The IMEC opens up new transport routes and avenues for cooperation between member countries on technology, design, finance and regulatory standards. And, it will not push countries into debt trap
The outlook for cigarettes has improved with rising mobility, particularly higher office occupancy rates. FY25 will see it normalise, raising the question of what next to drive growth
Until it introduced a merit-based Comprehensive Ranking System in 2015 for screening potential immigrants, anyone who had a sob story to tell at a border post that they were being tortured by the state or by armed militias could get asylum in Canada. Scrutiny was poor and political interference by lobbies to let in relatives of relatives was high
The complexity of central banks’ ‘last mile’ on inflation is part of a bigger economic challenge
BJP is poised to benefit in 2024 for bringing the law and also in 2029 when it is implemented. Opposition parties, even while supporting the bill, have raised the quota within quota for OBCs. Those who opposed the 2010 version are now supporting women’s reservation because they recognise that rising women voter turnout and the discourse on gender parity cannot be reversed
No other major sector on the planet benefited more from the pandemic than ocean carriers. But now that consumption is slowing and supply chains are diversifying away from China, the maritime sector must face a reckoning it avoided when the pandemic threw international trade and logistics into disarray
In Australia, the 1983, 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2015 fire seasons, some of the most damaging in the country’s history, all occurred during El Niño. With Australia being one of the largest fossil fuel exporters, it cannot really call itself a victim, and is a significant contributor to global warming
AI is not a panacea and should be viewed as a tool that can contribute significantly to expanding inclusive financial access
The threat of El Nino and soft international commodity prices have prompted domestic traders to step up imports of edible oils in the current marketing year
The benefits of the acquisition for Torrent are apparent but the reported asking price could equal its current market capitalisation, raising a question if it will be worth it
The near term looks a bit clouded due to narrowing yield spreads, FII selling and relatively high valuations. Here’s how investors can deal with the inevitable short-term volatility
The trend of slow job creation and rising unemployability among youth is borne out by a new study carried out by Azim Premji University and IWWAGE (Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality)
World Bank data show that the female labour force participation rate was 26 percent for Bangladesh and 27.8 percent for India in 1990. In 2022, the World Bank data show that this rate had improved to 37.7 percent for Bangladesh and fallen to 24 percent for India. We need to learn from Bangladesh
For studios, the hope is that because of its huge user base in the US, TikTok, like YouTube, can serve as a platform to raise awareness and create buzz for their new movies, whether through legitimate trailers (movie marketing campaigns now routinely include a TikTok strategy) or illegally uploaded clips
The sector finds continuous ways to bypass the issue of true price discovery and keep their fee stream running
The region’s largest economy needs a new growth strategy
The central bank’s tea leaves suggest that some policymakers think the rate is on the rise. But the most influential voices probably won’t be swayed
Despite the initial excitement fading a bit, AI is here to stay and businesses have to evaluate how to stay in the reckoning. Those facing high impact like knowledge-centred industries (education/edtech, software, BPO/LPO, content creation and marketing automation) must hit the ground running
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Inflation dampens apparel retailers' revenue, falling household savings hurts growth, start-up challenges need transparent regulations, Brent crude looks ready to breach $100-level, and more
Greater representation of women in legislative roles can facilitate improved access to education, employment, entrepreneurship and financial resources, while also serving as a source of inspiration for women to pursue careers, manage their finances and actively participate in economic endeavours
Overly restrictive regulations can stifle economic activity and undo the good done by the economic reforms of the nineties
The average growth of financial assets and liabilities in the period 2000-22 was 12.4 percent and 21.6 percent, respectively. With financial liabilities growing faster than financial assets, we are seeing a slower growth in financial savings
New projections and remarks from chair Jay Powell signal no near-term relief from elevated borrowing costs
We operate in the mid-market space (expected internal rate of return is 12-16 per cent), which provides a significant deployment potential for performing credit funds
Excess energy generation is increasingly becoming a problem. Households should be encouraged to run appliances and charge batteries when demand from the grid is low and switch off when net demand surges. This ought to be relatively straightforward in a world of smart meters and phone apps. But regulation and retail pricing are lagging even as consumers are building a new energy world
