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  • Economic Survey: Only 37% of urban residents in India have access to mass transit, compared to 50% in Brazil and China

    Economic Survey: Only 37% of urban residents in India have access to mass transit, compared to 50% in Brazil and China

    The Economic Survey states that a robust public transportation system will help reduce traffic congestion, promote energy efficiency, and ensure that the benefits of clean mobility are accessible to all socioeconomic groups.

  • Bengaluru narrows gap with Delhi, Mumbai as economic powerhouse, says study

    Bengaluru narrows gap with Delhi, Mumbai as economic powerhouse, says study

    Bengaluru Data Book, prepared by UnboxingBLR Foundation, was unveiled during the Bengaluru Tech Summit on November 19.

  • Decoding Economics: Do umpires play with a straight bat?

    Decoding Economics: Do umpires play with a straight bat?

    Did the temporary introduction of home umpires in international test matches during the pandemic lead to a bias in favour of home teams? A research paper from the IZA Institute of Labour Economics comes to some surprising conclusions

  • Germany to launch 4-day work week amid inflation crisis

    Germany to launch 4-day work week amid inflation crisis

    Germany is all set to launch a four-day work week from February 1. Over 45 firms in the country will try a four-day work week system for six months. This comes amid the looming inflation and the protests on January 28. The country’s construction union asked for a pay rise of more than 20% for 930,000 workers. It is also facing problems with immigration and a low birth rate, hence, German companies are facing employee shortages. With the four-day work week trial, the country not only expects work-life balance but also hopes to address inflation. However, the move has received criticism from the German Finance Minister who thinks the move will impact economic development and prosperity. Watch this video to know more

  • Israel-Hamas War: Will it impact India economically & geopolitically? | Experts' Take

    Israel-Hamas War: Will it impact India economically & geopolitically? | Experts' Take

    With the Israel-Hamas war spilling into day 3 and Israel PM Netanyahu warning of a 'long and difficult war', India will have to be agile and balanced in its approach and work towards ensuring that the war does not spill to Iran. Geo-political and economic experts concur that higher oil prices, coupled with El-nino could put stress on India’s finances and policy decision. Watch this discussion.

  • India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor explained: Why IMEC is bigger & better than China's BRI

    India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor explained: Why IMEC is bigger & better than China's BRI

    On the sidelines of the G20 summit, global leaders announced the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor. This trade route will allow India to export goods quickly and efficiently to Europe. The corridors will be connected with a ship-rail transit network. How will this be executed? And how is it different from China’s Belt and Road Initiative? Watch this video to find out.

  • Highlights from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments on B20 Summit India 2023

    Highlights from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments on B20 Summit India 2023

    The minister said that sustained global economic recovery will be a key issue for the next few years

  • Banks need to strike balance for economic progress: President Droupadi Murmu

    Banks need to strike balance for economic progress: President Droupadi Murmu

    Speaking at an event of UCO Bank here, the President said if this balance is disturbed, there will be a problem, which could upset the development process.

  • Buzzing economic activity belies fears of a slowdown

    Buzzing economic activity belies fears of a slowdown

    Consumer spending boosted tax collection and manufacturers signaled optimism about the future, while services sector saw expansion of new businesses.

  • India govt forecasts slower economic growth in year to March

    India govt forecasts slower economic growth in year to March

    Gross domestic product (GDP) will likely rise 7% this fiscal year, compared with 8.7% the previous year, the Ministry of Statistics said in its first estimate for the period.

  • Ukraine takes first step towards joining OECD economic group

    Ukraine takes first step towards joining OECD economic group

    OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann said the policy forum's 38 members decided to recognise Ukraine as a prospective member following a request from Kyiv.

  • Factbox: Sri Lanka set to begin talks to restructure debt of $30 billion

    Factbox: Sri Lanka set to begin talks to restructure debt of $30 billion

    Years of economic mismanagement and the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed foreign exchange reserves to record lows in the worst economic crisis in more than seven decades.

  • Big bank CEOs to sell lawmakers on relief, diversity efforts amid economic, regulatory challenges

    Big bank CEOs to sell lawmakers on relief, diversity efforts amid economic, regulatory challenges

    In his testimony, Scharf said the bank is still at risk for setbacks as it prioritizes fixing a wide-ranging number of regulatory concerns. He noted that while regulatory consent orders have remained in place for too long, it still will be "several years" before everything is addressed.

