Mumbai: One Student Dies, Others Severely Injured As Tree Falls On School Bus In Chembur

A tree fell on a school bus in Chembur, Mumbai, leaving one child dead and 10 seriously injured on Tuesday, as per reports. A large and aging tree fell on the bus as it was moving through Road No.11 in Chembur, with its branches crushing the front and middle portions of the bus. 

At around 2:50 PM on June 30, 2026, a tree fell on a school bus belonging to Universal School on Road No. 11 in Chembur, resulting in an accident.

Local residents, law enforcement and fire department officials engaged in rescue efforts to extricate the injured children from the mangled vehicle. The children were admitted to hospitals and are currently undergoing treatment for their severe injuries.  Four students are currently undergoing treatment at Zen Hospital.

One child was still trapped in the crushed bus due to the way in which the tree stump and branches impacted it. Rescue efforts were underway to help remove the child from the wreckage. 

Rescue personell are also cutting the  fallen tree in order to better extract it out of the accident site. Local administration has made the rescue operation and utmost priority for local officials in the area. 

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Residents stated that they had repeatedly written to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) requesting that the trees be trimmed or cleared, drawing attention to a similar incident had occurred in the area previously. They alleged that no action was taken despite their multiple warnings.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy showers and thunderstorms for Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs on Tuesday.

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Akshara Singh On Being Cast In Eetha, Working With Shraddha Kapoor

Actor Akshara Singh has opened up about joining Eetha, director Laxman Utekar's upcoming film, calling it a dream opportunity. 

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, the actor recalled her reaction when she first received the offer and admitted that she could hardly believe it.

'I Got Goosebumps'

Speaking about landing the role, Akshara said the film still gives her goosebumps whenever she talks about it. 

"The moment I heard about Eetha, I got goosebumps. When I first received the call for the film, I couldn't believe it. I was extremely nervous and emotional at the same time," she said.

She also revealed that she has long admired director Laxman Utekar and his style of filmmaking. "I have always been a huge fan of Laxman Utekar sir. The kind of realistic films he makes has always inspired me. So when I found out that I was going to be a part of one of his films, it was a huge moment for me," she shared.

On Working With Shraddha Kapoor 

Akshara further expressed her excitement about sharing screen space with Shraddha Kapoor. 

Calling the actor humble and accomplished, she said working alongside her is a special experience.

"When I learnt that Shraddha Kapoor is also a part of the film, my happiness only grew. She is a wonderful actor and a very humble person. Getting the opportunity to share the screen with her is very special for me," she said.

The actor also thanked the makers for placing their trust in her. 

She said being associated with Maddock Films and receiving the support of producer Karishma was an honour.

"I also feel honoured that a banner like Maddock Films and producer Karishma ma'am trusted me. I sincerely want to thank the entire team for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this film," she added.

While Akshara chose not to reveal details about her character, she hinted that audiences will have to wait for the surprise.

"For now, I can't reveal much about my role. It's still a surprise. I can only say that I am a part of this film, and I hope the audience showers it with as much love as possible," she said.

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Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Day 3: Star-Studded Comedy Sees Healthy Response

Headlined by Akshay Kumar and backed by a massive ensemble cast, Welcome To The Jungle opened in cinemas on June 26 and has remained one of the most talked-about releases of the week.

The comedy entertainer collected around Rs 20.75 crore net in India on Day 3. With this, the film's total India net collection has reached approximately Rs 58.75 crore, while its India gross collection stands at around Rs 71.29 crore, as per Sacnilk

Box Office Trend So Far

The comedy entertainer opened to a decent response and benefited from its franchise value, star-studded cast and family-friendly appeal.

The film collected Rs 3.75 crore from paid previews before adding Rs 15.25 crore on its first official day of release and Rs 20 crore on Saturday.

Over its opening weekend, the film continued to attract audiences across major centres, with multiplexes and urban markets contributing significantly to its collections.

The film has witnessed encouraging footfalls in several key markets during its initial run. Audience turnout improved during later shows, while cities such as NCR, Mumbai, Lucknow, Jaipur and Bengaluru emerged among the stronger-performing centres.

The coming weekdays will now determine whether the film can maintain momentum beyond its opening weekend.

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About Welcome To The Jungle

Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle is the third installment in the popular Welcome franchise after Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015).

The comedy features a large ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Jackie Shroff among others.

Set against a jungle backdrop, the film follows a group of eccentric characters who find themselves caught in a chaotic adventure filled with misunderstandings, comic situations and unexpected twists.

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'17 Years Of Silence': Baloch Activist's Open Letter Exposes Pak Atrocities

Baloch human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch has issued a deeply personal open letter marking 17 years since the enforced disappearance of her father, Dr Deen Mohammad Baloch, renewing international attention on allegations of systematic abductions, custodial torture and impunity in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province.

In an emotional appeal addressed to those responsible for her father's disappearance, Sammi writes that after nearly two decades of uncertainty, her family deserves either his safe return or official confirmation of his fate.

"Maybe this year, you will let him come home. And if you have killed him, then perhaps this year you will finally decide that you owe us a death certificate instead of another adjournment," she wrote.

Dr Baloch, a physician from Khuzdar district, allegedly disappeared on June 28, 2009, after being taken into custody. His whereabouts remain unknown. His family and rights groups accuse Pakistan's security establishment - including the Pakistan Army and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) - of involvement in enforced disappearances across Balochistan, allegations Islamabad has consistently denied.

Describing the lifelong trauma inflicted on families of the disappeared, Sammi recounts growing up without knowing whether her father is alive or dead.

