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1. India Becomes the World's Fastest-Growing Oil Consumer OPEC's latest report crowns India as the top driver of global oil demand growth through 2025 and 2026.Oil demand in India will rise from 5.55 million bpd (2024) to 5.99 million bpd (2026), growing faster than China's and the US's.Diesel is the main growth driver, with road expansion, infrastructure, and industrial growth boosting demand.March saw record crude imports (5.4 million bpd), with Russia leading at 36% of India's crude intake.Despite geopolitical headwinds like US tariffs, OPEC sees India's fiscal policy and strong economy cushioning any impact. 2. IndusInd Bank Uncovers ₹595 Cr in Dubious Bookkeeping India's eighth-largest private bank is under fire for accounting lapses worth ₹595 crore in “other assets.”Triggered by a whistleblower complaint, the bank's internal audit flagged unsubstantiated balances, quietly offset in January 2025.An earlier ₹674 crore was wrongly booked as interest over three quarters and later reversed.Top bosses CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana resigned in April amid mounting pressure.External firms PwC and Grant Thornton have been roped in for damage assessment and forensic audits.Moody's cut the bank's outlook to “negative”, citing weak internal controls and lack of succession planning. 3. Apple Reassures India After Trump's iPhone Rebuke After Donald Trump publicly told Apple to stop making iPhones in India, the tech giant quietly assured New Delhi that it's not going anywhere.Trump, speaking in Doha, said Apple CEO Tim Cook was investing in India “too much” and should “build in the US.”Apple currently produces 15% of its iPhones in India, with plans to make India a major export base.Indian officials confirmed Apple's investment roadmap remains intact.India-made iPhones, mostly built by Foxconn and Tata Electronics, are now being exported to global markets, including the US. 4. IndusInd Bank's ₹1,979 Cr Derivatives Blowout Adds to Woes In a separate episode earlier this year, derivative accounting errors cost the bank ₹1,979 crore.Lapses hit 2.35% of the bank's net worth, according to PwC's review.The bank is now strengthening internal controls, but the damage to investor confidence and leadership remains deep. 5. India Rejects Pakistan's Conditional Peace Offer Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif extended a peace olive branch—but with the usual caveat: Kashmir.“We are ready to talk,” he said, but insisted Kashmir be central to any future talks.India immediately shut the door—S. Jaishankar stated the only issue left is for Pakistan to vacate PoK.This exchange follows a May 10 ceasefire understanding, after four days of heavy cross-border shelling. 6. India Revokes Security Clearance of Turkish Aviation Firm Çelebi In a move mixing geopolitics with national security, India has revoked the security clearance of Turkish firm Çelebi Aviation.Çelebi handles ground operations at nine major airports including Mumbai and Delhi.The action follows public anger over Turkey's support to Pakistan amid Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack.Shiv Sena leaders had also demanded the firm's expulsion, citing national security.Despite its large footprint—58K flights, 5.4 lakh tons of cargo, and 7,800 employees—Çelebi now faces exit signals from India's aviation ecosystem.India's narrative this week is clear: high on energy, tough on lapses, assertive on sovereignty, and bold in global business.
Apple's bold India move amid Trump's warning, India's security clearance revocation for Turkey's Celebi, and SEBI's multiple investigations, from IndusInd Bank to Yes Bank and Jane Street. Also in focus: travel platforms face heat over Turkey and Baku flights, Infosys trims bonus payouts, and India tightens cybercrime enforcement. We close with a sharp take on how Virat Kohli's Test exit disrupts cricket branding.
In the early hours of Wednesday, May 7—well past midnight—India launched a precise, 23-minute military operation targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. These locations were reportedly strongholds of two of the world’s most notorious terror groups: Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian Rafale jets deployed SCALP and HAMMER missiles in the strikes, in what appeared to be a retaliatory act not only against the recent Pahalgam attack, but against a long history of terror incidents—Red Fort, Parliament, Mumbai train blasts, Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama—stretching back to the Kargil conflict. According to Indian government sources, over 100 militants were killed in the strikes. Pakistan launched a retaliatory attack using drones and missiles, reportedly aimed at as many as 15 cities across northern India. The Indian government stated that all incoming threats were intercepted, primarily using its S-400 air defence systems. India then escalated further, crossing deeper into Pakistani territory than ever before. It neutralized an air defence radar installation in Lahore and conducted operations in sites at Sialkot and even near Islamabad. This marks a significant shift in India’s military posture—from punitive strikes to potentially pre-emptive warfare. As the lines blur between militants, soldiers, and civilians, critical questions emerge: Is this the new normal in India’s security doctrine? How long can Pakistan withstand a prolonged conflict, economically and militarily? Will China’s support to Pakistan—currently limited to weapons supply—expand into something more direct? And, crucially, what diplomatic or military paths remain open for de-escalation before the region tips into broader instability? Host Anirban Chowdhury discusses with ET’s Manu Pubby and Hakim Irfan Rashid Tune in You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the UK and India inch closer to sealing their most ambitious bilateral trade agreement post-Brexit, the stakes have never been higher. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to Pallavi Joshi Bakhru, Partner and UK Corridor Leader at Grant Thornton Bharat to unpack the long-awaited deal poised to reshape £43 billion in annual trade between the two nations. With UK exporters set to save up to £900 million in tariffs and Indian workers finally gaining access to the long-sought Social Security Agreement, the episode dives into what each country truly stands to gain. Questions remain: Have thorny issues like data protection, IP rights, and worker mobility really been resolved? Can this deal serve as a blueprint for India’s much-anticipated pact with the US? And will promises on paper translate into performance on the ground? Stay tuned for a sharp look at a trade moment that could redefine bilateral economics in a fractured global order.Tune inYou can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As trust in domestic examinations falters, interest in studying medicine abroad is gaining momentum. In the wake of NEET-UG 2024’s credibility crisis marked by paper leak allegations, grace marks controversies, and a perplexing spike in perfect scores many Indian medical aspirants are rethinking their future. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Neil Ghai speaks with Akshay Chaturvedi, CEO of Leverage Edu, and Ankur Bharti, Executive Director at Grant Thornton Bharat, to unpack this shifting dynamic. From Russia and Ukraine’s aggressive recruitment drives to the Supreme Court’s insistence on NEET qualification for even overseas MBBS seats, we explore the ripple effects on young dreamers caught in the crossfire. The discussion spans digital platforms influencing student decisions, the appeal of shorter and cost-effective specialization paths, and the emotional toll of navigating a shaken admissions system. Is this growing exodus a practical pivot or a desperate detour? And can war-torn or economically strained nations truly offer safe academic havens? Stay tuned as we trace the contours of a new medical migration and ask When the road to a white coat at home narrows, where do India’s future doctors turn next? Tune inCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.You can follow Neil Ghai on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms.https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc 1. YouTube Doubles Down on India's Creator Economy YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, at the WAVES 2025 summit, pledged an additional ₹8.5 billion to India's creator ecosystem, on top of ₹210 billion already invested over the past three years. With over 100 million Indian channels uploading in 2024 and more than 15,000 surpassing 1 million subscribers, Mohan called India a rising “Creator Nation.” The platform clocked 45 billion watch hours from Indian content last year alone. Backing this digital momentum, the Indian government announced a $1 billion creator economy fund and the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai, supported by global tech giants like Nvidia, Google, Apple, and Meta. 2. India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate Post Pahalgam Attack Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, Pakistan has intensified military deployments across the India border. Radar systems and Chinese SH-15 howitzers were positioned in Rajasthan's Longewala sector. The Pakistan Air Force launched large-scale exercises involving F-16s, J-10s, and JF-17s, signaling heightened readiness. India, in turn, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, calling out Pakistan's alleged cross-border terror links. The geopolitical mood remains tense, with both countries maintaining high alert levels. 