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In this episode of The Brand Called You, Tarun Rai, a seasoned leader in advertising, marketing, and media, who reflects on his journey from Asian Paints to leading iconic brands like Wunderman Thompson and BBC Worldwide Media shares invaluable insights into leadership, corporate culture, and the ever-changing landscape of brand building.00:38- About Tarun RaiTarun is the Co-Chairman of the Start Design Group, UK.He is the former chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Wunderman Thompson APAC.He was the Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Media( TOI+ BBC Worldwide JV).Tarun was recognized as India's most trusted CEO by WCRC in 2018 and Asia's most people focused CEO by HR Excellence Awards Singapore.

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may open gap-up according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like Asian Paints, Tata Power, Defence stocks and others.

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Money Majlis focused on consumer marketing. Suvo Sarkar is in conversation with a doyen of the Indian business world, Bharat Puri, managing director of Pidilite Industries which owns the famous adhesive brand Fevicol, a case study on branding in many business schools. Why does a low-involvement brand like Fevicol dominate the Indian consumer psyche over decades with its tongue in cheek irreverence? How does a company and ad agency build a lifetime bond of trust and challenge? And will performance marketing take over from brand advertising in the near future? In an entertaining and inspiring discussion with Sarkar, the veteran Puri recounts how Asian Paints trained him to take calculated risks, how he managed the biggest PR crisis that Cadbury's ever faced and how he is creating a “proneurial” culture at Pidilite. He explains how he starts and ends everything with the customer, how brands will become more relevant in an era of digital and AI and why treating marketing like an expense is the beginning of the end. Puri says leadership entails building a team that complements you, treating people well and doing the right thing every day. His serious advice to leaders: Don't take life too seriously! Research by : Shekhar Krishnamurthy Production by : Poddster

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are the top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of December 19 -The Fed has lowered rates 25 basis points as expected, but also issued a forecast that it will now cut rates only twice in 2025 compared to four given in its previous forecast. -Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank would be more cautious as it considers further adjustments to the policy rate, noting the Fed is committed to reaching its 2% inflation target. -US markets sank overnight after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer than expected rate cuts for 2025. The Dow Jones fell 1,100 points or 2.6% to mark its worst day since August and extend its slide for the 10th day running. This is the longest losing streak for the index since 1974. This was also only the second instance in 2024 that the 30-stock index fell 1,000 points or more in a session. -While the S&P 500 shed 3% to fall below 6,000, the Nasdaq shed 3.6% to close well below the 20,000 mark. This was the worst Fed policy day for the S&P 500 since 2001. On one hand, the Fed did cut interest rates by 25 basis points on expected lines, but said that it will now cut rates only twice in 2025 compared to four given in its previous forecast. -Following the forecast, Asian stocks slid this morning, echoing a slump in US equities. Equity benchmarks in Japan, Australia and South Korea declined, helping drag a gauge of regional equities more than 1% lower. US stock futures edged higher after the S&P 500 suffered its biggest loss since 2001 for a Fed decision day. -The Gift Nifty fell 300 points after the Wall Street sell-off, indicating more pain for Sensex and Nifty. The current trend indicates that Nifty is set to open below the level of 24,000. -Even as the market struggled through the day yesterday, the session belonged to the three new listings on Dalal Street - Vishal Mega Mart, MobiKwik and Sai Life Sciences, all of which had a stellar debut on the bourses. The shares ended with gains between 40% to 90% from their issue price and now have a combined market capitalisation of ₹70,000 crore. -Stocks to watch: Asian Paints, DOMS Industries, Yatharth Hospitals, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services, Borosil Renewables, IOL Chemicals, NITCO, Indowind Energy, JSW Infra Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:00:04   Stories Coming Up!00:23   Intro00:40   Why did profits fall by 40% this quarter for Asian Paints06:39   Is India collecting less property tax?13:13   TidbitsWe also send out a crisp and short daily newsletter for The Daily Brief. Put your email here and we'll make you smart every day: https://thedailybriefing.substack.com/You can also listen to this episode in Hindi: https://the-daily-brief-hindi.simplecast.com/Note: This content is for informational purposes only. None of the stocks, brands, or products mentioned are recommendations or endorsements.

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may open in the red according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Ola Electric and others.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, October 31, 2024. This is Nelson John, wishing you a very happy Diwali. As we step into Samvat 2081, speculation is rife about whether the Sensex can breach the 100,000 mark by March 2025. A Mint survey, reported by Mayur Bhalerao, reveals a split verdict among analysts: about half expect it to reach the milestone, driven by robust corporate earnings and steady foreign inflows, while others remain cautious, citing global uncertainties. Market volatility is now the new normal, with most experts anticipating a turbulent stretch ahead—marked by a potential correction followed by a gradual recovery toward the year-end. All eyes are on the US Federal Reserve, with many expecting a rate cut in December, which could provide a timely lift to Indian markets. Diwali brings a unique tradition to India's stock market with Muhurat Trading, where the National Stock Exchange and the BSE will light up for a special one-hour session from 6-7 pm this Friday. This auspicious hour marks the start of the Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2081. Since last Diwali, the Nifty 50 has surged 25%, buoyed by strong GDP growth, robust corporate earnings, and plentiful liquidity. Which sectors have beaten the benchmark, which stocks have been the winners and laggards, and what can investors expect in the medium term? Abhinaba Saha brings a recap of Samvat 2080. Europe's largest paint maker is planning to exit its India business. Anirudh Laskar reports that Akzo Nobel is eyeing a ₹25,000 crore valuation for the sale, with Citigroup managing the transaction. Among the potential bidders are Adani, Aditya Birla, JSW, and Asian Paints. While Asian Paints already owns a 4% stake in Akzo Nobel's Indian arm, any acquisition bid may attract regulatory scrutiny, given its dominant position in the market. India is positioning itself as the next hub for artificial intelligence. Major players like Nvidia and Meta have already set up operations and are optimistic about India's role in shaping the AI landscape. However, the government's push for indigenous development presents both challenges and opportunities for global firms. Leslie D'monte writes that initiatives like Viksit Bharat offer tech giants a platform to collaborate with local companies, fostering research and job creation. High-profile visits from tech leaders reflect this growing momentum, while Indian firms are also making strides with localised AI models. In India, where privacy is a coveted luxury, the hotel industry is evolving to cater to the ultra-wealthy. A prime example is Arq by The Leela—a collection of exclusive villas that debuted in Udaipur this month, offering unparalleled seclusion. Despite its premium pricing, demand for these opulent stays remains strong. The luxury travel sector has seen a robust post-pandemic revival, with India's spending on luxury travel hitting $10 billion in 2022. High-end properties are driving this growth, with 39% of the country's branded hotel rooms classified as upscale or luxury, reports Varuni Khosla.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mosongo Moukwa about the importance of small moments that build confidence. Over his thirty-year career in senior leadership positions in R & D and operations with global companies, Mosongo Moukwa (linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa), PhD, MBA, has helped solve the world's most important innovation challenges. His transformational leadership style has left a legacy of increased profitability and growth at some of the world's top brands—including as vice president of global technology at SC Johnson, vice president of global technology at Reichhold, and vice president of technology at Asian Paints. He is currently President at Hathaway Advanced Materials. He is the author of the bestseller “Be a Leader of Significance”. mosongomoukwa.com  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Send us a textOver his thirty-year career in senior leadership positions in R & D and operations with global companies, Mosongo Moukwa, PhD, MBA, has helped solve the world's most important innovation challenges. His transformational leadership style has left a legacy of increased profitability and growth at some of the world's top brands—including as vice president of global technology at SC Johnson, vice president of global technology at Reichhold, and vice president of technology at Asian Paints. He was featured in Business Today and is a regular contributor to Business Standard. Be A Leader Of Significance: Build Your Legacy, Leave An Impact by Musongo Moukwa To learn more about Mosongo, go to https://mosongomoukwa.coach/P.S. ***7 Complimentary Coaching Sessions with Mosongo are available for a limited time (1st come, first serve); mention the Lessons Of Entrepreneurship podcast when booking this free session at https://mosongomoukwa.coach/book-a-call***Share the podcasT

