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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bridgestone India opens new Select store in Tirupati, strengthens retail network in Andhra Pradesh
Bridgestone India , a subsidiary of the Bridgestone Group, has opened a new Bridgestone Select Store – Raj Tyres – in Tirupati , Andhra Pradesh. The store is located on Renigunta Road, opposite Auto Nagar, and was inaugurated by Rajiv Sharma, Director – Integrated Consumer Business, Bridgestone India. The new outlet is part of the company's ongoing efforts to expand its retail presence across the country and deliver a more structured tyre buying and servicing experience. Bridgestone's Select Stores are positioned as full-service retail touchpoints offering tyre and allied services. 'At Bridgestone India, we are committed to redefining the tyre buying experience through our Select stores,' Sharma said. 'These retail touchpoints are designed not only to offer top-quality products but also to build trust through transparency, innovation, and a customer-first approach.' Bridgestone India currently holds around 20 per cent market share in the Indian passenger car aftermarket and is focused on increasing its presence by developing service-oriented retail spaces. The company said the Tirupati store adds to its pan-India network and forms part of its broader strategy to increase accessibility and convenience for vehicle owners.
United News of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Khelo India Youth Games: Sports Council screens J&K Fencing Team for participation
Jammu, May 5 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Monday screened the J&K Fencing Team for its participation in the Seventh Khelo India Youth Games underway at Bihar. The screening was conducted at Indoor Fencing Hall, Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, highlighting the commitment of the J&K Sports Council to promote and develop young talent in fencing. The selected team, as per the official comminique issued by the J&K Fencing Association, will compete in the event at Khelo India Youth Games, scheduled at Rajgir, Bihar from May 11 to 15. The screening was overseen by the J&K Sports Council's Screening Committee comprising Balwinder Singh, Divisional Sports Officer(J), Rajiv Sharma, Member JKSC, Suraj Bhan Singh, Manager Indoor Stadium, Krupali Singh besides other representatives along with International Referee, Rashid Ahmed Chowdhary and National Medalist, Maninder Pal Singh. The Team shall be accompanied by Rachna Jamwal, Senior Fencing Coach, Shotu Lal Sharma, Fencing Instructor and Vir Sangram Singh, Fencing Coach. The president, J&K Fencing Association (JKFA), Vijay Kumar and General Secretary, Javed Chowdhary, have wished the best of luck to the team emphasising the support and encouragement for the upcoming championship. The team comprises the following 12 players: Dhananjay Pandit, Amish Sharma, Manik Sharma, Vansh Raina, Said ur Rehman, Ranvir Jamwal, Rinku Manhas and Sayam Sharma in boys category and Subhanaya Sharma, Bhavya Jamwal, Eknoor Kour and Aahana Gupta in girls category. UNI VBH SSP
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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
With markets on edge, is it time to rebalance portfolio: Expert view
Short-term investors and those who don't want risks should consider rebalancing sooner, says Rajiv Sharma Global markets have gone up and down as investors try to make sense of trade tensions, regional conflicts, and monetary policies. Many investors are asking if it's time to pause, review financial goals and lock in gains before things get more volatile. Rajiv Sharma, partner at Singhania & Co, offers his perspective. Market Environment 'Geopolitical events viz., ongoing tariff war, de-dollarisation efforts by Asian region, unending Ukraine-Russia war, Middle East conflicts and war-like situation between India and Pakistan are the primary drivers negatively affecting the current state of the equity market,' said Sharma. He noted that headline risks have pushed volatility to levels where even seasoned investors are rethinking their allocations. When to consider rebalancing Timing, Sharma insists, is personal: 'Short-term investors, or those with low-risk appetite, should consider rebalancing sooner, potentially shifting a portion of equity holdings into more stable assets like bonds, especially during periods of heightened volatility.' He cautions against waiting for a perfect bottom, arguing that a proactive shift can preserve capital and reduce the emotional toll of sudden market swings. Indicators to watch Rather than relying solely on quarterly reports, Sharma tracks market sentiment closely: 'Market is driven by sentiments which are formed due to various reasons. Currently there are enough factors for formation of negative sentiments. So, sooner rebalancing is better particularly those who have weak risk tolerance.' He also watches technical signals, such as extreme readings in the VIX or credit-spread widening, as triggers for incremental adjustments. Balancing Costs and Tax Impacts On execution costs, Sharma is blunt: 'Transaction costs are minuscule while rebalancing and securing risk and should not be a factor for rebalancing — portfolio particularly in such a turbulent market as is now.' As for taxes, he points out that in a down-market scenario, capital gains are often minimal, so 'capital gain tax in most cases will not be a factor to consider in crashing market when investor hardly had any gains to be taxed.'
