Fixed deposits (FDs) have invariably been a popular instrument for investors to diversify their portfolios. It is a low-risk investment option as the FD rates remain immune to market fluctuations till the deposit matures. With the surge in, the repo rate (a cumulative increase of 225 bps since August 2018), Bajaj Finance has also adjusted its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates once again by up to 40 bps. Risk-averse investors can now secure a maximum interest rate of 8.10% p.a. on their deposits, and thereby diversify their investment portfolio and earn a higher return simultaneously. A comparison of old and new interest rates for cumulative FD for is given below: Customers below 60 years of age Senior citizens Period (months) Old Interest Rates Revised Interest Rates Old Interest Rates Revised Interest Rates 12 - 23 months 7.05% p.a. 7.15% p.a. 7.30% p.a. 7.40% p.a. 15 months 7.20% p.a. 7.30% p.a. 7.45% p.a. 7.55% p.a. … [Read more...] about Bajaj Finance revises Fixed Deposit rates to up to 8.10% p.a.: Invest online
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OYO estimates its revenue to be $751 million in 2022-23: Ritesh Agarwal
Representative image Hospitality and travel-tech firm OYO estimates its revenue in 2022-23 to be USD 751 million on the back of which it expects to post its first operating profit in a full year, company Founder and Group CEO Ritesh Agarwal has told its employees. At an employees townhall held this week, Agarwal is understood to have shared how the company has been able to gradually strengthen its financials after overcoming the challenges of the pandemic. The company expects its revenue in FY23 to be USD 751 million, up 19 per cent from USD 629 million in FY22, he told the employees through a presentation during the townhall. In the first half of the fiscal year, OYO posted an adjusted EBITDA of USD 8.3 million. It had registered an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 37 million in the same period of FY22. For the second half of the fiscal, continued momentum on topline coupled with margin expansion and healthy operating leverage are expected to result in USD 24 million adjusted … [Read more...] about OYO estimates its revenue to be $751 million in 2022-23: Ritesh Agarwal
Nykaa appoints P Ganesh as CFO effective February 3
Nykaa stated that currently, P Ganesh is CFO at TAFE Group.(Representative image) Nykaa, which is operated by its listed parent company FSN E-Commerce Ventures , on January 23 said that it has appointed P Ganesh as the company's chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from February 3, 2023. Currently, he is CFO at TAFE Group. Prior to TAFE, he has held leadership roles in India and overseas with the Godrej Group, Glenmark Pharma and Pidilite. As per the company's regulatory filing, P Ganesh is a Chartered Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant and Company Secretary and has over 27 years of "rich industry experience in domestic and international markets." Commenting on the appointment, Falguni Nayar, Founder and CEO, Nykaa, said, “We are pleased to welcome Ganesh to our leadership team and be part of Nykaa’s growth story that will benefit from his rich financial experience. His knowledge about the Indian financial market and insights into International markets will … [Read more...] about Nykaa appoints P Ganesh as CFO effective February 3
Tata Chemicals Europe inks pact with Vertex for low carbon hydrogen supply
TCE is one of Europe’s leading producers of sodium carbonate, salt and sodium bicarbonate (Representative image) Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE) and Vertex Hydrogen have signed an offtake agreement for the supply of over 200 megawatts of low carbon hydrogen, according to a press release on January 26. Under the new pact, Vertex will supply TCE with hydrogen as the chemicals manufacturer continues to decarbonise its operations in the UK with a target of achieving “net zero” manufacturing by 2030. “We have been supporters of Vertex and the low carbon hydrogen segment as a real opportunity to further reduce emissions at our world class CHP facility," TCE Managing Director Martin Ashcroft said. Also Read | Essar Oil UK inks offtake deal with Vertex Hydrogen Vertex Chief Executive Officer Joe Seifert said the company is "thrilled to sign these heads of terms with Tata Chemicals Europe, as an industry leader driving tangible change to reduce emissions". Read More … [Read more...] about Tata Chemicals Europe inks pact with Vertex for low carbon hydrogen supply
Shilpa Shetty could make a killing from Mamaearth IPO. Here’s how
Honasa Consumer, parent of Mamaearth, is looking to raise Rs 400 crore through a fresh issue of shares, apart from an offer for sale of around 4.7 crore shares. “Valuation discovery is a process which will take place over time as we get into deeper conversations with investor community”. That was Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh’s response after the company faced #FinTwit’s ire for demanding a ‘sky-high, disastrous’ valuation for its public offering. Keeping Alagh’s comment aside, it is certain that Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty will be laughing all the way to the bank as her Rs 6.8 crore investment in the company will grow multi-fold. The question is by how much? Let’s assume that Mamaearth lists at Nykaa’s current market capitalisation-to-sales (or price-to-sales) valuation, given both are direct-to-consumer (D2C) companies in the beauty and personal care (BPC) space. Nykaa trades at 7.4 times P/S based on FY23 annualised sales. Honasa Consumer, parent of Mamaearth, … [Read more...] about Shilpa Shetty could make a killing from Mamaearth IPO. Here’s how