About Barrett Matthews Dr. Barrett Matthews started in the media in the 1980s and has accumulated experiences in television, radio, print media, books, podcasting, social media, film, etc. Because he realizes that the word, "Media" covers a lot of ground, he makes it his mission as a World Civility Ambassador and a businessman to educate the masses around the globe on the importance of working to "Be Everywhere, All At Once". Dr. Matthews' Media Boss Podcast is just one way he helps retired CEOs and current C-Suite executives to become omnipresent with their experience and show the world that "You Are A Media Boss". https://www.mediabosspro.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettlmatthews/ ---------------------------------- About Mosongo Moukwa My Story - Mosongo Moukwa My journey is one of transformation and discovering my true passion. With 30 years in senior leadership roles at major brands such as SCJohnson, Reichhold, Asian Paints, and Phillips Carbon Black, I've successfully built and developed organizations through strategic decision-making, mentoring, and driving innovation. I've balanced corporate roles with entrepreneurial ventures, eventually taking the leap into full-time entrepreneurship after the last company I worked for was sold to private equity investors. https://linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa https://mosongomoukwa.coach/ --------------------------------- When It Worked Podcast https://getoffthedamnphone.com/podcast

Born and raised in undivided Bihar, Mrityunjay Sharma is a first-generation entrepreneur and social activist. An engineering graduate from BIT Mesra, Ranchi and an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, Mrityunjay worked in various senior HR roles at Asian Paints before moving to the hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, where he worked with the then chief minister Dr Raman Singh on developmental issues. He subsequently moved to his home state of Jharkhand to work at the grassroots. Sharma is the co-founder of Ranchi-based start-up biofie.com. He also runs a social initiative called Kartavyapath to teach mathematics to underprivileged children and is a visiting faculty at several institutes, including the IIMs. His book ‘Broken Promises' tells the story of Bihar's plunge into an abyss of crime, corruption and economic ruin during the tumultuous decade of the 1990s, often referred to as the ‘Jungle Raj' years. 00:00 British, Nehru & Lalu 06:11 Mafia Raj before Lalu 07:44 Suryadeo Singh & Gangs of Wasseypur 10:26 Rise of Pappu Yadav in Kosi-Seemanchal 13:03 Rise & fall of Anand Mohan 18:01 Why Lalu Yadav & RJD fear Pappu Yadav 20:51 Story of ‘Chote Sarkar' Anant Singh of Mokama 25:13 How Ranvir Sena was born 28:48 Ranvir Sena & caste massacres 34:43 Jungle Raj of Lalu Prasad Yadav & family 37:02 IAS officer who exposed Chaara Ghotala 43:07 Kidnapping Industry of Bihar 48:20 Pakruah Byah of Bihar 50:42 How Lalu & family became landlords 54:51 Ranjeet Don & paper leak industry of Bihar 59:00 If Lalu was so bad, how he kept winning?

In this episode of Market Minutes, Stacy Pereira talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the domestic market opens. While the record run of fresh all-time highs continues, sustainability of the Nifty 50 above 24,500 is crucial for its further up move. According to hourly charts, there are indicators that show a potential reversal or a pause in the current trend, suggesting that the underlying momentum is weakening despite rising prices. As for the global handover, its a mixed one with the NASDAQ tumbling close to 3% while the Dow Jones gained over 240 points to close above 41,000 levels. Among stocks on our radar are Infosys which will declare its Q1 results. Asian paints and LTImindtree will see investors and traders react to their Q1 earnings while telecom stocks will be in focus too on the back of its monthly subscriber addition data. Also, be cautious in the current market environment warns Sushant Bhansali the CEO of Ambit AMC, but why does he feel so and which sectors does he still find value in, hear him out in our special voice of the day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends..

-Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are all the important updates ahead of the trading session of July 18 -As the market resumes trading today after a mid-week holiday, June quarter results seem to have taken the centre stage. In the next 2 sessions, 35% of the Nifty companies will be in focus due to earnings. -On Wednesday, Asian Paints and LTI Mindtree reported their results whereas today IT major Infosys is due to announce its first quarter results after market hours. On Friday, Reliance, BPCL, JSW Steel, Ultratech as well as Wipro will report their earnings. And over the weekend, HDFC BANK and Kotak Mahindra bank will do so. -All eyes are now on the Union Budget which is three trading sessions away. Meanwhile, Chris Wood, Global Equity Strategist of Jefferies believes that we are nowhere near to ending the bull run market in India. -The GIFTNifty was trading with a premium of nearly 30 points from Nifty Futures' Tuesday close this morning, indicating a start in the green for the Indian Market. -Thursday is also the weekly options expiry of the Nifty 50 contracts. Earnings reaction will be seen in stocks like Asian Paints, Just Dial, LTIMindtree, Hathaway Cables, Elcon Engineering and others. -Stocks to track: Zensar Tech, L&T Finance, Zee Entertainment, IREDA, Nazara Technologies, Glenmark Pharma, Techno Electric & Engineering, Adani Green Energy, -In terms of global cues, Asian equities fell this morning, as a global selloff in technology stocks deepened on concerns over tighter US restrictions on chip sales to China. Shares in Japan and South Korea dropped, with the Topix falling as much as 1.5%, weighed down by a stronger yen and further fallout from heavy selling in chipmakers around the world. -Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks fluctuated in early trade, with the Hang Seng Tech Index down as much as 1.2%. US futures drifted higher after the S&P 500 fell 1.4% and the Nasdaq dropped 2.9%, its worst day since 2022, on Wednesday. - In other news from around the world, back home, Karnataka has put the controversial bill on job reservations in the private sector on hold. Globally, US President Joe Biden has tested positive for covid-19. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people. As a thought leader in leadership development and organizational change, Mosongo has shared his insights such as leadership demystified with Human Capital, and panel discussions on neuroscience, project management, and business moderated by Wanda Curlee of American Public University. His articles have appeared in Business Today, The Journal of Creative Behavior, Crain's Cleveland Business, and R&D Innovator, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard. Mosongo serves as the President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly PolyOne); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.). Connect With Mosongo:  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa/ Book:  https://amzn.to/493kFLp  

