As rubber prices continue to surge, tyre makers indicate 5-6 per cent increase in raw material cost in Q2 compared to Q1FY2025
India's regulatory landscape for ESG disclosures has evolved from voluntary guidelines to mandatory BRSR reports for top firms. Recent corporate misconduct highlights the importance of robust governance, with investors increasingly scrutinizing ESG disclosures to mitigate risks and bolster trust
Mehta says he follows the Batman Strategy, which he has successfully traded for the past four years. This strategy has a defined risk and can still be profitable even if the market moves against the anticipated direction as long as the move is slow
While both indices are constructed using the free float market capitalisation method, the MSCI India Index applies a special adjustment called the Foreign Inclusion Factor (FIF) and foreign room
India needs international climate finance and technology transfer to implement CCUS on any significant scale
Brian Niccol’s appointment suggests a win for ex-CEO Howard Schultz
July saw business growth at high double digits for most private sector life insurers
Currently, we have a situation where paddy/rice inflation is largely a problem of distortions in the market introduced by governments, both centre and some states
Walmart trades at 28 times this year’s expected earnings, Alphabet at 21
Consumers are loath to give up hailing a ride or home deliveries
Data and a July order of CCI which reversed an earlier decision indicates a shift in the standard of proof required in order to establish a contravention. Preponderance of probabilities may no longer be sufficient
The counterblast is felling one heavyweight after another. The biggest gun to have been thrown out so far is the Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Obaidul Hassan. The severity of reprisal attacks on security forces after Hasina fled forced the police to go on a strike
Copper, often seen as a barometer of industrial growth, is now trading 20 percent below its May peak, nearing a four-month low, signalling a potential economic slowdown
The 2024 Paris Olympics yielded a 40% success rate for India. To achieve a minimum of 15 medals in LA 2028, India needs 30-35 serious contenders. A strategic, multi-tiered approach, including dedicated funding and consolidated programmes, is essential for future success
The secret to trading success as a professional trader is not just to make more money in profitable phases but also to lose less money during drawdowns
Declining CASA ratios are adding to the cost of funds for many banks, thereby forcing them to up lending rates as well to manage margins. The problem may persist going ahead as interest rate differentials persist
Ukraine’s attack on Russia’s Kursk region raises the risk perception for natural gas from geopolitics, adding to the existing uncertainty on demand-supply and shipping fronts
Consumer durables production in June contracted by 2.53 percent from the previous month, while consumer non-durables output shrank by 5.86 percent
The RSS played a major role during India’s partition protecting Hindus and Sikhs, with leaders like MS Golwalkar coordinating efforts. Their bravery during the crisis was later overshadowed by political controversies and a subsequent ban by Congress
The rise in month-on-month retail inflation from 1.33 percent in June to 1.42 percent in July is mainly due to the rise in mobile telephony charges
The number of companies generating more than 15 percent return on equity has increased significantly from FY16-20
It’s time to revamp a once-reliable gauge of stock returns that just couldn’t cope with Big Tech
The demographic that dominates internet discourse is not representative of the broader electorate
The online gaming sector has seen substantial growth, with revenues quadrupling since a 28% GST was imposed. The industry’s success boosts GST collections and drives significant economic impact, including job creation and investment
Indian food trends are shifting away from rigid statistical norms, embracing diverse and fusion cuisines through food delivery. It reflects a growing consumer appetite for variety, transforming the F&B sector with innovative offerings
