Government to set up panel to tackle 'challenges' of population growth
India News: The government will establish a high-powered committee to address the challenges arising from population growth and demographic changes. The committee will focus on issues related to population growth, demographic changes, urbanization, jobs, skilling, and faster development. Key Points
Times Of IndiaShould one just sit tight on investments now? Sudip Bandyopadhyay answers
“India will probably be the least affected economy because of China's challenges. But still, we will have the headwinds in multiple sectors. We have seen what is happening in chemicals, speciality chemicals and metals as well while Chinese markets are down. A whole lot of other things will face challenges.” Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi calls for deliberations on global food security at ongoing G20 Agri Ministers conference
Climate change is causing extreme weather events, more and more frequently. These challenges are felt most by the global South, Modi added. He said India's policy is the fusion of back to basics and march to future even as the country is promoting natural farming as well as technology-enabled agriculture. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's exports may reach $450 billion this fiscal: New FIEO president
India's merchandise exports are projected to hit USD 450 billion this fiscal, overcoming challenges like the Red Sea crisis. FIEO President Ashwani Kumar emphasized the need for marine insurance, reasonable freight charges, easy credit for MSMEs, and concluded free trade agreements to boost exports. Despite obstacles, exports rose 12% in February. Key Points
Economic TimesWill 'Aquaman 2' save the Christmas box office?
This Christmas, theaters face uncertainty with no billion-dollar blockbuster. Aquaman 2 is the wildcard. Diverse films aim to spread bets, but industry challenges persist. Audience shift towards original content poses a threat. Can Aquaman 2 save the day? The industry holds its breath. Key Points
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How to achieve child education goals in a challenging world with soaring costs
Parents have a daunting task in their hands when it comes to achieving the education goal of their children. While there involve multiple complexities in it which even get accentuated by a greater degree of uncertainties, higher volatility and soaring cost of education. However, the goal can be achieved if one follows a prudent and structured approach. We have taken a holistic view and tried to ascertain the possible challenges, the silver linings from the methodical financial planning techniques which create the opportunities to overcome these challenges and finding the multiple ways to fulfill the dream of achieving a child’s education goal. Key Points
Economic TimesTalking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 | What are the challenges faced by key players?
Karnataka will go to polls on May 10 with counting and results to be announced on May 13. All three parties in the fray BJP, Congress and JD(S)have their advantages and challenges. Key Points
The HinduFMCG brands experimenting with pack sizes to curtail competition: Abneesh Roy
Campa Cola is priced a bit cheaper compared to other beverages in terms of Pepsi, Coca-Cola or other colas as well. Is this is the beginning of a price war? Will that be something of a threat for these other companies? Campa Cola has not advertised for a few decades. The consumers who used to know Campa Cola may not be a very relevant customer base now because of the positioning of this kind of product. So those would be the bigger challenges. Key Points
Economic TimesBudget 2024: Expect our govt will be blessed again by people with resounding mandate, says Finance Ministe
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism that the BJP-led government would receive a strong mandate from the people in the upcoming general elections for the Lok Sabha, scheduled to take place in the next few months. Sitharaman also highlighted India's successful navigation through the challenges posed by Covid-19 and the establishment of foundations for a self-reliant India. Key Points
Economic TimesRegulation, conducive environment among top factors to fuel crypto trading among Indian investors: Sumit G
Sumit Gupta, Co-Founder of CoinDCX, discusses the key drivers for crypto trading in India and the challenges of building in the evolving environment. He highlights the need for regulatory clarity and a conducive environment to incentivize more activity on Indian exchanges. Key Points
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India to sustain exports growth despite global challenges, Budget provides strong foundation: Piyush Goyal
India sustains export growth despite global challenges arising from conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war. The Budget lays a strong foundation for economic growth. Geopolitical complexities and conflicts reshape globalization. Wars and crises disrupt global supply chains, impacting India's exports and logistics. The Budget focuses on every section of society, with announcements on e-mobility promotion and increased infrastructure spending, providing more opportunities for business and domestic industry. Finance Minister Sitharaman's priority is economic policies that foster growth and contribute to India becoming a developed country by 2047. Key Points
Economic TimesBenefiting from higher GDP growth: 5 logistics companies with upside potential of up to 45%
