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A significant number of bank branches, including 254 from Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland, are set to close in 2025 and 2026, prompting concerns over access to banking services. To mitigate this, alternatives such as Post Office branches, mobile banking services, and new super ATMs are being introduced, alongside the establishment of banking hubs that offer routine transactions and consultations with bank staff.
London's FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 8,782.89, with HSBC gaining ahead of its annual results. In contrast, BT Group fell sharply after Citi downgraded its rating to 'sell,' citing concerns over Openreach's revenue decline and the sustainability of BT Consumer's pricing. InterContinental Hotels also saw a decline despite reporting increased profits and a share buyback announcement.
The Employees" Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a 9.33% increase in net member additions, totaling 18.81 lakh in September 2024, compared to the same month last year. New enrollments reached approximately 9.47 lakh, marking a 6.22% rise from September 2023. This growth is attributed to enhanced employment opportunities and increased awareness of employee benefits.
UBS joint ventures have invested approximately CHF 1 billion in two Chinese companies under US sanctions, including Aviation Industry Corporation of China Xi"an and Hikvision. The bank holds 49% and 20% stakes in these firms, which are linked to the Chinese government and have been on the sanctions list since 2021. UBS asserts that these transactions comply with legal regulations.
UBS is reportedly linked to Chinese military companies under U.S. sanctions, investing around $1 billion in fighter jet manufacturer Avic Xi"an and surveillance supplier Hikvision through joint ventures. Despite selling shares after the sanctions were imposed, UBS"s joint ventures have made significant purchases, raising concerns about potential U.S. retaliation. The bank maintains that its investments comply with U.S. laws, asserting that trading of these securities is permissible outside the U.S. as long as U.S. persons are not involved.
UBS is reportedly linked to sanctioned Chinese military firms, investing around $1 billion in Avic Xi"an and Hikvision through joint ventures with state-owned enterprises. Despite these ties, UBS asserts compliance with U.S. regulations, stating that their investments do not violate sanctions as long as U.S. persons are not involved in transactions.
UBS is reportedly linked to sanctioned Chinese military firms, investing around $1 billion in Avic Xi"an and Hikvision through joint ventures with state-owned enterprises. Despite these ties, UBS asserts compliance with U.S. regulations, stating that their investments do not violate sanctions as long as U.S. persons are not involved in transactions.
Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex experienced their largest surge in two months on November 19, with the Sensex rising by 833.06 points to reach 78,172.07 and the Nifty climbing 240.70 points to 23,694.50. This broad-based buying, particularly in auto and realty stocks, added Rs 5 lakh crore to investor wealth, following a seven-session decline. However, experts caution that this rebound may not indicate a full recovery, advising investors to wait for clearer market signals before making moves.
Blue Tokai, an Indian coffee chain, aims to triple its annual revenue to 10 billion rupees ($118.5 million) by 2027 before considering an IPO. The company plans to expand its presence to about 350 cafes in major cities like Hyderabad and Chennai, capitalizing on the growing coffee culture in India. Currently, Blue Tokai operates over 130 cafes and has a revenue run rate of 3.7 billion rupees this year.
India"s pharmaceutical market reached a significant milestone, with domestic sales hitting Rs 2.25 lakh crore in the year ending September 2024. Despite a moderation in growth rates, the market expanded by 8% in the September 2024 quarter, totaling Rs 60,000 crore, compared to Rs 38,200 crore in the pre-pandemic December 2019 quarter.
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