Devang Mehta, Deputy Managing Director & CIO-Equity at Spark Capital Private Wealth, says banks and NBFCs are well placed to benefit from improving credit growth, a strengthening capex cycle and rising consumption. He expects BFSI to outperform as private banks recover and NBFCs remain in a sweet spot. Mehta also favours discretionary consumption, including jewellery…
India’s payment habits have changed rapidly over the past few years. From buying vegetables to paying for a cup of tea, many everyday transactions now happen through a smartphone instead of cash. At the centre of this shift are the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and credit cards. While both offer convenience, they work differently, and…
PALAKKAD: Convicted murderer Chenthamara showed no remorse after being found guilty in the sensational Pothundi double murder case, telling a Kerala court on Monday that he had no objection to being hanged and would kill more people if necessary.The remarks came moments after the Palakkad additional sessions court convicted him in the case that had…
Atishi joins CJP protest on day 24 NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar over examination irregularities entered its 24th day on Monday, drawing support from Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi, MLA Kuldeep Kumar and former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi.“Met @Wangchuk66 at Jantar…
In the colder parts of Canada, winter occasionally produces a sight that seems more suited to a drawing than a river. A large disc of ice appears on the water, almost perfectly round, turning so slowly that its movement is easy to miss. These formations have been reported in places such as Quebec, Alberta and…
SC asks Centre to place rules before it within 2 weeks NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to place before it, within two weeks, the rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, while hearing a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to curb the “unpredictable fluctuations” in airfares and ancillary charges imposed…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is reaching the business end, and the semi-finals are upon us. Throughout the 48-team tournament, one has seen massive fan frenzy in India, and the question remains: How long will it take for India to make it to the tournament? The national team might be struggling, but one cannot deny…
Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy Why in the news? India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped $7.26 billion to $674.193 billion during the week ended July 3, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the forex kitty had dropped by $5.654 billion to $666.933 billion. The kitty had expanded to…
Sonakshi Sinha loses cool at paparazzi outside event, says ‘jab tak aap nahi jaoge, main car me nahi baithungi’ Sonakshi Sinha has once again voiced her displeasure over intrusive paparazzi behaviour. After attending Akansha Ranjan and Sharan Sharma‘s wedding reception in Mumbai, the actress firmly asked photographers to stop following her as she made her…
A fabric sofa is often the most-used piece of furniture in the home, making it a magnet for dust, crumbs, spills, pet hair, and everyday stains. While regular use is unavoidable, improper cleaning can leave watermarks, faded patches, or even damage the upholstery. The good news is that most fabric sofas can be safely cleaned…
