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Economic Survey 2023-24: Red-hot stock markets face Union Budget test

Tweaks to capital market-related taxes could tip the scales of investor sentiment

Economic Survey 2023-24: Red-hot stock markets face Union Budget test
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 10:40 PM IST

Investor funding in edtech driving unwarranted behaviour: Byju's Aakash CEO

Investors' funding in the edtech space is driving an unwarranted behaviour which is not good for the industry, Byju's Aakash Education Services Ltd (AESL) Managing Director and CEO Deepak Mehrotra has said. Speaking to PTI, Mehrotra also said that digital alone can't meet aspirations of medical and engineering students looking to get into premium institutions, and it is important to address requirement of new learners. "Investors' funding is very clearly driving behaviours which are not good for anyone, I only hope sanity prevails," said Mehrotra who was appointed AESL's CEO on Monday. He was replying to a query about the need for consolidation in the edtech and test preparatory space where there has been a lot of changes in the business models of several firms. During the edtech's growth stage, several brick-and-mortar test preparatory firms entered the online space, while online education firms added brick-and-mortar centres. Mehrotra said digital alone is not enough to address

Investor funding in edtech driving unwarranted behaviour: Byju's Aakash CEO
Updated On : 09 Apr 2024 | 1:37 PM IST

Tata Electronics to sign deal worth over Rs 12,000 cr with TN govt: Report

Reports suggest that Tata Electronics is gearing up to invest Rs 7,000 crore in the expansion of its Hosur plant, spread over a six-year timeline

Tata Electronics to sign deal worth over Rs 12,000 cr with TN govt: Report
Updated On : 07 Jan 2024 | 3:49 PM IST

Investcorp leads Rs 340-cr funding to packaging firm Canpac Trends

Global alternative investment firm Investcorp has led an investment of Rs 340 crore (USD 41 million) in the paper-based packaging solutions provider Canpac Trends, companies said in a joint statement on Friday. The transaction provides a partial exit to JM Financial's second India fund that has been invested in Canpac since 2021. Founded by Nilesh Todi, Ahmedabad-based Canpac makes folding cartons, which have diverse end-use in fashion and retail, food and food services, FMCG, and industrial products. It also makes paper bags, luxury boxes, corrugated cartons and flexible laminate solutions. Canpac has four manufacturing plants in Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu, apart from an R&D facility. The investment will help Canpac expand its production footprint to more manufacturing hubs, apart from scaling up sales capabilities, Canpac founder Nilesh Todi said. Gaurav Sharma, head of India investment business at Investcorp, said paper packaging champions sustainability, a .

Investcorp leads Rs 340-cr funding to packaging firm Canpac Trends
Updated On : 15 Dec 2023 | 10:49 PM IST

Sebi participates in IITF to spread investor awareness, financial literacy

Markets regulator Sebi has set up a pavillion at the India International Trade Fair here to showcase the well-regulated securities market of the country and to spread the message of financial literacy and investor awareness. During the 14-day event, Sebi, market infrastructure institutions and industry associations will organise activities such as talk shows by market experts, skits, muppet shows and other activities to spread investor education and awareness, the markets regulator said. Sebi, along with exchanges BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX, and market intermediaries -- CDSL, NSDL, AMFI, ANMI and CPAI -- set up the pavilion 'Bharat Kaa Share Bazaar' in the 42nd India International Trade Fair, it said in a statement. The regulator's theme in the exhibition is "Vaishvik Samridhi Ka Adhaar, Bharat ka Share Bazar", which is aligned with the G20 theme of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam". Over the years, Sebi has implemented many investor-friendly measures through the use of technology like screen-base

Sebi participates in IITF to spread investor awareness, financial literacy
Updated On : 14 Nov 2023 | 10:18 PM IST

Have realistic expectations from your investments

An investment's six-month performance is akin to data shown on TV during a match - useful to know which way the match is going, not select a batsman

Have realistic expectations from your investments
Updated On : 21 May 2023 | 9:53 PM IST

Short-duration funds suit conservative investors during pause in rate cycle

Take a tactical bet on longer-duration funds when RBI moves to a tightening stance

Short-duration funds suit conservative investors during pause in rate cycle
Updated On : 16 Dec 2022 | 10:10 PM IST

Long-term investors should invest in gold through SGBs, say experts

Those who desire liquidity should opt for a gold ETF having low expense ratio and high volume

Long-term investors should invest in gold through SGBs, say experts
Updated On : 20 Oct 2022 | 9:18 PM IST

Alteria announces first close of third venture debt fund at Rs 1,000 cr

The firm now has an AUM of Rs 3,800 crore across its three debt funds, raised from domestic investors

Alteria announces first close of third venture debt fund at Rs 1,000 cr
Updated On : 17 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

MFs see rise in redemption pressure amid spike in inflows across categories

The comparatively high growth in outflows has weighed on the net inflows in equity and hybrid schemes between June and August

MFs see rise in redemption pressure amid spike in inflows across categories
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 11:02 PM IST

Amfi to block MF distributors indulging in 'splitting of transactions'

Amfi shall take necessary action i.e. blocking of such MF distributors for a period of six months: Sebi

Amfi to block MF distributors indulging in 'splitting of transactions'
Updated On : 23 Sep 2022 | 8:20 PM IST

TMB stock ends flat as RBI rejection of proposed chairman has little impact

RBI advised private sector lender to submit a fresh proposal of another Independent Director for the post of Chairman

TMB stock ends flat as RBI rejection of proposed chairman has little impact
Updated On : 21 Sep 2022 | 9:12 PM IST

Invest Rajasthan meet in October likely to attract Rs 10-trn investment

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that Rajasthan has great potential for investors, adding that the positive atmosphere here attracts investors from all over the country and the world

Invest Rajasthan meet in October likely to attract Rs 10-trn investment
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 11:50 PM IST

M&M can beat global competitors at much lower cost of development: MD & CEO

In a Q&A, Anish Shah the valuation for the upcoming EV subsidiary is fair and the company will be rewarded adequately by investors soon

M&M can beat global competitors at much lower cost of development: MD & CEO
Updated On : 09 Jul 2022 | 1:11 AM IST

Maximise tax benefit on interest income from savings accounts: Analysts

For non-senior citizens, the maximum benefit can go up to Rs 17,000 using Section 80TTA and Section 10(15)(i)

Maximise tax benefit on interest income from savings accounts: Analysts
Updated On : 16 Jul 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Bharti to invest Rs 3,700 cr into OneWeb; to become largest shareholder

The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021

Bharti to invest Rs 3,700 cr into OneWeb; to become largest shareholder
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 6:12 PM IST

Credit Suisse scrambles to contain $10 billion Greensill aftershocks

The Swiss bank was a key source of funding for the speciality finance firm, selling $10 billion worth of securities created by Greensill to investors via its asset management arm

Credit Suisse scrambles to contain $10 billion Greensill aftershocks
Updated On : 10 Mar 2021 | 9:24 PM IST

Don't invest lump sum at market peaks

Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain

Don't invest lump sum at market peaks
Updated On : 02 Aug 2017 | 10:46 PM IST

How investors are moving from traditional investments to new alternatives

Fixed deposits, gold and traditional options are losing grounds when trying to woo new age investors

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2017 | 12:22 PM IST