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Stocks To Watch Today: Wockhardt, RVNL, SBI, Tata Motors, HUL, Religare Enterprises, VIP Industries
- Stocks to watch today include Wockhardt, RVNL, SBI, Tata Motors, HUL, Religare Enterprises, VIP Industries, Sula Vineyards, and Akzo Nobel India.
- Notable corporate announcements after Friday's market hours cover various sectors like pharmaceuticals, automotive, real estate, and more.
- Key updates include strategic realignment by Wockhardt, recall by Jaguar Land Rover, stake sale by VIP Industries, and order receipt by RVNL.
- The news article contains updates on other companies like IRB Infrastructure Developers, HUL, Castrol India, Sula Vineyards, and Religare Enterprises.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Patents: Navigating innovation and access in India
- India enacted the Patents Act 1970 to support domestic innovation and establish a robust pharmaceutical sector by initially recognizing only process patents.
- In 2005, India amended its patent law to align with TRIPS obligations, integrating flexibilities to balance innovation rewards and access to life-saving medicines.
- Amendments introduced safeguards like granting patents to genuine innovations, avoiding evergreening, allowing early generic launches, and a robust pre-grant opposition mechanism.
- Despite changes, the industry has shown growth with rising patent filings and the pharmaceutical sector's increased competitiveness, demonstrating India's global leadership in using TRIPS flexibilities for public health.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Singing to unwind, and a run for clarity and energy
- Running provides headspace for clarity and energy, enabling working through complex decisions and moving forward physically and mentally.
- Yoga and meditation, even for a few minutes, help start the day with focus and keep the individual centered as a way of life.
- Reading has been instrumental, shaping leadership and life by sparking curiosity and staying open to various perspectives.
- Traveling, influenced by early exposure to different cultures, is a means of recharging and gaining insights and reflections from each place visited.
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Bloomberg Quint
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Paying Rent Via Credit Card: Does It Make Sense?
- Paying rent with a credit card helps build your credit score and earn rewards like cashback, but it comes with other financial implications.
- Advantages include earning rewards and cashback, cash flow flexibility, credit score improvement, and convenience of digital record keeping.
- Disadvantages involve transaction fees, potential tax scrutiny due to large expenses, and possible landlord acceptance issues.
- It's crucial to weigh the pros and cons carefully to ensure benefits exceed fees and to avoid accruing unnecessary debt by overusing credit cards.
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‘Watch Out For US Tariff Impact, Fed Policy’: Geoffrey Dennis Predicts Pullback In Global Equity Markets
- Global equity markets expert Geoffrey Dennis predicts a potential pullback following recent US tariff announcements and uncertainty surrounding US Fed policy.
- Dennis believes a short-term dip in global equities may occur due to the recent dollar rebound, tariff uncertainty, and unclear Fed policy, but a major correction is unlikely unless there is a sharp escalation in global tariffs or recession signals emerge.
- Despite the unexpected 35% tariff announcement on imports from Canada by US President Trump, markets remain relatively calm, with the expectation that any resulting inflation from the tariffs may be short-lived.
- Geoffrey Dennis also suggests that recent inflation numbers indicate any price increases from tariffs could be temporary adjustments rather than leading to a sustained rise in inflation, contributing to the market's calm response.
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Gold, Silver Prices Rise — Check Prices In Mumbai, Chennai, Other Cities
- Gold and silver prices rose on Monday across various cities in India.
- In Chennai, gold was trading at Rs 98,320 per 10 gm, the highest among the cities.
- Silver prices also surged, reaching Rs 113,270 per kg on Monday.
- In the United States, gold was trading lower at $3,384.40 an ounce while silver was at $39.13 per kg on July 14.
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Oil Prices Steady As Investors Assess US Trade Threats And Russia Moves
- Oil prices remained steady as global benchmark Brent hovered above $70 a barrel after gaining 3% last week, with West Texas Intermediate also above $68.
- US equity-index futures dropped due to tariff threats by President Donald Trump on the European Union and Mexico, impacting risk appetite and energy demand outlook.
- Investors are awaiting a 'major statement' from Trump on Russia, potentially addressing the war in Ukraine and US sanctions policy, while promising to send more weapons to Kyiv.
- Oil futures are down over 5% this year amidst easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, trade war escalation, and OPEC+ easing supply curbs, creating concerns about a crude glut.
