Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday decided to implement system-driven disclosures for members of promoter group, directors and designated persons of a listed company. To begin with, the system-driven disclosures will pertain to trading in equity shares and equity derivative instruments — futures and options — of the listed company by such entities, Sebi said in a circular. The system-driven disclosures in the securities market were first introduced in December 2015 and are being implemented in a phased manner. “It has now been decided to implement the system-driven disclosures for…

September 8, 2020 5 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Convincing buyers to open their purse strings for your product is the goal of any business. To that end, many entrepreneurs spend their early years obsessed with their product, working to ensure nothing on the market compares. Regardless of intent, spending the bulk of your energy on the product is a dangerous mistake.  A savvy entrepreneur should always focus on the number-one part of any business — customers.  Related: Why Customer-centricity Wins Out Every Time Although most entrepreneurs think they are in love with their customers,…

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An oil trade that only works when the market is glutted may be about to make a comeback. That’s bad news for producers withholding near-record amounts of crude in a coordinated bid to help prop up prices. Crude futures in London, on Tuesday, fell below $40 a barrel for the first time since June 25. Brent crude was trading at $39.73 per barrel, down 5.43 per cent at 7.47 pm IST. The combination of a stalling Asian demand recovery, the end of the US summer driving season, and increased supply from the Opec+ alliance are signaling…

Creating experiences and being able to influence your customers are the keys to success.Free Book Preview Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing This book takes readers through a 360-degree perspective of social media marketing in businesses. September 3, 2020 5 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A personal brand allows you to build more trust between your business and colleagues and clients alike. It also boosts your reputation and motivates others to want to do business with you. Now more than ever, there is a strong need for entrepreneurs to build a personal brand. A…

SBI Mutual Fund has announced the new fund offer (NFO) of SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund – Investment Plan. This is an open-end fund that will be part of SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund, which already has a savings plan, a predominantly debt-oriented offering. SBI Magnum Children’s Benefit Fund – Investment Plan will take exposure to equity and equity-related instruments, including equity ETFs, to the extent of 65-100 per cent. The fund’s mandate allows it to invest in debt instruments, including debt ETFs and money market instruments, up to 35 per cent, in real estate investment…

Oil prices fell on Monday as Saudi Arabia made its deepest monthly price cuts to supply for Asia in five months and uncertainty over Chinese demand clouds the market’s recovery. Brent crude was trading at $42.00 a barrel, down 66 cents, or 1.5 per cent, by 12:08 GMT, after earlier sliding to $41.51, its lowest since July 30. West Texas Intermediate US crude skidded 59 cents, or 1.5 per cent, to $39.18 per barrel after hitting $38.55, its lowest since July 10. “The mood has turned somewhat pessimistic in the second…

Here’s how to find your narrative. September 4, 2020 4 min readOpinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Aside from offering a helpful service or great product, what elements separate a successful business from a less popular one? Look closely, and you’ll find one of the most powerful aspects of a brand: its story. Stories tap into a customer’s unconscious mind to increase interest. Linking a narrative to your own business is likely to boost success and memorability. Why stories are popular People are wired to enjoy a good yarn. Centuries ago, storytelling was a major form of…