3. Pre-IPO Funding Faces Chill as Markets Wobble Volatile public markets have started to dent private funding too—especially pre-IPO deals. Investors, including HNIs and family offices, are pushing for discounted valuations, stricter terms, and longer timelines before committing funds. Big names like Zepto, Groww, and Cred are said to be in talks, but several deals are being renegotiated or delayed. While 2024 saw $355 million raised across 17 pre-IPO deals, caution is now the dominant theme. Weak post-listing performances by firms like Ola Electric and Swiggy, and the broader 7% decline in Nifty since September, have soured sentiment. 4. Markets Cautious, But India Still a Bright Spot A Mint survey of 30 investment professionals reveals that while volatility is expected to remain high—thanks to Trump's tariff war and domestic uncertainty—India may still emerge as a relatively stable investment zone. Over 77% of experts expect continued choppiness over the next quarter, though 63% believe large-cap stocks now offer attractive entry points. Mid- and small-cap stocks remain under watch after sharp corrections. Gold, meanwhile, is shining bright—up 31% in 2025 so far—and expected to outperform equities again if global turbulence persists. IPOs have largely dried up, but 53% of analysts see a cautious revival in high-quality names later this year. 5. Sebi Clears IndusInd Execs of Insider Trading Sebi has closed its investigation into insider trading allegations against IndusInd Bank's former CEO Sumant Kathpalia and deputy CEO Arun Khurana. It found all ESOP-related trades were disclosed and occurred post-vesting. However, a forensic audit revealed Khurana had knowledge of the incorrect forex derivative accounting that caused a ₹1,960 crore hit. While insider trading wasn't established, governance questions linger. The bank is still grappling with reputational fallout amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
In this special edition of The Morning Brief, hosts Anirban Chowdhury and Dia Rekhi chat with three of the world’s most dynamic content creators, Mark Rober (a former NASA engineer turned YouTube star), Mayo Japan (a Hindi-speaking Japanese creator bridging Indian and Japanese cultures), and Brandon B (a VFX expert and viral storyteller). From viral Halloween costumes to high-budget STEM experiments, and from short-form content to cultural crossovers, the episode explores the evolution of YouTube content creation. The guests share insights on AI’s disruptive potential, monetization beyond ad revenue, the rise of YouTube on TV, and why authenticity and passion remain at the heart of their work. You can follow Dia Rekhi on social media: Linkedin & TwitterYou can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As global tensions intensify from tariffs to terror the question arises: Are India-China relations quietly warming beneath the surface? Despite diplomatic frost after the Galwan clash, trade tells a different story. In 2023, bilateral trade reached a staggering $136.2 billion, with China remaining one of India’s top partners. From telecom to pharma, Chinese components power critical sectors of the Indian economy. China has even begun sending positive signals issuing over 85,000 visas to Indians in just four months and allowing Indian leadership in Chinese firms’ local operations. So, is this economic interdependence a path to reconciliation or just strategic convenience? Even as New Delhi curbs Chinese apps and investments, the flow of goods and even visas continues. Host Anirban Chaudhury talks to Wendong Zhang, Professor and Economist at Cornell University; Ashok Kantha, India’s former ambassador to China; and ET’s Dipanjan Roy Choudhury about why, as China faces a bruising tariff war with the US, India may be more economically indispensable than it appears. Is this economic pragmatism a sign of strategic recalibration?Tune In.Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India’s move to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance marks a watershed moment with far-reaching consequences is the starkest example of weaponizing the natural resource in recent times. The IWT, critical to both countries and a lifestream for Pakistan, has survived 6 decades of hostilities and 4 armed conflics. But it has been marked with disputes and disagreements. The Pahalgam attacks was the last straw that made India take the extreme step of keeping it in abeyance. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with leading experts Anubhuti Vishnoi, Senior Editor,at The Economic Times and Pranab Dhal Samanta, Executive Editor (Politics),at The Economic Times to unpack the legal, political, and strategic dimensions of this bold decision. What does holding the treaty "in abeyance" truly mean under international law? Could this signal a shift in India’s approach to critical resource diplomacy? And as energy security takes center stage, will Jammu & Kashmir finally unlock its vast hydroelectric potential?Moreover, could India’s stance on the IWT set a powerful precedent for future water-sharing agreements across the region—and challenge the established global norms? Stay tuned as we explore the high stakes, hidden challenges, and historic opportunities emerging from this unfolding story. Tune in.Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinYou can follow Pranab Dhal Samanta on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin You can follow Anubhuti Vishnoi on her social media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India has responded to the terror attacks in Pahalgam that claimed at least 25 lives of innocent tourists. A quick probe has been followed by a 5 point onslaught that strikes at an age-old water sharing agreement, infiltration, visas and diplomatic representation. Is a war imminent? Host Anirban Chowdhury is joined by ET’s defence expert Manu Pubby and diplomatic editor Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury for an in-depth breakdown of the ongoing investigation, India’s counter strike and what lies ahead. Tune in. Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.You can follow Manu Pubby on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin or StoriesYou can follow Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin or Stories Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once an idyllic, tourist-friendly destination nicknamed “mini Switzerland,” Baisaran Valley is now the site of a devastating and unprecedented terrorist attack, which has claimed 26 lives yet. As scenes of gunshots and helpless victims reverberate and replay through news channels and the internet, host Nidhi Sharma asks Hakeem Irfan Rashid, ET's Kashmir expert, to explain the whys, hows and what next. He discusses the calculated nature of the attack, the shocking targeting of civilians, and the larger implications for Kashmir’s image of normalcy post-Article 370, the absence of security infrastructure in remote regions, and the fear now gripping the valley, especially with the tourist season just setting in. With cancellations pouring in and shutdowns across towns, this attack may cast a long shadow over the region’s recovery.You can follow Hakeem Irfan Rashid on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin or StoriesCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: NDTV Profit, Republic World, India TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the very reason Indian students choose the U.S. for higher education suddenly disappeared? No, it’s not the allure of Silicon Valley or Ivy League labels we’re talking about OPT: Optional Practical Training. For years, it’s been the launchpad for STEM grads to gain real U.S. work experience after their degree. But that pathway is now under serious threat. In this episode, host Neil Ghai and Prachi Verma are joined by Adarsh Khandelwal, co-founder of Collegify, and Nikhil Jain, founder of ForeignAdmits, to unpack a new bill in the U.S. Congress that could abolish the OPT program altogether. With Indian students accounting for more than 40% of all OPT approvals last year, this isn’t just a policy shift, it's a potential game-ender. So, what’s driving this move? What’s at stake? And how might it reshape the future for Indian students eyeing the U.S.? Tune in.Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.You can follow Neil Ghai on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin or StoriesYou can follow Indrajit Hazra on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin or Stories Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FIIs turn net buyers in March, IndusInd Bank searches for a new CEO, and GIFT City's aircraft leasing business gains momentum. Meanwhile, RBI's policy meeting hints at a possible rate cut, Trump's tariffs put Indian exports on alert, and Bollywood bets big on Salman Khan's 'Sikandar.' Get all this and more in today's Moneycontrol 'Editors' Picks.'
