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ET Explainer: Why are South Korean Samsung workers protesting?
The National Samsung Electronic Union (NSEU) which represents thousands of Samsung Electronics workers expressed dissatisfaction with the annual leave, wages, and current bonus calculations. Despite Samsung proposing flexible terms regarding pay and leave, they do not meet the union's demands for increased compensation and improved benefits.
Sectors linked to electrical, green energy, and railways may see a disproportionate increase in business: Vinayak Chatterjee
“There is a consensus, officially, that India's aspirational target is 8% GCFI, gross capital formation, and infrastructure, as a percentage of GDP, so that is my starting point. If in this budget year, you are going to try and reach that aspirational target of 8% GCFI, you need to spend Rs 13.5 lakh crore,” says Vinayak Chatterjee
Business first, stock second: 5 largecap stocks where management & business are better placed with an upside potential of upto 23%
What does a hospital, chemical or rather specialty gas supplier, FMCG, and real estate company have in common? Surely not the product. What binds them is the ability of management which has been tested in tough times. Another common factor, business is such that returns on investment are higher and are also consistent. The reason why these things become important at this point of time is the fact that in bull markets, there is no dearth of explanation and narrative, when putting money one has to look at one reason which becomes the focal point to avoid panic when there is correction. So, if the management and business are good then corrections will come and go and in the long term higher return would compensate for the patience which one shows in the times of correction.
Zomato stops ‘Xtreme’ service; Reliance to bring back Shein
Zomato has halted its hyperlocal goods delivery service due to a lack of demand.
8% GDP growth not sustainable yet; bond index inclusion may see short-term volatility: Abheek Barua
After the inclusion in the JP Morgan global bond index, in the short term. we need to prepare for volatility. But in the long term, the collateral and the second-round benefits are huge, says Abheek Barua. He expects this to lead to an improvement in the fixed-income ecosystem, which unfortunately has not taken off that well
'Walmart Deals' 2024: Everything you may like to know about discount offer
Walmart+ members will have early access to the 'Walmart Deals' promotion, they will be able to begin shopping the deals at noon ET while the general public will have access at 5 p.m. ET.
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IPO gold rush for investors; second-hand EV sales sputter
Happy Monday! Investors in new-age startups are set for huge gains as these firms list on the public markets. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
I want to be one of the nicest guys they knew: Titan MD CK Venkataraman
Titan MD CK Venkataraman, who has been MD of Titan and Tanishq for four years, shares his experience in balancing the interests of various stakeholders, securing employee buy-in, and life after Titan. He explains that most decisions are about optimising stakeholder interest, but dealing with strong personalities with contrasting views is crucial.
From phones to fries: Flipkart users may soon be able to order food via ONDC
Flipkart users may soon be able to order from various fast-food outlets and restaurants, such as Dominos and McDonalds, from Flipkart app. This development is noteworthy because the government started ONDC to counter the dominance of Amazon and Flipkart. Recently several top Flipkart executives met ONDC officials for the integration.
Embassy REIT raises Rs 1200 crore debt to acquire prime commercial asset in Chennai
Embassy REIT secured a Rs 1200 crore debt from a nationalised bank to purchase a 5 mn sq ft commercial asset in Chennai, expanding into a new growth market. The acquisition was funded through debt at 8.05% and internal accruals. The property has a high occupancy rate and will enhance Embassy REIT's commercial portfolio significantly.
Trent plans global retail push after acing it in India
Noel Tata-led Trent is venturing into international markets with a flagship store in Dubai, targeting the Indian diaspora. Zudio, a key brand, has surpassed ₹7,000 crore in revenue in India. The company experienced another year of substantial growth in FY24, with net sales increasing by 50% to ₹12,375 crore and net profit nearly quadrupling to ₹1,477 crore.
Stripe pulls back from India; Oxyzo FY24 results
Citing stricter regulatory requirements, US payments major Stripe has shifted to an ‘invite only’ mode in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
US payments firm Stripe pulls back from India; cites regulatory changes
Stripe has shifted to an 'invite only' mode in India for merchants, citing strict KYC requirements. The move may indicate a shift towards cross-border payments, with support for more Indian merchants expected by the second half of 2025.
Oyo posts maiden annual net profit of Rs 100 crore in FY24: founder Ritesh Agarwal
Oyo reported its first profitable fiscal year in 2023-24 with a net earning of nearly Rs 100 crore. Founder Ritesh Agarwal highlighted growth prospects in key markets like Nordics, South East Asia, US, and UK. Fitch Ratings upgraded Oyo's credit rating, acknowledging its strong performance.
Q2, Q3 and Q4 will be better for MAN Industries: Ramesh Chandra Mansukhani
Ramesh Chandra Mansukhani, Chairman of MAN Industries, outlines ambitious growth plans for FY25 and FY26, including expansion in Saudi Arabia and the development of high-margin hydrogen pipes. The company's focus on exports and value-added products is set to propel its revenue and profit growth. He says, India will be a very promising market in coming days.
