How Manu Manek aka Black Cobra went from college trader to market marauder

How Manu Manek aka Black Cobra went from college trader to market marauder

That a mere stockbroker could be dubbed Black Cobra then tells the story of how dangerous Manu Manek Mundra, the man given that infamous title, must have been. Born into a middle-class family in Calcutta in the 1940s, Manek started his trading career while still in college, eventually graduating as a full-blown broker. His modus … Read more

India’s GDP growth in Q3 FY25 at 6.2%, up from 5.4% in previous quarter: Government

India's GDP growth in Q3 FY25 at 6.2%, up from 5.4% in previous quarter: Government - ETCFO

India’s economy has shown mixed signals in the current financial year, with a slight recovery in the third quarter of FY 2024-25 but continuing to face challenges due to deceleration from the previous quarter. According to the latest data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s real … Read more

Does the box office success of Vicky Kaushal’s ‘Chhaava’ re-affirm that only larger-than-life stories, rooted in Indian culture are working?

Does the box office success of Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' re-affirm that only larger-than-life stories, rooted in Indian culture are working? Trade experts discuss! | Hindi Movie News - The Times of India

Vicky Kaushal‘s ‘Chhaava‘ has been doing exceptionally well at the box office. The film has become Vicky’s biggest hit so far. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. While Vicky has played the role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. While the film is soaked in our history and culture, the significant box office response has … Read more

Bitcoin set for biggest weekly fall since FTX collapse in 2022

Yen climbs on BOJ outlook, yuan helped by prospect of trade deal

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Bitcoin hit its lowest since November and was set for its biggest weekly fall in over two years, swept up in a sell-off in tech stocks at a time when a $1.5 billion hack and doubts about U.S. crypto policy has left industry sentiment fragile. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value … Read more

Mint Explainer: Warren Buffett’s record cash reserve and his Japan strategy

Mint Explainer: Warren Buffett’s record cash reserve and his Japan strategy

“Sometimes I’ve made mistakes in assessing the future economics of a business I’ve purchased for Berkshire – each a case of capital allocation gone wrong. That happens with both judgments about marketable equities – we view these as partial ownership of businesses – and the 100% acquisitions of companies,” he wrote in his letter to … Read more

Coca-Cola to bring sports drink BodyArmorLyte to India, expects ThumsUp, Sprite to be $2 bn brands

Coca-Cola to bring sports drink BodyArmorLyte to India, expects ThumsUp, Sprite to be $2 bn brands - ETCFO

New Delhi, Beverage major Coca-Cola is bringing global sports drinks brand BodyArmorLyte to India this summer and expects ThumsUp and Sprite to become USD 2 billion brands, its Vice President, Operations, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia Sundeep Bajoria said. Coca-Cola is encouraged by “early arrivals” of summers this year and is introducing beverage brands like … Read more

The gold rally can’t be stopped. How to play it now.

The gold rally can’t be stopped. How to play it now.

The precious metal is certainly having a moment. On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump said he was worried that someone might have stolen gold from Fort Knox, the U.S. depository in Kentucky. Worries that he might place tariffs on gold have created a flurry of activity as bars in London, where the Bank of England … Read more

Set clear goals to turn your financial wishes into real wealth. Here’s how.

Set clear goals to turn your financial wishes into real wealth. Here's how.

Goal-setting in wealth management is akin to charting a course for a journey. Without a clear destination, you may find yourself adrift among various financial options, potentially missing opportunities or taking unnecessary risks. However, simply setting goals is not enough. You also need to plan well to achieve these goals and build actual wealth. As … Read more