The crisis at IndusInd Bank is escalating, with an accounting discrepancy in its derivatives portfolio leading to possible loss of Rs 1,500 crore, regulatory investigations, insider trading concerns, and leadership upheaval. As the RBI intervenes, critical questions arise about governance, compliance failures, and financial stability. How did this happen? Who knew? What does it mean for investors and the banking sector? And can IndusInd Bank rebuild trust? Host Anirban Chowdhury, along with Krishna Appala of Capital Mind, Reena Zachariah and Saloni Shukla of ET, unpacks the controversy, key players, and the road ahead for the bank.Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Corner Office Conversation with Maersk’s Keith Svendsen and Chris Cook, Tata, Airtel’s DTH merger: Will 2 Negatives make a Positive?, Tesla Tug-of-War: Maha, AP woo Elon Musk, and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump's auto tariffs shake markets, IndusInd Bank orders a forensic audit, and Jumbotail nears unicorn status. Plus, FPIs bet big on India, Infosys lets go of more trainees, and comedy venues struggle with cancellations. Tune in for the top stories.
From the 'Income Tax Bill 2025' scrutinizing digital footprints, the 'Eighth Pay Commission' gearing up for salary revisions, IndusInd Bank's leadership shake-up, to the details of Delhi's budget, Paytm's new payment processing strategy, and India's tariff talks with the US. Tune in!
IndusInd Bank's derivatives issue is an isolated case, says RBI. The Nifty Midcap index sees its biggest jump since June 2024, Adani Group eyes medical tourism with its airport-linked hospital plan and Vodafone Idea explores a Starlink partnership for satellite internet. Plus, IPL 2025 is a goldmine for influencers, and Google's $32 billion Wiz deal shakes up cloud wars. Tune in for all this and more!
SEBI questions IndusInd Bank over disclosure lapses, India gears up for its biggest nuclear power addition, and IPL sponsorship revenues soar by 15-20%. Plus, insights on Religare's governance review, Citibank India's leadership shift, and BluSmart's search for a buyer. Tune in for the top business stories.
In today's episode on 17th March 2025, we break down how derivatives mismanagement can have massive negative repercussions, as we saw with IndusInd Bank, and why the RBI is investigating other banks for their forex derivatives exposure.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
IndusInd Bank shares crash 27%, Starlink teams up with Airtel for India launch, and Holi sparks a travel surge. Plus, US trade tensions, the Chinese smartphone probe, and market trends. Get all the top business and market updates in today's Editor's Picks podcast.
In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:00:00 Stories Coming Up!00:21 Intro00:39 IndusInd Bank Crashes 25%!08:37 Hyundai India Under the Scanner16:00 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.
It's Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Govt Plans LIC Stake Sale The Indian government may sell a 2-3% stake in LIC in FY26, subject to market conditions, as part of SEBI's mandate to reduce its stake to 90% by 2027. Instead of a single offering, the sale might be in tranches to maximize value. With a 96.5% holding, the Centre's stake sale could fetch ₹9,500-14,500 crore at current prices. However, with weak market sentiment, analysts believe the government will wait for a recovery. Temasek's ₹8,500 Crore Bet on Haldiram's Singapore's Temasek has acquired a 10% stake in Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd. for ₹8,500 crore, valuing the snack giant at ₹85,000 crore ($10 billion). The deal follows a restructuring merging Haldiram's Delhi and Nagpur operations under one entity. The family may sell another 5% stake to Blackstone or Alphawave Global. With ₹14,000 crore revenue in FY24 and a 40% market share, Haldiram's is eyeing an IPO in 24-36 months, signaling strong investor interest in India's growing food sector. Zydus Expands into Medical Devices with €256.8M French Acquisition Zydus Lifesciences is set to acquire an 85.6% stake in French firm Amplitude Surgical for €256.8 million, with plans for a full €300 million buyout. This move marks Zydus' entry into global medtech, focusing on orthopaedics, cardiology, and nephrology. “We aim to build a sizable medtech business in 5-7 years,” said MD Sharvil Patel. With India still importing 80-85% of medical devices, Zydus sees a major opportunity in local manufacturing and global expansion. Fewer Promotions, Modest Salary Hikes in 2025 Employees may see career growth slow in 2025, with promotions projected to drop 25%, per Deloitte. Economic uncertainty, slower revenue growth (4.4% in Q3FY25 vs. 9.1% two quarters ago), and cost-cutting measures are driving this trend. US President Trump's proposed tariffs could further impact key Indian industries. Companies are tightening performance evaluations, and salary hikes are expected to average 9.2% in 2025, slightly lower than last year. Some IT firms may offer promotions without pay raises to retain staff, while Vedanta Group remains an outlier, maintaining promotion levels. IndusInd Bank's ₹19,000 Crore Stock Meltdown IndusInd Bank's stock crashed over 25% after revealing discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio spanning 5-7 years, impacting net worth by 2.35% (~₹1,600 crore). An external audit is underway, but the disclosure has raised concerns over internal controls. The RBI recently granted CEO Sumant Kathpalia just a one-year extension, possibly due to this issue. With a 50% stock decline in six months and stress in its microfinance portfolio, IndusInd faces a tough road ahead to rebuild investor trust.