"I was given disappearance. I was given denial. I was given humiliation. I was given the lifelong punishment of loving a father whom the state took," she wrote, adding that while other children grew up with memories of their fathers, she inherited "petitions, batons, tear gas and posters."

Sammi Deen Baloch, now general secretary of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), has become one of the most prominent faces of the campaign against enforced disappearances in Balochistan. Over the past decade she has led protests, documented alleged disappearances, assisted families in filing legal petitions and campaigned internationally for accountability despite repeated arrests, surveillance and alleged harassment.

Coinciding with the anniversary, international human rights organisation Front Line Defenders reiterated its support for Sammi Deen Baloch and demanded that Pakistani authorities immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of Dr Baloch. The Dublin-based organisation said his disappearance represents a broader pattern of impunity and called on Pakistan to investigate all cases of enforced disappearance and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

Front Line Defenders noted that Sammi Deen Baloch herself has allegedly faced repeated reprisals for her activism, including arbitrary detention, surveillance, house raids and a week-long enforced disappearance in 2016. She was also arrested by Karachi police in March 2025 during protests demanding justice for missing persons.

The open letter comes amid an intensified crackdown on Baloch rights activists.

Earlier this year, activist Dr Mahrang Baloch - another leading campaigner against enforced disappearances and alleged human rights abuses in Balochistan - was sentenced to life imprisonment by an anti-terrorism court in a case widely criticised by rights organisations and Baloch activists as politically motivated.

Human rights groups argued that the prosecution relied on questionable evidence and viewed the conviction as part of a broader effort to silence peaceful dissent and suppress voices demanding accountability from Pakistan's security establishment. Islamabad has maintained that legal proceedings against Baloch activists are conducted under Pakistani law and rejects allegations of politically motivated prosecutions.

For years, Baloch nationalist groups, families of missing persons and international rights organisations have alleged that enforced disappearances have become a recurring feature of Pakistan's counter-insurgency operations in Balochistan. Pakistan's military and civilian authorities deny operating a policy of enforced disappearances, asserting that many missing persons have either joined militant organisations, gone underground or left the country voluntarily.

For Sammi Deen Baloch, however, the issue remains painfully personal. "My abba was not a file. He was not a rumour. He was Dr. Deen Mohammad - a doctor, a husband, a father," she wrote. "He belonged to us before he was taken."

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Rs 40,000 Crore Boost: Deepak Shenoy Highlights Success Of G-Sec Tax Relief For FIIs

The Centre's move to grant tax relief to foreign instututional investors (FIIs) earning income from government securities has been an instant success, with market veteran Deepak Shenoy pointing to additional inflows of about Rs 40,000 crore within days of the decision being taken.

The G-Sec tax relief for FIIs was announced on June 5. Shenoy, who heads Capitalmind Mutual Fund, said overseas invesotors raise their holdings in government bonds sharply by June 15.

The G-Sec holding of FIIs stood at Rs 3,23,802 crore as of June 1, and increased to Rs 3,63,760 crore in the next fortnight, he pointed out. "40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month (sic)," Shenoy posted on X.

40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month: pic.twitter.com/1dUlTBbsyZ

— Deepak Shenoy (@deepakshenoy) June 26, 2026

Notably, the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, promulgated on June 5, waives taxes on interest income and any capital gains resulting from the sale, exchange, or transfer of these government securities. Crucially, this tax relief is backdated to take effect from April 1, 2026.

The government's decision came after foreign investors pulled out over Rs 2.6 lakh crore from equities so far this year, which is much higher than Rs 1.66 lakh crore withdrawn in the entire 2025.

In the equity market, FIIs have stayed net sellers in June so far. The sell-off in the month stands at Rs 53,022 crore, which is sharper as compared to Rs 32,963-crore shares they offloaded in May.

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Mexico Script History, Join Elite WC List After Perfect March To Round Of 32

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to his players' success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey. Mateo Chavez and Julián Quiñones scored in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 on Wednesday to complete wins in all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time. The 22-year-old Chavez, in his first World Cup, opened the scoring in the 55th minute and Quiñones scored his second goal of the tournament in the 61st. Alvaro Fidalgo added a goal in stoppage time.

Mexico became only the sixth team to win all of their group matches without conceding a goal.

Team to win all FIFA World Cup group matches without conceding a goal

Netherlands 1974
Brazil 1986
Italy 1990
Argentina 1998
Uruguay 2018
MEXICO 2026*

“It was something very beautiful, and I'll take it with me to the grave,” Chávez said of his goal. “I imagined it many times; I dreamed of this.”

Mexico's previous best group-stage performance was two wins and one draw, done in 1986 and 2002 and both featuring Aguirre, the first as a midfielder and the second as El Tri's coach. Aguirre is now in his third stint leading the national team.

After topping Group A, Mexico will play again at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday in a round-of-32 match against an opponent to be determined.

“Now comes the knockout stage; statistics and data don't matter. We're achieving things, but what lies ahead is what counts,” Aguirre said. “Neither the players nor I dwell on what we've just done; we're thinking about what's next.”

Mexico is undefeated at nine World Cup matches at the massive stadium, which was packed with 80,824 fans on Wednesday. El Tri has only two losses at Azteca, most recently in World Cup qualifying against Honduras on Sept. 6, 2013.

The match Wednesday included nods to Mexico's past and future. Gilberto Mora, at 17, became the youngest Mexico player to start in a World Cup. And 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa entered in the 77th minute, joining Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to appear in six World Cups.

