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Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Second merit list brings relief for mid-range scorers, but high cut-offs persist in top colleges
Mumbai: The second general merit list for undergraduate admissions released on Saturday by colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai has brought a measure of relief to students scoring between 80% and 90%, many of whom were left anxious after the unusually high cut-offs in the first list. While several prominent colleges have eased their cut-offs slightly—particularly in the science stream—some institutions continue to hold the bar high. At Ruia College, for instance, the cut-off for BSc Computer Science has dropped from 80.17% in the first list to 76% in the second. Similarly, Podar College saw a nearly seven-percentage-point dip in the BSc Data Science cut-off. The first merit list had sparked concern among students and parents alike, with average scorers struggling to find seats in preferred courses. However, the latest list has provided a breather—especially in science—though commerce and professional courses continue to reflect intense competition. Career-oriented programmes like Bachelor in Accounting and Finance (BAF), Bachelor in Banking and Insurance (BBI), and Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) have seen a sharp increase in demand, with cut-offs in some colleges rising by 15% to 20% compared to last year. 'These cut-off trends indicate a strong shift in student preferences towards specialised, career-driven courses in fields like digital media and accounting,' said Minu Madlani, academic advisor at KPB Hinduja College of Commerce. 'It mirrors the growing demand for skilled professionals in emerging sectors such as fintech, financial consulting, and content marketing.' A principal from a South Mumbai college noted that while the second list has brought some relief in commerce and professional streams, competition remains stiff. 'The cut-offs are marginally lower, but the trend is consistent. We expect the third merit list to offer more flexibility for students still in the fray,' she said. She also observed a changing mindset among students. 'Today's aspirants are more open to exploring diverse academic paths. The focus is no longer limited to a few 'prestige' courses. There's greater awareness and interest in a broader spectrum of disciplines.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fadi Diab Bought 93% More Shares In Bayan Mining and Minerals
Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited (ASX:BMM) Executive Director, Fadi Diab, recently bought AU$100k worth of stock, for AU$0.047 per share. While that isn't the hugest buy, it actually boosted their shareholding by 93%, which is good to see. This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. In fact, the recent purchase by Fadi Diab was the biggest purchase of Bayan Mining and Minerals shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, even at a higher price than the current share price (being AU$0.031). It's very possible they regret the purchase, but it's more likely they are bullish about the company. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. As a general rule, we feel more positive about a stock if insiders have bought shares at above current prices, because that suggests they viewed the stock as good value, even at a higher price. In the last twelve months insiders purchased 6.13m shares for AU$260k. On the other hand they divested 204.00k shares, for AU$13k. In the last twelve months there was more buying than selling by Bayan Mining and Minerals insiders. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction! See our latest analysis for Bayan Mining and Minerals There are plenty of other companies that have insiders buying up shares. You probably do not want to miss this free list of undervalued small cap companies that insiders are buying. Another way to test the alignment between the leaders of a company and other shareholders is to look at how many shares they own. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Bayan Mining and Minerals insiders own 46% of the company, currently worth about AU$1.4m based on the recent share price. This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders. It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchase. We also take confidence from the longer term picture of insider transactions. However, we note that the company didn't make a profit over the last twelve months, which makes us cautious. Once you factor in the high insider ownership, it certainly seems like insiders are positive about Bayan Mining and Minerals. One for the watchlist, at least! While it's good to be aware of what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. Case in point: We've spotted 5 warning signs for Bayan Mining and Minerals you should be aware of, and 4 of these are concerning. Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
