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Best value funds to invest in October 2026
If you are new to value investing, you should acquaint yourself with this style of investing and its merits and demerits. A value investor tries to choose stocks that are available at cheaper valuations. These investors employ various ratios and methodology to identify such stocks. Essentially, they look for stocks that are available at a discount to their real or intrinsic value. Simply put, it means the market hasn't discovered the true potential of these stocks and they are available at a discount.
Fintechs high on AI, but yet to let it handle your money
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed 24.51 billion transactions worth Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Executives said agentic commerce could sit above these rails, but would require verifiable customer mandates, links across banks and merchants, spending limits and audit trails for errors or disputes.
Best value funds to invest in September 2026
Value investors buy such stocks and wait for the market to discover these stocks. When the discovery happens, the stock prices will go up, and value investors make money. It may sound simple. But it is not very easy to execute. The market may take very long to discover these stocks and it may test your patience. The discovery may not happen at all. That is why value mutual funds are recommended to only sophisticated investors.
Could this centuries-old Japanese tatami material be the ultimate ergonomic upgrade? Science shows Igusa rush grass speeds up cognitive output and eases anxiety
New research reveals Igusa mats boost cognitive speed and sharpen concentration during tasks. These natural floorings also help stabilize emotions and reduce tension after mental exertion. Igusa grass passively regulates indoor humidity, creating a balanced sensory climate. Integrating botanical materials influences cognitive performance and emotional stability positively. This study highlights biophilic design's potential for modern workspaces and homes.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%
As oil prices move up again, how will things pan out for the Indian market? Will it be a standalone underperformer? Or is it just a phase where the rising price of crude is leading to fears that the market will again come under pressure in the short term? Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Quote of the Day by ‘father of nuclear physics’ Ernest Rutherford: ‘If you don't do the best with what you have, you could never have…’ - A motivational lesson on accepting reality, regret, missed chances and moving forward no matter what
Quote of the Day by Ernest Rutherford: Ernest Rutherford's quote for the day on the possibilities of maximizing current opportunities and resources. Modern life often encourages comparison, leading to a focus on hypothetical situations. The physicist's words encourage reflection on actual actions taken with available means. Circumstances matter, but dwelling on imagined pasts hinders present progress. Doing one's best with what is available reveals true capabilities.
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Can smart beta funds beat the market over the long term?
Data shows that smart beta strategies have been highly volatile and cyclical in the short-to-medium term. These strategies have delivered higher returns and outperformed in a bull market but have also underperformed and incurred severe negative drawdowns in a bear market.
UK-based Humanoid unveils first robot for industrial use
The wheeled robot, dubbed HMND 01 Alpha, will be tested across industrial facilities, gathering insights on whether certain functions need refinement. This will help shape its Beta version, scheduled for launch in the third quarter of next year, Humanoid said.
Steel Hunters: Here’s early access release date and gameplay
Steel Hunters will launch in early access on April 2, 2025. The developers aim to improve the game with player feedback. Early access participants will get to choose from seven Hunters. Players from Alpha and Beta tests will keep their earned skins.
Marvel Rivals Closed Beta: Everything we know about how to access, new characters and cosmetics
Marvel Rivals Closed Beta starts in July for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can secure access through previous Alpha participation or Discord connection. New characters and cosmetics are included.
Delhi pips Bengaluru in ONDC retail orders in beta
ONDC had gone beta live on July 5 in Mumbai, Delhi NCR (including Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad), Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata post scaling seller density in these cities.
ONDC goes beta live in five additional cities
Along with Bengaluru and Meerut, which went Beta live in September 2022 and December 2022, respectively, the network is now accessible to buyers (consumers) and sellers in these additional five cities. Consumers will be able to purchase from the sellers on the ONDC network through four active buyer applications — Paytm, Mystore, Spice Money, and Magicpin.
Smart Beta ETFs: An alternative way to take passive exposure
The popularity of Smart Beta ETFs is on the rise across the globe as they can generate alpha by using different factors
No new strains detected in latest China Covid outbreak: Lancet analysis
According to the report, genome analysis of 413 new Covid-19 infections in Beijing spanning the period when China lifted its strictest pandemic control policies suggested that all were caused by existing strains.
Compound in some mouthwashes may suppress COVID-19, study finds
One of these, cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) has been shown to reduce the viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in the mouth, primarily by disrupting the lipid membrane surrounding the virus, they said.
ONDC to be thrown open to public on September 30
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) mostly has food and grocery merchants at present and will integrate domains such as fashion, lifestyle, beauty products and consumer durables by November.
ONDC to start beta-testing with public users
Since the alpha launch in five cities in April, ONDC has been testing with a closed user group for end to end execution to understand their fulfillment.
Thalassemia patients should avoid iron overload. Here’s how diet management can help
Excess iron that results due to blood transfusion can affect liver, heart and skin.
Can smart beta mutual funds help you to tackle volatility ?
There is a lot of buzz about smart beta funds these days. Many mutual fund managers have been recommending these schemes to tide over the volatility in the market.
Delhi govt fully prepared to deal with new coronavirus variant Omicron: Satyendar Jain
The other four are Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. WHO has said it is ''not yet clear'' if the newly-detected variant is more transmissible or causes more severe disease, but authorities across states in India ramped up efforts to deal with the evolving situation.
Study finds lower antibody activity against delta variant at single dose, but vaccines still work
This virus has spread to at least 90 countries and is 50% more transmissible than the alpha variant (the variant first identified in Kent), which is around 50% more transmissible than the original coronavirus that caused the pandemic.
Many variants at work in Kerala; Delta in Maharashtra, Northeast: Insacog
On Wednesday, Kerala had announced a complete lockdown on July 17 and 18 but it may need to be extended further to have any effect. The reason for this is that all the 14 districts in the state were showing a positivity rate of over 10% and a ‘mixture of variants’ were pushing it up.
How does the Delta variant dodge the immune system? Scientists find clues
The variant, first identified in India, is believed to be about 60% more contagious than Alpha, the version of the virus that thrashed Britain and much of Europe earlier this year, and perhaps twice as contagious as the original coronavirus. The Delta variant is now driving outbreaks among unvaccinated populations in countries like Malaysia, Portugal, Indonesia and Australia.
Current Covid vaccines may be less effective against Beta variant: Study
Present on the surface of SARS-COV-2, spike proteins enable the virus to attach to and enter our cells, and all current vaccines are directed against them.
Best largecap mutual fund schemes to invest in 2017
Largecap mutual fund schemes are suitable for equity investors with low risk appetite. They offer stable moderate returns.
Radiation portal to clear the air on emissions from mobile towers: RS Sharma, TRAI Chairman
There are large number of offers, plans submitted by TSPs and there are some complaints also and everything gets sort of examined in due course of time.
Recommended equity mutual fund portfolios for SIP investors
ET.com Mutual Funds has created a host of equity mutual fund portfolios, based on the risk profile of the investor and SIP amount.
5F World opens a new chapter with Career Clap
Career Clap would be built on a similar platform, and would connect students to peers - people studying the same subject in other institutes - as well as mentors.
Titanium-gold alloy four times harder than most steels: study
The atomic structure of the material - its atoms are tightly packed in a "cubic" crystalline structure that is often associated with hardness - was previously known.
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