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ADB commits $26 billion more to food & nutrition security in APAC
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has significantly increased its commitment to food and nutrition security in Asia-Pacific, raising it to $40 billion by 2030. This expanded support aims to combat hunger, enhance diets, protect the environment, and create opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses.
Pay for play: From Rajasuya to roadmaps, India’s ancient roots of outcome-based funding
Outcome-based financing (OBF), rooted in ancient practices, is gaining traction in modern development projects. Multilateral agencies are using OBF instruments like PforR and DLI to enhance efficiency and accountability in infrastructure. While successful in tangible projects, applying OBF to social sectors requires nuanced approaches, considering long-term, qualitative impacts and systemic changes.
RackBank to build 80MW AI data centre for Rs 1,000 crore in Raipur
RackBank has launched its new AI datacentre in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The 13.5-acre facility, capable of housing 1 lakh GPUs, aims to meet India's growing AI needs. Utilising RackBank's liquid cooling technology for enhanced energy efficiency, the data centre anticipates creating job opportunities for 200–500 people.
Warren Buffett's best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year. The revelation came as a surprise because the 94-year-old had previously said he did not plan to retire.
Post office vs bank FD: Highest 3-year interest rate on fixed deposit for Rs 5 lakh investment in 2025
With banks reducing FD interest rates, the Post Office Time Deposit (POTD) remains competitive, offering 7.10% until June 2025. While major banks offer lower rates around 6.90%, select private banks like DCB, RBL, and YES Bank provide higher returns up to 7.50%.
Saturday bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today on May 3, 2025?
Bank Holiday Today: In India, bank branches follow a fixed weekly schedule where they remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. This often leads to confusion among customers wondering whether banks are open on a particular Saturday.
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Finance Secretary moots rating state govt debt
Finance Secretary Ajay Seth proposed rating state government securities based on fiscal behavior to encourage financial discipline. He highlighted the need for a market-driven mechanism to differentiate borrowing costs and curb off-budget borrowings. Seth also mentioned India's push for improved governance indicators at the World Bank and emphasized private sector-led growth with government facilitation.
Backed by decades of positive INR returns, is gold set to shine brighter in 2025?
Amidst global uncertainties, gold is gaining traction as a safe-haven asset, potentially reaching $3,300 per ounce in 2025. For Indian investors, gold's INR returns have consistently outperformed USD returns, driven by rupee depreciation. Increased industry turnover, especially in digital gold formats, reflects growing demand.
2 top stock recommendations from CA Rudramurthy BV
Wait for any dip in index to buy the dip and I am very bullish on this market for medium to longer term, having seen this big move happening in very short term about 2,700 point Nifty move has happened just in the 10 to 12 trading session, so now we are seeing some time-wise consolidation and use any dip in market to definitely buy.
RBI seeks lifting cap on 'vostro' accounts investments to push rupee-denominated trade, sources say
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is seeking government approval to eliminate the 30% cap on foreign banks using vostro accounts to purchase short-term sovereign debt. This move aims to boost rupee-denominated investments and trade by making SRVAs more attractive for managing short-term liquidity.
PNB Housing shares jump 7% as Carlyle likely sells 10.44% stake via block deal
Carlyle Group likely divested its remaining 10.44% stake in PNB Housing Finance through a $308 million block trade, managed by IIFL Capital. The sale, executed via Quality Investment Holdings, offered shares at a floor price of Rs 960. Carlyle's investment, initiated in 2015, yielded an estimated 367% return over ten years, despite a previously cancelled capital raise plan.
Rs 2,600-crore deal: Carlyle looks to exit PNB Housing
Carlyle is set to divest up to $308 million worth of shares in PNB Housing Finance Ltd. through a block trade. The offering involves approximately 27.1 million shares, constituting about 10.4% of the company's outstanding equity.
Warburg Pincus seeks CCI nod to buy 10 pc stake in IDFC First Bank
Warburg Pincus is planning to acquire a 10% stake in IDFC First Bank. The private equity firm has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India. Currant Sea Investments BV, an arm of Warburg Pincus, will make the investment. Abu-Dhabi Investment Authority also plans to subscribe to preference shares in IDFC First Bank.
How dream job at bank ended in pancreatic failure for employee: 'Was treated like scum'
A viral X post ignited a global conversation about workplace communication styles, particularly contrasting European bluntness with more indirect approaches. The discussion, fueled by personal anecdotes, highlighted cultural differences in feedback perception and professional norms. Many users shared experiences of culture shock and the emotional impact of direct communication, revealing varying expectations across borders.
SGRE Fund raises Rs 450 crore, invested Rs 125 crore across two real estate projects
SGRE Fund has secured Rs 450 crore to invest in real estate projects across India, already allocating Rs 125 crore to two stalled projects in Noida. Managed by Nirala World and Sea Fund promoters, it aims to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore, providing crucial financing to struggling real estate companies.