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 23rd of May and here are today's headlines.Tensions flared in Nandigram in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district today. Hours after a woman worker of the BJP was killed and seven others were injured after being attacked on Wednesday night, days before the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the state. As the BJP took to the streets in protest today by torching shops and blocking roads using trees and setting them on fire, security was beefed up with Rapid Action Force and central forces being deployed, apart from the police.A senior Kolkata police officer said that the initial probe into the “murder” of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar revealed that one of his friends had paid around Rs 5 crore to kill the neighbouring country's parliamentarian. Anar, who went missing in Kolkata since 13th of May, was found murdered and three people have been arrested, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan had said on Wednesday. The West Bengal Police had said investigation of the case has been taken up by the state CID.Recent heavy showers have caused significant destruction in Kerala, and resulted in at least four deaths. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts today. With heavy rainfall forecast, the weather department has also issued a yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Kannur and Kasargod districts. An ‘orange' alert is an indication to be prepared and warns of waterlogging and major traffic disruptions.Frontline equity index NSE Nifty 50 hit an all-time high of 22,880.55, going past the previous mark of 22,794.  30-share BSE Sensex, along similar lines, is trading 873.12 points, or 1.19 per cent higher, at 75,061.74 points.Among the Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, Wipro, Titan and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, JSW Steel, Power Grid, and Tata Steel were the laggards.Norway said it will further tighten its restrictions on the entry of people from Russia. It further stated that those with tourist visas issued by Norway before regulations were tightened in 2022 or issued by another European country will be barred from entering the Scandinavian country as of next week. Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl said the tightening was a response to “Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.” Norway has a 198-kilometer (123-mile) -long border with Russia in the Arctic.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are all the important updates ahead of the trading session of May 9 -GIFTNifty was flat this morning, swinging between a discount and rise of nearly 10 points from Nifty Futures Wednesday close, indicating a flat start for the Indian market. -On Wednesday, the Nifty 50 ended at the exact same level it closed the previous day. While the index did slip below the 22,200 mark at one point, autos and metal stocks contributed to recovery from the lows. -The India VIX showed no signs of cooling off. The index continues to remain above the mark of 17 and gained for the ninth day in a row. Wednesday's no move day means that the Nifty remains 500 points below its recent record high of 22,794. -Today will be the weekly options expiry for the Nifty 50 contracts. -Stocks in focus: L&T, Tata Power, TVS Motor, Godrej Agrovet, Sula Vineyards. -Earnings: State Bank of India, Asian Paints, BPCL, HPCL, MGL, PNB, Quess Corp, Rain Industries, Relaxo Footwear -TCS has released its annual report for FY24 in which TCS Chairman Chandrasekaran highlights the mega trends that are shaping priorities of businesses i.e AI, New energy, Supply chain and Talent. He also thinks the macro environment is relatively better now.   -Asia-Pacific markets were mixed ahead of China's April trade data, as well as pay statistics from Japan. -Overnight in the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its winning streak to six days, as investors shook off some weakness in tech. The Dow added 0.44% and notched its longest stretch of positive days in 2024. The S&P 500 inched lower and closed near the flatline, while the Nasdaq Composite pulled back by 0.18%. -Oil prices rose in early trade today as shrinking U.S. crude inventories signalled tighter supply, and amid rising hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by the end of the year. Brent crude futures rose to $83.81 a barrel. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

In this episode of the Schbang In It Podcast, we sit down with Arjun Melwani, founder of OG Samosa, to discuss the world of cloud kitchens and the evolving landscape of food delivery. Arjun shares his experiences and insights into what led him to pursue a delivery-only kitchen model and how it differs from traditional dining establishments.   Join us as we explore how Arjun navigates the challenges of running a virtual kitchen, from ensuring food quality during delivery to optimising operations and managing costs. We'll also touch on the emerging trends he's noticed in the industry and how he's working to build brand awareness and loyalty without a physical storefront.   Whether you're interested in the rise of cloud kitchens or considering starting your own food delivery brand, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the future of the food industry. Don't miss this engaging discussion with Arjun Melwani of OG Samosa!   Arjun Melwani's LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-melwani-1216931b2/    Indraneel Gawde's LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/neel-gawde-a027a196/   #SchbangInIt is now streaming live on Spotify, YouTube & all other major platforms. --------------- Produced By : Mriganka Kumari    Video Team: Ankit Sunil Philip Kannamkulam   Equipment: SK Vision   Design Team: Bhreehan About Us: Schbang, established in 2015, is a Creative, Technology and Media Transformation company with offices across Mumbai,  Bangalore, Delhi-NCR, and London, UK.   With a team of 1000+ members, it delivers growth-driven end-to-end solutions across creative development, strategic advisory, film production, web, design, content, data science, and media planning & buying verticals. It is also a valued Google Premier Partner, Adobe, Hubspot, MoEngage, Shopify, ONDC, and Zoho Premium Partner.   It has featured as a LinkedIn Top 25 start-up in 2018 and 2021 and on Financial Times' 450 High Growth Companies in the Asia Pacific List. In the last few years.   Schbang has created some exciting and award-winning digital work for brands like Jio, Fevicol, Ashok Leyland, Garnier, Cipla,  Asian Paints, Finolex Pipes, Crompton, Philips, Kaya Skin Clinic, London Dairy, Mattel, Xiaomi India, ASUS and many more brands.   Schbang is Founded by: Harshil Karia, Akshay Gurnani, Sohil Karia   Visit our Website: https://www.schbang.com/   Visit SchbangQ's Website: https://www.schbang-q.com/   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schbang/?hl=en   Apply to work with us at: https://careers.schbang.com/jobs/Careers   Email us your briefs & ideas at bd@schbang.com #CreatingASchbang #SchbangInIt

