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Nestle sees stable sales growth from Q2, CEO tells paper
Nestle anticipates stable growth with positive volume and product mix contributions, overcoming challenges like cost inflation and lower sales volumes. The iconic brands like Nespresso, KitKat, and Perrier continue to drive growth, reflecting a 1.4% rise after adjusting for currency swings.
Why it feels like everyone in the world is heading to Japan right now
Tourism in Japan is booming like never before, with a historic collapse of the yen making travel cheaper. Over 14.5 million visitors arrived in the first five months of 2024, a 70% increase from last year. The weak yen has made everything from dining to hotel stays more affordable.
F&O Rollover: FIIs bullish on index in July series with net longs; what's in store for Nifty?
Nifty futures rollovers hit 76% at June series end, exceeding the previous three-series average of 69%. The July series kicks off with a higher open interest base of Rs 36,400 crore. Roll cost for Nifty settled at 40 bps on expiry day, down from the previous day's 52-54 bps.
US automobile industry threatened by prospects of Chinese EVs entering the country through the Mexican border
The US automobile industry has been threatened by the prospects of low-cost Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs) reaching the country through the Mexican border. The US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement provides for free movement of goods and services between the three countries. The average price of an EV manufactured in the US has been priced at $55,000 and the Chinese EVs are priced at half this rate.
Increasing cost of nuclear weapons; amount spent in 5 years can feed 45 million people suffering due to famines
In a report that has been released, the high cost of nuclear weapons is taking a toll on many countries. Countries are continuing to expand their nuclear arsenal and this is leading to increasing costs. There are 12,000-13,000 nuclear war heads in the world.
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How to fix skilling the competition
Legislation is needed to bring parity in working conditions among blue- and white-collar workers. Where this is not possible - for instance, in construction - wages must adjust to the harshness of outdoor work. Industry also has to commit more towards tenure of employment for manual labour in order to draw in a newer generation of workers.
PM GatiShakti: Eight infra projects worth ₹13,000 crore evaluated
During the meeting, all projects were evaluated for their integrated planning and conformity with the PM GatiShakti principles. Emphasis was placed on the socio-economic benefits, improved connectivity, reduced transit costs and enhanced efficiency. The railways project, from Manmad to Jalgaon, involved an estimated investment of Rs 2,594 crore. The other project (from Bhusawal to Burhanpur) involve investments of Rs 3,285 crore.
Ujjivan SFB adjusts loan growth guidance amid microfinance stress
I think these are things that we have to monitor very carefully and hopefully once the budget is out and announced and the revenues trickle into the economy, I think we will see some benefits from that. So, all in all, we are looking at a better second half. The effect is more in the first half of the year.
Gold hits over 2-week low as higher US dollar, yields dent appeal
Gold prices slipped 1% to their lowest level in more than two weeks, weighed down by a stronger dollar and higher bond yields, while traders looked forward to U.S. inflation data due later this week.
Why is Singapore the world’s most expensive city?
A report by a Swiss bank has noted that Singapore is the world’s most expensive city. Hong Kong, London, Shanghai and Monaco are some of the other cities in the ranking.
Flying to Europe? This major airline is latest to introduce an environmental cost surcharge
Lufthansa has introduced an environmental charge on fares, aligning with EU regulations to reduce emissions. Surcharge of up to 72 euros to be applied on flights, offsetting costs of sustainable aviation fuel.
Ujjivan SFB drops 5% on higher credit cost projection
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank's shares plunged a tad over 5% Monday after its management projected a higher credit cost for the fiscal 2024-25 and a 20% lending growth, which is at the lower end of a range given earlier.
Germany: The top choice for obtaining multiple-entry Schengen Visa this year
The report suggests that Germany is the best option for obtaining a multiple-entry visa to enter Schengen Area countries, as it has a high rate of issuing such visas. In 2023, 90.4% of visas issued by German consulates were multiple-entry, only slightly lower than the previous year's rate of 90.6%. Out of the 1,459,560 visa applications received, Germany approved 1,233,561, with 1,115,424 being multiple-entry visas.
Penna buy to help Ambuja Cem widen reach, boost margins
After acquiring Penna Cement Industries, Ambuja Cements stock fell by 1% to close at ₹657. The acquisition strengthens Ambuja's presence in southern, eastern, and western markets.
Mangoes at Rs 2400, bhindi at Rs 650 per kg: Indian groceries in London vs India leave netizens SHOCKED. Viral Video
A viral video on Instagram showcased the exorbitant prices of Indian groceries in London, shocking viewers. Items like Lay's Magic Masala, priced at ₹95 compared to ₹20 in India, and Alphonso mangoes at ₹2,400 for six pieces highlighted the steep cost differences. The video sparked online discussions about income disparities, purchasing power parity, and the economic context behind these price variations, leaving many consumers astonished at the price tags in London's Indian grocery stores.