The whole logistics sector has seen a major shake-up in the last few years, right from tech aggregators who came into the scene with a promise to disrupt, challenges that Covid brought on the table to a phase where oil prices become a pain point for margins. After all the challenges, the sector has emerged stronger as some companies restructured their operations to stay profitable. There are many facts about the logistics industry which might surprise many. Just to mention a few, a metal major has such a large fleet of owned trucks that the unit itself can be listed as a separate company and probably would figure in the top 5 logistic companies. Last year at one point of time, the market cap of one single company was higher than the market cap of all the private sector companies put together and interestingly that company was in the red. Key Points
Economic TimesJason Mraz opens up about his self-acceptance journey
In an interview with GLAAD, the 46-year-old artist discussed the challenges and emotional complexities he faced while embracing his identity. Mraz, who was recently named to Out100, Out magazines compilation of influential LGBTQ+ people, emphasized the importance of healing past relationships while moving forward in his journey. Key Points
Economic Times'Nothing short of a nightmare': JP Morgan VP speaks out against caste discrimination in Gujarat | See post
Anirudh Kejriwal, a VP at JP Morgan, chose Gujarat over Singapore for GIFT City's vision but now faces caste discrimination. He expresses disappointment in facing challenges with his dream home due to not being Gujarati. Key Points
mintFor a better equation of desire and risks: 4 small cap stock from different sectors
While the desire to own small caps is high, it is very important to manage the risks of investing in them, they may either give very high returns or just make your capital under perform significantly. For enthusiasts and steadfast supporters of small-cap stocks, the key lies in a thorough examination of a company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions. Beyond these financial metrics, two critical aspects must not be overlooked: the quality of the company's management and the sector in which it operates. The management team's competence, integrity, and vision are pivotal in steering the company towards growth and navigating challenges. Meanwhile, the sector's potential for growth and resilience against economic fluctuations can significantly influence a company's performance. Key Points
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India hosts global intel chiefs' meet
Global intelligence chiefs are meeting in Delhi for their annual gathering, focusing on counterterrorism efforts and discussing security challenges with global implications. The two-day meeting aims to foster cooperation in combating transnational crimes such as cyber threats, terrorism, and terrorism financing. Key Points
Economic TimesFor investor with focus on long term wealth creation: 5 stocks with a right PEG ratio
PEG ratio is a complex process and comes with its own set of challenges. The challenge with PEG ratio is the quality of the earning forecast and given that in an ever changing macro environment , even the best of the forecast for any business can go wrong which may impact other elements which lead to some unexpected changes. However, even with these challenges, it is worth looking at PEG ratio before taking a long term investment decision. Key Points
Economic TimesJan-Dhan scheme biggest instrument of financial inclusion: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) for its success in promoting financial inclusion in India. She stated that over 50 government schemes now directly transfer benefits to bank accounts through PMJDY. Despite initial doubts about zero balance accounts, these accounts now hold over Rs 2 lakh crore. Sitharaman also discussed the challenges of climate financing and the declining effectiveness of multilateral institutions. Key Points
Economic TimesPowering the Future: The Silent Revolution Behind Electric Vehicles
The evolution of electrical and electronic architectures in electric vehicles (EVs) is at the heart of the transformation from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to EVs. The EV market is growing rapidly, with predictions of sales increasing up to six times by 2030. The intricate network of electronic control units, power electronics, and electrical and electronic architectures is the game changer in EV technology. Key Points
Economic TimesLong-term wealth creation: 4 stocks with the right PEG ratio
Calculating the PEG ratio is a complex process and comes with its own set of challenges. The challenge with PEG ratio is the quality of the earning forecast and given that in an ever changing macro environment , even the best of the forecast for any business can go wrong which may impact other elements which lead to some unexpected changes. However, even with these challenges, it is worth looking at PEG ratio before taking a long term investment decision. Key Points
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challenges are sometimes reforms? 4 AMC stocks with “buy” recos with upside potential up to 54 %
From being a must have in portfolio, AMC stocks have seen a long phase of underperformance and now clean out block trades. A headline which says that SEBi has delayed making changes in TER makes AMC stocks move up sharply. A delay in what appears to be a challenge, is enough to bring back interest on the counters. Is it an indication that once the “ challenge” is out of the way, these stocks will again regain their valuations back. Key Points
Economic TimesNew cross-border risks need new approaches: Economists
Seeking inputs from experts and other stakeholders on ways to reform the MDBs, they said such banks are uniquely positioned to help countries meet challenges like climate change and food security. But, at the same time, there is a general recognition that they are not fit for the 21st century, they added. Key Points
Economic TimesAnil Kumble shares four life lessons, says ‘never give up’
