JUST IN | #Disney & #Reliance signed a non-binding agreement for Indian media operations merger, according to a report by ET.

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#PersonalFinance | A home loan 🏡 is probably the biggest loan that one takes. Not only in terms of the loan amount, but also tenure which can be 15 years or more. The total final amount that one pays can be double what was borrowed.

But a home loan is among the cheapest loans available & usually, it is the only way a person can buy a house.

Here's a look at the lowest home loan interest rates of some leading banks.

#MintCharts | India's push towards higher capital expenditure in the previous two Union budgets has brought investment back in focus.

So far, the government has taken the lead on investing, but the envisaged capex of private corporations increased in FY2021-22 and FY2022-23, as per the RBI survey.

Today's #MintMetric by Bibek Debroy!

#MintEmergingMarketsTracker | Launched in Sept 2019, Mint's Emerging Markets Tracker provides a summary of economic activity across 10 large emerging markets based on seven high-frequency indicators.

With a composite score of 70, India topped the EM league table in November. Brazil & Mexico were second & third, respectively.

#PersonalFinance | Melting the gold is the standard practice followed by most jewellers, especially big reputed brands, to check purity of ornaments bought from other jewellers, even if you have a purchase bill.

Melting gold may result in a slight reduction in weight of your gold due to removal of dirt, colouring or loss of metal in the process, Shipra Singh reports.

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#PersonalFinance | Building a portfolio is a complex exercise, & it has to be maintained too. One must keep in mind the volatility risk of the asset class, liquidity, lock-in rules & taxation.

Here's a look at how four commonly used asset types - equity, cash, gold & fixed income - have done in different periods.

Prime Minister #NarendraModi became the first world leader whose personal YouTube Channel reached over 2 crore subscribers.

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#MintCharts | As many as 74 countries will elect national leaders in 2024, according to a count by The Economist. The list includes seven of the 10 most populous nations, accounting for over one-third of humanity and of world #GDP

Check out today’s Plain Facts for a preview of the key events to look forward to in 2024.

#PersonalFinance | Modified P/B ratio calculation by NSE showed Indian markets as cheaper, cautioning against hasty conclusions and highlighting the need for diverse valuation metrics and historical data consistency - writes Sashind Ningthoukhongjam


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#PersonalFinance | Bank fixed deposits (FDs) continue to be popular investment products not just among senior citizens who are looking for guaranteed income, but also among investors who can't stomach risks.

Here is a list of banks that offer the highest FD rates for deposits up to ₹1 crore over various tenures.

Mint Markets in Review compiles top articles for investors following India’s public markets, offering exclusive interviews, investing advice, and in-depth perspectives, serving as a valuable retrospective for 2023.

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Biki Oberoi, scion of Mohan Singh Oberoi, transformed global hospitality with iconic luxury brands, emphasizing attention to detail and unwavering excellence.

(Bachi Karkaria writes)

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#SalmanKhan, the beloved Bollywood actor known as 'Bhai', is celebrating his 58th birthday. With a net worth of over ₹2,900 crore, Khan earns an estimated ₹220 crore annually and ₹16 crore monthly.

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#MintCharts | India achieved a million electric vehicle (#EV) sales in 2022 and repeated the milestone in nine months of 2023, yet the market share has stagnated amid continued dominance by traditional vehicles.

What would 2024 hold for EVs?

Check out the second part of our series in today’s Plain Facts where we outline 10 key events to watch for in 2024.