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India looks to match world average for share of women in workforce
Proposals under consideration include incentives to create employment, development of the care economy, and enabling easier access to finance to encourage more women to join the labour force, said people aware of the deliberations.
Stock Radar: Page Industries back above 40,000; stock breaks out from 15-month consolidation
Page Industries Ltd breaks out from a consolidation phase, supported by key technical indicators, suggesting a bullish trend ahead with targets set at 43000-46000. Traders can consider accumulating the stock within a specified range for potential gains.
Why deal sizes are shrinking for top Indian IT companies
IT service providers are experiencing shrinking average deal sizes to as low as $25 million due to cost efficiencies, GenAI transformation, and shorter tenure projects amid uncertain macro-economic conditions. Despite an increase in large deal volume during FY23, industry analysts report a decrease in the average value of those deals. This comes even though Indian software exporters remain major players on the global stage.
Stock Radar: Balrampur Chini breaks out from 6-month consolidation range; time to buy?
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd, a major player in the sugar industry, experienced a significant stock rally and breakout, supported by technical indicators. The stock's positive momentum suggests a potential upside towards 485-490 levels.
Nasdaq retreats from record peak as investors brace for cautious Fed signal
Market expectations have remained strong for a September start to policy easing, with the CME's FedWatch tool indicating over a 70% chance of a rate cut at that meeting. Traders are anticipating two cuts by the end of the year. However, this contrasts with the central bank's latest forecasts released on Wednesday, where policymakers reduced their projections from three cuts this year to just one.
Inflation expected to average 4.5% this fiscal: Crisil
CRISIL forecasts inflation at 4.5% this fiscal year, anticipating softer food inflation and higher non-food inflation. The report flags worries about food categories like cereals and pulses.
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World stocks at record high after cautious ECB rate cut
It was enough to snip the pan-European STOXX 600's gains back to 0.6%, while the euro inched up to almost $1.0890 against the dollar and government bond yields - which reflect borrowing costs and move inversely to price - ticked up too.
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as data supports Fed easing
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Wednesday fueled by tech stocks amid expectations of Fed's easing cycle, impacting various sectors and economic indicators.
UN weather agency predicts that 1.5-degree Celsius target limit for global temperatures likely to be surpassed by 2028
The UN's weather agency predicts an 80% chance of global temperatures surpassing the 1.5°C target in the next five years, as outlined in the Paris climate accord. The World Meteorological Organization expects temperatures from 2024 to 2028 to be 1.1 to 1.9°C hotter than the start of the industrial era. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted this threat in a speech for World Environment Day. The EU's climate service reported May as the hottest ever, with 12 consecutive months of record temperatures, attributing the trend to fossil fuel burning.
Equity mutual funds offer average return of 1.20% in May, sectoral funds top chart
Equity mutual funds offered an average return of 1.20% in May, with sectoral funds topping the chart in performance.
Wall Street stocks end slightly higher as weak jobs data supports rate cut
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as labor market data hinted at a Fed rate cut. Axos Financial dropped after Hindenburg Research shorted the stock.
Wall Street drifts to mixed finish after the latest signal of a slowing economy
U.S. stocks mixed as economy slows. S&P 500 up 0.1%. Dow down 0.3%. Nasdaq up 0.6%. Manufacturing shrinks, affecting Treasury yields. Companies struggle with high interest rates. Tech stocks soar. GameStop rises. AMC climbs. Waste Management to buy Stericycle. Bond market sees yield fluctuations. Investors watch economic reports.
Stock Radar: Up 40% from March lows! V-shaped recovery pushes FMCG scrip to fresh 52-week high in May
Shares of FMCG major Emami hit a high of Rs 588 on January 1, 2024, but failed to hold the momentum on daily charts. The scrip witnessed a steep fall toward 400 levels and quickly bounced back. Short-term traders can look to buy the stock now for a target of Rs 725 over the next 1-2 months, advise experts.
GIFT Nifty up 35 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Tech View: "The recent decline has disrupted the positive momentum, with Nifty falling below its crucial short-term moving average, the 20 DEMA. A decisive break of the 22,400 level could trigger a further drop to the 22,000-22,150 zone. We suggest aligning trades accordingly and adopting a hedged approach," Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President, Research at Religare Broking.
Food delivery companies lean on existing users for growth
In light of a slowdown in new user signups, Zomato and Swiggy are implementing strategies to increase order frequency among their existing customer base. This approach aims to drive growth despite the challenges in user acquisition.