“It's like a dream come true after everything I've worked for,” Mora said.

“Now we have tough opponents ahead,” he added. “We're going to keep working to stay on this path. We want to keep advancing because the Mexican national team can become champion.”

Mexico's triumph was marred, however, by the return of a homophobic chant by fans that has previously led to fines and other sanctions against its soccer federation. The chant, a one-word slur, was heard near the end of the first half when Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar took a goal kick.

The Czech Republic was eliminated, finishing with one point in three games.

Mexico is unbeaten in 11 games dating to a friendly loss against Panama last November. And Aguirre has made the most of his roster, using 25 of 26 players in the tournament. Chávez was one of five starters Wednesday who didn't start in the previous win over South Korea.

“Twenty-five of the 26 have played — that is no small detail — nor is it a small detail that everyone celebrates the goals,” Aguirre said.

Ochoa, who wears No. 13, played the last 13 minutes in regulation, plus stoppage time, in what's likely to be his last appearance for Mexico. He turns 41 on July 13 and plans to retire from international competition after the World Cup.

“Life — football — had this farewell in store for me, to cap it all off perfectly. For my part, I've left it all out there; I gave everything,” Ochoa said. “I leave with nothing left because I poured it all into my teams and the national squad.”

He was a substitute in the 2006 and 2010 tournaments and started for Mexico in 2014, 2018 and 2022.

“I felt Memo had to play (but) for how long? I never knew until I said, ‘This is the moment,'” Aguirre said. “These are coaching decisions, but it was a night for Mexico to honor its legend, Memo.”

Raul Rangel is the starter this year, stepping in for the injured Luis Angel Malagón, who helped Mexico win the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup last year. Malagón's injury opened the door for Ochoa's return.

Ochoa became the oldest Mexican to play in the World Cup. The previous record holder was Cuauhtémoc Blanco, who was 37 when he played in South Africa in 2014.

After the match, the veteran goalkeeper kissed the goal post before kneeling down and was hugged by the rest of the squad.

“Regarding Memo's appearance, we don't know if he's going to say goodbye or not, but it was a nice tribute for his six World Cups,” Aguirre said. “He is a legend — he is Mexican.”

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Shobhaa De Loves Shahid-Kriti In Cocktail 2, Says Hindi Films Not For Rashmika

Cocktail 2 is about to complete one week since its release, and the film has held steady at the box office. Led by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, the Homi Adajania film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark within six days. The film has opened to mixed responses, and the latest critic to slam it is author and columnist Shobhaa De.

Shobhaa De took to Instagram to share a video in which she reviewed Cocktail 2. She said, "Just walked out of watching Cocktail 2. Well, Cocktail 1 it isn't. Woh Cocktail kya tha, yeh kya hai. I feel like I need five negronis to get over this one."

She continued, "Iska na head na tail, kuch bhi nahi hai. The story is absurd. Shahid, you need a new haircut, though you are the best part of the film. But the star by far is Sicily — I wish there was more of Sicily. Rashmika, I am so sorry but Hindi films are just not for you. Kriti, you look great, you have a fabulous bod; actually you did very well."

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"But the story — can it be a little more nuanced and meaningful? Two women fighting over Shahid, who then gives a lecture. And then the best line comes from Shahid, who says, 'Love is something you can enjoy for a few days, there's no such thing as love.' It's full of fake gyaan. Clichés of the worst kind. Nice jokes from time to time. But don't even try to compare it to Cocktail, and five negronis are waiting — this is my capsule review."

Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection

Cocktail 2 has crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone globally in just six days. The film's total collection now stands at Rs 102.76 crore gross, as reported by trade tracker Sacnilk.

Cocktail 2 saw a steady run on Day 6, adding Rs 5.00 crore net from 9,745 shows across India. This takes its domestic gross to Rs 78.76 crore, with the total India net now at Rs 66.00 crore.

The film also maintained a modest pace overseas, earning Rs 1.25 crore on the day and pushing its international gross to Rs 24.00 crore. Combined, its worldwide gross has now reached Rs 102.76 crore.

Cocktail 2 earned Rs 6.75 crore net each on its first Monday and Tuesday in India. After opening with Rs 13.5 crore on its first day, the film went on to collect Rs 16.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 17.75 crore on Sunday in the Indian market (net).

Cocktail 2 is set to face fresh competition at the box office starting Thursday evening (7:30 pm), as multistarrer film Welcome to the Jungle releases.

About Cocktail 2

Homi Adajania's Cocktail wasn't just another rom-com when it arrived in 2012. The Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty starrer gave audiences memorable music, messy relationships, and one of Deepika's most talked-about performances. Naturally, expectations were sky-high when Cocktail 2 was announced.

Fast forward 14 years, and the spiritual sequel is led by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna.

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HAL-GE Talks On Track, F414 Pricing Dispute Unrelated - Exclusive

Talks between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and GE Aerospace on the F414 fighter jet engine programme continue to progress as planned, with sources dismissing reports of a deadlock and stating that negotiations are moving in the right direction.

Sources told NDTV Profit that concerns around the F414 engine pricing and commercial terms reported earlier are not related to the ongoing HAL-GE discussions. 

The issues may instead be linked to separate discussions involving the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

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The clarification comes after reports suggested that negotiations over GE's F414 engine had slowed due to differences on pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing arrangements, raising concerns over possible cost escalation and timelines for India's future fighter aircraft programmes.

Sources told NDTV Profit that the negotiations between HAL and GE continue to move forward, with discussions covering key aspects of the engine programme, including supply arrangements, production plans and future requirements.

