DIRECTOR GENERAL ACQUISITION
What actually makes a stock 'cheap'? With markets under pressure, analysts share how investors can identify real value
The Indian equity markets are currently under strain from a variety of economic challenges that are dampening investor enthusiasm. Experts caution that just because a stock has a low price does not mean it is undervalued. An in-depth assessment of management effectiveness, business core strengths, and future growth prospects is vital. During this market correction, sectors like banks and infrastructure could present potential investment prospects.
Mid-sized restaurants hungry for funds as investors stay away
Mid-sized organized restaurant chains face financing challenges. Investors are being more cautious, focusing on sustainable profits and unit economics. As a result, several chains explore capital raises or stake sales. Recent investments favor businesses demonstrating strong financial performance and growth potential. Meanwhile, larger investments continue to thrive, creating a divide in the restaurant industry.
Tom Cruise delivers his worst opening weekend in two decades as 'Digger' garners $8m at domestic box office
Tom Cruise's latest film Digger has grossed only $20 million globally, marking a significant box office letdown. The film, directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, has largely received poor reviews from critics. Digger had substantial production expenses, estimated at $150 million and additional marketing costs of $100 million. Warner Bros has financially struggled this year, failing to release a single film surpassing $100 million mark in the US.
Reducing commissions may help curb mis-selling of insurance products; IRDAI’s role remains crucial
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has announced new proposals to limit commission rates for insurance distributors. This move seeks to tackle high distribution costs, ultimately enhancing the policyholder experience. By implementing reforms aimed at fostering customer-centric practices, the initiative aims to curtail the mis-selling of insurance products. Insurers must align their compensation methods with the value delivered to customers.
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over bills
Wall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TPG and General Atlantic betting on India’s huge shortage of hospital beds and rising demand for specialised care.
Warren Buffett's analysis was correct. His temper was not. The bill ran into billions
There was no bad analysis, no misread of a balance sheet, no industry he failed to understand. The company he bought was superb and remains the foundation of everything he built afterwards. And the single decision he took while buying it is the one he calls the most expensive of his career. He has had decades to work out why he made it. He has never managed to.
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DoorDash opens first India Office, plans to scale tech, support team to 3,000
The company is starting with 500 professionals and plans to scale its headcount to more than 3,000 within next two years, a company release said.
India Inc's legal bill swells as global ambitions grow
As Indian companies expand overseas, a more fractious global geopolitical environment is exposing them to a wider web of sanctions, trade restrictions, data rules and regulatory regimes, making legal advice an increasingly key part of managing cross-border risk.
Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuity
Tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
How AMD went from Intel’s smaller rival to a $1 trillion AI contender
AMD achieved a $1 trillion market capitalisation as of September 21. The company’s rise is attributed to its success in AI computing and product innovation. Under CEO Lisa Su, AMD has transformed its business and expanded its offerings beyond CPUs. Recent acquisitions have bolstered AMD's capabilities in graphics processing and data center solutions.
From a failing textile mill to a trillion-dollar giant: The Warren Buffett story
Warren Buffett has ended his formal leadership of Berkshire Hathaway after more than six decades, becoming chairman emeritus at 96. His son Howard Buffett takes over as chairman, while Greg Abel remains CEO. Buffett leaves behind a company he transformed from a struggling textile mill into a conglomerate worth more than $1 trillion.
Can NRIs save income tax by gifting shares to their resident parents? Know these tax rules before transferring shares
While giving shares to your parents who reside in your home country might appear as a thoughtful gesture, it has substantial tax considerations for NRIs. Although the gift itself isn’t taxable, comprehending the nuances of acquisition costs and the period they’ve been held is vital.
OIL CMD Ranjit Rath outlines the company's growth priorities
OIL is eyeing higher domestic oil and gas production, accelerated exploration including deep and ultra-deepwater opportunities, strengthening of its integrated energy value chain and selective expansion in clean energy.
Daily vs weekly vs monthly SIP: Does investing more frequently create more wealth?
A comparative study of daily, weekly, and monthly SIPs across 5 active equity fund categories and 5 time horizons offers a clear answer.
The more AI banks deploy, the bigger the cyber battlefield gets
Indian banks and fintech firms face growing AI-powered cyber threats. Attackers use AI to find vulnerabilities faster than before. Financial institutions are deploying AI to detect and respond to these evolving threats. This creates a new cybersecurity arms race for the sector. Banks must also manage new risks from AI agents accessing sensitive data.
The cookie jar: Rs. 403 crore of expected losses simply disappeared, and turned into profit. Nobody had earned a rupee
A provision is simply management's estimate of a future cost the company can already see coming: Repairs under warranty, a lawsuit it might lose, a loan that may not be fully repaid. Recording it lowers today's profit to prepare for tomorrow's bill, which is prudent and normal. The catch is that it is an estimate, and estimates can be bent.
