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Nvidia's share-price slump following the Jensen Huang controversy highlights the risks of investing in global markets. Experts explain five factors Indian investors should watch, from leadership stability and governance to valuations, geographical concentration and geopolitical risks.
Both credit card balances and loans matter when building creditworthiness. Paying cards in full and maintaining low utilisation can help relatively quickly, while steadily reducing loans and making every EMI on time strengthen the profile over time.
USPS plans to seek approval for an 11% fuel surcharge on domestic Priority Mail and package deliveries in January, citing rising transportation costs. Here's all you need to know
A loan fraud case in Salem involving college students highlights the risks of identity theft and unauthorised loans. Here are 5 essential safety lessons to protect Aadhaar details, bank accounts and personal finances.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has cut its cash holding from a peak of 25% to 8.78% in October. Does this make it more attractive? Experts decode the portfolio shift, recent performance and whether investors should stay invested or consider fresh investments.
Mutual funds reshuffled their large-cap portfolios in October 2026, increasing exposure to Max Healthcare, ITC and BSE while trimming holdings in HCL Technologies, Bajaj Auto and Coal India. Here are the top five stocks bought and sold across market-cap segments.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has topped the HSBC Hurun Global Indians List 2026, as companies led by global Indians reach $15 trillion in value this year, up 53% since the inaugural 2024 list. Here's a look at the top five names on the list.
A Royal Enfield owner alleged that his motorcycle repeatedly lost power during a Leh trip despite a pre-journey ECU update assurance. The South Delhi Consumer Commission has directed Eicher Motors and its authorised dealer to pay him 1 lakh.
Bank of Baroda has raised its 555-day FD rates by 10 bps from 12 November 2026. General customers get up to 6.90%, and super seniors get up to 7.50%.
From supermarket budgets and festive savings to board games and money diaries, simple everyday activities can help children learn financial discipline and build habits that last.
Indian investors who buy Anthropic IPO shares or purchase them after the listing must consider 20% TCS on eligible LRS remittances exceeding 10 lakh, Indian capital gains tax, US dividend withholding tax and foreign asset disclosure requirements.
Sovereign Gold Bonds: SGB 2018-19 Series III completes its eight-year tenure on Friday, 13 November. Investors stand to earn up to 348% in capital gains, excluding interest income. Check how the RBI-fixed redemption price translates into investment gains and how much interest you can earn.
Planning to repay 7 lakh debt in six months? An expert shares five practical steps to clear the loan by prioritizing high-interest loans, exploring cheaper borrowing options and more.
Bank holiday today: SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank branches will be closed on 16 days this month, including regional holidays and weekend offs, as per the RBI calendar.
High prices lifted revenues even as buyers bought less gold by weight, pushing jewellers toward old-gold exchange, lighter pieces and lower-karat options.
NVIDIA-CEO-REPLACEMENTS:Who would be next CEO at Nvidia? Top engineer and CFO favored as candidates
India has banned lithium-ion battery black mass exports to retain critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel for domestic recycling. The move aims to strengthen local processing capacity, reduce import dependence on China, and support battery manufacturing.
The agency has accused the companies and their officials of criminal conspiracy and cheating, alleging that land acquired for a public purpose was released to private colonisers in an allegedly malafide manner to extend undue benefits.
The company's official statement doesn't mention the reason for Jensen's resignation. However, under Nvidia's bylaws, Huang can be removed 'with or without cause' by a majority vote of the directors, Reuters reported earlier.
This Diwali, Indians turned to the quick commerce platform for last-minute festive preparations. Their purchases included gold, silver and sweets while also ordering party supplies and gifting items.
In naming Colette Kress as interim CEO, Nvidia is making a classic move for a company in crisis.
The Nvidia Corp. board of directors who met to decide Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huangs fate ahead of his ouster on Thursday have a range of backgrounds, from running Taco Bells international operations to academic research involving a jellyfish.
NVIDIA appointed longtime board member Harvey C Jones as its first board chair, while announcing that CEO Jensen Huang would step down and CFO Colette Kress would serve as interim CEO. The company said it would seek a permanent CEO from internal and external candidates.
ReNew commits 80,000 crore for a green data centre and solar component plants, while CleanMax plans 50,000 crore in clean energy to power an AI compute hub.
