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Ather rides to profit; Pronto's US AI play
Ather Energy swung to profit in the July-September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
F1's India comeback is gathering speed, but the road to the starting grid is far from clear
Formula 1’s return to Africa has revived hopes of an Indian Grand Prix comeback, with talks involving Formula One Management, the Adani Group and the government gaining momentum. The bigger challenge is not convincing F1 of India’s market potential but fixing the tax, customs and policy problems that drove the race out in 2013, while finding space on an already crowded calendar.
When noise is high, separate short-term headwinds from long-term business. 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 23%
For any decision you make in this market over the next three to six months, the first question should be about the business and the company. Is it hard to replace? If the answer is yes, you can ignore the short-term headwinds.
Infosys guidance shock may hit stock despite numbers bounce
Infosys released its quarterly results, showing good revenue growth and stable operating margins. However, the management reduced the annual revenue guidance due to competitive pressures. The company secured a significant $2 billion deal, boosting its total contract value to $5.2 billion. Despite positive performance from some sectors, weaknesses in others contributed to the cautious outlook. The market response led to a rise in the stock price, affecting valuation metrics.
Swiggy narrows loss in Q2; eMudhra cofounder on what went wrong
Happy Friday! Swiggy reported a rise in revenue in Q2 FY27 while cutting its losses. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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Warren Buffett on bearish markets: One habit decides whether you come out richer or poorer
He put the four worst collapses in his own share price into a table, with the dates and the drops. Nearly 60% once, around half three more times, all of it inside the best long-run record anybody has produced in public markets. He did not print it to confess. He printed it to make one argument, and it is the argument most investors hear only after the damage is done. Then he turns the same idea upside down.
Every bad cycle ends the same way; problems find their own solutions: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 27%
What should you focus on when headwinds blow? Not the share price, and not the morning's news. It should be the business and the quality of the people running it. A strong business, run by a management that has proven it knows what it is doing, does not stop because the oil price went up or because a war has dragged on longer than anyone expected.
SpaceX earnings to be released tomorrow, October 20: 10 points to know
SpaceX will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings after the US stock market closes on Tuesday, October 20. The report lands one day before Tesla shares its own results on Oct. 21. Because SpaceX is privately held, financial data usually circulates through private investor letters rather than public filings.
Online festive sales fizzle; Snowflake CEO on AI’s impact on software
Happy Monday! Festive ecommerce sales have slowed down this year, we tell you why. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
FMCG stocks lost their tag of defensive stocks, will they get it back? 7 FMCG stocks with an upside potential of up to 32%
Those who have been following the market for long know this: When there is nervousness on the street, money instinctively moves towards a particular sector. That is the one with companies that sell soaps, biscuits, tea – all the everyday things that people buy whether the news is good or bad. Yes, we are talking about the FMCG sector.
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29 % in 1 year, according to analysts
Look at how the market treated the stock of a large FMCG stock – one the best wealth creators of the past – just because it mentioned the risk of rising input costs. It shows what the underlying sentiment on the street is like.
Warren Buffett on 5 habits that feel like good investing but make you poorer
Buffett offered a bet in public and then waited. Thousands of managers who have grown rich telling people they can beat the market did not take it up. Only one man accepted. Nine years later, the scoreboard was not close, and the more revealing number is not the gap between them.
Zoho’s Vembu refuses to lay off people even as AI squeezes SaaS companies
The cofounder and chief scientist of the SaaS firm said Zoho retrains people to deploy on new products or helping customers better, when AI productivity enables smaller teams.
India’s hidden gold chest is giving imported bullion a run for its money
Soaring gold prices are prompting Indians to exchange old jewellery for new designs this festive season rather than cut back on purchases. Old-gold exchanges now account for over 50% of transactions at Tanishq, more than 55% of sales at Kalyan Jewellers and 73% at Joyalukkas in August.
UPI MDR rollout pushed; India’s first quantum computer coming soon
Happy Wednesday! The implementation of MDR on select UPI payments has been deferred beyond Diwali. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
As technology and AI reshape the workplace, which skills will define future leaders?
In today's evolving job landscape, the importance of interpersonal skills and leadership has surged. Research indicates that qualities like self-awareness and the ability to learn quickly are crucial for effective leadership. As artificial intelligence advances, the emphasis is shifting from technical know-how to essential human capabilities. Educational frameworks are transforming to prioritize hands-on experiences and guidance, fostering leaders who can inspire and connect with diverse teams in the future.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
A piece of advice for those who still have the stomach to invest in the current volatile market. Don’t take any price action as the gospel truth; look beyond the index movements. And, finally, be both cautious and selective in your stock picks.
The ET Startup Awards 2026 special
Entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers came together in a star-studded event to honour the best of Indian entrepreneurship at the ET Startup Awards 2026 in Bengaluru.
Good news for employees: Input Tax Credit on group health and life insurance allowed; Know how it employees
Now GST input tax credit to emoyers on group insurance; this can mean more life and health insurance coverage for employees; Know how it helps. The reason for this is now employer's cost of buying insurance for its employees can reduce by claiming ITC.
Amazon India layoffs: Pink slips handed to employees across retail, customer service functions
The layoffs came to light a day after Amazon's biggest flagship sale event in the country, Great Indian Festival, opened on October 7.
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