Anurag Kashyap exposes lavish spending habits of Bollywood celebs: From Rs 2 lakh chef to luxury burger demands
Anurag Kashyap has spoken out about the extravagant expenses in Bollywood, revealing shocking demands from celebrities. In an interview, he highlighted incidents such as an actor's chef charging Rs 2 lakh per day and another actor sending a driver on a three-hour trip to fetch a specific burger from a five-star hotel. Kashyap criticized producers for allowing such excessive spending on entourage costs, which he believes detracts from the core filmmaking process.
Consolidation phase to continue for banks; SBI, HDFC remain preferred picks: InCred Equities
The domestic brokerage firm also stated that the bank managements are already adopting various means including driving staff KRAs and incentivizing employees towards higher deposit augmentation and the recent branch expansion of most banks in semi-urban/rural areas will drive the CASA deposits momentum
Dental appointments in Costa del Sol are cheaper than private clinics in the UK. Here is the reason
A women realised that travelling to Costa del Sol in Spain for a dental appointment is a lot cheaper than spending on a private clinic in the UK. This cost is cheaper including the appointment charges, flight tickets and an overnight stay. People are finding creative solutions to tackle the challenges of getting timely appointment at the NHS.
IT stocks plunge up to 5% on Monday after 8% rally last week. Know how experts view sector!
Nifty IT index fell 2.3% with Coforge and Persistent Systems as top losers, despite Nifty hitting a lifetime high. IT sector has seen recent positive returns but remains a laggard over the quarter.
448 infrastructure projects hit by cost overrun of Rs 5.55 lakh crore in April
The total original cost of implementation of the 1,838 projects was Rs 27,64,246.50 crore, and their anticipated completion cost is likely to be Rs 33,19,601.84 crore, which reflects an overall cost overrun of over Rs 5,55,355.34 (20.09 per cent of original cost), the ministry's latest report for April 2024 showed.
NBFCs' funding costs to rise as banks cut back
The cost of funds for non-banks in Mumbai may rise by 200 to 300 basis points as banks reduce funding. Recent data shows a drop in bank funds to non-banks. RBI's actions have impacted bank loans to non-banking financial companies, leading to potential margin squeezes.
New threshold for basic demat accounts
Sebi proposes raising the threshold for basic service demat accounts to ₹10 lakh from ₹2 lakh, aiming to ease the financial burden on retail investors by reducing the cost of maintaining securities in demat accounts.
India airline industry to report wider loss in FY25, consultancy says
India's airline industry is projected to face widening losses of $400-600 million in fiscal 2025 due to escalating costs despite increased passenger demand. CAPA India forecasts a rise in yields by 1% this year, with overall costs to increase by 3.8%. The market is dominated by low-cost carrier IndiGo, while the Air India group and newer carriers like Akasa Air and SpiceJet also play significant roles. Domestic passenger traffic is expected to grow to 161-164 million, with international traffic reaching 75-78 million, reflecting India's status as the world's fastest-growing aviation market.
RBI unlikely to cut rates; Sustained vigil on inflation expected
RBI to hold rates on strong GDP growth. Inflation within target range but food inflation high. RBI cautious on weather impact.
Hedging costs for Indian stocks advance by most in four years
The cost of hedging Indian stocks has surged ahead of the general election’s outcome next week. The NSE India Volatility Index rose 88% in May, the most since March 2020, reaching a two-year high of 24.17% on Thursday.
Sebi tweaks framework for clearing corps on liquid assets; issues prudential norms for exposure
May 30 (PTI) Capital markets regulator Sebi has tweaked guidelines for accepting liquid assets as collateral by clearing corporations (CCs) and put in place prudential norms for exposure of such entities in a bid to strengthen the risk management framework.
Ashok Leyland shifts focus on margin improvement through price discipline
Analysts expect 12-12.5% EBITDA margin over the next two fiscal years allowing room for upgrades if the company is able to achieve its guidance of mid-teen margin in the medium to long term.
Cement stocks to feel the heat of falling demand, prices
In the March 2024 quarter, all-India average cement price fell by 5.1% year-on-year to Rs359 per 50 kg amid weak demand across regions. As a result, cement firms focused more on sales volume. Sales volume of large cement companies grew by 7-22% during the quarter from the year ago. The top four companies including UltraTech Cement, ACC, Ambuja Cements, and Shree Cement command over 55% of the market share.
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