The F414 engine is critical for India's fighter aircraft roadmap, as it has been selected to power the Tejas Mk-2 and is also planned for the AMCA programme and the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter project.

The engine supply remains important for HAL's aircraft production plans, particularly as delays in engine deliveries had earlier affected Tejas Mk-1A timelines.

HAL has maintained that deliveries of Tejas Mk-1A aircraft are expected to begin after completion of integration and testing activities.

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The reported concerns around pricing had raised questions over the overall cost of the programme, with earlier reports suggesting differences over engine pricing, technology transfer and establishment of manufacturing facilities in India.

However, sources now indicate that HAL's negotiations with GE Aerospace remain on track and there is no immediate disruption to the planned F414 engine programme.

The development is closely watched as engine availability remains a key factor for India's indigenous fighter aircraft manufacturing plans and future defence production targets.

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Trisha Shares Birthday Post For Vijay: 'The Person Who Makes It All Worth It'

Just hours after fans wondered why Trisha Krishnan had not wished Vijay on his birthday, the actor put all rumours to rest with a special Instagram post dedicated to the actor.

Trisha posted a candid photograph of Vijay seated in front of several birthday cakes. While the actor is seen smiling as he prepares to blow out the candles, Trisha looks at him affectionately.

Sharing the adorable moment, she wrote, "To the person who makes it all worth it, HBD. 00.00."

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Her post quickly grabbed attention online, with fans flooding the comments section with love and warm wishes for the duo.

Earlier, social media had been abuzz with speculation that Trisha had unfollowed Vijay on Instagram. While some fans claimed that she had recently removed him from her following list, others pointed out that she may never have followed him on the platform in the first place.

Trisha's Birthday Posts For Vijay Over The Years

Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday on June 22.

In 2025, Trisha shared a candid photograph of Vijay with a pet dog and wrote, "Happy Birthday bestest".

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A year earlier, she posted an elevator selfie with the actor and captioned it, "The calm to a storm, The storm to a calm! To many more milestones ahead".

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In 2023, she kept things simple by sharing a photograph of the two against a snowy backdrop and writing, "HBD".

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Vijay And Trisha's Movies

Vijay and Trisha are regarded as one of Tamil cinema's most popular on-screen pairs. They have shared screen space in several successful films, including Ghilli, Thirupaachi, Aathi, Kuruvi, and, most recently, Leo.

About Their Relationship

In recent months, Vijay and Trisha have frequently been the subject of online speculation regarding their personal relationship. Despite ongoing rumours, neither actor has publicly addressed these claims.

Their close friendship has long been a topic of online discussion, with some users alleging a relationship between the two. Recently, after details from Vijay's divorce filings became public, sections of social media once again connected the actor with Trisha. Some political figures have also referred to the alleged relationship while criticising Vijay.

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Taiwanese Brothers Amass $1 Billion From Boom In Display Chips

Biing-seng Wu has spent most of his career developing tiny chips that tell pixels on flat-screen displays how and when to light up. Twenty-five years ago, he teamed up with his brother Jordan Wu to develop such chips for screens. Today, products from their company, Himax Technologies Inc., can be found in everything from Lamborghinis to smartwatches, and have turned the duo into billionaires.

The brothers own 24% of Himax, whose US-listed shares have more than doubled in value this year. Their stake in the Tainan, Taiwan-based firm, as well as proceeds from dividends and stock sales, give them a combined $1 billion net worth, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which is valuing them for the first time.

The wealth marks a big milestone for the siblings and their company, which says it holds a 40% market share for display chips - known in the industry as driver integrated circuits - used in cars. Its customers include Ferrari NV, Volkswagen AG, Porsche and more.

It's "not the kind of chip that grabs headlines the way an AI processor does," said Charles Shum, an analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence. "But without it, you'd be staring at a blank screen."

In a rare interview in 2022, Jordan told a Taiwanese news outlet that Himax made a bet on car display chips about two decades earlier, even though few automobiles had screens back then and Himax's resources were limited.

Today, "there are very few automakers that don't use our products in some form," he said. "Looking back, it was nothing short of a miracle."

Those early investments helped Himax build a competitive edge, Himax spokeswoman Karen Tiao said in a text message. The company's current bet on smart glasses, AI and co-packaged optics - a technology that could help data centers handle soaring bandwidth demand while consuming less power - is an extension of that, she said.

The brothers, who declined to be interviewed, aren't the only Taiwanese to reach billionaire status as the island becomes a tech powerhouse during an industry boom. The number of billionaires in Taiwan rose 9% to 51 last year, according to the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025. That's more than Japan's 41 and 31 in South Korea, the report said.

Banker, Scientist

Biing-seng, 69, got a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University in 1985. He served at the Industrial Technology Research Institute, a government-backed entity meant to boost the tech sector, where he led Taiwan's early efforts to develop TFT-LCDs, a kind of flat-screen display. He later helped launch Taiwan's first manufacturing plant for those products.

Around three decades ago, Biing-seng met the founder of Chimei Corp., a Taiwanese conglomerate, to pitch him on a new venture. He later joined Chimei Optoelectronics, helping it become one of Taiwan's leading display makers.

Jordan, 66, got an MBA from the University of Rochester and worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and Barclays Plc before getting into the tech sector.

The brothers founded Himax in 2001, using their own money before taking in some venture capital. A few Chimei employees joined them at the startup. Chimei became an early customer.

