Look into TVET to prepare country for industrial boom

PETALING JAYA: With high-technology investments continuing to come in from China to Malaysia, it is crucial to develop a larger skilled workforce, says a trade group. A prominent local vocational institution has also called on Malaysian youth to leverage this upcoming trend and equip themselves well for the market. ALSO READ: More FDIs set to … Read more

ET Mutual Funds Explains: When to use CAGR, XIRR or IRR to calculate your mutual fund returns?

An investor before choosing a mutual fund scheme to invest always looks for the past performance of that scheme. Ever wondered why the returns are expressed in different nomenclatures? Why are they written as CAGR, IRR or XIRR? ETMutualFunds made it easy for the first time investors to understand what these nomenclatures mean and how … Read more

President Murmu Conferred With Honorary Degree By University of Mauritius

President Murmu emphasised the need to preserve their rich history and make investments in a hopeful and bright future, and she urged the young people of Mauritius to maintain their ties to India. President Draupadi Murmu Receives Honorary Doctorate From University Of Mauritius (Photo: X.com/ @MEAIndia) Port Louis: President Draupadi Murmu on Tuesday was conferred … Read more

Kotak Mutual Fund: Kotak Mutual Fund restricts flows into small-cap fund

Mumbai: Kotak Mutual Fund will restrict flows into its small-cap scheme from March 4, joining the likes of Nippon and Tata in limiting investments into this product category as elevated share valuations have made it challenging for fund managers to handle continuous flows. The fund house said in a notice that fresh subscriptions through lumpsums … Read more

Berkshire: Buffett’s Berkshire posts record profit, quarterly results also rise

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday posted its second straight record annual profit, bolstered by gains from its common stock investments and as rising interest rates helped its insurance businesses generate more income. Fourth-quarter operating profit rose 28% to $8.48 billion, or about $5,884 per Class A share, from $6.63 billion a year earlier. … Read more

Renault seeks regulatory discipline in India as it plans new investments

Renault wants India to adhere to its regulatory roadmaps after the French automaker incurred unnecessary engineering costs following New Delhi’s decision to not implement a proposal mandating six airbags in cars, the company’s country head said. Renault has less than a 2% share of India’s thriving auto market and is planning more investments. But it … Read more

Raamdeo Agarwal: We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal

The central government has complete power with a clear mandate, but directives from the Centre have to be executed well at the state level. So, there are many things that are still not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal, Joint Managing Director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services in an interview with Narendra Nathan and Sanket Dhanorkar. … Read more

Learn with ETMarkets: Predicting gold’s future: Insights from past trends

In the wake of an all-time high in gold prices post the festive season, investors are closely scrutinising past trends for insights into the potential duration of this rally and the likelihood of a corrective phase in the near future. Historically, gold has exhibited a characteristic pattern of correction, typically around 10%, following a robust … Read more