The recent decline in the US stock market raises critical questions about its impact on the Indian economy. Will this downturn benefit or harm Indian investors? In this detailed analysis, we explore the ripple effects on Sensex and Nifty, examining global market trends and their influence on domestic financial stability. Additionally, we uncover the reasons behind IndusInd Bank's 27% drop, analyzing key factors such as economic policies, investor sentiment, and global financial movements. Stay tuned for expert insights on how these developments could shape the future of Indian markets.
In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets this week. After second week of gains, market participants will watch out how India Inc's Q3 unfolds, followed by minutes of FOMC meeting, and global cues. Among stocks in focus, watch out for HDFC Bank, ITC, and IndusInd Bank. Also, catch Vinit Bolinjkar of Ventura Securities on 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.
In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about key events that investors will eye on October 25. Q2 results are likely to bring some volatility in the Indian markets, weighing on Nifty 50 index for the fourth straight week. Companies such as ITC, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, among others will react their Q2 results today. Meanwhile. Also, catch market veteran Ambareesh Baliga on 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 top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of October 25 -The Nifty has now declined for four days in a row and is set for another weekly loss. For the week, the Nifty is down 1.8% so far. For an index, that did not decline for three straight weeks in 2024 until the last week, is now poised for its fourth straight weekly drop. -The underperformance of the Nifty on Thursday was led by the two FMCG heavyweights - Hindustan Unilever and ITC. -Stocks to watch: ITC, Dixon Technologies, Godrej Consumer Products, IndusInd Bank, United Breweries, Petronet LNG, MGL, Castrol India, Radico Khaitan, JSW Energy, IEX, Oracle Financial -Earnings: JSW Steel, Shriram Finance, Interglobe Aviation, BEL, Bandhan Bank, Bank of Baroda, BPCL, DLF, GMR Power, Go Fashion, HPCL, IDBI Bank, Inox Wind, Inox Green Energy, JM Financial, Krsnaa Diagnostics, Phoenix Mills, Poonawalla Fincorp, Praj Industries, Mahindra Holidays, MOIL, Macrotech, UTI AMC -GIFTNifty was trading flat this morning vs Nifty Futures' Thursday's close, indicating a muted-to-negative start for the Indian market. -In terms of global cues, major Asian equity benchmarks splintered between gains and losses Friday after Wall Street rallied for the first time this week as Tesla Inc. shares jumped. Equities in Japan fell while share indexes in Australia and South Korea advanced. US futures were little changed after the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.8%. The moves partly reflected the 22% leap for Tesla shares on strong earnings and a forecast outlining as much as 30% growth in car sales next year. -Gains for US stocks and bonds on Thursday came as US economic data showed new home sales beating estimates, initial jobless claims dropping and business activity expanding at a solid pace. -In commodities, oil advanced after dropping Thursday as oversupply concerns overshadowed the risks from Israel's potential retaliatory strike on Iran. Gold was steady Friday after edging higher in the prior day. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top developments from around the world ahead of today's trading session -While Monday and Tuesday's fall came amidst multiple negative surprises, the fact that there were enough positive earnings surprises on Wednesday also could not improve sentiment in any form. IT was the only standout sector during the session, led by Persistent Systems and Coforge, shares of each ending 10% higher after a strong earnings performance and bullish management commentary on the road ahead. -In an interaction with CNBC-TV18, Laurence Balanco of CLSA projected the Nifty to fall another 1,000 points from current levels in the next 20 trading sessions. -Wednesday's high of 24,604, becomes the first level for the Nifty to cross during Thursday's trading session, which will also be the weekly options expiry day. The day's low of 24,378, which also happens to be the opening level and from where the index bounced, will be key to watch on the downside. -Stocks to track: HUL, AU Small Finance Bank, United Spirits, VIP Industries, Birla Corp, Pidilite, Piramal Pharma, Sona BLW -Earnings: ACC, Colgate-Palmolive, CSB Bank, Cyient, DCB Bank, Dixon Technologies, Godrej Consumer, IEX, IndusInd Bank, ITC, Laurus Labs, MGL, Nippon Life, Oracle Financial, Petronet LNG, PNB Housing, Westlife Foodworld -GIFT Nifty was trading flat this morning vs Nifty Futures Wednesday's close, indicating a muted-to-positive start for the Indian market. –In terms of global cues, equities in Asia fell while the yen stabilized along with Treasuries after a selloff on Wednesday as traders scaled back bets on US interest-rate cuts. Japanese, South Korean and Australian shares as well as stock futures for Hong Kong all dropped Thursday following a 0.9% decline for the S&P 500 on Wednesday. The yen edged higher after touching the weakest level against the greenback since July. -Back in the US, big tech climbed in late hours as Tesla kicked off the “Magnificent Seven” earnings season with better-than-estimated results. The carmaker jumped 8% after reporting adjusted earnings above the average analyst estimate. The firm also said it expects to achieve slight growth in vehicle deliveries for the full year. -In commodities, oil rose after retreating on Wednesday, as traders assessed tensions in the Middle East and the outlook for market balances heading into 2025. Gold edged higher following its biggest daily drop in 11 weeks. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of October 22 -A rebound from lows for the Nifty 50 was short-lived on Monday as despite the best efforts from HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries, the index ended in the red, without any follow-up buying. For the 93 points contributed by the Nifty heavyweights to the upside, there was a team of Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank and Tata Consumer Products to offset those gains. -Today, shares of Bajaj Housing Finance, 360 One WAM, City Union Bank, HFCL, Jana Small Finance Bank, Mahindra Logistics, Union Bank of India are some of the broader market names that will react to results. -Earnings: Bajaj Finance, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Green, Amber Enterprises, Can Fin Homes, Chennai Petro, ICICI Prudential, Indus Towers, IIFL Securities, M&M financial, ICICI Securities, Persistent Systems, Coforge, Shoppers Stop, SRF, Varun Beverages, Zensar Technologies, Olectra Greentech, Zomato -GIFT Nifty was trading flat this morning vs Nifty Futures' Monday's close, indicating a muted-to-positive start for Indian market -Other stocks to track: Tata Motors, RVNL -Hyundai Motor India IPO lists today. Its grey market premium has declined to 2%, with shares now trading at a premium of Rs 48 as against the issue price of Rs 1,960. The IPO of Hyundai Motor India, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, got subscribed 2.37 times on the third day of the bidding last week, helped by institutional buyers. This is the largest IPO in the country, surpassing LIC's initial share sale of Rs 21,000 crore. -Asian equities declined for a second day as Wall Street stocks took a breather after notching their longest weekly rally this year. Bonds tumbled on cooling expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Shares in Australia, Japan, and South Korea all fell, while futures for benchmarks in Hong Kong pointed to losses. That's after equities in the US dropped from nearly overbought levels, following a relentless advance to all-time highs. -Overnight in the US, the S&P 500 fell 0.2% with all of its major groups but technology pushing lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.8%. Nvidia Corp. hit a record high, with the Nasdaq 100 up 0.2% -Oil prices fell this morning, paring the previous day's nearly 2% rise as the top U.S. diplomat renewed efforts to push for a ceasefire in the Middle East, and as slow demand in China, the world's top oil importer, continued to weigh on the market. Brent crude futures for December delivery were down 26 cents, or 0.3%, at $74.03 a barrel. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of October 7 -The Nifty 50 on Friday did huff and puff its way to somehow close above 25,000, it could not avoid registering its worst week of 2024, a week that saw ₹17 lakh crore erosion in the overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies. The trio of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries contributed to over 40% of the sell-off seen on the Nifty during Friday's session, although FMCG stocks were the ones that triggered the move downwards during the final trading day of the week. -The upcoming week promises no respite either. The tensions between Iran and Israel continue to remain an overhang as there has been no positive development on that front. This will also have an impact on the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision on Wednesday. -While a majority of CNBC-TV18's Citizen's MPC believes that the RBI should not cut rates, they believe that there should be a change in the central bank's stance to "neutral." -Earnings season begins in the second half of the upcoming week with TCS kickstarting proceedings on Thursday, October 10, along with other broader market names like Tata Elxsi, IREDA and others. -The Nifty bulls may look for some respite on Monday considering the oversold setups and a positive handover from Wall Street post the non-farm payrolls data. -Stocks to watch: Titan, IndusInd Bank, Federal Bank, Macrotech Developers, Godrej Properties, Adani Wilmar, Metropolis Healthcare, RBL Bank, L&T Finance, GAIL, Gravita India, MTNL, Landmark Cars -Asian stocks rose this morning after stronger-than-expected US payroll data underscored the health of the world's largest economy and boosted optimism over a soft landing. Equity benchmarks in Australia, South Korea and Japan all gained after the S&P 500 and Treasury yields rose on Friday as traders trimmed bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. US 10-year yields climbed a further one basis point Monday, nearing the key 4% threshold. -Over in the U.S, stocks advanced on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report gave investors confidence around the health of the economy. Data showed nonfarm payrolls grew by 254,000 jobs in September, far outpacing the forecasted gain of 150,000 from economists polled by Dow Jones. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.22%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.81% to notch an all-time closing high of 42,352.75. -Oil drifted lower as traders weighed Israel's potential retaliation against Iran for a missile attack last week, with President Joe Biden discouraging a strike on Tehran's crude fields. -The GIFT Nifty was trading higher, at a premium of over 80 pts from Nifty Futures Friday close, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian market. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today. The Nifty ended flat, giving up all of its opening gains after reclaiming the 24,600 mark in intraday trade. Key to watch today will be whether or not the bulls will come back recharged after a day's break and whether or not the Nifty will see a breakout above the 24,650 mark. Zomato will be in focus as Antfin Singapore is likely to sell over 1.5% stake in the food aggregator via a block deal. IndusInd Bank, Poly Medicure will be among the other stocks to watch out for today. Also catch market expert Hemang Jani 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.
Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of July 29 -The big question today is whether or not the Nifty will surpass 25,000 after almost every index heavyweight, be it Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, ITC put their hand up on Friday to take the Nifty to a new record high of 24,861. -While IT and Reliance have been contributors through and through, what further aided Friday's move was a recovery in banks. The Nifty Bank index recovered nearly 900 points from the lows of the day and barring HDFC Bank, most of the index constituents contributed to the rally on the upside. Infosys, trading at the highest level in two years, is also nearing a record high. -The banking sector will again be in focus today as a slew of earnings reactions will be seen during the trading session. -Stocks to watch: IndusInd Bank, Bandhan bank, Power Grid, KEC International, Kaynes Tech, ICICI Bank, PNB, IDFC First Bank, Anant Raj, MCX, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Genus Power, UltraTech and India Cements -Earnings: ACC, BEL, Adani Total Gas, CSB Bank, Data Patterns, HPCL, Kansai Nerolac, Strides Pharma -Both foreign and domestic institutions were net buyers in the cash market on Friday. The numbers may also be skewed due to the block deal that took place in Sobha on Friday morning. -Kotak Securities' Amol Athawale expects 25,000 to be a key hurdle for the bulls but crossing that can take the Nifty to 25,150 levels. 24,675 - 24,600 on the downside now becomes an important support, below which, the sentiment could change. -In terms of global cues, Asian shares snapped three days of losses to rise on Monday morning, before a week of key central bank decisions in Japan, the US and the UK, as well as some big tech earnings releases. -The Fed is likely to signal its plans to cut in September at the conclusion of its meeting on Wednesday, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, a move they say will kick off reductions each quarter through 2025. -Oil rose ahead of a key OPEC+ meeting this week, with analysts divided over whether the group will proceed with plans to boost supplies next quarter. -OLA Electric Mobility is set to launch its Rs 5,500 cr IPO on August 2 -Manu Bhaker has won bronze in air-pistol, bagging India's first medal at Paris Olympics -Gift Nifty was trading 0.3% higher from friday's close this morning, indicating a start in the green for the Indian market Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are all the important updates ahead of the trading session of July 8 -All of last week on the Nifty was dominated by two stocks and one theme. The two stocks being Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank, while IT was the theme that continued to hog the limelight. If one took the market higher, the other ensured that the gains were kept in check and vice versa. -Now today, multiple stocks will react to their quarterly business updates that were reported on Friday and over the weekend such as Titan, IndusInd Bank, Marico, Dabur and others. -Earnings season also begins in the upcoming week with TCS reporting results on July 11, followed by HCLTech on July 12. -Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed this morning as investors awaited key economic data from the US and China later this week, while election results in France overnight signaled a hung parliament. -Investors await the U.S. consumer price index reading, due Thursday stateside, to assess the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, while China's inflation figures on Wednesday will signal the state of the country's economic recovery. -On Friday in the US, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new