Cathleen has a fascinating conversation with Mosongo Moukwa, an expert in leadership and organisational change. With over 30 years of experience, Mosongo shares insights from his early days of management to his current prowess as a business coach and president of Hathaway Advanced Materials. This episode unpacks innovation beyond the traditional realms, advocating for a cohesive approach across all organisational sectors. Mosongo and Cathleen discuss the vitality of curiosity and the psychological safety necessary for fostering a culture of innovation. Mosongo's leadership journey marked by self-discovery, continuous learning, and building significant human connections shows what is needed to be an effective leader. He also emphasises the importance of nurturing potential within teams and leaving a lasting impact on individuals' lives.   Episode Timeline:    00:01 Mosongo's book 'Be a Leader of Significance' emphasises daily impactful leadership moments. 09:41 Weekly challenges promoted people-focused management development. 13:25 Striving for positive impact through coaching and mentoring. 17:19 Discuss memories, values, competencies, and influential books. 25:28 Questioning sense of authenticity and conformity. 28:28 Discussion on safety and risk in material production. 32:49 Growth mindset fuels resilience through new challenges. 38:13 Reflection on work experience leads to writing his book. 45:02 Employees want to be valued with gestures. 51:25 Significant leadership focuses on heart and mind. 54:02 Recommendation for past employees, maintaining human connections. 01:02:51 Children have specific needs, learn through open-ended questions. 01:05:32 Innovation in plastic coating moves from the lab. 01:11:53 Encouraging feedback, share your desired life legacy. Key Takeaways:  Innovation Is a Behaviour: Expand the boundaries of innovation beyond R&D and marketing. It is a collaborative effort driven by curiosity and a culture of psychological safety across the organisation. Growth Through Support: The alignment of support and challenge is crucial in leadership. An effective leader creates lasting emotional connections, impacting both the hearts and minds of team members. Leading with Authenticity: Leadership is not just a position, it's a journey. Embrace your unique experiences and lead with whole-person integrity. Authenticity builds trust and encourages others to follow in their truth. ABOUT  Mosongo Moukwa Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people. This results in increased profitability and growth expansion. Mosongo has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly Poly- One); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.). He is currently President at Hathaway Advanced Materials. Mosongo holds a PhD from Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada; a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University, Illinois; and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, US. He has been a keynote speaker at numerous international technical conferences and holds several patents. Be a Leader of Significance is his new book.   Connect with Mosongo: Book: https://a.co/d/c3HZFE3   Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa/ Connect: 
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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, March 19, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started:On a day marked by wild gyrations of the Sensex and Nifty, the benchmark indices managed to end Tuesday on a positive note. Both Sensex and Nifty ended the trading session about 0.15 per cent above their previous close. Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel and Tata Motors emerged as the top gainers on Tuesday. Have you invested in a small cap fund? Or looking at the high rate of return, have you been tempted to? Market regulator Sebi put small and mid cap funds under a stress test to check if they can handle a large sum of money, especially in a space which tends to have less liquidity. But what was the need for this test? Mint Money's Neil Borate and Jash Kriplani explain the move. Over the last two years, assets under management for small-cap mutual funds have more than doubled! This coupled with an average return value of more than 45 per cent, raised concerns with the regulator. Sebi asked small cap funds to rank companies under their management in descending order of liquidity. Days to liquidation vary from 12 days for 50 per cent liquidation for smaller funds, to 60 days for larger ones. Neil and Jash also tackle questions around the methodology of the stress test and whether you as a small-cap investor should be worried. Tata Sons, the parent entity of India's premier software services company Tata Consultancy Services, is reportedly planning to offload 23.4 million shares through block deals. The shares are to be sold at a price of 4,001 rupees each, totalling an estimated 9,300 crore rupees or about 1.1 billion dollars, as per a Bloomberg report. Tata Sons owns more than 72 per cent of TCS, which has seen its share value increase by 30 per cent over the last year. This strategic sale is speculated to be a manoeuver by the Tata Group to bypass the need for a public market listing for Tata Sons. Such a listing is a requirement set by the Reserve Bank of India for 'upper layer' non-banking financial companies to be listed on stock exchanges.The issue of electoral bonds is more layered than was initially understood. Days into SBI releasing details of donations made by corporations to political parties, the data keeps on throwing up surprises. Mint's Varun Sood unpacks more of it in this next story. Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd , a prominent player in India's infrastructure sector, finds itself at the centre of a puzzling discrepancy about its political donations made through electoral bonds. According to Megha Engineering's  last annual report, the company purchased electoral bonds worth 280 crore rupees. However, the Election Commission's data tells a different story. The commission's data shows Megha and its subsidiary, EveyTrans, together only bought bonds totaling 199 crore rupees in FY23. This discrepancy raises serious questions about the accountability of such instruments, meant to channel money anonymously to political parties. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, which deemed electoral bonds illegal in a landmark judgement last month, has told the State Bank of India to disclose all details. This includes the date of purchase and redemption, the name of the purchaser and recipient, denomination, and alphanumeric numbers and serial bonds. Mint's legal correspondent Krishna Yadav reports on the Supreme Court's strict and no nonsense approach towards electoral bonds.  What's common between Sachin Tendulkar in the early 2010s, Muhammad Ali in the 80s and Roger Federer in the late 2010s. They were all past their prime but were still going on. Now what if I told you a similar analogy can be drawn in the stock market with giants like HDFC, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), and Asian Paints. These companies were once the stalwarts of equity markets, with a widespread belief that investing in them was a surefire win. However, everything has an expiration date. In 2023, for the first time, shares of HDFC Bank, HUL, and Asian Paints all lagged behind the Nifty50's impressive 20 per cent increase. While Asian Paints saw a modest 10 per cent rise, HDFC Bank climbed by only 5 per cent, and HUL grew a mere 4 per cent. Mint's national editor, Abhishek Mukherjee, offers an in-depth analysis of the downturn experienced by these once-iconic stocks. New Delhi-based Azure Global Power, a renewable energy firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is considering strategic moves including selling a stake to a partner. People familiar with the development told Mint's policy bureau chief Utpal Bhaskar, that the company is even mulling selling the entire business. Originally listed on the NYSE in 2016 and subsequently delisted in 2023, Azure Power has significant investment from Canadian pension funds CDPQ and Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System, who own 53.4 per cent and 21.4 per cent of the company, respectively. We'd love to hear your feedback on this podcast. Let us know by writing to us at feedback@livemint.com. You may send us feedback, tips or anything that you feel we should be covering from your vantage point in the world of business and finance. Show notes:Mint Primer: Why you shouldn't stress out over new mid- and small-cap testsTata Sons to sell 23.4 million TCS shares worth ₹9,000 crore in block dealAt India's second-largest engineering co, gaps emerge in electoral bond fundingWhy Dalal Street's one-time darlings are struggling to keep the romance goingAzure Power is navigating leadership churn; a stake sale may be next

In this episode of Market Minutes, Harshita talks about the key factors to watch out for today before domestic equity market open. Benchmark indices Nifty, Sensex are likely to rise to fresh record highs, tracking positive global markets. Asian Paints, IGL, Tata Motors among stocks to watch on March 7. Catch the global market set up, and also hear from Renisha Chainani - Head of Research - Augmont Gold in the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

India's paint industry is on the cusp of a churn. Entry of three new players, which includes Aditya Birla Group, is set to intensify competition in the sector - where top five players have cornered 90% of the organised market. But exactly what is drawing big players to the paint industry?  Stock of Asian Paints fell by over 5% on Monday after Hong Kong-based brokerage CLSA downgraded it, saying that stiff competition may take a toll on the paint maker's near-term growth and margin. Moving on, like India's paints industry, its space sector too is painting a promising picture. The government recently amended the FDI rules, allowing up to 100 per cent investment through three categories. So will it make India a space superpower?  After space, let us now see what is happening in the world of cryptocurrencies. World's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has jumped over 20% so far this year to 52,000 dollars. Its market value has also breached the 1 trillion dollar-mark for the first time since late 2021. However, the crypto community is abuzz with two questions: Has the market already adjusted itself to factor in the halving's impact? And, where is the price headed in the next 3 - 6 months?  Do you want to know more about Bitcoin ‘halving'? Well in our explainer segment, Shivam Tyagi breaks it down for you. What is this event all about? How does it work? Find everything about this event and more in this episode of the podcast.  

Marketbuzz Podcast: The GIFT Nifty is indicating a positive start for the Indian markets. Watch out for stocks like Grasim, Asian Paints and South Indian Bank.

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people.As a thought leader in leadership development and organizational change, Mosongo has shared his insights such as leadership demystified with Human Capital, and panel discussions on neuroscience, project management, and business moderated by Wanda Curlee of American Public University. His articles have appeared in Business Today, The Journal of Creative Behavior, Crain's Cleveland Business, R&D Innovator, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard.Mosongo serves as the President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly PolyOne); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.).Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference contact us hereGrab your copy of Darrin's FREE e-book Walk in Your Purpose Check out Darrin's blog for great leadership tips and ideasSign up for the Road to Awesome email list and newsletterHave a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? Click here

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets.Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people.As a thought leader in leadership development and organizational change, Mosongo has shared his insights such as leadership demystified with Human Capital, and panel discussions on neuroscience, project management, and business moderated by Wanda Curlee  of American Public University. His articles have appeared in Business Today, The Journal of Creative Behavior, Crain's Cleveland Business, R&D Innovator, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard.Mosongo serves as the President at Hathaway Advanced Materials and has held leadership positions in R & D and operations at some of the world's most respected brands, including vice president, global technology at SC Johnson; vice president, global technology at Reichhold; vice president, technology at Asian Paints; director of technology at Avient (formerly PolyOne); and chief, global R & D at PCBL (formerly Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.).

