Investing in an era of mixed economic signals
The good news is, even with a hard landing, markets recover sharply after the onset of the recession, giving, on average, great returns 12 months and 24 months later as the early cycle starts taking root
Rupee, bond prices head north after crude oil skids to 6-month low
Brent crude futures fell $2.76, or 2.9%, to settle at $92.34 a barrel. The contract hit a session low of $91.71 per barrel, the lowest since February 18
Adam Neumann’s Flow isn’t his latest comeback, there was also Flowcarbon
After the disaster that was WeWork, its co-founder Adam Neumann has now come up with a new real-estate startup, Flowcarbon. Hopefully this project will fare better than Neumann's other ventures
The sun rises in the Southeast for Indian fintech
The demand for homegrown technology solutions in foreign markets is a validation that Indian FinTech has come of age
Watch out for China’s iron and steel trap
In the near term, falling steel demand across the world both from the slowdown in China and the West and the questions over the BRI will prompt China to look for other means to sustain its massive steel industry, perhaps by dumping
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How to stay safe in this market? Go for a home run
Tricky waters for India over Chinese ship, digital lending in the crosshairs, Coal India's lustre, Apollo Hospital in the pink of health and more
Tough advertising guidelines good, but sensible approach needed
With the degree of subjectivity involved, infringements are bound to occur. Hence, penalties should be confined to repeated infringements or continuing violations
8 levels of financial freedom —which one is your target?
Financial planning is a behavioural aspect, which can lead to financial freedom
India @75 | A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
A political and economic shift away from China is taking hold. As we celebrate the 76th Independence Day, India is at a vantage point to seize this once-in-a-generation moment
How do you reach financial freedom, if at all?
Your lifestyle today is key to achieving financial freedom tomorrow. So avoid the temptation to upgrade your lifestyle with an increase in income
Who controls a company – the elusive concept has finally received some certainty
The question of who is in ‘control’ of company has been a subject of litigation for a long time. Finally, thanks to a recent ruling of SAT and, earlier, of the Supreme Court, we are back to square one, albeit now with some certainty
The RBI has done a fine job of managing the rupee’s fall
The Reserve Bank of India took several steps to mitigate the rupee’s woes, and even though the currency has weakened, the RBI has ensured that the rate of decline has been arrested
Crypto Conversations: Lessons to be learnt from the Crypto Market Crash
The crypto market crash of 2022 has been a decisive force in shaping the future of crypto and has taught us lessons at the same time
Start Up Street: Turning a business into an investible start-up
Entrepreneurs must know that a good business may not necessarily mean it is an investible business. Investors – be they seed funds or VCs are looking for 10x + potential returns on any investment.
Was the rising trade deficit a reason for RBI’s hawkishness?
Non-POL imports have been rising sharply while exports are likely to be affected by the slowdown in the advanced economies
Indian Rupee has shown resilience in the midst of global headwinds
The RBI’s foreign exchange management kept the Indian Rupee stable during a period of extreme global volatility and tight external financial conditions
USD vs INR | India’s macroeconomic fundamentals are strong
An appreciating US Dollar has given most global currencies a beating. The Indian Rupee is still standing
Bibek Debroy writes: India’s economy is better placed than its peers, other economies around the world
Pessimists will not appreciate the resilience of the Indian economy despite the exogenous factors. Blame it on the impostor syndrome
Sebi issues framework to curb inadvertent trades by company's designated persons during trading window closure
Initially, the new framework will be applicable to the declaration of financial results of listed companies that are or were part of benchmark indices — Nifty 50 and Sensex — for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.
Monetary Policy | Is 50 the new 25?
Going ahead, the monetary policy moves of the emerging market central banks (including the RBI) will be directly and majorly influenced by the actions of big global central banks, and their broader impact on global economic conditions
RBI moves towards a positive real rate of interest
India’s CAD to widen to 3.1 percent of GDP and Balance of Payment deficit of around $65-70 billion in FY23, implying that the RBI would remain cautious on the external front
Personal Finance | Time for investors to shift lanes to small cap stocks?
Sharp fall in some small-cap stocks makes a strong case for investors to consider some exposure, but only if they are in it for the long haul
A potential Uber-Ola merger would first have to address the viability of their business
Reports say an industry disruptor and its India clone may be headed for a merger as a panacea for their financial woes. If they do go ahead with the plan it would need to turn the conventional wisdom of two donkeys not being equal to a horse on its head
Did Pelosi’s Taiwan visit put spotlight on United States’ one-China policy?
As the war of words rage around Nancy Pelosi’s visit, it would be more about Taiwan vs China than China vs the US in the short term, unless posturing gets out of control
Board permanency gives promoters leverage against investors
Giving promoters a permanent seat on the company's board can be detrimental to investor interest. When the companies' performance deteriorates, promoters hang on to their seats making it harder for investors to effect management change, and arrest value destruction
