Investing in debt instruments? Learn how agencies give them credit ratings as Sebi releases master circular

Investing in debt instruments? Learn how agencies give them credit ratings as Sebi releases master circular

Before opting for a debt instrument, investors are often recommended to check the credit rating. Higher the rating, the safer the instrument and conversely, the lower the rating, the riskier the investment.   However, one may wonder what are the criteria based on which these agencies such as CRISIL and ICRA rate the financial products. Each … Read more

OpenAI ‘Spring Updates’ Event sparks speculation: GPT-5 launch or Google Search Revival?

OpenAI 'Spring Updates' Event sparks speculation: GPT-5 launch or Google Search Revival?

Rumors abound in the tech world as OpenAI gears up for its highly anticipated “Spring Updates” live stream event, set to unveil new features and enhancements for its ChatGPT and GPT-4 models. Speculation has been rife regarding potential announcements, with some suggesting a revival of Google’s search engine and others anticipating the launch of GPT-5. … Read more

Gold price gains for second consecutive week, silver surges to 11-year peak

Gold price gains for second consecutive week, silver surges to 11-year peak

At 1304 GMT, spot gold surged by 0.9% to $2,396.81 per ounce. Bullion prices have climbed by 1.5% this week, following a one-month high on Thursday. In the meantime, gold futures for June delivery in the U.S. concluded 0.4% lower, settling at 2385.50 per ounce. “Gold prices inched higher, hovering near $2400 while silver marked … Read more

NFO Alert: SBI Mutual Fund launches automotive opportunities fund — all you need to know

NFO Alert: SBI Mutual Fund launches automotive opportunities fund — all you need to know

SBI Mutual Fund announced the launch of SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund, an open-ended equity scheme that aims to unlock the potential of automotive and allied business activities. The new fund offer (NFO) opened for subscription on Friday, May 17, and will close on May 31.  The fund’s investment universe includes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), auto … Read more

Google unveils Gemini Pro 1.5, Gemini 1.5 Flash, boosting AI capabilities: What it means for users

Google unveils Gemini Pro 1.5, Gemini 1.5 Flash, boosting AI capabilities: What it means for users

During its annual I/O developer event held in Mountain View, California, Google’s parent company Alphabet disclosed its latest strides in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its various ventures. CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the company is introducing AI Overviews to all users in the United States this week, following an extensive period of public … Read more

Multibagger Stock: Kirloskar Brothers gained 110% in less than 5 months, advanced 1100% in 5 years; should you invest?

Multibagger Stock: Kirloskar Brothers gained 110% in less than 5 months, advanced 1100% in 5 years; should you invest?

The company is a prominent player in the fluid management sector, specialising in pumps, valves, and related systems. KBL’s solutions cater to various industries such as water supply, irrigation, power generation, and industrial processes. Over the last 12 sessions, the stock has surged by 42%, bringing its year-to-date return to an impressive 110%. Also Read … Read more

92% of knowledge workers in India use AI at work as compared to the global figure of 75%.

92% of knowledge workers in India use AI at work as compared to the global figure of 75%.

Notably, 72% of AI employees are proactively bringing their own AI solutions to work, rather than relying solely on company-provided resources to enhance productivity. In comparison, the global average for AI workers embracing Bring Your Own Artificial Intelligence (BYOAI) stands at 78%.   ‘72% Indian AI users bringing their own AI tools to work’  “While … Read more

Oil extends gains after bullish US macro data raises Fed rate cut expectations; Brent nears $84

Oil extends gains after bullish US macro data raises Fed rate cut expectations; Brent nears $84

Oil prices extended gains on Thursday, May 16, over a stabilizing US job market and slower-than-expected inflation data, which increased expectations that the US Federal Reserve would begin to cut interest rates this year. The US consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3 per cent sequentially, according to data released by the Labor Department’s Bureau of … Read more

‘Taxes in real estate not high compared to all subsidies’: Deepak Shenoy counters broker’s queries to FM on high taxes

'Taxes in real estate not high compared to all subsidies': Deepak Shenoy counters broker's queries to FM on high taxes

Also Read: Worried broker queries FM Nirmala Sitharaman about high taxes in share market, real estate. She replies… Shenoy, who is the CEO of SEBI-registered portfolio management service (PMS) Capitalmind.in explains that one can offset long term capital gains in anything by buying a house. According to Shenoy, here’s how the taxes in the sector … Read more