The two measures announced in the credit policy, one on foreign currency deposits and another on cutting the CRR are measures taken from an old playbook when faced with similar situations
India presents a promising option for diversifying manufacturing, but requires a reliable metals market with dependable benchmarks, effective price discovery, and accessible hedging. India can seize the opportunity to become a key player in global manufacturing, thereby fulfilling its ‘Make in India’ vision
A compressive package that goes beyond industrial incentives is needed to make Indian goods more globally competitive
Bank lending to agriculture segment grew by just 6.5 percent between March 2024 and October 18 compared with 10.6 percent in the comparable year-ago period as banks slowed lending
There is no easy way to deal with Trump’s return, but imaging a world without America only shows how indispensable it is
Banks sell bonds backed by revenues from chicken wings, music catalogues and oil wells
If the incoming Trump administration wants to reduce capital gains taxes, then it should lower them across the board
Both his entry and exit as RBI Governor were unexpected. He managed RBI leadership rather well against all odds, supported ably by the RBI staff. His tenure would be remembered for the way RBI handled the pandemic, with his sense of calm providing comfort to both the central bank and financial markets
French President Emmanuel Macron's calculated decisions, including appointing a conservative prime minister and proposing a budget with spending cuts, aim to strengthen his centrist party and block the rise of the far-right National Rally, while also asserting EU influence
Deal valuation looks reasonable given global brand access, access to two manufacturing units and also when seen in comparison to OHT leader Balakrishna Industries which trades at 6.2 times EV/sales
A legal currency must have three attributes, does Bitcoin fit the bill is the question we must seek answers to
The higher growth rate will help India gain market share in global pharma outsourcing spends.
If banks don’t respond to the CRR cut by passing on the excess liquidity to the borrowers through cheaper loans, the ball will be back in the RBI’s court to offer a growth stimulus post the disappointing Q2 numbers.
Bundling loans together and selling them has become a popular source of funding for banks amid deposit growth slowdown
Das’s six years in office saw him steering monetary policy through a pandemic bringing the world down to its knees, a banking crisis roiling the world's largest economy, two major wars and raging inflation.
Unless extraordinary effort is made into transition of power, power-sharing, handling of various interest groups within and outside, and dealing with jihadist elements firmly, the possibility of Syria descending into an unchartered territory of chaos is very real-- and very troublesome for the region
Valuation is a cornerstone of every M&A transaction, influencing deal structure, pricing, and stakeholder decision-making. However, the current regulatory framework governing valuation is fractured.
Traditional wisdom doesn’t always explain consumers food ordering patterns in winters. There is a surge in soup and dessert orders, with rasam and gajar halwa being popular choices, while ice cream sales defy traditional wisdom, witnessing a 61% increase from November to December.
The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it
The emerging EV battery industry in India presents significant opportunities, potentially creating over 300,000 jobs and generating $5 billion in value by 2030 while reducing import dependence
The entire FMCG pack has been stung by Godrej Consumer's update, on how rising palm oil prices and unseasonal weather could hurt its business in Q3, amid slow demand
Sanghnomics: India is strengthening the internationalisation of the rupee, with 22 countries opening Vostro accounts to trade in Indian currency. The RBI suggests promoting trade invoicing in INR to reduce the current account deficit and foreign exchange reserves
Prosenjit Datta’s book is a rare find in these lamentably polarised times—it is an impartial analysis that weighs the pros and cons carefully and hopes that policy makers have the good sense to make our dream of becoming a developed economy come true in our lifetimes
Venture capitalists have thrown their wallets towards Indian startups engaged in money flow in 2024
The return on capital employed ratio improved significantly in FY24