  • European stocks set for weekly loss as global economic outlook worsens

    European stocks set for weekly loss as global economic outlook worsens

    The World Bank's chief economist said on Thursday he was worried about a period of low growth and high inflation in the global economy.

  • Ideas for profit | KEC International: Why you should buy the stock despite recent gains

    Ideas for profit | KEC International: Why you should buy the stock despite recent gains

    Shares of KEC International made a bottom at around Rs 390 and then moved up to the current level of around Rs 450. Despite the recovery, the stock still offers great value. It is quoting 14 times its FY24 estimated earnings, around its long-term average, which is quite attractive. Here’s why

  • Ideas for profit | Jyothy Labs: Will the stock rebound on rural recovery & improved market position?

    Ideas for profit | Jyothy Labs: Will the stock rebound on rural recovery & improved market position?

    Jyothy Labs, having a diversified product portfolio, strengthened its core business with focus on distribution and brand investment despite witnessing high inflationary pressure. The company’s revenue grew 22% in the June quarter (excluding HI business) and the raw material basket increased by 14%. MC Pro suggests investors expecting moderate returns and with a longer term view to buy the stock at current levels and add on declines.

  • Global economic turmoil not to impact India's recovery: Moody's Investors Service

    Global economic turmoil not to impact India's recovery: Moody's Investors Service

    Moody's saw the Indian economy expanding by 7.6 per cent in the current fiscal compared to 8.7 per cent growth in the last financial year that ended on March 31. For 2023-24, it estimates a 6.3 per cent GDP growth.

  • Ideas for profit | Buy this steel stock on declines for high dividend returns

    Ideas for profit | Buy this steel stock on declines for high dividend returns

    This steel stock is a proxy play for increasing steel production. As India is likely to witness incremental production of nearly 15-20 million tonnes of steel in the next 3 years, MC Pro expects this company’s revenue to grow at 20% and 12%, respectively for 2022 and 2023 and also expects higher dividend payout which will improve return ratios. Investors with a long-term view and expecting moderate return can accumulate at current levels and add on declines.

  • Ideas for Profit | Is this chemical stock worth a buy despite management lapses, muted valuations?

    Ideas for Profit | Is this chemical stock worth a buy despite management lapses, muted valuations?

    MC Pro recommends this chemical stock to high-risk investors as legal disputes and weak performance have led to muted valuations. We believe the company’s growth trajectory may move up from here compared to 9% CAGR in EBITDA over FY18-22. Watch the video to find out more about the stock

  • Life After Listing

    Life After Listing

    2021 saw an IPO rush as companies across industries went public. Here are some of them with their experience of life after listing.

  • Indians giving up citizenship | Five reasons why Indians are leaving the country

    Indians giving up citizenship | Five reasons why Indians are leaving the country

    More than 1.6 lakh Indians in 2021 and over 3.9 lakh since 2019 have given up Indian citizenship. Is this phenomenon new? What's driving Indians out? Which countries are they going to? We tell you in this video

  • Ideas for Profit | Thangamayil Jewellery: 25% correction in stock price offers a good entry point?

    Ideas for Profit | Thangamayil Jewellery: 25% correction in stock price offers a good entry point?

    Thangamayil Jewellery mentions in its annual report that June’22 quarter was its best ever quarter in history. While the stock has corrected by about 25 percent in the past six months, market share gains from unorganised players provides a huge growth opportunity. MC Pro recommends long-term investors to add the stock to their portfolio. Here's why!

  • IEA says oil market walking tightrope due to economic, supply risks

    IEA says oil market walking tightrope due to economic, supply risks

    "Rarely has the outlook for oil markets been more uncertain. A worsening macroeconomic outlook and fears of recession are weighing on market sentiment, while there are ongoing risks on the supply side," the Paris-based agency said.

  • Weekend Guide: What to Watch, Read, Listen & More!

    Weekend Guide: What to Watch, Read, Listen & More!

    Detailed guide to all the latest OTT releases, book recommendations, podcasts, and exciting activities to indulge in over the weekend! This weekend, you can pick from a host of Netflix & Amazon prime releases, a book on making better decisions, listening to podcasts, attending fun events & much more!

  • Life After Listing: Ep 05 Indigo Paints, Chairman & MD, Hemant Jalan

    Life After Listing: Ep 05 Indigo Paints, Chairman & MD, Hemant Jalan

    When Indigo Paints was listed in February 2021, it had a blockbuster opening. In this episode of Life After Listing, Chairman & MD, Hemant Jalan takes us through the colorful journey of the company, before and after listing.

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