GLOBAL SLOWDOWN
This European country will be the world's most visited destination by 2040
The tourism industry is poised for significant changes by 2040, with Spain projected to surpass France as the world's top destination. A study by Google and Deloitte forecasts emerging middle-class travelers from markets like China and India will boost Spain's ascent, due to its cultural richness, landscape diversity, and tourism investment.
Not AI, IT hiring not picking up because of global slowdown in IT spend: Ramani Dathi, Teamlease Services
Ramani Dathi says there is no major uptick as far as demand for IT pros is concerned. There are a few set of clients, especially the GCCs and to some extent, who are able to maintain the current run rate of revenues and headcounts for Teamlease, but to show a massive growth or a double-digit growth, the IT services hiring has to be back on track.
Facing an unprecedented slowdown, IT companies are undergoing a shift. Here’s what’s changing
IT companies like TCS, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are reorganising their businesses to wade through disruptions and prepare for Gen AI. TCS, under new leadership, merged AI and cloud operations into a unified AI.Cloud unit, responding to growing demand in cloud migration and transformation services.
Oil prices ease on strong US dollar, mixed global economic news
WTI fell out of overbought territory as Fed's interest rate hikes to curb inflation impacted oil demand. The decline in crude prices was influenced by rising U.S. dollar and negative global economic news. U.S. business activity rose to a 26-month high in June with an employment rebound. Geopolitical tensions escalated with warnings of a trade war over electric vehicle imports.
World Bank revises India's FY25 growth forecast to 6.6%
The World Bank revised India's FY25 growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.4%, expecting India to remain the fastest growing economy, driven by public and private investment, and rising consumption.
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See policy continuity even with coalition government: Gokul Laroia, CEO, Morgan Stanley Asia
Morgan Stanley's Asia CEO Gokul Laroia discussed Indian elections, markets, and risks with Nishanth Vasudevan before an investor conference.
Learn with ETMarkets: How inflation impacts INR & what currency traders should do?
The Indian Rupee (INR) is influenced by global economic trends, inflation, recession fears, and geopolitical tensions. Traders should monitor inflation, anticipate capital flows, and use hedging strategies in the forex market.
Global demand revival: How is India poised?
As the global demand sees some revival, India must get its act together to make the most out of it.
BYD says to build second EU factory despite EV slowdown, to make hybrid cars
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is still committed to building a second factory in Europe and will roll out hybrid cars as the EV market slows down, a group executive told AFP. Stella Li, vice president for Europe and the Americas, also shrugged off a European Union probe that could lead to tariffs on Chinese EVs. "When your competition worries about you, that means that you're super good," Li said in an interview Thursday at the Top Marques auto show in Monaco. That means that Chinese cars have a good quality and are very competitive, accessible," Li said.
After a 5% rally in 2 days, ITC earns a downgrade. Here's why
Emkay Global downgraded ITC to 'add' at Rs 460 citing near-term pressures like margin stress. Analysts' recommendations from Trendlyne data show 31 buy, 2 hold, and 1 sell. ITC shares yielded negative returns recently.
Govt to focus on capex & infra to propel next phase of growth: Indranil Sengupta
I would say that valuations that are concerned and whoever is getting into the market right now should also clearly take that into account. Because once you start losing the support of valuations, then obviously you are taking that much more of a risk. But then that said, I mean, a lot depends on where equity markets grow in the US because that clearly has a big impact globally.
IMF revises China's GDP to 5% this year; growth may decelerate to 3.3 per cent by 2029, says Gita Gopinath
The 5 per cent growth revision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in line with the target set by the Chinese government for the world's second-largest economy which is grappling with a slowdown triggered by the crippling property sector crisis and industrial overcapacity.
India leads in electric vehicle sales amid global slowdown
Global electric vehicle sales growth faces challenges like capital costs and election uncertainty. US EV sales outpaced Europe, where EV sales declined due to Easter holidays. Germany saw a 29% drop in EV sales, while India's EV market share doubled to 4% in 2023.
Gold rallies on rate cut expectations amid US economy slowdown
Spot gold rose on Friday despite US inflation data, anticipating rate cuts amid a weakening US economy. US CPI and PPI Final demand were below forecasts. US Fed Chair Powell remains optimistic about inflation. US Philadelphia Fed business outlook was below expectations. Fed officials hold varying views on rate adjustments.
Tesla ramps up job cuts in China as sales slowdown bites
Tesla Inc. is escalating job cuts in China to regain market share, with layoffs extending to various departments at its Shanghai plant. The company faces challenges amid a global EV demand slowdown, intense competition, and shrinking market share. Despite layoffs, Tesla secured approval for its driver-assistance system in China.