Join us as we talk to Hari Krishnan Nair, the Co-founder of Great Learning about their story. Hari completed his computer science engineering degree at SCT College of Engineering, followed by an MBA from MDI, Gurugoan. He gained experience at various firms, such as Asian Paints and Withya, and held the role of Associate Director at the Great Lakes Institute of Management. In 2007, he was a co-founder of iLabs, which was eventually acquired by an IT enterprise company in 2010. Subsequently, in 2013, he co-founded Great Learning.  

Indian benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty 50 — are likely to open lower on October 26, following weak cues from global peers. Stocks on Wall Street witnessed a sharp sell-off with the NASDAQ bearing the brunt of the selling pressure. It fell over 2.4% with Alphabet and Meta stocks were the key drags. Meanwhile, the key bugbear for Indian markets that is crude oil prices went up significantly in the previous session, Brent futures were up over 2.3% and were trading over the $90 per barrel mark this morning. In the Indian market, the Nifty breached the key level of 19,100 level on an intraday basis following which the markets ended lower for the fifth straight session. Nifty Bank has turned negative for 2023. October 26 is the expiry session and the Street is bracing for an extremely volatile session and all indications suggest it will be skewed towards the downside. Stocks to track: Axis Bank, Jubilant Foodworks, Asian Paints, ACC, Canara Bank and more Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more 

"Stakeholder engagement is the heartbeat of any successful project. Their involvement, insights, and alignment are integral to seamless progress. Regular communication, robust feedback loops, and inclusive decision-making keep the project's pulse strong."In today's episode of The Shape Of Work podcast, join us in an engaging conversation with Jennifer D'souza, Amazon's Human Resource Business Partner. Jennifer has an overall work experience of more than a decade. She has worked at various organisations such as L'amar Natural Products, Asian Paints, and Coty. She did her BMS from S.K Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce, and her EPDHRM from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.In this episode, Jennifer unpacks her journey and paints a vivid picture of the key competencies required to excel in the dynamic landscape of human resources. Get ready to redefine your understanding of business, communication strategies, relationship building, problem-solving, and the art of leading with empathy.Episode HighlightsWhat are the key skills that an HR professional needs?What foundational steps are crucial to ensure a seamless and successful launch of HR projects?Promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplaceDeveloping learning agility in the workplaceFollow Jennifer on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Riddhi AgarwalAbout Springworks:Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:SpringVerify— B2B verification platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

On today's episode, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to ndirect tax expert Rohit Jain, Partner at the Mumbai headquartered Economic Laws Practice or ELP as well as Atul Chaturvedi, Chairman of Sri Renuka Sugars.SHOW NOTES[00:00] Stories Of The Day [03:08] India's housing markets continue to boom even as stock markets turn weak. [05:09] More and more GST inspectors are landing up at businesses and factories. Who is at fault ? With Rohit Jain, ELP[13:46] Sugar stocks and prices rise as companies position themselves as energy companies. With Atul Chaturvedi of Renuka Sugars[21:35] Indian roads are best for, destructive testing[23:08] Asian Paints co-founder Ashwin Dani passesFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inInteract with us or ask us questions on TelegramSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube

It was a choppy start to the week on Monday, with the markets ending largely lower in what was a muted session. The Nifty breached 19,700, the Nifty Bank slipped and the midcap index ended over 50 points lower. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) net sold for the second consecutive day, but it was a marginal sell figure which came in from the high to around Rs 83-odd crore. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) however bought handsomely. Earnings and global cues continue to be top of mind in terms of market cues to watch out for. The last couple of trading sessions have reacted to the earnings of HUL, Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Reliance Industries. In terms of result reactions today, Tata Steel, Shoppers Stop, JK  Paper stocks are to be watched out for. We also have Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto that will be releasing numbers today as well. Global cues seem quite supportive. The Dow Jones rallied for the 11th-straight day. Asia is in focus because China has vowed to support the property market.  Crude oil is higher on tighter supply as well as China hopes. Do watch out for brent crude. The GIFT Nifty is indicating a bit of a positive start aided by the global queues. We have the FED. ECB and Bank of Japan meets will happen this week. The US Fed meet is probably going to be the most important when it comes to global cues in the next couple of days. Hence, do watch out for any kind of movements in the global market ahead of that. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues ahead of today's session

BIO: Sampark Sachdeva has 12 years of corporate experience across Asian Paints and other businesses.STORY: Sampark let the security of his corporate job distract him from building a business out of his love for training. It wasn't until COVID struck and he found himself without a job that he decided to work on the plan. The business turned out to be a huge success.LEARNING: Nothing good comes easy. Don't let job security restrict you from pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. “No matter how bad your situation might be, the victim card can only be played once. You can't keep playing that card again and again.”Sampark Sachdeva Guest profileSampark Sachdeva has 12 years of corporate experience across Asian Paints and other businesses. He was awarded the best digital coach of 2021 at the India coaching awards. He was a TEDx speaker in 2020 and won the LinkedIn Spotlight Award in 2019, recognizing him as one of India's top content creators. Paul Ryder and Oracle also awarded Sampark as a top marketing and sales professional in 2019.Sampark has trained over 20,000 people across 125 sessions across 10 countries. He has over 125,000 followers across social media channels.Worst investment everSampark had an excellent corporate career. He was with Asian Paints, India's largest paints company, for over five years. In 2015 he moved to Ola, the Indian Uber, and was there for three years. Then he moved to Oyo, the country's largest hospitality brand, for another two years. Sampark won the Top 100 Marketing and Sales Professionals Award during this career journey. So yes, everything was going well on the corporate side.On the passion side, Sampark had been writing on LinkedIn for close to six years. He'd posted over 2000 posts in 2019 and won the LinkedIn Spotlight Award. Everything seemed rosy, and Sampark felt this was the time to take off.In 2020, Sampark moved into a new role in the same organization. But that's when COVID struck. He was in the hospitality industry, leading corporate events. He had just been in that role for a few months when the lockdown occurred. In one day, everything stopped.Sampark sat down with his family, and they looked at their savings. They could survive for a couple of years with what they had. Sampark decided to explore a plan he had put on the back burner. Sampark loved training, and after getting the content creator award, he consulted his mentors on how to make something out of his love for training.They all advised him to work on the plan for the next three to four years and then look at how to do it long-term. But when the lockdown started, the three-year plan became an overnight plan. Sampark decided to give himself four months to execute the plan. If it didn't work, he still had a corporate career to return to after the lockdown.At the end of four months, Sampark did a review and realized the training business was going better than he expected. He gave himself another four months, and it was still going well. He continued doing it until April 2022, when an old boss offered him a job. Sampark turned down the job because his business was doing well. He had trained close to 80,000 people and had a lot of clients in the pipeline. Sampark's only regret is having waited for so long to start his passion venture.Lessons learnedAs a corporate professional, you're restricted by your own thoughts and the false sense of security.Running a business is a hustle because now you have to do everything alone.Networking is crucial. But remember, it's not about transactional relationships;