In 2013, Alphabet Inc., then known as Google, acquired a 6% stake in its subsidiary Himax Display Inc.

Today Himax has 2,200 employees, of whom it says more than 90% are engineers, and offices in Taiwan, China, South Korea and the US. It's a so-called fabless company, meaning it outsources the manufacturing of its chips.

In a 2022 speech at his alma mater, Biing-seng, who remains Himax's chairman, shared some of the secrets of his success: Learning is the most important thing. Sleep well. Maintain good physical strength. Wait for the right opportunity to start a business. Seek advice from experts.

"I'm always afraid of being overtaken," he said. "So I have no choice but to keep running forward."

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IPL's Biggest Player Swap "Cannot Be A Bigger Mistake": Delhi Capitals Warned

Rishabh Pant is going through a lean patch in his cricket career. The player has failed to impress in international cricket of late, and so is his form in the Indian Premier League as well. The southpaw was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record sum of Rs 27 crore ahead of IPL 2025, but his poor returns as a captain as well as a player for the franchise have left him in trouble. After the conclusion of IPL 2026, Pant stepped down as LSG skipper.

Delhi Capitals are set to make a swap deal with LSG, with Pant and Kuldeep Yadav being the players involved in the trade, claimed a report in Cricbuzz. The report added that Pant is going to take a pay cut. It is worth noting that Kuldeep's salary at Delhi Capitals as per IPL 2026 is Rs 13.25 crore.

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif backed Kuldeep and said that it would be a huge mistake if Delhi Capitals trade the player.

"If Delhi Capitals send Kuldeep to LSG, there cannot be a bigger mistake than this. Forget this one year. You do not judge a player in one year. Ganguly is also going to be there (in the DC camp). He always says not to judge someone who has been playing for ten years on the basis of one season. If you panic at this time, which KKR did, Delhi picked Kuldeep, and then see what he did except this one season. It will give you a clear picture," Kaif said on his YouTube channel.

"If Delhi has done this trade, it means no one supports Kuldeep when he is going through a bad time. Neither did KKR, nor did the Indian team. In the Indian team as well, he is the first to be dropped. It is difficult to find a bowler with his skill. You need to back the player. Delhi did not lose because of Kuldeep. There were a lot of errors, and one of the factors was Kuldeep. If you put the blame on one player and drop him, it will be the biggest mistake if they let him go," he added.

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Mumbai To Finally Get Proper Monsoon Rains From June 22? Check IMD Forecast

After days of hot and humid weather, Mumbai is likely to see a significant change in conditions from Monday (June 22) onwards, with rainfall activity expected to increase across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience hot and humid conditions along with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers till June 20. However, weather conditions are forecast to become more active from June 21, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places on June 22 and June 23.

Mumbai and Konkan region are likely to witness a noticeable shift in weather patterns over the next 48 hours. Increased moisture inflow is expected to strengthen rain activity from Sunday night, leading to more widespread showers across the region.

So finally Mumbai & Konkan will undergo a weather change next 48 hours (21-22 June). Starting Sunday night, the moisture pull will begin showing its effects over #MumbaiRains increasing rain activity across the region.

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Rainfall Likely To Intensify Beyond Mumbai

Meanwhile, neighbouring districts are also expected to witness a gradual increase in rainfall activity over the coming days. Palghar, Thane and Raigad are likely to experience hot and humid conditions along with light rain or thundershowers until June 20. Rainfall is expected to intensify from June 21 onwards, with light to moderate showers forecast across the region. 

Mumbai Water Crisis

Amid a delayed monsoon and water shortages in parts of Mumbai, water tanker prices have surged after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) cut water supply across several areas. Currently, non-potable water costs Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,000 from Rs 1500-1800 per 10,000 litres, up 10-30%. Potable water costs Rs 2,500-3,500 from Rs 2300-3300 per 10,000 litres, a 6-25% hike.

ALSO READ: Mumbai Water Tanker Prices Surge Up To 30% Amid Water Shortage, Delayed Monsoon

 According to the latest data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on June 20, water level in Mumbai lakes have dipped below 10% with current live storage denoting 9% useful content of live storage left on June 20. Total water storage across the lakes has dipped by over 60% as compared to last year

ALSO READ: Only 9% Water Left In Mumbai Lakes; Will Upcoming Monsoon Rains Be Enough?

Monsoon Likely to Advance Further In Maharashtra

Weather conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into more parts of Maharashtra around June 23, according to the latest forecast. The development is expected to bring increased rainfall activity across several regions of the state in the coming days.

Rainfall Activity Expected To Increase

The weather department has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall over Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada between June 20 and June 25. Konkan is also likely to witness increased rain activity over the next few days.

Parts of Madhya Maharashtra may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph between June 22 and June 25.

Temperatures Likely To Dip After June 20

While no significant change in daytime temperatures is expected across Maharashtra until June 20, the IMD has forecast a gradual drop of 2-3 degrees Celsius thereafter.

Hot and Humid Conditions very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of South Konkan-Goa.
Heat wave conditions very likely to prevails at isolated pockets in the districts of North Konkan , Madhya Maharashtra , Marathwada .

— Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) June 19, 2026

Southwest Monsoon 2026 Update

As per IMD's latest weather bulletin, the Northern Limit of Monsoon continues to pass through 18°N/60°E, 18°N/65°E, 18°N/70°E, Harnai, Solapur, Hyderabad, Bhadrachalam, Koraput, Phulbani, Ranchi, Jamui, Muzaffarpur and 28.3°N/83°E.

Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, remaining parts of Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand & Bihar, and some parts of Chhattisgarh during next 4-5 days

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Review: Samantha Is Undoubtedly Maa Inti Bangaaram's Biggest Strength

South actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is back on the silver screen after three years with director Nandini Reddy's Maa Inti Bangaaram (Our family treasure). 

She was last seen in Kushi and Shaantakulam in 2023 and is now back as Swarna, the Pedda Kodalu (elder daughter-in-law), a small town housewife with a mysterious past. 

After the success of Oh! Baby in 2019, Samantha and Nandini Reddy have joined hands once again for this project.

At the outset, we meet Dr Anirudh (Diganth) and his young wife Swarna (Samantha), who are trying to endear themselves to Anirudh's conservative family post their marriage. 

Swarna, who's not accepted by Ani's family - especially his politician father - desperately tries to fulfil the family's expectations by any means. 

She tries to mould herself along the lines of the traditional younger daughter-in-law Anasuya, be it religious rituals or cooking. 

However, Anasuya is not convinced that the elder daughter-in-law is all that she claims to be. 

In Swarna's desperation, she makes gaffes,, but as the family starts to warm up, her past, in the form of the villainous murderer Karuna (Gulshan Devaiah), starts to catch up with her. What does Swarna's past involve? How is she connected to Karuna, who has escaped from prison? Does she manage to protect herself and her new family?

Maa Inti Bangaram is a Samantha film all the way, and she is the biggest strength of this film. 

The movie rests solely on her shoulders and her performance, ranging from humour to action to emotions, is a pleasure to watch on screen. She switches from comedy to vulnerability to fear and throws a punch quite effortlessly. 

Director Nandini Reddy has clearly understood Samantha's strengths as an actor and has tailor-made this role for her. 

Given the fact that Samantha has a petite frame, even the physicality of the role has been tailored for her. 

The characterisation of Swarna as a simple saree-clad housewife who can take on rowdies in an instant adds more allure to the role as well. The Oh! Baby actress has nailed the role like a pro, and one just can't fault her performance in any way.

Director Nandini Reddy had spoken about reversing the hero-with-a-past template for Maa Inti Bangaram, and she has done precisely that. 

The movie revolves around Samantha, who is the hero of the film, and the women-centric film gives a good platform for most of its female characters, be it Sreemukhi (Anasuya) or Manjusha Mukkavilli (Kiranmayi). 

The director has also ensured that the movie has plenty of family drama, humour and action that will appeal to the mainstream audience.

In the first half, we are introduced to the various characters, and it proceeds at a brisk pace thanks to the lively screenplay and humour. The interactions between the family members are highly nuanced and authentic, and one immediately connects to those moments. The scenes between Anasuya and Swarna and between Swarna and Kiranmayi are some highlights in the first half.

When we get to the second half, Karuna comes in full force and action scenes start to play out here. Swarna's secret past starts to unravel, but predictability also sets in. The emotional quotient is much higher, and the director tries to draw on that to keep the audience engaged and invested.

What is perhaps the film's biggest drawback is the backstory between the villain Karuna and Swarna. The Karuna-Swarna thread lacks the emotional depth to make the conflict between them highly impactful. Had the director given us a stronger and more emotional conflict between the antagonist and protagonist, the film would have been elevated several notches.

All the supporting artists in the film like Sreemukhi, Manjusha, Gautami and Diganth are solid, while Gulshan Devaiah gives us a quiet, composed villain who is simmering and dangerous in Karuna.

With regard to the technical aspects, the production has not been compromised in any way. Music director Santhosh Narayanan captures the mood of the film effectively using instruments ranging from drums to the guitar and the Veena to capture the emotions on screen. Cinematography by Om Prakash is truly visually appealing, especially in the family home portions of the movie.

Ultimately, Maa Inti Bangaaram is about a woman's love for her family, her strengths and how she will rise to the occasion when her loved ones are threatened. Samantha showcases her talent and star power in the film, while Nandini Reddy gives you an authentic entertainer, though it doesn't reinvent the wheel. As Swarna says in the film, "Let's come on"  - and the film does exactly that, giving women-centric cinema a big boost.

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Tilak, Siraj Issued Legal Notice For Association With "Illegal" League

The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has issued legal notices to actors Vijay Deverakonda and Venkatesh Daggubati, along with cricketers Mohammed Siraj, Ambati Rayudu and Tilak Varma, over their reported association with the proposed TG20 League, alleging that the tournament is being conducted without mandatory approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Speaking to ANI, TCA General Secretary Gurava Reddy said the association has objected to celebrities endorsing what it described as an "illegal" and "unapproved" league being organised by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).

"Today, the Telangana Cricket Association has sent legal notices to Vijay Deverakonda, Venkatesh Daggubati, international cricketer Siraj, former cricketer Ambati Rayudu and Tilak Varma, questioning their association with the tainted and illegal TG20 League proposed to be conducted by the Hyderabad Cricket Association," Reddy told ANI.

According to the notice, the TCA has alleged that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is conducting business with corporate entities without BCCI authorisation and that promoting the proposed TG20 League without such approval amounts to an offence. The association has raised concerns over the league's regulatory status and the potential implications of celebrity endorsements.

"The Hyderabad Cricket Association, conducting the TG20 league, has changed its name in due course from Telangana Premier League to TTL, then to the TG20 Premier League, and now TG20. They say they have some prefix, some names, some sponsors' names now, but basically they do not have two primary mandates to conduct any franchise-based Premier League at the state level. All the BCCI members should adopt two rules: Rule number 28. The governing council, which is supposed to conduct and organise this league, has to be elected by the association's general body in an annual general meeting, and the chairman of this league — it is mandatory that the chairman of the league should be elected by the general body of the association — which did not happen," he added.

