NIFT RETURNS
How Nifty has performed after Fed cut rates in last three decades
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a percentage point, marking the start of a likely steady easing of monetary policy. A study by Capitalmind Financial Services shows that Nifty's median returns following such cuts have been positive. The Fed's future rate projections and their impact on Indian markets are also discussed.
David vs Goliath: 3-year returns in mid- and smallcaps 2x that of Nifty
In 1999-2000, the market cap of Asian Paints was ~$200m, just 2% of the largest consumer company then, Hindustan Unilever. Today Asian Paints’s market cap is $35bn, more than 50% of Unilever’s! Titan was a tiny cap during 2001-4 (the lowest was in 2001, a market cap of $25m, vs $40bn now!) when it entered the jewellery segment and changed the industry.
What is the difference between sector and diversified funds? Shweta Rajani explains
Mutual fund investors should consider sector funds or thematic funds in light of upcoming budget and elections. However, timing is crucial when investing in sector funds. Sector funds focus on specific sectors, while thematic funds encompass multiple sectors under a common theme. Diversified funds, on the other hand, cover a range of sectors. In terms of performance, diversified funds have a higher probability of beating the benchmark compared to sector funds. They also tend to provide more flexibility and active management
Debunking Benchmark Myths: Unveiling the True Measure of Financial Success!
However, while benchmarking is a useful and widely used tool in the industry, from an investor’s perspective, it must not be taken as the only way to measure your financial success. In fact, relying too much on external benchmarks can be misleading, distracting, and even harmful to your financial well-being.
'Guns & Gulaabs' actor Gulshan Devaiah wants to take a break from being the onscreen villain!
In the 1990s-set series from director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, Devaiah plays '4-Cut Atmaram', a hired assassin in a Sanjay Dutt-style get-up, who has an almost mythical reputation for the way he uses his Rampuri knife to kill people.
Size matters: How India Size can transform the fashion industry and also push up exports
Manufacturers are optimistic that the initiative of the Ministry of Textiles to establish standardised body sizes more suitable for India would enhance business. But the challenge is enormous considering the country’s diversity.
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Freedom from ill-fitting clothes: Inside India's mega search for body size
Many Asian countries such as Japan, China and South Korea have broken free of western body size charts by devising their own. Now India is on the same path. India is likely to roll out in the next three months a size chart for clothing that is specific to Indian consumers' measurements.
ETMarkets Trade Talk | What made Bengaluru options trader migrate to cash market
Manoj Giri, a Bengaluru-based trader, says that while options selling gives a high chance of winning, the low returns compared to any risk taken eventually led him to the cash segment. He believes the risk-to-reward ratio in cash markets is more favourable as "it gives better flexibility to deploy any amount of cash, buy, sell and manage risks and positions."
Forget US & European sizing standards, India to get its own
The survey, dubbed Size India, is to be completed by 2021 and will be implemented by the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
The Quit Delhi Movement?
Industry body Assocham cautioned the central and state governments that poor air quality could drive away top executives and talented individuals.
FableStreet raises seed capital
The Delhi-based startup plans to use the money to scale up operations and its team. It will also open international shipping and pilot a concept store model, FS Studio.
She gave up her retail career to turn a fitness expert here
The 35-year-old fitness entrepreneur, who quit a career in retail to follow dance and fitness full-time, chose Bengaluru to restart her career as it offered her the opportunity to pursue her passion.
Move over women! Indian men are becoming increasingly fashion forward
Defying conventional gendered shopping habits, men are exhibiting behaviour traditionally associated with women.
Meet Venetia Ansell, a Sanskrit translator and publisher with her roots in London
Venetia Ansell has gone on to become one of the few experts of an ancient language that has given birth to many others in India.
Rail Budget 2015: Highlights
"We want to work on goals to deliver a sustained improvement in customer experience; make railways a safer means of travel," said Prabhu.
Eight unusual MBA aspirants pursuing management studies, but not for cushy jobs
These youth are not pursuing an MBA as a means to bag a cushy corporate job but to add value to the interesting things they have already done.
ET Wealth: How Binanis' KinderHomes has generated Rs 65 lakh within the first year
Their big plans for the coming year include adding more product categories—toys and skin-care products—and they hope to open another store in the NCR next year.
Jharkhand tribals take up silk cultivation in Naxal territory
Aided by govt, Jharkhand tribals give up arms to take to silk cultivation .
Inkfruit's shows that in India's design community lies great potential
Starting days for Inkfruit were challenging with Dalal & Rai having to pool in some of their own savings.
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