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The S&P 500 has demonstrated remarkable performance, with gains of 24% in 2023 and 23% in 2024. Given the robust economic conditions, substantial corporate earnings and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), analysts project continued growth for the S&P 500 in 2025.Historical data from The Motley Fool showed the S&P has delivered positive returns 78% of…

MUMBAI: Anil Agarwal-controlled Vedanta has secured approval from creditors holding 83% of its debt value for its planned demerger, surpassing the minimum requirement of 75% support. This significant milestone paves the way for Agarwal to divide the mining conglomerate into at least five different businesses and address the debt situation. The restructuring will enable separate…

MUMBAI: Govt is working on several measures in the insurance sector, including extending the free-look period on policies and introducing a composite insurance licence. These initiatives aim to reduce mis-selling and increase insurance penetration in the country.A key step to curb mis-selling is extending the free-look period to one year, instead of the current norm…

NEW DELHI: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but is a driving force behind business transformation, industry leaders have said.During a panel discussion at the Times Group’s ET NOW Global Business Summit (GBS) 2025, Subramanyam Yadavalli, CEO – International, Apollo Hospitals, highlighted three major AI-driven advancements transforming healthcare: predictive analytics, real-time monitoring,…

MUMBAI: Seeking to assuage concerns over foreign institutional investors (FII) selling Indian equities lately, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday attributed the action to profit booking.Speaking to reporters in the financial capital, Sitharaman said the Indian economy is one where the investors are bagging better returns which leads to profit booking. “FIIs also go out…