Air India urination case: Court adjourns Shankar Mishra’s bail plea to January 30
Shankar Mishra, the accused in the Air India peegate case. A Delhi court on Friday adjourned Shankar Mishra's petition seeking bail to January 30. Mishra, who is accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger onboard a flight in November last year had filed a fresh bail application seeking regular bail. The court adjourned the matter after noting the investigating officer was not present. Further, the complainant's counsel was not provided a copy of the bail plea, it noted. The incident took place onboard the Air India flight from New York to Delhi on November 26, 2022. Read More Mishra was allegedly in an inebriated condition. … [Read more...] about Air India urination case: Court adjourns Shankar Mishra’s bail plea to January 30
DGCA sets new rules for duty timings of air traffic control employees
The “watch duty time limitations and rest requirements” set forth by the DGCA on January 11 for controllers state that an air traffic controller's shift cannot last longer than 12 hours (Representative Image) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ) rejected the Airports Authority of India ( AAI ) proposal to provide relaxation for airports with fewer flights in order to enable it to overcome a manpower shortage and instead issued new rules for the duty hours of air traffic controllers, as per a report in The Hindu . Although a version of these rules was initially announced in November 2020, the AAI found it challenging to comply with them because it required more staff to offer the required rest period. Since then, it has requested exemptions five times and suggested various duty hours for four distinct types of airports based on the volume of air traffic they handle: large airports, or those with more than 400 flights per day, as well as airports with up to … [Read more...] about DGCA sets new rules for duty timings of air traffic control employees
Sonata Software appoints Samir Dhir as MD and CEO
Representative Image Global IT services and solutions firm Sonata Software on January 24 said that it has changed the designation of Samir Dhir from the company's whole-time director and chief executive officer (CEO) to managing director (MD) and CEO with effect from February 14, 2023. "As a part of Sonata Software Board's succession plan, Mr. Samir Dhir was appointed as the Whole-time Director & CEO of the Company w.e.f. May 9, 2022. His appointment as Managing Director is part of the above plan." Dhir, who was appointed as the company's CEO in 2022, has more than 25 years of leadership and Industry experience. In his last role before joining Sonata Software, he served as CEO of Global Markets and Industries at Virtusa, where he managed the company's revenues of over $1.6 billion, as per the regulatory filing. Additionally, the IT services company also elevated Srikar Reddy as the Executive Vice-Chiarman effective February 14 as his current term as Managing … [Read more...] about Sonata Software appoints Samir Dhir as MD and CEO
Factors That Decide Your Instant Personal Loan Approval in 2023
Personal loans are great instruments to help you cope with unforeseen financial emergencies. Nowadays, getting online personal loan approval is easy, as the lender sanctions the loan to the borrower in just a few hours. However, the criteria for personal loan eligibility varies from person to person and depends on the past repayment record as it is an unsecured loan. Similarly, a successful settlement boosts your credit score and significantly improves your creditworthiness for further emergency loans. Continue reading to know the various factors that affect loan approval in 2023. 9 Personal Habits for Easy Loan Approval in India To ensure that you receive personal loan deals at attractive interest rates in future, keep the following principles in mind: 1. Keep a Short Repayment Period Read More Most people take EMI payments of personal loans very casually as they do not have anything at stake. Unfortunately, such behaviour leads to progressive interest accrual … [Read more...] about Factors That Decide Your Instant Personal Loan Approval in 2023
Wedding bells for OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal
Ritesh Agarwal is set to tie the knot in March Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of hospitality chain OYO, is all set to get married. The 29-year-old entrepreneur will tie the knot in March this year. Ritesh Agarwal’s wedding will be followed by a reception at a 5-star hotel in the national capital Delhi. Agarwal was born to a Marwari family in Odisha and moved to Delhi in 2011 for college. He dropped out of college after two years and was accepted into the Thiel Fellowship program. As one of the winners of the Fellowship, he received a grant of $100,000 which was used to launch OYO in May 2013. In 2019, he had joked that his mother was worried about his matrimonial prospects, given that he did not have a college degree. “My mom is surely worried that the fact that I don’t have a college degree will impact my chances of finding a bride,” Agarwal had jokingly said during an interview with the Financial Times. … [Read more...] about Wedding bells for OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal