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During a recent shareholder meeting, Charlie Munger shared his reasoning behind opting out of fire insurance for his mansion. He argued that self-insurance is a more prudent choice for manageable risks, suggesting that smart individuals should avoid unnecessary premium payments. Highlighting potenti…
Indias equity market divergence suggests largecaps may be regaining leadership as mid- and smallcaps remain under pressure. The Nifty has recovered to broadly flat returns in October, while midcap and smallcap indices have declined. More reasonable valuations, earnings resilience, liquidity and inst…
The Ministry of Railways has revised VDA rates for contract workers with effect from 1 October 2026. The Railway Board’s 28 October letter refers to the Labour Bureau’s 30 September order and directs principal employers to ensure that contractors comply with applicable labour laws.
Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly operating profit of 107.4 trillion won, driven by surging AI memory chip demand. Despite strong earnings, shares fell over 5% amid concerns about semiconductor division performance and AI investment sustainability. Samsung also announced shareholder retu…
The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended its New Amnesty Scheme, 2025, by three months until December 31, 2026, allowing eligible employers and insured persons more time to settle disputes out of court. The one-time scheme covers court cases filed up to March 31, 2025, and offer…
South Koreas KOSPI fell 2.18% on Thursday as Samsung Electronics dropped 4.13% after disappointing third-quarter profits. Losses extended across battery, automotive and steel stocks, despite foreign investor buying. Authorities pledged to monitor volatility. Meanwhile, the won strengthened 0.72%, an…
Japans Nikkei rose 0.3%, supported by Advantests 5.4% rally after it raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 14%. However, declines in technology stocks and an 8.7% fall in Hitachi limited gains. Investors remained cautious ahead of Japans earnings season and the Bank of Japans policy deci…
Gold and silver prices today, 29 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
Global cues after the Fed hold lift Indian equities as Nifty edges higher, with mixed stock moves, rising oil costs, and foreign outflows shaping early action.
Crude oil futures traded lower on Thursday morning after reports said that the US wants to revive peace talks with Iran.
GMR Airports posts 86% PAT rise to ₹65.38 cr as Q2 income climbs; adds Deputy CEO Sanjeev Gupta amid 28m passengers.
60% of irrigation pumps run on solar, PM-KUSUM expands farmer solar projects; Corrit Energy aims 500 MW, boosting BES, banks, and growth.
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