In this episode of Market Minutes, Shailaja Mohapatra talks about Bank of England's interest rate hike, vanishing recession in the UK, the biggest gainers and losers of MSCI rejig, and Q4 numbers of Asian Paints and Eicher Motors. Also, catch Sachin Jasuja of Centricity Wealthtech in Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, keys data points and developing trends

In this episode of The Week on Dalal Street, Santosh Nair and Anuj Singhal discuss if the current rally still has steam left and the factors driving the upswing. Anuj says one of the main drivers of the rally has been the better than expected fourth quarter earnings from leading companies. He also shares his view on Asian Paints, Eicher Motors, Larsen & Toubro, and the key factors to keep an eye out for in the week ahead

Yesterday, the markets did close with minor gains amid volatility. Nifty held on to 18,300, and the Sensex rose around 179 points. The bank posted a sharp recovery in the last hour rising nearly 150 odd points. The US markets are in focus on account of the C P I inflation data as well as the debt ceiling in part. The US April CPI inflation data came in at around 4.9 percent versus estimates of around 5 percent. The US markets ended mixed with the tech stocks rally. Asian stocks are largely mixed this morning. The China inflation data for April has come at the slowest pace that we've seen in two years. The SX currently indicating a bit of a positive start. Karnataka exit polls will also be in focus as it is a photo finish which is expected in Karnataka, however, continue to buy in the Indian market showing the underlying conviction. So FII net around 1833 odd in equities. When it comes to quarterly earnings reported on Wednesday, we had a bit of a disappointment which came in for Larson and to as well as doctor Reddy and in terms of results today, we have Asian Paints and Eicher Motors, Dr Lal PathLabs, to name a few, These are a couple of things to watch out for. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues and news to watch out for in trade today

As the trading week begins on May 8, here are all the cues and news you need to watch out for in trade today. On Friday, markets recorded what was the biggest single day fall seen in two months as HDFC twins stocks fell sharply. The MSCI rejig news led to a fall of around 6 percent each HDFC and HDFC Bank, which was one of the biggest in three years. However, overnight, there was some amount of global reprieve. For the US markets on Friday, the Dow jumped 500 points as regional banks and Apple shares surged while April jobs data too was better than expected. However, Goldman Sachs says that despite the strong jobs data, it still expect a pause from the Fed in the June meet because of the consecutive rate hikes undertaken by the US central bank until now. Asia was mixed as at the time of recording this podcast with SGX indicating a positive start. Another positive queue on the fringe is Brent crude which closed down 5 percent last week. It was the third straight negative week for Brent crude. Overall, while Friday was a weak session, the larger queue for the Indian markets is that the trend seems positive because on a week to day basis, last week, 35 of the 50 stocks recorded gains last week inclusive of the likes of Asian Paints and Titan, which were top gainers. Listen in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues ahead of today's trading session

"HR professionals handling remote workforces need to be versatile and employ outcome-focused processes that are easily accessible to effectively support their teams."In the latest episode of The Shape of Work podcast, Prerna Chatterjee, Senior HR Manager at Talent500, shares her pearls of wisdom with us. She provides valuable insight into managing the workplace effectively and the future of work. Additionally, she enlightens us on her career journey and the challenges she faced, which had a huge impact on her work-life.Prerna has almost a decade of experience in the field of Human Resources, working in companies such as HCL Technologies Ltd., Asian Paints, and Samsung.Episode Highlights:How to manage a remote workforce effectively?How to handle difficult conversations in a remote setup?How work is shaping up for the next generation of HR?Follow Prerna on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Archit SethiAbout Springworks:Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:SpringVerify— B2B verification platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

n this clip, Beautiful Homes Editor in Chief Manju Sara Rajan, speaks with our host Rachana about realistic challenges of Minimalism in India. Please listen to the whole episode to know more about Colour Next by Asian Paints

In this edition of Market Minutes, Shailaja Mohapatra puts the spotlight on Asian Paints' and HUL's Q3 numbers and discusses rural trends and volume growth challenges. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that tracks the risk-reward in stock markets by putting the spotlight on keys data points and developing trends

In this clip, Beautiful Homes Editor in Chief Manju Sara Rajan, speaks with our host Rachana about 2023's top design trends to look for.Please listen to the whole episode to know more about Colour Next by Asian Paints

In this episode, we are discussing why neutral has come to signify elegance today, why is the world not a riot of colours it used to be, and why have Indians become afraid of colour in our homes. It is also the best time to have a conversation about colour because Asian Paints is announcing the Colour Of The Year and the decor trends for 2023 this month, as part of their annual initiative called ColourNext. We are talking to Manju Sara Rajan who is the editor-in-chief of Beautiful Homes India and Senior Advisor Design at Asian Paints ColourNext. First, she takes us through the purpose and significance of this initiative which is celebrating its 20 years. Then we also discuss simple ways of introducing bright colours into your home décor and the importance of the right lighting to balance these colours.Hosted by Rachana NakraProduced by Nikhil DintakurthiSound Partner: Smart Voice Studio

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Many who had their jobs, incomes, and savings ravaged by the pandemic are still trying to recover. Retail inflation, which was making their lives a tad more difficult, eased marginally in May after touching an eight-year high of 7.79% in April. But it is still above the RBI's tolerance band of 2-6 per cent for a fifth month in a row. Most companies too are feeling the heat of soaring input costs. Hindustan Unilever Chairman Nitin Paranjpe last week said that India is currently going through “probably the most difficult economic situation”. He also said that the company would continue to increase prices even as FMCG market growth rates moderate and volume growth rates become negative in the short term. A closer look at the sales of products across different price ranges throws a disturbing trend. HUL, Dabur India, Asian Paints, and Parle Products have all seen consumers buying cheaper and smaller packs. Meanwhile, according to Bloomberg, HUL saw its premium portfolio grow at twice the pace as the rest of its portfolio in 2021-22. Marico Ltd's premium personal care range also grew in high double digits in FY22.   HUL, Britannia, and Parle Products get 30 per cent, 55 per cent, and 70 per cent of their business, respectively, from one, five and 10 rupee packs. As a result, FMCG firms have opted for making products smaller while still maintaining the same price -- a phenomenon called 'shrinkflation'. A NielsenIQ report has also found that the FMCG industry saw a decline in volume in the January-March period. In fact, rural India witnessed a 5.3 per cent fall in volume, the highest consumption slowdown in the last three quarters. The report said that a decline in consumption was echoed across all zones and the town classes, but was more prominent in rural markets. Meanwhile, a national daily reported that 12 million passengers took domestic flights in May, almost six times the number for the same month last year that was hit by the second wave of Covid-19. ICRA said that domestic air travel in May was only 7% lower than pre-Covid levels. ICRA also said that international air traffic has surpassed pre-Covid levels by around 24 per cent, with fares seeing a spike. The number of domestic and international flights operated by Indian airlines is also back to pre-Covid levels. All of this has come against the backdrop of several rounds of airfare hikes due to all-time high jet fuel prices. Let us now gauge the trend in auto sector. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations has said that passenger vehicle retail sales in May 2022 were 11 per cent higher compared to the pre-Covid month of May 2019. But, two-wheeler sales in May 2022 were down 13.91 per cent compared to May 2019. However, according to FADA, the two-wheeler segment has seen a slight improvement in overall sales when compared with April this year. According to Maruti Suzuki India Executive Director Shashank Srivastava, the sale of SUVs and MPVs is expected to jump 63.93% in FY23 from FY19. The real estate segment also showed a divergent trend. According to ANAROCK Research, there has been a 230% jump in new launch supply in the luxury real estate segment, priced over 1.5 crore rupees, across India's top seven cities in Q1 2022 as against Q1 2020. Out of the overall housing sales in the top seven cities in Q1 2022, the luxury segment's share was nearly 12 percent compared to about seven per cent back in the pre-Covid period of 2019. ANAROCK Research added that before Covid, the affordable and mid segments were the most in-demand categories. However, given that the pandemic affected the affordable buyer-class the most, sales in the category went down from their earlier peak.   Clearly, the divergent performances in various sectors is betraying the K-shaped recovery in the Indian economy. The pandemic seems to have no effect on the affluent class, which continues to splurge. While those at the bottom of the pyramid don't have m

Sri Lanka is in a crisis. Covid-19 has sent the economy into a tailspin, and it is in free fall now. Its Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe recently said that the country's economy has “collapsed”. The spillover of the crisis has reached Indian shores too. ITC has said that its first foreign venture in the hotel space has been hit. Earlier, the 300-million-dollar project in Colombo saw construction being impacted due to the 2019 terror incidents and then the pandemic. In April, a financial daily had reported that automotive firms like Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, and TVS Motors had stopped exports of vehicle kits to Sri Lanka and halted production at their Sri Lankan assembly units due to its precarious forex reserves and fuel shortages.   According to an India Briefing note by Dezan Shira & Associates, instability in Sri Lanka could affect Indian Oil, Airtel, Taj Hotels, Dabur, Ashok Leyland, Tata Communications, Asian Paints, and State Bank of India. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's share in India's total exports has declined from 2.16 per cent in FY15 to just 1.3 per cent in the first 10 months of FY22. India's export to Sri Lanka is now nowhere near the 6.7 billion dollars seen in 2014-15. Till January 2022, it stood at 4.49 billion dollars in FY22.   But there is a silver lining too. Since Sri Lanka has been the world's largest supplier of orthodox tea, calls to Indian planters and exporters from foreign buyers of the commodity are pouring in. Big Sri Lankan importers from Iran, Turkey, Iraq, and Russia are reportedly visiting Kolkata and tea plantations in Assam. As a result, at recent Kolkata auctions, the average price for orthodox leaf saw an increase of up to 41 per cent compared to corresponding sales last year. And, the fuel shortage in Lanka is crippling its apparel sector too. According to the US International Trade Administration, the apparel export industry accounts for about 44% of the country's total exports. Many apparel orders from the UK, EU, and Latin American countries are now being diverted to India. Several orders have been given to companies in Tirupur, the hub of the textile industry in Tamil Nadu. Sri Lanka has been a strategically important partner for India. Even as some of our businesses are hit, and some try to fill the void created by the Sri Lankan crisis, India's assistance in this time of need will only lead to better ties with the island nation that has long been leaning towards the Chinese camp.  

Equity markets are expected to remain on choppy on Thursday as investors digest a second consecutive interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. Back home, the Reserve Bank of India had pushed up repo rate last week. However, rising interest rates, along with elevated raw material cost, pose a challenge to the building material sector, which includes ceramics, paints, pipes, cement and steel. Related companies felt the pain of mounting input costs in the fourth quarter of FY22, and analysts expect subdued demand in the coming months due to higher raw material prices and rising borrowing costs. Ronald Siyoni, AVP - Research, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas says building material space witnessed margin pressure during Q4FY2022. Demand remained healthy from government infrastructure projects and urban housing. Slackness was seen in tier-III and below, and rural segments, he says adding that margin pressures to continue till H1FY23. The sector, as a whole, should see improvement from H2FY2023 as energy costs recede Analysts have downgraded related sectors, and have cut earnings estimates to factor-in near-term challenges.  Nirmal Bang has cut its FY23 and FY24 Ebitda estimates for cement sector due to aggressive capacity expansion plans by multiple players, cost inflation environment etc, which will affect the sector's earnings in the medium-term.  Nirmal Bang, for instance, has cut its FY23 and FY24 Ebitda estimates for cement sector due to aggressive capacity expansion plans by multiple players, a prolonged cost inflation environment, lack of pricing power given the elevated competition, and deteriorating demand drivers. Meanwhile, ICICI Securities is ‘cautious' on the paints sector due to similar reasons. As regards steel and ceramics sectors, Anil Rego of Right Horizons PMS believes near-term pain clouds sector outlook. Speaking to Business Standard, Anil Rego, Founder and Fund Manager, Right Horizons PMS says coking coal prices impacting steel industry. Steel companies expected to be under pressure on account of export duty hike, he says. Sector has been de-rated; outlook weak. However, soaring gas prices to dent margins of ceramic companies. Kajaria, Somany have taken multiple price hikes. Margins are expected to normalise by Q3FY23.  That said, analysts don't see any significant impact on real estate demand or construction activity in the long-term. Ram Kalyan Medury, Founder & CEO of Jama Wealth, says high interest rates may defer second home's buying. But commercial construction may not be hugely impacted. Real estate a safe haven bet; will keep demand buoyant for some time, he says. Sector has seen recovery and global factors may not dampen this.  Analysts suggest investors avoid taking fresh positions in related counters for the time being.  However, a robust long-term view given strong real estate sector bookings; govt's focus on infrastructure creation; easing commodity prices from H2FY23; and lower valuations make them attractive from two-three years perspective.   Brokerages are bullish on UltraTech Cement, Asian Paints, Kajaria Ceramics, Century Plywoods, Greenply Industries, and APL Apollo Tubes.

