HDFC Bank needs stronger governance to rebuild investor trust, say experts

HDFC Bank needs stronger governance to rebuild investor trust, say experts

HDFC Bank must rebuild investor trust through stronger governance and better processes rather than simply closing individual controversies, governance experts Amit Tandon, Managing Director of Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS), and Ashvin Parekh, Managing Partner at Ashvin Parekh Advisory Services, said. Their comments come after the bank’s board concluded its internal review into the Maharashtra…

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The Big FMCG Sell-Off: HUL, Varun Beverages, DMart wipe out ₹60,000 crore in investor wealth

The Big FMCG Sell-Off: HUL, Varun Beverages, DMart wipe out ₹60,000 crore in investor wealth

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), Varun Beverages Ltd., and Avenue Supermarts Ltd., were the three big FMCG losers on Tuesday, July 28. While HUL and Varun Beverages reacted to their June quarter results that disappointed the street, Avenue Supermarts reacted to some subdued management commentary at its analyst meet. While shares of both HUL and Varun…

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US stock markets today: Dow rises, Nasdaq falls as chip sell-off fuels fresh concerns over AI spending

US stock markets today: Dow rises, Nasdaq falls as chip sell-off fuels fresh concerns over AI spending

US markets opened on a mixed note on Tuesday as a sharp sell-off in Asian semiconductor stocks weighed on technology shares, overshadowing support from lower oil prices and a steady stream of corporate earnings. The Nasdaq Composite, which is heavily weighted towards technology companies, slipped in early trading, while the broader S&P 500 remained largely…

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Varun Beverages confident of strong growth despite Q2 miss, no aggressive push for ₹10 segment

Varun Beverages confident of strong growth despite Q2 miss, no aggressive push for ₹10 segment

Varun Beverages remains confident of delivering strong volume growth despite a weather-hit April, with management saying demand has recovered and the company is seeing growth of more than 20% across most months since March, while ruling out an aggressive push into the ₹10 price segment. The PepsiCo bottling partner reported June-quarter earnings on Tuesday, July…

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Market Pulse: Key triggers to watch before the July 29 trading session

US Fed meeting begins today: Will Kevin Warsh hold rates or surprise markets? Here’s what to watch

The US Federal Reserve began its two-day monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched interest rate decisions of the year. While investors overwhelmingly expect policymakers to leave borrowing costs unchanged on Wednesday, the meeting has become unusually difficult to predict after a recent jump in oil prices,…

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Zepto IPO: Norges, Motilal Oswal among investors eyeing 40-45% of anchor book

Manipal Health raises ₹4,167 crore from anchor investors ahead of ₹9,275-crore IPO

Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd on Tuesday raised ₹4,167 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its ₹9,275-crore initial public offering (IPO) on July 29. The anchor book attracted several global investors, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Allianz Global Investors Fund, Morgan Stanley Asia, Natixis International Fund, Societe Generale and Goldman Sachs Bank…

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