Centre invites applications for post of SEBI chief
The Centre has invited applications for the post of Chairman in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The appointment would be made for a maximum period of five years from the date of assumption or till the appointee attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, according
Gold has provided 8% annual return since 1971, says WGC research
Gold prices have increased by 8 per cent on an annualised basis since 1971, comparable with that of equities but higher than that of bonds. The precious metal has outperformed many other asset classes over the past three, five, 10 and 20 years besides 2024, the World Gold Council (WGC)
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, ET Infra
The Telangana government is embarking on an ambitious vision for the future, including development of a Future City which aims to position the state as a global hub for technology and innovation, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said on Sunday. In his Republic Day address here, he said the government also
Startup founders get into ‘reboot’ mode
BENGALURU: A rising number of Indian startup founders are stepping away from their ventures to start afresh. While reasons vary, they often stem from personal and professional challenges, including co-founder disagreements, dwindling passion for the original problem statement, time constraints, and intensifying market pressures.As the Indian startup ecosystem grapples with
Policybazaar parent to invest Rs 860 crore for 25% in PB Health
MUMBAI: PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar, will invest around Rs 860 crore for a 25% stake in PB Healthcare, which will set up hospitals with a capacity of 1,000 beds in the first year to provide captive services to buyers of policies with managed healthcare. The objective of
Uniform Civil Code in force in Uttarakhand today | Impact on marriage, divorce , succession, polygamy and ‘halala’
The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand today, January 27, 2025, ensconcing it as the first state in independent India to implement the law, despite opposition from some political parties and religious groups. All preparations have been completed to implement the UCC, including getting approval of the rules
Equity MF inflows more than double to nearly Rs 4L crore in 2024
NEW DELHI: Equity mutual funds witnessed a remarkable surge in inflows to nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in 2024, more than double the amount recorded in the preceding year, reflecting strong investor confidence and a continued shift towards long-term investing, particularly through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).Despite the strong performance in
United G20 can navigate geopolitical tensions: Kant
India stands to gain significantly from its presidency of the G20, says Amitabh Kant, the country’s G20 Sherpa. In his latest book “How India scaled MT G20,” Kant recounts the enormous efforts, including intense negotiations that were mounted to make it a success. In an interview to TOI, Kant talks
Falling Rs, rising US bond yields fuel FPI exodus, Rs 64k crore taken out in Jan
NEW DELHI: The exodus of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the Indian equity markets continues unabated, as they have withdrawn Rs 64,156 crore ($7.44 billion) so far this month, driven by the depreciation of the rupee, a rise in US bond yields, and expectations of a tepid earnings season.This comes