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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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