Whether there is a 10% correction or a 30% crash, market to bounce back in 8-10 months: Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma, Founder & CEO of Sana Securities, discusses the market valuations, particularly on the Nifty, currently at 21.9. He believes India is a bright spot even in a potential market correction or crash. Sharma says that post election results, on 10th or 12th July we will have the Union Budget and post that, there would be some correction.
Markets to get surprised on the positive side if the NDA numbers are closer to 400: Manish Sonthalia
Manish Sonthalia, CIO at Emkay Investment Manager, discusses potential dark horses in commodities, specifically metal, and highlights sectors like public sector units, BFSI, banks, and IT performing well this year. sonthalia says everything seems to be priced into perfection or more than perfection when it comes to the extreme short term or even the short term.
Pieter Elbers explains what is driving up IndiGo profitability and double-digit capacity guidance for FY25
Pieter Elbers, CEO of InterGlobe Aviation, highlights IndiGo's unique position with over 50 planes delivered annually. Q4 revenue drivers include Indian market growth and strategic initiatives. He discusses the seasonally weak Q4 yields and predicts similar revenue environment for Q1 FY25. Elbers says their strategy is starting to take shape and resonating very well for all the different initiatives.
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit’s second session to be held in Lucknow
After a successful first show at Hyderabad, the ET Make in India SME Regional Summit will host its second show in Lucknow on May 25.
JB Pharma expects India business to grow above market growth rate in FY25: CEO Nikhil Chopra
JB Pharma, led by CEO Nikhil Chopra, forecasts 12-14% revenue growth and aims to increase Ebitda margins by 27-28% in FY25. The growth is driven by a focus on chronic portfolio, CDMO business expansion, and upcoming acquisition of an ophthalmology drugs portfolio from Novartis. The company's financial performance in FY24 was strong with revenue reaching Rs 3,484 crore.
Green shoots seen in IT hiring; 99acres turned cash positive in Q4: Hitesh Oberoi, Info Edge
Hitesh Oberoi, Co-Promoter, MD & CEO of Info Edge, discusses the growth in IT hiring, positive Naukri JobSpeak index movement, and real estate success. He also addresses EBITDA margins, recruitment trends, and global market influences, including exceptional losses and FY25 projections. Oberoi says IT hiring is more indexed to what happens in the US and the global economies than to what happens in the Indian economy and it has to be seen how that plays out over the next few quarters.
All group businesses going through transformation over next couple of years: Shashwat Goenka, RPSG Group
Shashwat Goenka envisions significant growth and transformation across diverse sectors within the RPSG Group. The strategic focus includes retail expansion, innovative health food offerings, client-centric BPO services, and a transition to greener energy sources for sustainable growth.
Freshworks stock value drop not due to top deck rejig: Girish Mathrubootham
Freshworks' stock decline attributed to AI impact concerns. Mathrubootham plans to release AI adoption stats later. Woodside appointed new CEO, Device42 acquired. Clear path to billion-dollar revenue. Transition details and Silicon Valley experience emphasized.
Wipro Infra Engineering’s hydraulics business acquires Canadian firm
Wipro Hydraulics acquires Mailhot Industries, expanding into new markets and strengthening its global presence. The acquisition enhances capabilities in various segments and positions the company for better customer service and leadership in the industry.
Buy industrials on dips; top 2 bets in two-wheeler space: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey highlights the importance of market corrections for safe investments. He advises on potential buy opportunities in companies like Tata Technology, Reliance, Tata Power during corrections for better returns.
Marico on course to deliver double-digit constant currency growth in international business: Saugata Gupta
Marico CEO discusses market share dynamics, rural recovery, deflation impact, and strategy focusing on premium segments. The company targets double-digit revenue growth, digital business expansion, and sustainable scale-up of Beardo and Plix portfolios. Gupta says: "We expect the digital business also to get into at least a double-digit EBITDA by FY27 with a 2x times growth and we believe that this business will contribute to, which is now 20%, over the next three years will be 25% of our overall portfolio in India."
Government push to help ONDC get shopfront on ecommerce sites
The Centre has asked Amazon and Flipkart to set up Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) storefronts on their home pages to help the government-backed network scale up operations and assist with deliveries, said executives aware of the development. The aim is to boost operations and order efficiencies as well as iron out glitches and delays on ONDC, they said.
As Canada stumbles, business schools in Eastern Europe & back home gain ground
Indian students are increasingly opting for domestic business programs due to safety concerns and reduced interest in Canada. Affordability is a key factor, with preferences shifting towards the US, Western Europe, and STEM-certified programs in Asia.
Leisure is leading although individual business travel is coming back:Hyatt Hotels CEO
Hoplamazian sees a positive outlook for India's hospitality sector with strong demand drivers in domestic business travel, international tourism recovery, and a sustainable growth environment as leisure travel leads the industry. He says, the amount of money spent on domestic leisure travel versus inbound leisure travel is something like seven to one.
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