highs, with both indexes posting a record close as the latest jobs report reignited hopes for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The broad market index advanced half a percent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained almost a percent whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.17%. - Workers' union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea is set to stage a three-day strike from Monday and has warned it could take further action against the country's most powerful conglomerate at a later date. -Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today, marking his first visit to the Kremlin since the invasion of Ukraine. Their meeting is significant as it's the Indian premier's first bilateral trip overseas since he was reelected for a rare third term in June. -Heavy rainfall has lashed Mumbai, the financial capital and its surrounding areas overnight, and continued early in the morning. Many parts across the city are waterlogged, while the western express highway witnessed traffic congestion even before 7 am, including the roads leading to terminals 1 and 2 of the Mumbai airport. Local trains, the lifelines of Mumbai, were running late due to waterlogging and CSMT, Kurla-Vikhroli and Bhandup were among the most-affected stations. A holiday has been declared for the first session for all the schools in Mumbai. Decision on the second session will be taken soon. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
Welcome back to a new episode of the European VC Podcast! Today, we are very excited to introduce you to Sumer Juneja, the Managing Partner of SoftBank Investment Advisors in Europe.For those of you who don't know, SoftBank is the GP of the Vision Fund that we all know about.SoftBank has an AUM of $147B across all funds, has made around 60 investments in Europe so far, and has allocated $13B in total here. In their current portfolio, you can find companies like Revolut, Klarna, eToro, or BytdeDance.Sumer has been investing since 2006. Before SoftBank, Sumer was a Partner at Norwest Venture Partners, focusing on growth equity and venture investments in Indian companies across various sectors. He has led and successfully exited multiple investments, including Swiggy, Indusind Bank, Shriram City Union Finance, Cholamandalam Finance, and National Stock Exchange.At SoftBank, Sumer is covering the EMEA region and India, and today we'll talk about things like:Europe vs. India - and how each market is differentWhy Sumersh joined Softbank, and his view on fundraising.How does investing in Europe look for SoftBank?… and more that we invite you to discover below.Chapters:04:06 Sumer's Journey into Venture Capital05:49 The Importance of Mentorship in Career Growth08:52 Joining SoftBank: A Game-Changing Decision11:43 SoftBank's Investment Strategy15:54 Comparing Venture Dynamics: India vs. Europe22:45 The European Exit Environment26:46 Lessons from Success and Failure in VC40:29 SoftBank's Success in India42:35 The Importance of Having Your Feet on the Ground43:15 SoftBank's Organizational Structure in Europe and India46:45 Building Relationships with VCs53:44 Evaluating Founders and CEOs57:49 Case Study: Swiggy's Success in India01:03:42 Challenges of Scaling Across Regions01:04:23 Balancing Work and Family Life01:12:20 Key Learnings and Advice for Emerging Managers
Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are all the top developments ahead of the trading session of April 26 - GIFT Nifty trading flat from Nifty Futures' Thursday close, indicates a muted start for the Indian market -April also turned out to be the third straight positive series for the Nifty. It is now just 220 points away from its previous record high. For the week, the Nifty is already up 1.8%, managing to recover all that it lost in the previous week and gain some more post that. -In the governing session, US stocks tumbled after data showed a sharp slowdown in economic growth and pointed to persistent inflation. US GDP expanded 1.6% in the first quarter. The blue-chip Dow slid 375 points, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped half a percent each. -Asia-Pacific markets were mixed this morning as investors in Asia look to the Bank of Japan's policy decision and inflation figures out of Tokyo. - Oil prices rose in early trade today, as players took stock of the US Treasury secretary's comments that the country's economy is likely in a stronger position than indicated by weak first-quarter data, coupled with supply concerns as conflict continues in the Middle East. Brent crude futures were above $89 a barrel. -Gold prices firmed on a weaker dollar last night even as US Treasury yields rose after economic data showed signs of persistent inflation, lowering hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates anytime soon. - Today, voting across 89 assembly constituencies will take place in the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, where voters across 13 states will cast their ballots. -Earnings reactions will also continue with stocks like Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, L&T Technology services among others reacting to their quarterly numbers. -Earnings today: HCLTech, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra Holidays, Bank of Maharashtra, SBI Life, CSB Bank, Motilal Oswal -Stocks to track: Zensar Technologies, Cyient, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Vodafone Idea Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad discusses about what are the top factors to watch out on April 25 trade. Corporate earnings season will continue to grab limelight as Nestle India, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank are slated to report Q4 results. Apart from that, all eyes will be on market trends on the day of monthly F&O expiry. Also, catch Sneha Poddar of Motilal Oswal Financial Services on 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 cues ahead of the trading session of April 25 -Asia-Pacific markets took a breather this morning after two straight days of rallies, mirroring moves on Wall Street ahead of first-quarter gross domestic product figures from the U.S. due later in the day. -The Bank of Japan kicks off its monetary policy meeting Thursday as investors monitor for action against yen weakness. The yen slid past the 155 mark against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, hitting a fresh 34-year low. -Overnight in the US, all three major indexes were largely range bound as interest rate fears dampened the enthusiasm stemming from a strong slate of corporate earnings. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.02% gain, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.11%. The Nasdaq Composite edged 0.1% higher. -Shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plunged as much as 19% in extended trading on Wednesday after its second quarter revenue guidance missed analyst expectations. - Oil prices eased in early trade on Thursday as concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy amid prospects for delayed interest rate cuts outweighed worries over the risk of expanding conflict in the Middle East. -GIFT Nifty was trading with a discount of nearly 50 points from Nifty Futures' Wednesday close, indicating a start in the Red for the Indian market -Stocks to track: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank, LTIMindtree, Dalmia Bharat, Syngene, AU Small Finance Bank, Indian Hotels, Rail Vikas Nigam, ITC, Motilal Oswal -Earnings today: Nestle India, Tech Mahindra, L&T Technology Services, IndusInd Bank, ACC, Bajaj Finance Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
Ritesh Saxena, Head - Direct banking, IndusInd Bank joins in to explain about the newly launched wearable payment product and how it was conceptualised by the bank.