Vodafone Ideas net loss widened to 5,975 crore in Q2 from 5,562 crore a year ago, missing Bloomberg's estimate of 5,263 crore, even as it arranged over 4,000 crore in incremental bank funding during the quarter.
Kress will continue to serve as Nvidia's executive vice president and CFO alongside her interim CEO responsibilities until a permanent replacement is appointed.
Nvidia CFO Colette Kress will take over as interim CEO. Harvey Jones, who previously led Synopsys, has been named chairman.
Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO, president and board member amid reports of alleged extramarital affairs, including one with a businesswoman suspected by US authorities of ties to Chinese intelligence. Details here.
AI investment is driving growth but also increasing borrowing and long-term bond yields. With spending expected to reach unprecedented levels, investors question whether future revenues will justify the costs. Details here.
Ola Electric's revenue falls 39% year-on-year to 421 crore in the September quarter, while adjusted Ebitda margins worsened to -58.5%, despite a narrowing of losses to 362 crore.
Nvidia board is also reportedly considering the possibility of appointing an interim chief executive while searching for a permanent replacement.
Nvidia's bylaws allow its board to remove CEO Jensen Huang at any time, with or without cause, through a majority vote of directors. However, removing him as CEO would not automatically cost him his board seat, which requires a separate shareholder vote under different rules.
The buyback comes as Zee seeks to restore investor confidence amid concerns over advertising growth, profitability and rising content investments.
Adani Groups Kutch Copper and Chiles Codelco have agreed to assess Kaburkaala copper project in northern Chile. The pact could link Chilean deposits with Mundra smelter, supporting long-term copper supplies for India, prioritising sustainable exploration, safety and environmental compliance.
Investment platform Bodhi Tree Systems has bought a majority stake in Chennai-based Adyar Ananda Bhavan for $180 million. A2B operates 160 outlets in India and more than 30 overseas.
Pollution-linked health insurance claims among Policybazaar customers quadrupled in three years, with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions making up 78% of claims. Details here.
Hon Hai, also know as Foxconn, expects double-digit revenue growth in 2027, citing strong demand for AI servers and networking equipment. Chairman Young Liu called AI the companys biggest growth engine.
The German-Indian joint venture expects 300 crore revenue from its new Bhopal plant and plans to double capacity by 2029 as it looks to replace imports, particularly from China.
The steelmaker is monetizing surplus mining capacity while testing imported ore blends ahead of 2030 mine expirations and targeting up to 10,000 crore in annual India cost savings.
Norwest Venture Partners plans to invest $250300 million annually in India, targeting manufacturing, healthcare, pharma, financial services, consumer businesses, AI and deeptech
Banks in Shillong will close on November 13 for Wangala, the Garo communitys post-harvest festival. Details here.
ITC has raised the price of a 10-cigarette pack of Gold Flake Premium by 10 to 135, its second increase in 2026. The hike comes as higher taxes, falling legal-market volumes and illicit competition pressure the companys cigarette business.
AMFIs October 2026 data points to changing investor allocations across equity mutual fund categories, with inflows rising in some segments and declining in others. Experts highlight key trends shaping investor preferences and considerations for those planning fresh SIPs for 2027.
Kang Wei, a former Chinese fund manager and Alice Huangs husband, had business ties to Jensen Huang before Alices relationship with the Nvidia CEO.
Arbitrage funds attracted 3,929 crore in net inflows in October 2026, reversing Septembers outflows. We look at the top five funds by 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns and identify which fund features across all three performance lists.
The choice of credit should primarily depend on three factors: the purpose of borrowing, the amount required and the borrower's ability to repay within a defined period, said Bhavesh Jain, MD and CEO of TransUnion CIBIL.
Adani Group plans to fund half of its 26,000-crore acquisition of Dutch liquid storage operator Evos through equity, with the rest coming from loans. The deal will expand Adani Ports' presence in European markets and strengthen its global logistics business.
Amid severe power shortages and record-high electricity demand in India, discoms are increasingly turning to short-term bilateral power trading rather than relying solely on power exchanges.
The Centre raised dearness allowance and relief by 3 percentage points, from 60% to 63%, effective July 1, benefiting over 1 crore employees and pensioners. Several states also announced increases and arrears, with payment arrangements varying by state.
The RBI is concerned that financial stress at a global private equity firm could have a contagion effect across several NBFCs in which it has significant investments.

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