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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS holds the crown in May's boy group rankings — even while on a break!
The Korean Business Research Institute revealed its monthly brand reputation rankings for male idol groups for May. A multitude of data collected between April 10 and May 10 to track shifts in public sentiment and popularity form the basis of this research. Remarkably, BTS has maintained a firm grip on the charts even after taking a hiatus since 2022. Numerous important indicators, such as customer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes, were thoroughly examined in order to determine the rankings. The Top 5 and the subsequent groups are examined in more detail below. BTS The 7-member boy group topped the list once again with a brand reputation index of 7,811,108, marking a 2.54% increase from April. Their positivity-negativity analysis revealed a remarkable 92.02% positive response rate. The members — Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook — will make a comeback as a group in June 2025 after being on hiatus due to mandatory military service. SEVENTEEN The 13 members of SEVENTEEN — Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino — maintained their strong hold on second place with a brand reputation index of 5,729,258, reflecting their continued popularity. The group is set to make their highly anticipated comeback with the HAPPY BURSTDAY album on May 26, 2025, celebrating their 10th anniversary. BIGBANG The three members of BIGBANG — G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung — climbed to third place this month with a score of 3,381,072, marking a strong return to the top ranks. This month, they also earned an official platinum certification for their iconic hit FANTASTIC BABY after it surpassed 100 million streams in Japan. TWS The 6 members— Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, and Kyungmin — helped TWS rise to fourth place with an 85.77% increase in their brand reputation index, reaching 3,135,194. They will launch their first local tour and debut in Japan this July with the 24/7:With:Us in Japan tour, set to run for about a month. THE BOYZ THE BOYZ, composed of members Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric, secured fifth place with a brand reputation index of 2,819,185, maintaining a solid presence among the top boy groups. However, this marks a 7.53% decrease compared to April's index of 3,048,818. Check out the Top 30 6. EXO 7. SHINee 8. Super Junior 9. ENHYPEN 10. NCT 11. Stray Kids 12. BTOB 13. ZEROBASEONE 14. ATEEZ 15. ASTRO 16. INFINITE 17. HIGHLIGHT 18. BOYNEXTDOOR 19. MONSTA X 20. Wanna One 21. 2PM 22. TVXQ 23. RIIZE 24. TREASURE 25. B1A4 26. TXT 27. ONF 28. FTISLAND 29. VIXX 30. PENTAGON
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
What caused 14% degrowth in Kotak Mahindra's quarterly profit? Ashok Vaswani explains
Ashok Vaswani , MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank , acknowledges challenges in the microfinance sector during recent quarters. Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched new mobile banking apps after an embargo. The bank prioritizes sustainable growth, aiming for 1.5 to 2 times nominal GDP growth. Kotak Mahindra Bank emphasizes prudence and avoiding excessive risk. Explain the 14% degrowth in the quarterly profit? What is the reason for that? Ashok Vaswani: The fundamental issue has been around the microfinance business. That is a business which has over the years delivered very good results for us. In Q3 and Q4, it has obviously been very difficult. This is an industry-wide issue and the losses have obviously kind of overwhelmed really well. And the good news is during the quarter, we got a technology embargo and then we have got exciting plans as we go ahead. You talked about the embargo. Now that problem is away, what is your plan for FY26? How will it help and what is your target now? Ashok Vaswani: The whole idea was to utilise the time when we were under embargo not only just to fix the basics around resilience, capacity planning, and all that kind of good stuff, but we rethought the entire go-to-market strategy from a digital perspective. Coming out of the embargo, we have launched the new mobile banking app for the Kotak customer as well as new apps for the 811 customers. Both these apps are being very well taken up by customers and they are unique to that particular customer segment. So, we can make it really targeted, which is what has been my mantra, customer segmentation, customer focus, and how you build propositions for that customer and that is what we are going to continue to do. So, whether it is 811, the mobile app, whether it is platforms for our corporate customers which we have invested in so that we can get much better payment solutions, whether it is in Kotak Securities with our new app and how customers can do much more or investments for our average banking customers on our Cherry app – we are going very strongly ahead with our technology efforts. Live Events You Might Also Like: Kotak Mahindra Bank Q4 results: PAT drops 14% YoY, NII up 4% You have maintained that you plan to grow 1.5 to 2 times of nominal GDP growth in loan growth . Going ahead in this financial year, will you continue with that plan which means the growth which is there this year can be slightly better or will there be some pressure? Ashok Vaswani: This is more of a risk appetite statement. If you are growing very aggressively beyond two, two-and-a-half times normal GDP growth, you are obviously taking additional risks. My goal is to build a sustainable franchise which our customers are very proud of. That requires me to do it with prudence and not take any shortcuts. So, what we are saying is from a prudent statement and not taking on too much risk, we believe one-and-a-half to two times nominal GDP growth is a good thing. Now, there may be certain circumstances, like we come across a particular acquisition or there are some areas which we have never done before which we want to go into which will grow, but the guiding principle is 1.5-2 times, exceptional circumstances may apply. And similarly for deposit growth how do you assess this fiscal year? Ashok Vaswani: Last fiscal year, at least the first three quarters were tough because market liquidity was tough and saw the entire banking system kind of struggle with deposit growth. Q4 became much easier. Into this fiscal year, we are seeing liquidity easing by the RBI which obviously bodes well. I think repo rates are going to have a pretty significant impact. On the capital market side, as we have seen last year, in the first half, capital markets were doing exceptionally well, so everybody was channeling their savings into the capital markets. How capital markets behave out into this fiscal year is to be seen. You Might Also Like: Personal loans & credit card stress has moderated, but microfinance pain persists', Kotak CEO Vaswani says IndusInd Bank raises FD interest rates on select tenures and Kotak Mahindra Bank reduces FD rate on select tenures
