, and discipline, positively impacting both his personal and professional life.
In the five trading sessions leading up to February 14, the Sensex benchmark index saw a 2.5% drop, closing at 77,939. This downward trend was evident across all five sessions. During this period, ETMarkets identified 13 stocks within the BSE100 index that consistently experienced price declines throughout the entire span of the last five trading days. (Data Source: ACE Equity)
A federal judge has extended a block preventing Elon Musk's government cost-cutting team from accessing the U.S. Treasury Department's payment systems, while another judge allowed the team access to records at health and labor departments. The multiple legal challenges reflect opposition to Trump's government efficiency overhaul spearheaded by Musk.
Wall Street faced drama with headlines on tariffs, inflation, and the Federal Reserve, yet markets remained resilient. Despite initial swings, stocks closed near all-time highs, and Treasury yields rallied. Investors are adapting to avoid past mistakes, focusing on Trump's tariff decisions and economic data. This dynamic reflects strong buying power and cautious optimism in the market.
Yields across government bonds slipped for a second straight day after data showed U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, dropping 0.9% last month after an upwardly revised 0.7% increase in December.
The Reserve Bank of India fined Shriram Finance, Nainital Bank, and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank for not adhering to regulatory guidelines. Nainital Bank was fined Rs 61.40 lakh for issues with interest rates and customer service, Ujjivan received a Rs 6.70 lakh fine for not issuing loan agreements, and Shriram Finance was penalized Rs 5.