Paytm market cap nears $2.5 billion; state-run banks turn to GenAI
Paytm’s market capitalisation is down to nearly $2.5 billion after a ninth straight session of declines on the BSE.
Indian students fail to land internships in US amid hire-local push
Indian students in the US, including those from Ivy League universities, face internship challenges amid job slowdown. Competition intensifies with scarcity of entry-level job opportunities, impacting job market competitiveness.
IT companies Cognizant, Capgemini hired 1.5 lakh less hands in 2023
Global hiring decline in 2023 impacted major IT companies like Cognizant and Capgemini. Indian IT firms also faced headcount reductions. Everest Group attributed layoffs to Covid over-hiring, while Gen AI influenced hiring decisions.
Banks may have to slowdown loan growth in FY25: S&P
S&P Global Ratings forecasts robust credit growth, profitability, and asset quality for Indian banks in FY25, yet warns of potential slowdown in loan growth due to tepid deposit growth. Loan-to-deposit ratios are deteriorating, urging banks to align loan growth with deposits to maintain profitability amid higher wholesale funding costs.
Top IT companies cut over 72,000 jobs in FY24
The top six information technology services companies in India reported a reduction in their total headcount in the last fiscal year, with only HCLTech adding employees. Factors contributing to this reduction include the economic slowdown, automation, restructuring, and decreased discretionary spending. The drop in headcount reflects the aftermath of excessive hiring during the Covid boom and ongoing industry contraction in demand. However, experts believe that this trend may have bottomed out, and companies could resume hiring, given the strong deal wins announced by most of them, which could push a gradual pickup in growth.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Interesting opportunities in long-term government bonds market: Amit Goel
Amit Goel says Indian stocks are one of the greatest bubbles ever in the history of global capital markets. He anticipates that over the next 3-4 years, huge downsides are going to open up in Indian equities. Goel advises diversifying from Indian equities to other asset classes amid market volatility. He recommends a macro top-down strategy for better protection and returns.
Indian wear business slows down in times of fast fashion
Bestseller is closing its Indian ethnic wear brand Indifusion due to poor sales and shifting consumer trends. The company, known for western brands like Jack and Jones, bought Indifusion during the pandemic but struggled to understand and operate in the Indian wear market. The decline in traditional wear is part of a broader trend, with consumers increasingly choosing versatile, comfortable clothing for multiple occasions. Fusion wear, combining traditional and modern styles, is growing in popularity, driven by factors like the rise of the female workforce and fashion trends.
Reserve Bank of India leads surge in gold reserves amid global central bank slowdown
Despite a slower pace in February, central banks like India's RBI are dedicated to strengthening gold reserves as a hedge against economic uncertainties, with an eye on diversifying forex reserves.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: We expect FY25 to be a year of consolidation for markets: Chandraprakash Padiyar
Chandraprakash Padiyar expects FY25 as a consolidation year for markets, emphasizing better risk-reward in banking and housing sectors. Valuations in mid-cap space are high, while small-cap offers more stock picking opportunities at reasonable valuations. Padiyar says: "We believe the banking sector along with housing related sectors have better risk-to-rewards in our markets for the foreseeable future."
India becomes the darling of expat techies as West takes a break
Indian expatriates in tech sector are increasingly considering job options in India due to the country's resilience to the global tech slowdown. The trend is driven by market uncertainties, layoffs, and high living costs in western countries. IT services, consulting, and engineering sectors are the main areas of interest.
Positive economic outlook prevails for India's mid-market businesses despite global slowdown
India's mid-market businesses are expected to experience positive prospects in the coming year, according to a report by Grant Thornton. The International Business Report (IBR) revealed that nearly 80% of Indian mid-market businesses maintain a positive economic outlook, up from 78% in H1 2023. The growth is driven by India's domestic market and government initiatives like 'Make in India'.
Lamborghini says all cars sold out till 2026
The Italian super-car maker posted record sales of more than 10,000 vehicles last year as it introduced the Revuelto, its first plug-in hybrid model, and quickly racked up a two-year backlog of orders. Lamborghini is only slowly introducing electric vehicles with plans on track for its first battery model in 2028, years after competitors such as Ferrari NV.
Allcargo Logistics plans to cut costs by $30 million in FY24 amid global slowdown
Allcargo Logistics is planning to cut costs by $30 million by the end of 2023-24 due to the ongoing slowdown in the global logistics sector. The company also aims to raise up to Rs 300 crore in equity funds for Gati, its express logistics business. Company's chairman Shetty said the cost cutting would include a rationalisation of the workforce and a freeze on hiring.
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