MEDIAN DEFINITION
Govt will continue to focus around power & capex themes: Vikash Kumar Jain
This time when the verdict is less strong and there are relatively more doubts whether there is going to be some dilution on the policy path as compared to being unequivocally focused on capex, I think there is even more reason we could be towards the fag end of this index, if I may choose to call it that, that is the Modi index.
Indian senior living segment to grow by 5x by 2030
According to demographic projections, the median age of the country is zexpected to increase from 29 to 38 by 2050, along with a rise in the proportion of aged people (above 60 years) from 11% in 2024 to 21% in 2050. India, in particular, is expected to witness a significant surge in demand for senior care and housing facilities, owing to its 17% share of the 2.1 billion people aged 60 years and above globally, in the next three decades.
What's gone horribly wrong with the US college admission system
Applicants have more anxiety than ever. Elite schools have more power than ever. Something had to give.
States & online gaming regulations; banks tap startups to foil frauds
Happy Monday! In the absence of central government’s self-regulatory mechanisms, states are framing laws for online real money gaming. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Fed to give fresh clues on path of interest-rate cuts
The Federal Open Market Committee is poised to keep rates in a range of 5.25% to 5.5% at its two-day policy meeting, a two-decade high first reached in July. The rate decision and economic forecasts will be released at 2 p.m. in Washington. Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference 30 minutes later.
Stressed asset investing: An alternative investment opportunity for HNIs
ARCs hold specialized expertise in asset valuation, negotiation, and legal procedures, crucial for navigating the complexities of a stressed asset landscape. Often perceived as a niche domain, the stressed assets market currently encompasses the acquisition and resolution of NPLs.
Japan's economy slips into recession, raises BOJ policy uncertainty
Japan's economy slipped into recession on weak domestic demand, raising uncertainty about the central bank's plans. Japan lost its title as the world's third-largest economy. BOJ may sharply downgrade GDP forecasts. Takuji Aida expects further contraction. Reuters poll suggests April for ending negative rates. Marcel Thieliant predicts sluggish growth at BOJ's upcoming meeting in March.
In which sector is risk-reward looking attractive? Kunal Pawaskar answers
You are right in saying that the top line growth is slightly moderated. I think this was not very far from expectations. Previous calendar year was a year when many companies bore the brunt of inflation after the Russia-Ukraine conflict started and commodities rose.
Budget 2024's key task involves taming a wild inflation hurting Indians
Union Budget: The upcoming interim budget holds critical significance for India amid soaring prices, demanding strategies to curb inflation. The government grapples with measures to rein in inflation, which started the year at 6.5%. Policies targeting food supply volatility might stabilise inflation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman could introduce fiscal measures to counter rising prices and manage inflation.
Budget session of Parliament likely to begin from January 31
Budget 2024: Parliament's Budget Session is set to begin from January 31 and will run till February 9, 2024, according to a report by Times Now. On February 1, 2024, union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim Budget for 2024-25. Sitharaman is expected to propose fiscal measures such as tax reductions to tackle the increase in prices and address the ongoing inflationary trends.
Gold ends with weekly gains on dovish FOMC outcome
The US Federal Reserve unexpectedly turned dovish at its December 13 FOMC monetary policy meeting. Although the US Fed left the Fed Fund rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.50% as expected, the Central Bank projected three rate cuts in 2024 as Fed officials did not foresee rates being higher by the end of 2024 than their current levels
Fat CEO salaries come under the gaze of shareholders and boards
Remunerations paid to top bosses in corporate India are increasingly coming under scrutiny, just as the gap between salaries of workers and top bosses widens.
India to hold top spot for economic growth but risks to downside remain - Reuters poll
India is predicted to be the fastest-growing major economy this fiscal year, driven by government spending ahead of the general election. However, economists warn that growth is still below potential and could be hindered by a weak monsoon season and sluggish private consumption and investment. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut rates by at least 25 basis points before July, despite concerns that inflation may be higher than anticipated.
RBI may raise rates in December; US Fed likely to pause this month
The way I would think about it would be what is the range that the central bank is comfortable with? The view on the dollar/rupee is driven by the Reserve Bank's reaction function because they've been intervening aggressively on both sides which is the main reason why the volatility is so low.
We can expect power tariffs to go up over next couple of years: Sabyasachi Majumdar, ICRA
“There will be a slight worsening of the supply demand position but apart from occasional points in time, let us say April, May or September, there may be very sharp mismatches between supply demands. Broadly, the supply demand should remain favourable. We are not seeing too much power cuts or blackouts.”
From Data to Insights: Know all about the Senior Management Programme in Business Analytics from IIM Calcutta
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) is offering a Senior Management Programme in Business Analytics certification course. The course aims to challenge misconceptions about business analytics and provide a combination of academic and practical techniques to help participants understand and utilize data analytics for corporate growth. The program covers topics such as statistics, data sources, and experimentation, and includes case studies from various regions around the world. The course is designed for senior managers and professionals in IT and offers a comprehensive understanding of data-driven decision-making and strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.
Broadband definition of minimum download speed raised to 2 Mbps
The recent gazette notification went on to the say that "Broadband is a data connection that is able to support interactive services, including internet access and has the capability of the minimum download speed of 2 Mbps to an individual subscriber from the point of presence (POP) of the service provider intending to provide broadband service."
Nifty CEOs’ salary 237 times the median pay at their companies
CEOs got an average annual hike of 49% compared with 7.5% for everybody else, according to the pay ratio data, which non-state cos have to disclose.
July 24, 2014: Mecklai Financial report on Rupee
Re opened gap up at 60.00 vs a close of 60.09 yesterday, appreciating on foreign fund flows into equities and debt. Rupee looks likely to be ranged between 59.90-60.40.
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