Modi has pulse of the average man, leads by example, says head of IIT alumni nonprofit body
"You can have many politicians who can say something but mean something else. But here you have a person who is leading by example and his leadership, his work ethic, his delivering performance from his account is perpetuating in terms of every minister, every ministry following and being forced to lead that, to follow that," said Ratan Agarwal, president of WHEELS Global Foundation.
Initiatives on track to increase women’s participation across levels, say 54% Indian employers – much above global average of 46%
Internal leadership development programmes, followed by flexible working policies, most effective in helping retain and secure diverse talent, finds ManpowerGroup Diversity Outlook Survey
Stock Radar: RCF breaches 3-month consolidation range; should you buy this fertiliser stock?
The fertiliser stock hit a record high of Rs 190 on January 20, but the rally fizzled out and it witnessed a steep decline dropping below crucial moving averages. It took support around 120 levels in March 2024 and bounced back. Although the journey remained volatile, it managed to reclaim crucial moving averages, which suggests that bulls are taking control.
Domestic airfares on northward trajectory; still among lowest globally: Experts
Domestic airfares in India have surged up to 40% in key routes due to higher traffic and capacity constraints in the last six quarters. India is one of the world's fastest-growing civil aviation markets, with an average of 4.5 lakh passengers daily. However, capacity constraints are a key challenge as many aircraft are grounded due to supply chain issues. Aviation consultancy firm CAPA India reported that average fares on the top 20 domestic routes had not moved significantly in nominal terms for the last two decades, until the last six quarters.
Covid pandemic cut global life expectancy by nearly two years, says WHO
The amount of time the average person can expect to live in good health fell 1.5 years to 61.9 years in 2021 -- also the 2012 level, the study said. The impact was even worse than the findings of a study published by the Lancet in January, which said average life expectancy fell 1.6 years during the pandemic.
Nvidia's split of soaring stock could boost retail investor appeal, Dow chances
Nvidia's stock split announcement, aiming to attract more retail investors and potentially join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, follows a surge in share price. The split could make stock ownership more accessible and boost interest among individual investors.
Nasdaq, gold scale all-time highs amid cautious Fed comments
The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the three major U.S. stock indexes with a boost from chips, as Nvidia Corp advanced ahead of its closely watched earnings report, expected on Wednesday.
From Tokyo to New York, stock markets are on a record-hitting spree around the world
Equity markets worldwide are experiencing highs. In the US, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes hit records this week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the biggest bourses in Europe, Canada, Brazil, India, Japan and Australia are currently at or near their peaks.
Indian consumer market sees significant drop in average buyer age across cars, smartphones, and TVs
Over the past 5-6 years, the average age of Indian consumers purchasing cars, premium smartphones, and large televisions has decreased significantly, indicating a shift towards younger demographics. Major car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, and Mercedes-Benz note a decline in the average buying age from the 40s to the mid-30s, with over 70% of electric car buyers being in their 20s and 30s. Similarly, the average age for purchasing Apple iPhones and large-screen televisions has dropped from the 30s to the late 20s to early 30s.
Stock Radar: FMCG stocks in action! Range breakout takes Godrej Consumer to fresh record high
GCPL shares moved in a range from February 1, when it hit a high of around Rs 1,300, and since then, the stock has been in a consolidation mode on the daily charts. The stock found support above Rs 1,100 levels. Short-term traders can look to buy the stock now for a target above Rs 1,500 in the next 6-7 weeks, suggest experts.
IIM Shillong placements recorded highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh
IIM Shillong's 2022-24 batch achieved a highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh per annum, with significant improvements in placements across various domains. The institute's focus on excellence and quality education reflects in the lucrative job offers received.
Citigroup sells Voda Idea shares worth Rs 234 crore
Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius disposed of 19,04,25,000 shares of Vodafone Idea, as per BSE data. The shares were disposed of at an average price of 12.27 apiece, taking the transaction value to 233.65 crore.
Wall Street rises on growing hopes for Fed rate cuts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.8 points, or 0.22%, at the open to 38762.43. The S&P 500 rose 14.6 points, or 0.29%, at the open to 5142.42, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 52.2 points, or 0.32%, to 16208.537 at the opening bell.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
The latest five-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are now running 2.3 degrees Celsius (4.1 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees Celsius higher globally, the report says - just shy of the targets under the 2015 Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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