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Stock Market Highlights 14 July: Sensex, Nifty extend losing streak for 4th day amid selling in IT shares and foreign fund outflows
- Sensex and Nifty extended their losing streak for the fourth consecutive day as IT shares witnessed selling pressure and foreign fund outflows.
- BSE Sensex dropped 247.01 points to settle at 52,253.46, recovering from a larger intraday drop of 490.09 points.
- Nifty settled lower by 67.55 points at 15,082.30, with Sensex falling nearly 1.75% and Nifty dropping by 1.73% over the last four days.
- Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth Rs 5,104.22 crore on Friday, contributing to the market decline, while the rupee depreciated to close at 86.02 against the US dollar.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Drug approvals: USFDA publishes 200-plus ‘decision letters’
- The USFDA has published more than 200 'decision letters' to provide transparency into its approval process and common deficiencies that sponsors need to address before approval.
- These Complete Response Letters (CRLs) are issued by the FDA when it cannot approve an application in its current form due to safety, efficacy, manufacturing, or bioequivalence concerns.
- The move aims to offer drug developers more predictability and clarity in navigating the FDA process, ensuring faster access to treatments for patients.
- The decision letters are available on openFDA, redacted for confidential information, with more CRLs set to be released from the FDA's archives.
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Bloomberg Quint
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European Stocks Retreat On Tariffs As Inflation Data Looms: Markets Wrap
- European stocks retreated as the Trump administration intensified its trade war, causing concern among investors over economic impacts.
- Markets are anticipating a series of economic reports that will provide insight into the effects of tariffs, with Europe's Stoxx 600 dropping 0.5% and S&P 500 futures decreasing 0.4%.
- US inflation data due this week is expected to show an increase in June, influencing the Federal Reserve's stance on potential rate cuts.
- President Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's handling of the Fed's renovation, raising concerns about Powell's potential removal.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Household assets, liabilities: What to make of the RBI data?
- The RBI data shows a declining trend in net financial savings of households as a percentage of GDP over the years, with fluctuations notably during various quarters amidst economic challenges.
- Despite economic hardships during the pandemic, net financial asset flows remained relatively high, leading to questions about the behavior of increased savings during such times.
- The increasing trend of financial liabilities, particularly non-housing retail loans used for consumption, raises concerns about households taking on more debt even as the economy grows.
- Household allocation to mutual funds has been on the rise, indicating a shift towards financial investments, while the advice emphasizes prudent financial planning and responsible leverage for asset financing.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Online likes and lies: The 2025 influencer marketing playbook
- India's influencer economy booms through collaborations with brands across various sectors.
- Influencers have evolved from mere promoters to product designers, community builders, and entrepreneurs.
- Influencers monetize through various means like flat fees, affiliate commissions, or performance-based deals.
- Nano and micro-influencers are outperforming celebrities in terms of return on ad spend.
- Influencers are now involved in data-driven marketing, product development, and social impact initiatives.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Below the Line
- The minister and the top bureaucrat had a closed-door meeting to address the issue of selective information flow and potential leaks by junior officers.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of being the last speaker at a public event.
- A job search website published data on salaries, suggesting Chennai offers the best pay for entry-level jobs, but some question the accuracy of the study.
- In Hyderabad, there was political drama as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS Working President KT Rama Rao engaged in a public dispute over water allocation.
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Medium
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How AI Tools Are Actually Helping People Make $1,000/Day in 2025
- AI tools are enabling individuals like Sarah, Marcus, and Jennifer to earn significant daily incomes by leveraging AI-generated content, services, and automation.
- Popular AI tool categories include content creation, image generation, and automation, which, when integrated and used in systematic workflows, enhance users' productivity and effectiveness.
- The current favorable environment for AI income generation is attributed to the powerful yet underutilized nature of AI tools, offering a low barrier to entry in terms of learning curve rather than capital or credentials.
- Success in AI income generation lies in understanding market needs, selecting appropriate tools, and implementing scalable approaches using proven frameworks, such as the AI Hustle Toolkit, which provides strategies and tools for aspiring AI entrepreneurs.
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HinduBusinessLine
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UK’s heatwave warning on medicine usage
- Medicine regulators in the UK are warning the public about the impact of heatwaves on medication usage.
- Medicines left in hot conditions may not work properly and could increase the risk of sunburn, dizziness, or dehydration.
- Recommendations include storing medicines in cool, dry places, staying hydrated, and being cautious in the sun if certain medications make the skin more sensitive.
- The warning also extends to medical devices like blood glucose monitors, which may give unreliable readings if exposed to heat or humidity.
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