Reddy said the TCA would move court if the celebrities continued to be associated with the tournament.

"Hyderabad Cricket Association wants to overcome the lack of legality and compliance by using celebrities and misleading stakeholders. That is why we are objecting. We have sent notices and will also file legal suits against them if they continue to associate with this league," he said.

Reddy stated that the BCCI had directed the HCA in 2021 to collaborate with the TCA for the development of cricket outside Hyderabad city, but alleged that the directive was not implemented.

As of now, neither Vijay Deverakonda nor Venkatesh has publicly responded to the legal notices or the allegations made by the TCA.

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Defence Stocks Rally In Trade As India's Defence Production Touches All-Time High

Defence stocks rallied sharply on June 17, with broad-based gains across the sector as India's defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the country's push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Paras Defence emerged as the top gainer, surging 12.89%, followed by Astra Microwave Products, which advanced 7.72%, and MTAR Technologies, up 6.99%. Data Patterns gained 4.81%, while Bharat Dynamics rose 4.39%.

Among the public sector defence names, Garden Reach Shipbuilders climbed 3.67%, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) added 3.51%, and Cochin Shipyard gained 3.39%. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders rose 2.43%, while Mishra Dhatu Nigam and DCX Systems advanced 2.14% and 1.84%, respectively. Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) gained 1.58%, and IdeaForge Technology rose 1.29%. Bharat Forge was the laggard within the pack, up 0.46%.

The record output represents a 15.6% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, when defence production stood at Rs 1.54 lakh crore. It also reflects a remarkable 110% growth from FY 2020-21, when production was valued at Rs 84,643 crore. Compared to FY 2013-14, indigenous defence production has increased nearly fourfold from Rs 43,746 crore, said the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other public sector units contributed around 76% of the total defence production, while the private sector accounted for 24%.

The private sector's contribution reached an all-time high of approximately Rs 42,000 crore in FY 2025-26, rising from 22% in the previous fiscal year.

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Five Stocks To Buy: Federal Bank, GAIL, Eicher Motors And More | June 16, 2026

Market analysts and brokerage firms have identified high-conviction trading ideas for the upcoming session, focusing on private banking, energy utilities, automotives, diversified conglomerates, and non-banking financial services.

Top picks include private lender Federal Bank, state-owned natural gas major GAIL (India), automotive heavyweight Eicher Motors, diversified conglomerate Grasim Industries, and gold loan financier Manappuram Finance.

Federal Bank

Ajit Mishra, SVP-Research at Religare Broking, noted technical strength in the private banking space. He recommended a buy on Federal Bank at the current market price of Rs 317.1 for a target of Rs 335, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 307. (Disclaimer: https://religareonline.com/disclaimer)

GAIL

Vinay Rajani, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, highlighted a positive breakout setup in the utilities sector. He recommended a buy on GAIL (India) Ltd. at Rs 175 for a target of Rs 180, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 172.

Eicher Motors

Ruchit Jain, Vice President, Equity Technical Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, tracked steady accumulation pattern in the automotive counter. He recommended a buy on Eicher Motors Ltd. for a target of Rs 7900, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 7470.

Grasim

Ruchit Jain, Vice President, Equity Technical Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, identified strong structural support in the large-cap conglomerate space. He recommended a buy on Grasim Industries Ltd. for a target of Rs 3300, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 3100.

Manappuram

Nilesh Jain, Head AVP- Technical & Derivatives Research (Equity Research) at Centrum Broking Ltd, observed short-term momentum building up within non-banking financial services. He recommended a buy on Manappuram Finance Ltd. for a target of Rs 331, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 310.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the investment advisers on NDTV Profit are of their own and not of NDTV Profit. NDTV Profit advises users to consult with their own financial or investment adviser before taking any investment decision.

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Restaurant Recovery: Macquarie Has Picked Winners, And Jubilant Isn't On The List

India's quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry is showing early signs of demand recovery, but Macquarie highlights rising costs and intensifying competition from food-delivery aggregators as reasons for its cautiousness. According to Macquarie, post-fourth-quarter trends indicate a gradual improvement in dine-in demand across restaurant chains. Within the sector, Macquarie remains most constructive on franchise operators Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Westlife Foodworld.

However, the recovery remains uneven and is being overshadowed by inflationary pressures and the growing dominance of delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy.

The brokerage said same-store sales growth across the listed QSR universe is tracking broadly in line with or slightly ahead of fourth-quarter levels. However, restaurant brands continue to trail delivery aggregators in growth, highlighting a structural shift in consumer behaviour.

To counter this trend, restaurant operators have increasingly turned to targeted discounting and value offerings aimed at attracting customers back into dine-in formats. While these initiatives could help improve footfalls, Macquarie believes they may also weigh on profitability if sustained for longer periods.

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Devyani, Sapphire and Westlife Preferred

Macquarie remains most constructive on franchise operators Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Westlife Foodworld. The brokerage cited their exposure to the KFC and McDonald's formats, strong operating leverage and potential earnings upside from an eventual recovery in discretionary spending.

Devyani, in particular, could benefit from a turnaround in the Pizza Hut business following the merger of Yum franchise operations, Macquarie said.

By contrast, the brokerage remains cautious on Jubilant FoodWorks. It believes pressure on like-for-like sales growth could persist for several quarters due to a high base and the need for continued investments in dine-in recovery, risks that it believes are not fully reflected in current valuations.

