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Renting Out A House In Bengaluru? Tenant Police Verification Is Now Mandatory

If a tenant is found to be involved in any criminal activity and the landlord has not completed police verification, the owner can be booked under Section 188 of the IPC.

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Opportunities emerge across market segments, investors should think long-term, says Gurmeet Chadha

Amid market volatility and corrections, investors are debating whether to favour largecaps or riskier mid- and small-caps. Gurmeet Chadha advises taking a medium- to long-term view and focusing on accumulating fundamentally strong companies, irrespective of their market size.

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Tata Consumer Products Q3 Results: Cons PAT jumps 38% YoY to Rs 385 crore; revenue up 15%

Tata Consumer Products Q3 Results: Tata Consumer Products reported a robust 38% year-on-year increase in net profit for the December quarter, reaching Rs 385 crore. Revenue from operations also saw a significant 15% jump to Rs 5,112 crore, driven by strong volume growth across its India Branded business, including notable performance in coffee and the Tata Sampann portfolio.

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Leadership jitters, valuation concerns weigh on Eternal even as consumption shows green shoots

Eternal's stock faces pressure due to leadership changes, overshadowing optimism in quick commerce. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal likens the situation to past leadership transitions that impacted valuations. He believes the stock remains fundamentally expensive, with the CEO's potential distraction being the primary driver of the correction.

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India-EU sign ‘mother of all deals’: Stocks to buy, winners and losers

India’s landmark FTA with the European Union, dubbed the “mother of all deals,” is reshaping investor focus as tariff cuts and regulatory easing promise a structural export boost. Textiles, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals are the biggest near-term winners, while shrimp exporters, auto ancillaries and jewellery retailers offer secondary plays. Automakers and Sula Vineyards face near-term pressure.

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Stock Picks This Week: Buy APL Apollo; Sell IEX, Hero MotoCorp, says Axis Securities

Axis Securities expects a weak Nifty trend this week and recommends buying APL Apollo while advising sells on IEX and Hero MotoCorp based on bearish technical signals.

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Indian carmakers slide on report of sharp tariff cuts for European imports

India plans to cut tariffs on European Union car imports to 40% from ​as high as ⁠110% as the two sides near a free-trade pact

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Why a 70:30 India-global portfolio makes sense in a changing world, Subho Moulik decodes

As global markets outperform India, diversification is gaining urgency. Subho Moulik explains why a 70:30 India global portfolio improves risk adjusted returns, reduces concentration risk, and provides access to long term global growth themes such as AI, defence, and quantum computing.

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Maruti Suzuki Q3 Preview: PAT seen rising up to 35% YoY. 5 key parameters to watch

Maruti Suzuki is expected to deliver a strong Q3 performance, driven by robust volumes, an improved product mix and operating leverage. Brokerages forecast a 24–35% surge in net profit and over 30% revenue growth, though margin trends may vary. The automaker will announce its October–December earnings on January 28.

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Budget 2026 may put India’s manufacturing comeback to the ultimate test

Budget 2026 is crucial for India's manufacturing sector. It faces global headwinds and policy choices. The budget must focus on industrial strategy, infrastructure, and trade deals. Execution quality is key to boosting investor confidence. The government aims to reinforce manufacturing as a growth engine. This budget will determine if India transitions to a manufacturing-led economy by design.

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Foreign flows weigh on markets, but earnings signals offer select opportunities: Sandip Sabharwal

Indian equity markets are experiencing foreign investor outflows, driven by global asset reallocation rather than weak fundamentals. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal suggests this trend is temporary, with underlying corporate performance showing stability and even improvement, creating buying opportunities in select stocks.

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India has formally inked ‘mother of all deals’ FTA with E.U., informs PM Modi

Speaking at the inauguration of the India Energy Week, PM Modi also enumerated about investment potential in oil and gas as well as the overall energy sector

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BPCL shares rise 3% as Q3 net profit jumps 89%. Buy, sell or hold?

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited shares surged following a significant 98% rise in December quarter net profit. The company announced a Rs 10 per share interim dividend for FY26. Improved refining margins and a stronger balance sheet contributed to the positive outlook. Analysts maintain a buy rating with a potential upside.

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Indian Oil to raise Brazilian crude purchases as Russian imports slow, executive says

Indian refiners are considering importing Venezuelan crude, which is being offered by Vitol and Trafigura under a ⁠U.S. mandated sale

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China halts sale of Sun Pharma drug used to treat dementia

The National Medical Products ​Administration said a recent remote ⁠inspection found shortcomings in the company’s production processes, including in the ​prevention of ⁠contamination anfulfilmentd the quality management department’s fulfillment of duties.

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Axis Bank Jumps 4% After Q3 Profit Uptick; Should You Buy, Hold Or Sell?

Axis Bank shares jumps 4% on Q3 profit rise to Rs 6,490 crore; brokerages turn bullish. Is this the right time to buy?

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Stock markets bounce back after falling in early trade

From the 30-Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, NTPC, State Bank of India and Tech Mahindra were among the biggest gainers

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India-EU FTA: Deal set to be signed today; why it’s being called the ‘mother of all deals’

India and the European Union have inked a landmark Free Trade Agreement after nearly two decades of talks, hailed as the 'mother of all deals'. This historic pact aims to create a vast free trade zone, significantly boosting sectors like textiles and gems, while reducing tariffs on numerous goods and fostering defense collaboration.

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How Siemens Technology and Services turned psychological safety into strategy

Technology organisations have long measured HR success by hiring speed, training completion rates, and retention percentages. These metrics show how efficiently people move through systems. They don’t reveal whether those people can navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, or create something that didn’t exist yesterday. At Siemens Technology and Services, a Global Capability Centre employing thousands across [...] The post How Siemens Technology and Services turned psychological safety into strategy appeared first on HR Katha .

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Gold Price To Hit Rs 9 Lakh A Tola? Here's What 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Predicted

Gold is no longer just a purchase, but a privilege few may afford, as prices surge beyond expectations. A startling forecast hints at Tola rates racing towards Rs 9 lakh!

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Skills-based architecture: When capabilities matter more than titles

What is SBA? Skills-based architecture (SBA) is a modern HR framework that organises work around skills rather than static job descriptions. Instead of defining employees by what their business card says, SBA defines them by what they can actually do—their capabilities, expertise, and potential. This allows organisations to redeploy talent quickly, adapt to change, and [...] The post Skills-based architecture: When capabilities matter more than titles appeared first on HR Katha .