Mind Over Money: Vipassana was transformative; Chess & squash help this CEO gain perspective in strategic decision-making

“My deeper engagement with meditation began after participating in a Vipassana retreat, which was a transformative experience for me,” says Aryaman Vir, CEO of WiseX. In an interview with ETMarkets, Vir said: “Chess and squash have become more than just hobbies for me; they are vital components of how I unwind and gain perspective,” Edited … Read more

Zoomcar brings on board Flipkart’s Adarsh Menon as president

Ford Motor-backed Zoomcar on Thursday announced the appointment of former Flipkart and Hindustan Lever senior executive Adarsh Menon as its president. This follows the car-sharing marketplace’s recent listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange in the US. In his new role, Menon will be responsible for growth, operations, and customer experience at Zoomcar. Menon, who has … Read more

More than half of Nifty companies to report double-digit PAT growth in Q3; what should investors do?

Aided by easing input cost pressures and demand recovery in select pockets, more than half of Nifty 50 companies are expected to have seen a double-digit growth in profits during the quarter ended December. Kotak Institutional Equities expects a 12% year-on-year (YoY) growth in the cumulative profit of Nifty 50 companies, and Motilal Oswal Financial … Read more

Vehicle retail sales in India surge 21.14% in December, two-wheeler segment leads growth

As many as 1,990,915 vehicles were retailed last month, which is a growth of 21.14% over 1,643,514 units sold in the same period a year earlier, shows data collated from the VAHAN portal of the Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways (MoRTH) by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA). Manish Raj Singhania, President, FADA, … Read more

Nifty: Nifty companies’ Dec quarter profit may grow in double digits

Mumbai: India’s top 50 listed corporates are expected to report double-digit year-on-year growth in aggregate net profit for the third consecutive three-month period, ETIG estimates for the December quarter showed, although muted performance of technology and consumer-goods companies could decelerate the pace of expansion. Net profit in the December 2023 quarter for the Nifty 50 … Read more

Nifty target for 2024: Can market trek up to 25,000 or will fall below 20K?

Do you think Nifty will peak out at around 21,000-22,000-level? Hold on! The most bullish target for the new year 2024 goes as high as 25,000 while bears see the market crashing up to 20%. Domestic broking firm ICICIdirect has set Nifty target for December 2024 at 25,000 by valuing the index at 20x PE … Read more

Metal: Metal companies plunge as China growth worries deepen

Mumbai: Shares of metal companies were among the top losers Wednesday as fresh concerns over the economic prospects of China, one of the largest consumers of commodities like steel, aluminium, and copper among others, prompted traders to cut their bets. The Nifty Metal index fell 1.81% Wednesday. Among steel producers, JSW Steel, SAIL and Tata … Read more

Kia India: Kia appoints Gwanggu Lee as MD and CEO of its India operations

Korean auto major Kia Tuesday announced the appointment of Gwanggu Lee as the new Managing Director and CEO of its India operations with immediate effect. Lee succeeds will Tae Jin Park, who is retiring after a 36-year journey with Kia Corporation and 4 years with Kia India. With over 30 years of experience in the … Read more

Toyota Kirloskar news: Toyota Kirloskar confident of continuing strong growth in 2024

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday said it expects to continue the strong momentum next year after closing 2023 with record sales as rising demand from tier II and III markets is slated to fuel further growth. The company is set for a record year in terms of sales in 2023. It has already clocked a … Read more

Automakers brace for moderate sales after record 2023; gear up for more EV launches in 2024

After posting record-breaking volumes in 2023, Indian automobile industry is driving into the new year aware of a lurking moderation in sales growth but ready to embrace green technologies, led by electric vehicles. Passenger vehicle sales are expected to cross 40 lakh units this year and prices are set to rise from January. Veteran industry … Read more