- India’s NSE is one of the top 10 stock exchanges in the world by market capitalisation as of December 2024.
There are currently about 60 major stock exchanges in the world, and they all have a big impact on how financial markets are shaped by making trading, investing, and economic growth easier.The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) stated in December 2024 that the top 10 largest stock exchanges have a combined market value of $102,360,634.92 million. The two biggest exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq), are both based in the United States and hold a sizable portion of the global market. They have a $62,185,685.32 million market capitalisation and list some of the most valuable firms in the world, including industry titans like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
- In a widely shared post, a man describes Mumbai as “chaotic and unlivable” and draws comparisons to Dubai: “Zero sense of traffic”
Yash, an Indian man who just travelled to Dubai, noted the notable differences between the metropolis and his birthplace of Mumbai. In a long Reddit post, Yash, who has lived in Mumbai for 40 years, described his experiences and acknowledged that Dubai has a distinct advantage over Mumbai as a developed country. He claimed that Dubai is superior to Mumbai on a number of important fronts.Yash made numerous comparisons. “I recently returned from a week-long vacation in Dubai. You realise how far behind we are when you return from a developed nation. I was born in Mumbai and have lived here for more than 40 years. Even though this was not my first visit to a sophisticated nation, the differences struck me in a new way this time around. No Infrastructure,Lack of traffic etiquette, litter and debris all over the place, and pollution that irritates your throat.”Expressing his frustration with Mumbai, Yash described it as “chaotic”.
- Bryan Johnson protests and is blocked as Ramdev uses a horse to race in order to promote Shilajit.
“Reversing ageing” Bryan Johnson, a US entrepreneur and CEO, said that Ramdev blocked him on X after he left a remark on a video that the yoga guru and Patanjali founder posted endorsing the “anti-aging” products of his company. It all began when Ramdev, 59, posted a video of himself galloping with a horse while advertising his brand’s products, “Swarna Shilajit” and “Immunogrit Gold,” and Johnson, 47, left a remark on it.According to Ramdev’s post, these products could improve stamina, strengthen immunity, and possibly slow down the ageing process. However, Johnson refused to purchase it.In response, Johnson emphasised that the air quality in Haridwar, the headquarters of Patanjali, was so bad that just breathing it could raise the risk of lung and heart conditions. Ramdev’s Hindi-language message urged People who wished to “run like a horse” and maintain their youth were advised to use Patanjali’s supplements.
- BYD Sealion 7 Reached a Milestone of 1,000 Bookings.
The Sealion 7, BYD India’s newest SUV, marks a noteworthy milestone. More than 1,000 reservations have been made for the all-electric SUV, according to the company. Prices start at Rs. 48.9 lakh (ex-showroom) and come in two varieties: Premium and Performance.With RWD and AWD, the BYD Sealion comes with a standard 82.56kWh battery pack. 567 km is the stated range of the entry-level Premium model on a single charge. At the expense of a higher power output of 523 horsepower and 690 Nm of peak torque, the Performance variant is rated to have a little shorter driving range of 542 km.In the all-electric crossover/SUV market, the BYD Sealion 7 will compete with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo EX40, and BMW iX1 LWB at this price.
- In India, Toyota starts taking reservations for the Land Cruiser 300.
All of Toyota India’s dealerships are now accepting reservations for the Land Cruiser 300 (LC300). The ZX and GR-S are the two different versions of the brand’s flagship SUV that will be available. The off-road spec GR-S model of the LC300 costs Rs. 2.41 crore (both ex-showroom, India), while the ZX variant costs Rs. 2.31 crore. Off-road domination, luxury, and power are the hallmarks of the Land Cruiser. The GR-S version, on the other hand, has revised bumpers, dark alloys, a different grille, off-road tuned suspension, and extra GR Sport branding. Additionally, the GR-S variant is dressed in black and dark red, while the ZX variant has an interior motif of neutral beige and black. With the addition of ADAS and other technologies, the cabin equipment is the same, nevertheless. The LC300 is still sold by the automaker in India through the CBU (completely built unit). Reservations for the SUV, which has received tremendous demand, have begun today, and all approved dealerships will accept orders.