Anil Kumble wrote extensively on LinkedIn on the skill of handling adversity and remaining composed in the midst of challenges. Take a look at his life lessons inside. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesETMarkets Smart Talk: FY25 is likely to see private banks doing well along with PSU utilities: Naveen Kulk
FY25 outlook favors private banks, PSU utilities, Pharma, and IT sectors. While largecaps offer decent value even at current levels, the broader market will likely see tepid returns in FY25.Gold's rise, market momentum, and challenges from political risks, credit crises, inflation highlighted. NBFC and real estate sectors face risks. FIIs may target small & midcap stocks with market correction. Key Points
Economic TimesNissan plans addresses ‘Taxi Driver Shortage’ in Japan with autonomous ride-share program: All details
Nissan plans to launch an autonomous ride-share service in Japan within three years, addressing a taxi driver shortage. Safety discussions with the government will guide a gradual rollout. The move responds to challenges arising from an aging population and transportation gaps in suburban areas. Key Points
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The interim budget features hits and misses on climate pathways
It has worthy initiatives. India’s carbon reduction must go by hard-nosed realism so that we don’t back-load climate action. Key Points
mintBudget 2024: Govt allocates Rs 5,700 crore for loans to foreign govts. Here are the top 10 overseas borrow
The Indian government has allocated ₹5,667.56 crore as grants and loans to foreign governments for the fiscal year 2024-25. Bhutan is the primary recipient of Indian government grants and loans. The loan provided in the fiscal year 2023-24 exceeded the budget estimates for grants and loans in 2024-25. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, conflicts, and geopolitical shifts. She also emphasized India's achievements and its role in global problem-solving. Key Points
Economic TimesJindal Stainless cuts export forecast on Red Sea crisis, weaker EU, US demand
India's biggest stainless steel manufacturer hopes to ship out 10-12% of its estimated overall sales of over 2.1 million metric tons in 2023/24, down from its previous forecast of 15%, Abhyuday Jindal, managing director of Jindal Stainless, told Reuters in an interview. The company is exploring new options and a variable freight model , Jindal said, as part of efforts to deal with the challenges posed by attacks launched by the Iran-allied Houthi militia on ships in the Red Sea. He did not give details of the options being weighed by his company. Key Points
Economic TimesPlay on higher GDP growth; 7 logistics companies with an upside potential of up to 53%
Logistics is a very broad term, right from warehousing companies to goods transporters all form part of this chain. But if one looks at the listed space in India, it is transportations companies which dominate. Logistics as a sector has seen many headwinds both in terms of operations and structural challenges. Any sector which goes through this phase tends to bring out clear winners and that is when we tend to see a re-rating. It is a sector which is direct play on the economic growth of a country. The reason, if the economy is doing well, more goods will be produced and they will have to be transported and that is why in large developed economies, logistic companies form part of a very important transportation index. Given the recent GDP numbers have been better than expected and it is projected that for the next couple of years India would be the fastest growing economy, the logistic sector is likely to remain in focus. Key Points
Economic TimesSamantha Ruth Prabhu says she is ‘done’ dealing with challenges in life: ‘I was already having a pretty difficult period, but these eight months..’
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who will be next seen in Shaakuntalam, says that she is done with facing challenges in her life. The actor revealed about being diagnosed with the autoimmune condition myositis in October last year. Key Points
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Amid AI frenzy, HR wish list to bridge tech-people gap
The chatbot-human facilitator to bridge the gap between technology and people is one of the top items on the HR wish-list of India Inc. It also includes other HR-centric profiles to deal with the new realities of a hybrid workforce and the changing dynamics of employee wellbeing that bring in a new set of challenges. Key Points
Economic TimesSupply chain challenges to hit aircraft deliveries for Indian airlines: Report
Indian airlines are facing supply chain challenges and engine failure issues, potentially impacting aircraft deliveries to domestic airlines. The country has a total order book of around 1,700 aircraft, more than double the current fleet size. Icra predicts gradual deliveries over the next decade, influenced by supply chain issues and OEMs. Key Points
Economic TimesUncertainty ahead for Pakistan after indecisive election
Pakistan's post-election scenario brims with uncertainty as legal challenges, coalition negotiations, and potential protests unfold. Imran Khan's PTI, largely represented by independent candidates due to a crackdown, emerges victorious, unsettling the PML-N. Despite PTI's claim of a people's mandate, forming a government remains complex. Legal battles over results, potential alliances, and economic challenges loom, underscoring the nation's fragile political landscape and pressing economic woes. Key Points
Economic TimesEcuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought
Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable due to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice. Key Points
WIRED'The Pitt': Check out what we know about medical drama’s episode count, cast, production team and more