Warren Buffett and IBM: Praying the stock price goes nowhere. The maths explains why
He is not being clever. He does the arithmetic and shows you exactly how much a falling price would be worth to him. Then he turns on the assets everybody calls safe, and explains why the one people run to in a panic is the one that has quietly destroyed more wealth than any crash.
Key Coforge shareholders were against OP Bhatt’s reappointment
The exit of Bhatt, a career banker and former chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), appears not to be linked to any financial discrepancies, said Shriram Subramanian, founder and managing director, InGovern Research Services, a shareholder proxy advisor.
India is consumer giant Unilever's blueprint for emerging-market growth: CEO
Unilever views India as its emerging market growth blueprint, anticipating significant expansion. The company is allocating substantial acquisition funds to build premium brands in India. Structural shifts like Gen Z and digitisation are transforming the Indian consumer landscape. Unilever leverages granular market understanding for distribution and marketing strategies. Inflation presents a challenge, which the company plans to manage through pricing and brand portfolio.
ONGC chairman selection: Seven shortlisted candidates to face second round of interviews
Seven candidates have been shortlisted for the ONGC chairman and managing director post, with a second round of interviews expected this week. The shortlist includes Oil India CMD Ranjit Rath, ONGC Videsh MD Rajarshi Gupta and senior executives from ONGC, OVL, MRPL and Indian Oil.
A French giant heads back to India after 12 years with bigger bets
Carrefour is back in India, but it is not rebuilding the hypermarket business it abandoned in 2014. This time, the French retailer is betting on smaller stores, local products, private labels and eventually quick commerce—taking on Reliance, DMart, Blinkit and others with profitability, rather than scale alone, at the centre of its strategy.
Hugging Face, the French start-up that became AI's warehouse
Hugging Face, the artificial intelligence platform US chip giant Nvidia is buying for $12.9 billion, is a French success story -- founded by three Frenchmen and incubated in Paris -- even if its headquarters and many of its investors are American. Decentralizing artificial intelligence "is much more interesting for society and for humanity in general,"in 2024.
Godrej Consumer’s new CEO Malbari lays out an execution overhaul in first investor call
Godrej Consumer Products' new CEO acknowledges execution failures and weak core growth. Profitability is under pressure in India and Indonesia, and international businesses are low-profit. The company will invest Rs 150 crore in R&D and increase digital marketing spending. Distributor inventory in India is too high, requiring a correction over three quarters. New investments will add Rs 200 crore to operating costs annually.
Convert, split, pledge: How share capital is used as a tool and trick to manipulate
A tiny number of shares can sometimes set the "price" for the entire company. And a price built on almost no real trading is exactly the kind that can be pushed up to pull ordinary investors in – and then collapse once they have bought. Paid-up share capital shows the shares that exist today, and only at face value. It may not reveal future dilution already agreed through warrants or convertibles, the mechanical effect of splits and buybacks, or the risk that pledged promoter shares could enter the market.
Jio Financial to launch AI-powered ‘personal CFO’, membership programme
Jio Financial Services will launch an AI personal CFO and membership program with an aim to acquire customers cost-effectively through its digital network. The company is scaling lending and asset management businesses significantly.
Stocks in news: TCS, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Copper and Piramal Finance
The Indian equity markets experienced a downturn today, with the Nifty50 index finishing slightly above 24,200. Traders brace for heightened volatility amidst forthcoming US sanctions and the impending expiry of monthly futures and options. Key companies, such as Hindustan Copper and Tata Consultancy Services, are capturing market attention due to notable corporate news.
Tata, Godrej and now Birla: Big groups aren't just chasing glitter
India’s gold loan market is emerging as a growth opportunity for financial institutions, with outstanding loans against gold jewellery reaching Rs 3.3 lakh cr by May 2026. Tata Capital, Godrej Capital and Aditya Birla Capital are expanding aggressively as lenders shift toward secured retail credit, driven by rising gold prices, strong demand, regulatory changes and India’s vast household gold holdings.
ITC Hotels evaluates Dubai, other overseas markets for luxury hotel expansion
ITC Hotels is evaluating multiple management contract opportunities in Dubai and other “proximal” international markets as it looks to expand its global footprint. The company plans to reach 250 operational hotels with 22,000 keys by 2031, while increasing its owned portfolio and expanding beyond major metros.
Krones inaugurates Rs 315-crore bottling equipment plant in Karnataka
Germany-based Krones opened its new manufacturing facility in Karnataka's Kolar district. This impressive facility was built in a record eighteen months with a significant investment. The plant will produce packaging systems and machinery for the Indian market. It is expected to generate approximately four hundred new employment opportunities for local residents. Karnataka's Industries minister highlighted the state's investor-friendly industrial ecosystem.
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