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Inflation Remains a Key Concern

The brokerage highlighted that rising raw material costs and broader inflationary pressures continue to weigh on consumer sentiment and discretionary spending. As a result, Macquarie expects the recovery in same-store sales growth to be more gradual than previously anticipated.

This cautious view has prompted the brokerage to cut earnings estimates across its restaurant coverage universe. Forward EPS estimates for FY28 and FY29 have been reduced by 3-7%, while target prices have also been trimmed. The brokerage said earnings downgrades were amplified because lower profit bases lead to a greater flow-through impact on bottom-line estimates.

ALSO READ: Pricier Pizza, Slower Growth: Jubilant Foodworks' Q4 Leaves Brokerages Hungry For A Turnaround

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Livano Comenencia: Know All About Curacao's 1st FIFA World Cup Goal-Scorer

Curacao, playing their first FIFA World Cup match and up against giants Germany, conjured a courageous act that will be spoken about in the days to come. By the sixth minute, Curacao were down 0-1, with Felix Nmecha slotting one home in style. What followed was a period of complete domination by the four-time winner. Curacao defended with their lives as Germany raided the Curacao box in hordes.

The reply came in the 21st minute as a counter-attack caught Germany's defence napping, and one of the youngest players of the squad - Livano Comenencia, all of 22 - forever entered the sporting folklore of the Dutch Caribbean island. Comenencia is now the first goal-scorer in a FIFA World Cup for Curacao.

Comenencia was born in the Netherlands and was a youth international for the Netherlands. He even played for Netherlands U18s. In October 2024, he first played for Curacao's senior team. He currently plays for Swiss Super League club Zurich in Switzerland. Earlier, he has played for Juventus Next Gen, the reserve team of Juventus, and Jong PSV.

On Sunday, the island nation of 150,000 people became the smallest country ever to compete at the FIFA World Cup.

🚨🌎 LIVANO COMENENCIA HAS EQUALIZED F0R CURACAO! INCREDIBLE! 🤯

Germany 1-1 Curacao.pic.twitter.com/7iakhA3xY5

— football updates (@The90Minsfeed) June 14, 2026

Coach Dick Advocaat has done his best to keep his players focused and relaxed as they navigate this unprecedented experience.

"Just be yourself, and don't be nervous," defender Shurandy Sambo said Advocaat told them, just before the team left its Florida base camp for Houston. "Of course everybody is excited, but just be yourself, show yourself, because this is the biggest stage."

The Curacao players have worked hard to ensure they are prepared for their debut. Germany, making its 21st appearance in the World Cup, is a heavy favorite.

"We've watched a lot of clips of Germany, how they play, what they can do," Sambo said.

Advocaat said there is more pressure on teams like Germany that are considered favorites and that his team has "everything to win and nothing to lose."

He's confident that Curacao is ready for the challenge of facing Germany, which he referred to as a towering contender.

"We are a minor, very small country compared to Germany, and we're going to make life very difficult for them," he said. "We're going to be a very unpleasant team to play."

Curacao's squad is representing a country that rarely has a chance to have moments as big as this on international sports stages.

Due to its strong Dutch ties, Curacao is not recognized in the Olympics as its own nation, and despite its impressive per-capita production of professional baseball athletes, Curacao players represent the Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic.

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Rs 5 Lakh Lump Sum vs Rs 5,000 Monthly SIP: Which Creates More Wealth?

Lump sum and Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) are two popular ways of investing in mutual funds. While lump sum involves investing a large amount at once, SIP allows investors to put in smaller amounts at regular intervals. 

In a lump sum investment, the money is fully invested immediately. This allows it to potentially grow faster if markets perform well. However, it also carries higher short-term risk. If the portfolio is exposed to market fluctuations from the start, returns can be disappointing.

On the other hand, SIP involves investing smaller amounts regularly, such as monthly or weekly. This approach reduces risk by spreading investments over time. This can also help average out market ups and downs. 

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Both methods have their own benefits, risks and utilities. Investors with access to both may wonder how they can best maximise their returns. Whether lumpsum can work faster or SIPs are better. 

A quick calculation shows that under identical conditions, a lump sum is likely to benefit more due to higher power of compounding from the start. But is it suitable for everyone - let's see.

SIP:

• SIP amount: Rs 5,000
• Investment duration: 8.3 year
• Expected rate of return: 12%
• Invested amount: Rs 4,98,000
• Estimated returns: Rs 3,57,505
• Total value: Rs 8,55,505

Lumpsum:

• Investment amount: Rs 5,00,000
• Investment duration: 8.3 year
• Expected rate of return: 12%
• Invested amount: Rs 5,00,000
• Estimated returns: Rs 7,80,794
• Total value: Rs 12,80,794

What To Consider Before Investing:

Before choosing between a lump sum investment and a SIP, investors should assess their financial goals, risk tolerance and market conditions. People usually opt for SIPs through their regular income and lump sum when they get a bonus or a gift.

While lump sum investments have the potential for high returns, market timing can play a significant role in the returns. An investment made during unfavourable conditions can lead to poor outcomes and financial stress. As a result, investors with low to moderate risk appetite for mutual funds may consider the SIP route as it gives greater flexibility and peace and mind.

ALSO READ: Gold ETFs Break 13-Month Win Streak As Investors Pull Out Rs 725 Crore In May

Disclaimer: This article is only for informational purpose. Please consult registered financial advisors before taking investment decisions.

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