'The Pitt' is a new medical drama on Max, starring Noah Wyle and created by ER's John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill. The show, set in a modern hospital in Pittsburgh, explores the lives of front line medical workers and the challenges they face in today's healthcare system. Key Points
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Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan dispels the notion of a North-South divide
The contributions of former PM Narasimha Rao and scientist MS Swaminathan show how innovation and determination can eliminate challenges. They were not sectarian and did not dedicate themselves to just their states alone. Key Points
ThePrintIndia flags four challenges as it embarks on $7 trillion economy path
The Finance Ministry has highlighted four challenges facing the Indian economy: AI's threat to the services sector, the trade-off between energy security and economic growth, the impact of global developments, and the availability of a skilled workforce. The Interim Budget announcement is separate from the Economic Survey, which will be released before the full budget after the general elections. Key Points
Economic TimesFitch Ratings report highlights concerns as Asia-Pacific corporates face continued deterioration in 4Q23
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has reported a further deterioration in its portfolio of Asia-Pacific (APAC) corporates during the fourth quarter of 2023. As per Fitch Ratings, the cumulative net downgrades have reached a record high of 235 since early 2019, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by businesses in the region. Show […] Key Points
ThePrintLooking for safety with a reasonable growth premium? 4 midcap stocks with right PEG ratio
One of the biggest challenges which companies face is the right allocation of capital. Over a long term it is the right allocation of capital which determines whether a business is able to create shareholder returns or not. This becomes even more pronounced in the case of the mid-cap companies where resources are even more limited. When looking at mid-cap companies, look carefully at PEG ratio which in the long-term indicates many things in a better manner than most other alternatives like PE which tend to create a mirage of value. Key Points
Economic TimesBroadcasting Bill may lead to regulatory issues: Disney Star chief
The broadcast sector has faced challenges since late 2022 that can be attributed to global macroeconomic factors like inflation and supply chain disruptions. Some traditional advertisers, such as startups, auto companies, and online betting platforms, reduced TV advertising, creating a temporary gap. However, during the current festive season, early signs of recovery are evident compared to last year, says K Madhavan, president of IBDF and Disney Star chief. Key Points
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Over 24 million people visit websites that let them use AI to undress women in photos: Study
Graphika, a social network analysis company, revealed that a whopping 24 million people visited these undressing websites in September alone, highlighting a troubling surge in non-consensual pornography driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayFinancial market infrastructure companies poised for strong 2024 performance, Fitch Ratings affirms
New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Global financial market infrastructure companies (FMIs) are anticipated to maintain robust financial performance in 2024, according to Fitch Ratings. The neutral outlook is driven by resilient business models, an increasing share of recurring non-volume revenue, and the overall adaptability of FMIs to market fluctuations. Key insights indicate global exchanges […] Key Points
ThePrintG20 Presidency instrumental in unlocking holistic solutions for sustainable development: Official
New Delhi, Nov 30 (PTI) India’s G20 Presidency amid global challenges has been instrumental in unlocking holistic solutions for promoting sustainable and inclusive development, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said on Thursday. The one-year term of India’s G20 Presidency came to an end on Thursday. Brazil is the host nation for the G20 Leadership Summit […] Key Points
ThePrintKeeping an eye on rupee & Fed policy, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman noted that indicators within India are comfortably placed because of stable policies and predictable tax domains, but there are challenges in the form of weakening consumption in the West. Consumption is falling in many Western economies; it affects me because our exports are so dependent on the European market or the advanced economies' market, where demand is falling and exports will be adversely affected, she said. Key Points
Economic TimesJack Ma's family trust to sell Alibaba shares amid US export curbs
US News: Alibaba Group Holding reported a 9% increase in revenue for Q3, reaching 224.8 billion yuan ($31 billion), in line with market expectations. However, Key Points
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Fitch says US regional bank challenges to persist in 2024
Rating agency Fitch said on Wednesday that U.S. regional banks will face continued challenges in 2024, with banks focused on commercial loan growth disproportionately disadvantaged. Key Points
ReutersThere is nothing called off season? 4 hotel stocks with upside potential up to 33%
If one goes by airline ticket prices, room rent and occupancy level of hotels it is very clear that what appeared as revenge traveling in early phases when covid get over has more to it. Both airlines and hotel prices have remained higher than normal in all seasons of the year, whether busy or off season. Going by the changed preferences and all the challenges right from tech aggregator and others, there is a good chance that large chains with asset light model along with own asset have high probability of doing well. Key Points
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