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Risk appetite in the region weakened after Fitch Ratings on Tuesday downgraded the U.S. long-term foreign currency ratings to AA+ from AAA, reflecting likely fiscal deterioration over the next three years and repeated down-to-the-wire debt ceiling negotiations.

​Obviously, there are various different ways in which investors could be classified basis the preferences, the restrictions.

​So these thematic mutual funds are assessed not only on their matrix, traditional matrix of historical performance and business model but based on their environmental, social and governance factors.

Insurance companies are launching international student insurance covers for Indian students studying abroad. These hybrid policies combine both travel and inpatient health insurance benefits, as well as transit and travel risks like baggage and document risks. Such policies can cost five to six times more if bought abroad, as health insurance in India is far cheaper. Popular plans include the Tata AIG Student Travel Guard, Bajaj Allianz Student Elite Plan, Royal Sundaram Travel Secure Student Plan and Care Health Student Explore Plus.

Both revenue and profit beat the ET Now Poll estimates, which saw the figures at Rs 15,942 crore and Rs 2,322 crore.

The fixed income market is divided on the basis of issuance. The primary market is mainly active in terms of primary auction of government securities as well as issuances of PSU and private issuers. Therefore, the primary markets are between issuers and investors while in the secondary markets the trading takes place between two investors.

UPL is a strong buy for long-term investors looking for a stock in the agrochemical industry. The company has experienced a 50% fall in stock value from the top, but this is expected to improve in the second half. UPL is amongst the top five agrochemical companies globally and had reduced and structured its debt. Additionally, it had taken measures such as focusing on cost reduction and inventory liquidation. In contrast, Hikal has experienced many regulatory challenges and struggles with corporate governance issues, and it is therefore not advisable to invest in.

​Also, note the further it is below the zero line, the stronger the signal strength.​

The profitability took a hit mainly due to a fall in edible oil prices, which led to high-cost inventory, surging interest expenses, and TRQ disparity.

The Relative Strength Index of the stock stood at 65.38 on Wednesday.