Reaction to Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance an opportunity? 6 stocks in the financial sector with upside potential of over 30%
Headlines in the last two days were all about two long-term wealth creators witnessing a sharp decline because their Q4 numbers were below estimates. The headlines don’t tell us why. Nor do they tell us that these stocks were outperformers in the last three months of correction. So, some profit-booking is only to be expected. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum to generate standardized scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
BII appoints Shilpa Kumar as Managing Director and Head of India
Shilpa Kumar is the new Managing Director for British International Investment in India. She will lead climate finance and inclusive growth investments. Kumar has experience in banking and social impact. She previously worked at Omidyar Network India and ICICI Bank.
What should you do with Bajaj Finance and IndusInd Bank stocks? Dipan Mehta answers
Dipan Mehta expresses concerns about IndusInd Bank's NPA provisioning impacting EPS growth, advising investors to consider other banks. While Bajaj Finance's AUM growth is impressive, Mehta notes challenges in maintaining it as the base expands. Elixir Equities maintains a positive bias on Bajaj Finance despite NPA provisioning concerns outpacing pre-provisioning profits, deeming the stock well-priced but not cheap.
Gold investment hits three-year high in first quarter on trade turmoil, WGC says
Global gold demand saw a slight increase of 1% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a significant 170% surge in investment. Spot gold prices have soared by 26% this year, hitting record highs amid market uncertainty. While jewellery consumption declined, central bank demand remained robust, aligning with the average of the past three years.
These 11 banking stocks can give more than 27% returns in 1 year market, according to analysts
Every sector has a key element and it is important to look at it if you are investing in that sector. In the case of banking, it is NPAs, or non-performing assets. Why the abbreviation before the full form? We react to news before understanding it. News is the abbreviation whose meaning becomes clear only on closer examination. So, while looking at the Q4 numbers of banks, it is important to look at NPAs. But there is another number which is equally important: Credit growth. It is likely to remain muted. And that in itself is not a bad sign. Asset quality is good and stays that way if NPA numbers are stable and the books are reliable.
Cyber security firm QNu Labs bags Rs 60 crore from govt's NQM, others
The IIT-Madras incubated startup has developed commercially ready - indigenous, deep-tech solutions for quantum computers.
I-Sec maintains Buy on IDFC First Bank, raises target price to Rs 80
ICICI Securities maintains a Buy call on IDFC First Bank, revising the target price to Rs 80. The bank's Q4FY25 PAT was impacted by elevated provisioning, though funded assets and deposits showed strong YoY growth. While NIM declined slightly, MFI slippages are expected to have peaked, with ICICI Securities anticipating RoA to reach 1% by the end of FY26E.
Buy DCB Bank, target price Rs 160: Axis Securities
Axis Securities suggests buying DCB Bank shares. The target price is one hundred sixty rupees. The current market price is around one hundred thirty nine rupees. The bank's income increased significantly this quarter. They anticipate strong growth for DCB Bank. Axis Securities projects credit and deposit growth. The brokerage firm expects gradual improvement in net interest margins.
Buy on dips instead of selling on rallies now; PSUs remain bull market leaders: Dharmesh Shah
Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Direct suggests Nifty may consolidate between 23,300 and 24,500, creating a healthier market with stock-specific action during the result season. He advises investors to buy on dips, particularly in banking, PSU, metal, auto, and pharma sectors. He also recommends specific stocks like Axis Bank, SBI, and Bharat Forge.
Gold glitters with 25% return in 2025 this Akshaya Tritiya: Should you invest now?
As Akshaya Tritiya nears, gold remains a symbolic and strategic purchase despite record-high prices. Driven by global tensions, inflation, and central bank buying, gold's rally may persist. Experts suggest cautious, phased investing via ETFs or small purchases, blending tradition with financial prudence for long-term value and stability.
Trump to tout US investments from Nvidia, J&J, Hyundai, Toyota
President Trump is set to host an "Investing in America" event at the White House, showcasing U.S. investments across various sectors like defense, tech, and healthcare. CEOs from Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, Hyundai, Toyota, and SoftBank are expected to attend.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 31%
This is an undeniable fact. Most investors who have Rs. 1 lakh to invest would prefer to buy 5,000 shares of a small-cap company rather than put the same amount in Reliance and own just 73 shares. Or a Larsen and Toubro for just 30. Most investors also want the rapid returns that small- and mid-cap stocks seem to offer. We have, of course, nothing against small- and mid-caps. Some of them may indeed do well. Though many may not. The greater probability, however, is that, in the long term and from current levels, large-caps like RIL and LT may give higher returns and see less drawdown in volatile markets.
Banks still a strong bet, no need to book profits yet: Sandip Sabharwal
Normally, conflicts have not impacted markets to any great extent historically, even the 26/11 attacks or Kargil, etc, did not have a significant impact on the market. So, hopefully that does not derail the entire process, ex of that markets are reasonably well placed.
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