Hello and welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are all the important cues ahead of the trading session of April 5 -All eyes today will be on two data points – RBI policy and US jobs data -Overnight in the US, all three major indexes lost ground, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.3% to record its worst session since March 2023, and logging its fourth consecutive losing day. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite saw the largest loss of 1.40%. This was after comments from the US Federal Reserve officials fueled worries that the central bank could hold off on rate cuts. -Asia-Pacific markets also fell this morning, led by Japan's Nikkei 225, which was down over 2% after briefly crossing the 40,000 mark on Thursday, while the broad based Topix was 1.7% lower. -Oil prices continued to rise, with Brent crude reaching a new six-month high of $90.65 per barrel. -Reserve Bank of India's April rate decision is due today and the consensus is that there will be no change in key lending rates. The policy outcome could further determine the direction for the market. -Barring HDFC Bank, the rest of the market appeared choppy on Thursday. The Nifty opened well above 22,600, could not sustain those gains, turned negative, nearly fell below 22,300 but reversed and eventually closed above 22,500. There were trades available on both sides of the spectrum but that came with extreme volatility. -For the week, the Nifty is still up 1% and set for its third straight weekly advance. The index is poised for to gain for the seventh out of the last eight weeks -Both foreign and domestic investors were net sellers in the cash market on Thursday. -GIFT Nifty, traded with a discount of more than 30 points from Nifty Futures' Thursday close, indicating a start in the red for the Indian market. -Stocks to watch: Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, Cipla, Nestle India, Sobha, Prestige Estates, L&T, Sula Vineyards, Avanti Feeds Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
In this episode of Market Minutes, Vaibhavi Ranjan will shed light on the key factors that will guide market direction on January 19. After three days of consecutive losses, can positive global cues and bargain buying trigger a rebound for D-Street? Also, in today's Voice of the Day segment we have Radhika Rao of DBS Bank who is here to spill the beans over expectations from the Interim Budget. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on January 19, after a three-day losing streak, tracking Asian peers. The previous session was another weak one with the markets extending losses for the third street session. The sluggish global market markets, in addition to mixed quarterly earnings seem to be weighing on sentiment at least until January 18. HDFC Bank, IndiaMart, LTI Mindtree saw downside following results. In the January 19 session, the market will react to IndusInd Bank's Q3 numbers. The global setup seems positive as the US markets rose in the overnight session led by the tech led rally. Asian shares largely traded higher in morning trade as the Japanese inflation in December hit the lowest since June 2022. Meanwhile, Reliance Industries, HUL and Ultratech Cement and Paytm are due to report earnings later in the day. ICICI Bank and IDFC First Bank will report results on January 20, when there will also be a special or limited trading session. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to start the trading session of January 18 in the red, a day after the biggest fall in two years. The Nifty Bank index also saw the biggest fall since 2022 with HDFC Bank recording the worst day in three years. It remains to be seen if the previous session's move was exceptional or if it will sustain given the weak global cues combined with pressure in private banks weighing on sentiment. The Street is likely to focus on financial earnings post HDFC Bank and track if there will be net interest margin pressure in other banks as well. IndusInd Bank and South Indian Bank are among the lenders expected to report earnings later in the day. The Central Bank and RBL Bank will report results on January 19 while the ICICI Bank will release quarterly numbers the day after. Since Reliance Industries will also report numbers after the January 20 trading session, January 22, Monday's session will be key to watch. The global setup looks weak, the China GDP data being the key concern. The US markets ended lower in the overnight session while Asia shares were weak this morning. Brent crude was hovering at around $78 per barrel. The GIFT nifty too is indicating a lower start for the domestic market. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues
"In the evolution of employee recognition, we've transitioned from annual bonuses to dynamic R&R programs. Today, it's not just about monetary rewards; organizations celebrate well-being with unique incentives like cars, vacations, and gift coupons. Quality and quantity both earn appreciation, marking a shift towards holistic acknowledgement in the workplace."In this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we're excited to host Akshansh Bhardwaj, an HR Partner in Analytics at IndusInd Bank. With key roles at Pine Labs, iTV Network, and HCL Technologies, Akshansh, holding a Biotechnology degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and an MHROD in Human Resources Development, offers a unique perspective on the intersection of biotechnology and HR. Join us for a captivating conversation exploring the dynamic career landscape and the evolving nature of work with our distinguished guest.In this episode, Akshansh Bhardwaj, HR Partner in Analytics, offers insightful perspectives on the evolution of employee rewards and recognition, emphasizing the shift from traditional bonuses to well-being-centric programs. He discusses the significance of adapting to technological changes, particularly in predictive analytics. The conversation concludes with a focus on future workplace challenges and opportunities. A must-listen for HR enthusiasts and those interested in evolving workplace trends. Episode HighlightThe transition from yearly bonuses to dynamic R&R programsEmbrace performance points and tokenizationEnhancing satisfaction through personalized reward programsFocus on role orientation and meaningful experiencesAnticipation of evolving workplace trendsFollowAkshansh 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, and
In this episode of Market Minutes, Shailaja Mohapatra talks about L&T Tech Services' mixed Q1 results, IndusInd Bank's 32% profit growth, global market setup and other stocks to watch. Also, catch Pawan Bharadia of Equitree Capital 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.
The GIFT Nifty is suggesting a higher start to today's trading session. The momentum has firmly been in the hands of the bulls. Yesterday, both the Nifty and Sensex scaled another record high session. New day, new records. Yesterday, 19,700 was taken out with ease in the last one hour of trade. Meanwhile, flows appear to be fairly muted. The FIIs bought Rs 73 crore, while the DIIs net bought Rs 64 crore. In the first half of the trading session on Monday, IT was dominating – Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL – these were stocks at the high point of the day. In the second half of the trading session, profit booking set in in frontline IT names – Infosys and TCS. HDFC Bank reported a steady set of numbers. The stock has been an underperformer as versus private sector banks over the last three years. And the stock took off. It powered. Even in the other names – SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank – also did quite well by the close of trade. Consequently, the markets conquered the 19700 mark. Today you have got the Fin Nifty expiry and important numbers from ICICI Lombard, ICICI Prudential, L&T Tech, IndusInd Bank and Polycab. A word in the global market is slightly higher. The Dow Jones was up 2.5 percent, the S&P 500 adding 4.5 percent, the Nasdaq gaining close to a percent. But it's a big week of earnings even in the United States. Tesla, Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. In terms of individual stocks that you should keep on your radar, there are three IT stocks. One of them is Infosys, which has announced that they have entered into an agreement with an existing client to provide AI and automation-led development, modernisation and maintenance. The total client target spend over the next five years is estimated to be $2 billion. LTIMindtree came out with its first quarter numbers, soft. The constant currency revenue growth is just up 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter, lower than expectations. Tata Elexi's growth has slowed down, with constant currency revenue growth at 1.2 percent, its margin are down around 20 bps quarter-on-quarter, but 300 basis points from last year. There has been a slowdown in transportation, one of its key verticals, which witnessed a softer growth. There is a big deal taking place in the mattress space. Sheela Foam has approved the acquisition of Kurlon. It will be acquiring a near 95 percent stake in Kurlon Enterprises for Rs 2,150 crore. Amara Raja is going to see a very large block deal today. Claros ARBL will be looking to exit their entire 14 percent stake, with a floor price set at Rs 51 per share at a 5 percent discount to where the stock closed yesterday. Federal Bank should be on your radar because its subsidiary FedFina has finally announced that it will filing their DRHP for an IPO.
