Sebi chair Madhabi Puri Buch, Dhaval Buch issue statement in personal capacity regarding Agora Advisory

Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch, and husband Dhaval Buch have issued a statement in their personal capacity on September 13, regarding Agora Advisory, clarifying that she has never dealt with any file involving the consultancy firm, or any of the business groups named in recent allegations, after joining SEBI. In their statement, Madhabi and Dhaval Buch also referred to official communication from the companies that were named in the allegations, and who had issued clarifications soon after the Congress party's charges emerged, earlier this week. The statement also clarified that ICICI Bank's payment to Agora were interest payments on deposits. "Ascribing motive to it is unfortunate and defamatory." Read more here

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Technical View: Nifty ends lower amid consolidation; likely to remain sideways in near term

The Nifty 50 index on September 13, after reaching a new high, consolidated with minor losses, closing at 25,356.50, down 32.40 points or 0.13%. The index showed rangebound movement throughout the session, and analysts suggest a sideways trend may continue in the near term. Read here

Tax-saving tips for salaried employees: maximize your 80C deductions

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As Mumbai suburban rents soar, experts call for key housing policy changes

Mumbai’s suburban rents have surged over 30% in two years due to post-pandemic demand and redevelopment projects. Experts are calling for a comprehensive rental housing policy, as Maharashtra has yet to adopt the central government’s 2021 Model Tenancy Act. Read details here

Realme P2 Pro with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, 80W fast charging launched in India

Realme has launched the P2 Pro in India, featuring the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, a 5,200mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC charging, a 6.7-inch 3D curved AMOLED screen, and a dedicated GT Mode for enhanced gaming. Price, specs, and more details here

Yamaha launches R15M with carbon fibre graphics, enhanced features; price starts at Rs 1.98 lakh

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) launched the R15M with a Carbon Fibre Pattern graphic. This 155cc SuperSport bike, inspired by the R1, features upgrades like Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and music and volume controls via the Y-Connect app. The R15M Carbon Fibre Pattern is priced at Rs 2,08,300 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), while the Metallic Grey variant is Rs 1,98,300. Available at Yamaha Blue Square Showrooms and dealerships nationwide. Details here