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Why there is popular support for farm laws
A News18 poll shows that majority of respondents support reforms, believe that a repeal of farm laws is uncalled for and that farmers should compromise.
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The Reading List: December 18, 2020
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance
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Interview | Sales growth outlook is good, but inflation may be a near-term concern: Amit Syngle, Asian Paints CEO
We are seeing strong demand from metros and tier-1 cities. This has been a very big accelerator, and now demand is coming back to pre-Covid levels, says Amit Syngle, MD and CEO, Asian Paints
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Chart of the Day | Flash PMIs show stable expansion in advanced economies in December despite second wave
Business optimism remains strong, riding on the good news about the vaccines
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Chart of the Day | November 2020 non-petroleum goods merchandise exports lower than three years ago
Non-oil, non-gold imports in November 2020 also far lower than three years ago
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Interview | Targeting consistent and healthy double-digit growth in the next three years: Sunil Kataria of Godrej Consumer
We've made health and hygiene exponentially big for us, and this is a huge opportunity for us, says CEO, India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products
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Interview | Cement industry is poised for strong growth, says CEO of Dalmia Cement Bharat
The cement maker will put up a better show than the industry average on growth numbers, asserts Mahendra Singhi
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Chart of the Day | V-shaped recovery? The IIP for October 2020 is lower than what it was two years ago
The Capital Goods sub-index is lower than what it was in October 2015
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Interview | We plan to reduce our gold loan portfolio to 50% in 10 years, says VP Nandakumar, CEO of Manappuram Finance
We will primarily remain a gold loans NBFC, but we want to scale up our affordable housing business to 20% in 10 years, says VP Nandakumar, MD and CEO of Manappuram Finance
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The Reading List: December 11, 2020
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance
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Interview | The market has largely priced in corporate earnings growth, says Vinit Sambre of DSP Investment Managers
The market seems to be pricing in almost one and a half year earnings estimate, and at current levels the market is due for a bit of a breather, says Sambre, who is Head of Equities at DSP Investment Managers
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Interview | At Endurance, managing uncertainty is the new normal, says Ramesh Gehaney
Access to technology and new customers are key when it comes to M&A, says COO of auto parts maker
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The Reading List: December 4, 2020
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Chart of the Day: Food inflation is on a roll
International food prices hit a 6-year high
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Interview | We will definitely grow better than 15% this year, says MD of Muthoot Finance
We have solid risk management capabilities and ample room for growth, as we have been a focused player in the gold financing business for many decades, says George Alexander Muthoot, MD of Muthoot Finance
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Chart of the Day | Composite PMI for November highlights inflation pressures
The MPC will worry that the data suggests inflation is not only persisting but becoming more broad-based
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Chart of the Day | In the midst of pandemic, central government spending boost missing in action
Ministries that spent more: rural development, agriculture, health; spending lower in defence, education, women & child development
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Chart of the Day | Manufacturing PMI for November shows recovery continues, albeit at a slower pace
With the recovery, inflation has also started to pick up
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Chart of the Day | Rising money supply and contracting nominal GDP growth have whipped up a sea of liquidity
Banks are parking the liquidity in government bonds, driving down yields
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Chart of the Day | No need to cut rates when India’s real yields are not only negative, but the lowest among major economies
The real return on fixed deposits with banks is around -2 percent at present
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Chart of the Day | World trade almost back to pre-corona level, thanks largely to China
The big jump in Chinese imports is a boon to the exports of the rest of the world
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Earnings growth in India to be over 25% in next two years: Mark Matthews
Recent policy measures by the central government should have a positive impact on growth, says Matthews
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Prospects have improved, but a sustained positive trend in equities would require acceleration in economic activity, says Harshad Patwardhan of Edelweiss Asset Management
The chief investment officer (equities) at Edelweiss Asset Management identifies geopolitical risks and governments' response to a possible second wave of infections as key monitorables
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The Reading List: November 27, 2020
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance