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gold recedes after record highs
Listen to article After remaining buoyant for several days and hitting record highs in previous sessions, gold prices saw a slight decline in the local market on Friday. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold fell by Rs300 per tola, settling at Rs349,700. Similarly, the rate for 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs257 to Rs299,811. The dip comes after Thursday's historic surge when the per tola price of gold hit the all-time high mark of Rs350,000. Gold prices also eased in the international market. As per APGJSA, the global rate stood at $3,326 per ounce, including a $20 premium, marking a modest decrease of $3 during the day. Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities, said trading activity in the local market remained subdued due to the closure of international markets on account of Good Friday, a Christian holiday. "Since it's a holiday today, the international market is closed, which has affected local trading volumes," he added. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee registered a marginal decline against the US dollar, slipping by 0.04% in the inter-bank market on Friday. By the close of trading, the local currency settled at 280.72 against the greenback, marking a loss of 10 paisas compared to the previous day's closing rate of 280.62. On April 18, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted two Open Market Operations (OMO) to inject liquidity into the financial systemone Shariah-compliant and the other conventional. In the Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based OMO, the SBP received bids totalling Rs354 billion, all of which were fully accepted. This included Rs220.5 billion for the 7-day tenor at a return rate of 12.09% per annum and Rs133 billion for the 14-day tenor at 12.10%. For the conventional OMO (Reverse Repo Injection), the SBP received bids worth Rs771 billion but accepted only Rs437 billion. The accepted amounts comprised Rs176 billion for the 7-day tenor and Rs261 billion for the 14-day tenor, both at a rate of 12.09%. Notably, the 7-day tenor saw partial acceptance on a pro-rated basis, with only Rs75 billion accepted out of Rs308 billion offered at the 12.09% rate.
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gold prices dip slightly after record high in Pakistan
Listen to article Gold prices witnessed a minor decline on Friday in both international and local markets, following a sharp rally that had pushed rates to historic highs a day earlier. In the international bullion market, the price of gold slipped by $3 per ounce, settling at $3,326. The dip triggered a modest correction in Pakistan's local market, where the price of 24-carat gold fell by Rs300 per tola, bringing it down to Rs349,700. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold also dropped by Rs257, reaching Rs299,811. The decline follows Thursday's dramatic surge, when gold prices in Pakistan reached an all-time high of Rs350,000 per tola, breaching the milestone for the first time. According to data from the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), gold had jumped by Rs2,000 per tola and Rs1,715 per 10 grams, closing at Rs300,068. In contrast to gold, silver prices continued to rise. On Friday, silver gained Rs16 per tola, reaching Rs3,417, while 10 grams rose by Rs14 to Rs2,929. Analysts say the slight dip in gold prices is a natural market correction after record-breaking gains. However, they warn that volatility may persist amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and strong investor interest in safe-haven assets.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Utility company urges residents to 'call before you dig'
Columbia Gas of Maryland is reminding residents to contact 811 before any digging projects. According to a community announcement, April is National Safe Digging Month, which highlights the importance of safety when starting outdoor projects. Homeowners and contractors are urged to call 811 or go to at least three business days prior to digging to have underground utilities marked. A recent national survey indicated that more than 27 million homeowners planning do-it-yourself digging projects will not contact 811. This negligence can lead to damaging underground utilities, risking safety and causing service disruptions for neighbors and essential services. Striking a utility line can result in costly repairs, inconvenient outages, fines and even injuries. When homeowners and contractors contact 811, they are connected to the Miss Utility system. This system notifies utility companies to mark the approximate locations of underground utility lines with colored flags or spray paint. Each color indicates the type of utility present and where digging should be avoided. The flags can be removed once the project is completed. Columbia Gas has outlined key steps for homeowners to follow before starting any digging project. First, they should contact 811 by calling or going to at least three business days before the project begins, regardless of the size or depth of the work. Planning ahead is crucial; submitting a free 811 request early in the week is recommended for weekend projects to allow sufficient time for marking. Homeowners should confirm that all utility lines are marked before starting work. If necessary, homeowners should adjust their project plans to avoid marked utility lines. It is also essential to verify that any hired contractors have contacted 811 and requested utility markings before commencing work. Columbia Gas emphasizes that spreading awareness and encouraging responsible digging practices can help keep communities safe and prevent unnecessary disruptions. For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, go to or This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. Master Gardeners plan plant sale for April 19 This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Columbia Gas reminds customers to contact 811 before digging