India's power consumption spiked to an all-time high of 132.98 billion units in April amid the rise in mercury level in the country. According to India's power ministry, the country's electricity demand is expected to rise to 220 gigawatts in the next two months as meteorological department forecasts above normal maximum temperatures in west-central, north-west, north and north-eastern regions. It's not surprising then, that power-related stocks have been the favourable destinations with investors this year. The stock prices of power sector companies, including power generation and power distribution, have done materially better than benchmark indices.   Shares of companies like Adani Power, Tata Power, Power Grid, NTPC have surged from 2 to 175%, so far, this year. In comparison, the S&P BSE Power index has gained over 35%, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex index declined over 7% during the same period.   However, despite the rally, analysts remain bullish on related stocks and expect power utilities to benefit from the spread between rising power demand and acute energy crisis.   Speaking to Business Standard, AK Prabhakar, Head of Research, IDBI Capital, said NTPC will be the biggest beneficiary of coal-shortage crisis. He is positive on NTPC, Tata Power and Torrent Power. While power demand is likely to remain elevated till June, Coal India will be a beneficiary from peak power demand, he said. However, higher employee costs a worry for Coal India's margin.   That said, some industrial units in states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, are reportedly considering production cuts amid power outages. Moreover, the dwindling inventory of coal, which contributes nearly 80 per cent of India's power generation, has also failed to keep pace with the elevated energy demand.   Though stated-owned Coal India has ramped up supplies to power plants by 6.7 metric tons from a year ago, analysts remain uncertain whether the increased output would cater to both international as well as domestic demand. Analysts assume Coal India to benefit from higher volume growth due to accelerated dispatches of coal to power plants at domestic front.   According to Abhijeet Bora, Senior Analyst, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas says Coal India a beneficiary from higher volume growth YoY. Fixed costs dent outlook, while earnings outlook for power-generation companies remains intact, he says adding that he is bullish on NTPC, Power Grid and Tata Power.   Meanwhile, high prices of imported coal due to geopolitical uncertainties are expected to send power tariffs through the roof.  In March, merchant power prices surged to 8.2 rupees per unit as against an average of 4 rupees per unit.   According to a report by CRISIL Ratings merchant tariffs could remain over 6 rupees per unit this quarter – the highest in the past five fiscals.   Overall, with production reviving to pre-pandemic levels, the need for clean power supply also gives immense scope of growth for the power sector. Therefore, analysts expect the momentum in power stocks has more steam left.   Lastly, investors saw markets shut on a choppy note, as frontline indices Nifty 50 and Sensex closed 0.67% lower each. However, primary markets were abuzz as the mega LIC IPO was subscribed over 2.91 times on the final day. As regards today, investors will watch out for earnings report card of Asian Paints, Cipla, Vodafone Idea and Gujarat Gas.

Global equities, including Indian, tumbled last week as central bankers embarked on the journey on interest rate hikes.   As anticipated, the US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell announced a 50-basis points rate hike in May policy meet, while the Bank of England raised rates by 25 basis points. However, what surprised the domestic equities was the out-of-policy 40-bps repo rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India. It also increased the CRR limit by 50 basis points. Equities are now battling fears of record-high inflation, dented prospects of corporate profitability, and likelihood of contraction in economic growth. Besides, the ongoing Ukraine war, Covid-19 related fresh restrictions in China, and select disappointing corporate earnings took their toll on the markets. Eventually, the S&P BSE Sensex ended the week with a heavy loss of 2,226 points or 3.9 per cent. The NSE Nifty50, too, plunged 692 per cent, its biggest weekly fall since late November 2021. However, as we sit near two-month lows, investors are wondering if the market has overreacted or is there more pain ahead? Speaking to Business Standard, VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services says, market weakness reflects investors' nervousness and he is skeptical of central banks' ability to tame inflation. Investors expect aggressive monetary tightening policy, he says.   As pointed out, the near-term outlook remains volatile as investors remain skeptical of central banks' ability to tame inflation.   As regards this week, shares of Asian Paints, Cipla, GNFC, Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, Siemens and Vodafone Idea among others are likely to be in focus as the companies are scheduled to announce their March quarter results. Meanwhile, the primary market will be buzzing with activity. The mega Rs 21,000 crore LIC IPO received an overwhelming response from retail investors. The IPO was fully subscribed on the Day 2 of the offer period itself, despite the broader market weakness. The issue closes for subscription on Monday. The listing is likely to be on May 17.   Further, Prudent Corporate Advisory Services and Delhivery IPOs will open for subscription this week.  Watch video

Inflation has soared past 17%. People are dying while waiting in queues for fuel, and authorities are scrapping school exams after running out of dollars to import paper and ink. Sri Lanka is going through its worst economic crisis since its Independence. And the ripples are now being felt in India too. Driven out by hunger and loss of jobs, people from the island nation are seeking refuge in India, which is doing its best to help the neighbouring country. India has extended financial assistance to the tune of $2.4 billion in the last three months to Sri Lanka, which includes a $400 billion RBI currency swap, deferral of a $500 million loan and a $1.5-billion credit line for importing fuel, food and medicines. In addition to an International Monetary Fund Bailout, the southern neighbour has sought credit support of $2.5 billion from China. The island has been facing daily power cuts and double-digit inflation, which hit 17.5% in February. The Sri Lankan central bank allowed the local currency to devalue by 30% in a month. The crisis has been mainly caused by a shortage of foreign exchange reserves. They have plummeted 70% in two years to just $2 billion at the end of February, which can barely cover two months of imports. Meanwhile, the country has foreign debt obligations of about $7 billion this year. The forex crisis is the result of several factors. Tourism, which is the country's third-largest foreign exchange earner, came to a virtual halt after the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings which killed more than 250 people. Tourist arrivals dropped by as much as 70%. And then the pandemic struck, dealing a severe blow to the tourism industry. And remittances from foreign workers, which is the nation's biggest source of dollars, slumped 22.7% to $5.5 billion in 2021. The country's heavy dependence on imports for essential goods like sugar, pharmaceuticals, fuel, pulses and cereals worsened the crisis. The government's ban on chemical fertilizers last April as it looked to become the first country to fully adopt organic farming backfired. A survey showed that 90% of Sri Lanka's farmers used chemical fertilisers for cultivation. The move led to a drastic drop in domestic food production, pushing up food prices. The decision was rolled back after months of mass protests by farmers but the damage was done. Food inflation soared to 25.7% in February. The crisis is now starting to impact Indian exporters. Thousands of containers sent from India to Sri Lanka, including for its own consumption as well as trans-shipment cargo, have been lying uncleared at Colombo port as authorities can't afford to transfer containers between terminals. This, in turn, has led to some build-up of cargo intended for Sri Lanka at Indian ports. India also relies considerably on Colombo port for global trade given it is a transhipment hub. 60% of India's trans-shipment cargo is handled by the port. India-linked cargo, in turn, accounts for 70% of the port's total trans-shipment volume. India has traditionally been among Sri Lanka's largest trade partners. Prior to the pandemic, India was the top tourism source for Sri Lanka. More than one-fifth of Sri Lanka's total imports come from India. India is also one of the largest contributors to Foreign Direct Investment in Sri Lanka. FDI from India amounted to about $1.7 billion from 2005 to 2019. After China and the UK, India was the biggest source of FDI for Sri Lanka in 2019 at $139 million. The main investments from India are in the areas of petroleum retail, tourism and hotel, manufacturing, real estate, telecommunication, banking and financial services. A number of leading companies from India have invested and established their presence in Sri Lanka. These include Indian Oil, Airtel, Taj Hotels, Dabur, Ashok Leyland, Tata Communications, Asian Paints, SBI and ICICI Bank. Although Sri Lanka holds minor importance to India in terms of trade, it is a geopoliti

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After a correction of around 12 percent from the top of 18,604 levels, the Nifty has bottomed out near 16,400 - 16,370 zone which coincides with 50 percent Fibonacci retracement of previous advance from 14,151 – 18,604 levels and moved up with the formation of Higher Top Higher Bottom pattern. Also it has sustained above its 5-week high which indicates the Nifty has resumed its uptrend. On the daily charts, the Nifty has sustained above all important moving averages like 20, 50, 100 & 200 days which gives confirmation of the bullish sentiments for the medium to long term. However, the momentum indicator like RSI (relative strength index) is sustaining above 60 mark on all the time frames which indicate market has strong positive momentum for the medium to long term. We believe, the Nifty will face strong resistance at 18,210 and 18,604 mark. On the flip side, the support levels would be placed at 17,380 and 16,830 levels.