Indian benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty 50 — are set to open higher on June 12 as rising bets of a rate pause by the US Federal Reserve aided sentiment, ahead of domestic retail inflation data later in the day. India's NSE stock futures listed on the Singapore Exchange were up 0.37 percent at 18,679.50, as of 7:57 am. On Friday, Wall Street equities closed at new highs for 2023 on rising odds of a rate hike pause by the US central bank in its upcoming meeting on June 14. Back home, the Indian market closed with minor cuts following what was a range session. Meanwhile, Brent crude is down for the second consecutive week below $75 per barrel. Later in the day, India will report its CPI inflation data for the month of May. Last month, the annual retail inflation cooled to an 18-month low in April, below the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance level of 6 percent, as food prices softened. Inflation as measured by the annual change in the consumer price index (CPI), eased to 4.70 percent in April from 5.66 percent in the previous month. Meanwhile, the US CPI data for May is due tomorrow. Another thing to watch out for is the precursor to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 13 and 14. According to Reuters, there is a 71 percent chance of a pause in the June FOMC meeting which will be the first time since early 2022. Last week, the domestic market recorded minor gains and was up for the third straight week. Many stocks are at fresh 52-week highs like Axis Bank, Britannia, IndusInd Bank and Indian Oil Corporation. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more news and cues ahead of today's session
The market did extend Friday's gains on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty were at five-month highs. The Nifty Bank ended at record closing high, led by the likes of HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and IndusInd Bank. The midcap index too posted a record close. So it seems that the Nifty and Sensex are making their way to all-time highs. One of the key factors supporting this is the FIIs, which bought for the sixth consecutive session. They net bought around Rs 17,058 crore in Monday's trading session. And DIIs have bought for the seventh consecutive trading session, where they bought around Rs 853 crore. The US debt ceiling relief is going to aid sentiment. US President Joe Biden and the Republican lawmakers have reached a tentative deal on the debt ceiling. The news or focus will turn back on to the US Fed, which is likely at the tail-end of its hiking cycle. US markets were closed overnight. Asia is largely mixed at this point in time. SGX Nifty is indicating a mildly positive start. Stocks to watch out for today include Apollo Hospital, Torrent Pharma, Mankind, among others. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for cues and news to watch out for in today's trade
After IT companies, financial institutions will be next in line to announce their September quarter results. Starting with HDFC Bank on October 15, Axis, ICICI and IndusInd Bank will report their results next week. SBI and other public sector banks will follow suit. Going by analysts' estimates, banking and financial services sector could be the best performing sector for a second straight quarter, as credit growth remains robust and bond yields cooled off. Pankaj Agarwal, Analyst (Banking & Financial Services), Ambit Institutional Equities says loan growth was 16% YoY at the end of Q2. Margins expansion likely due to rate differential between lending and borrowing rates. Bond yields flat YoY; better treasury income seen. Lower provisions likely on benign asset quality. Independent market analyst Ambareesh Baliga believes aggregate net profit for the sector may surge around 40% over previous year. Baliga says credit growth, margin expansion to drive numbers. Expect overall Operating Profit growth of 21% YoY; PAT 40%; NII 17%. Large private banks to perform better. Meanwhile, Bloomberg's consensus estimate pegs net profit growth of the 16 listed banks at 23.4% YoY and 20% sequentially. Net interest income, meanwhile, is expected to have risen 10% YoY and roughly 10.8% sequentially. That said, the pressure to mobilise deposits amid shrinking liquidity could put pressure on profitability and margins going ahead. Pankaj Agarwal, Analyst (Banking & Financial Services), Ambit Institutional Equities says banks' strategy around deposit growth to be watched. Deposit growth is 9% vs loan growth of 16%. The gap was bridged using excess liquidity during the pandemic period. Margin compression, slow loan growth ahead likely. As regards today, Q2 results of HCL Technologies and Wipro will be on investors' radar. Retail inflation data for September, Tracxn Technologies' IPO, oil prices and other global cues will sway the markets.
Just a week ago, 14 years after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, the liquidation of its brokerage unit ended. More than $115 billion was paid out to Lehman's 1.1 lakh customers, secured and unsecured creditors, and a trustee who oversaw the brokerage's liquidation and his law firm. Lehman Brothers had been US's fourth-largest investment bank before filing the largest bankruptcy in American history by far on September 15, 2008, leaving over $600 billion in debt. Today, on the other side of the Atlantic, growing concerns over the financial health of Switzerland's second-biggest lender Credit Suisse have sparked fears on whether the world should brace for another Lehman-like financial fallout. Its bigger Swiss peer UBS Group had received a state bailout in the 2008 crisis. Credit Suisse has been assuring staff, counterparties, clients and investors that its liquidity and capital position are strong. But its shares have fallen 55% over the past year, giving it a market cap of about $11 billion. This is lower than several Indian banks like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank. One of the biggest banks in Europe, Credit Suisse had $1.6 trillion in assets under management at the end of 2021. It has wealth management, investment banking and asset management operations, besides a domestic Swiss bank. Swiss central bank has designated it one of the country's global systemically important banks, whose failure would cause “significant harm to the Swiss economy and financial system”. The bank's credit default swaps (CDS), an instrument that measures the cost to insure its bonds, hit their highest levels since 2009. CEO Ulrich Koerner, who took charge in August, is attempting to restore the bank's profitability. Over the past three quarters alone, Credit Suisse's losses have hit nearly $4 billion, while ratings downgrades increased its financing costs. The collapse of US family office Archegos Capital Management cost the bank $5.5 billion last year. It suffered further losses from lending to the now-defunct supply-chain finance company Greensill Capital. Multiple changes in top leadership since 2020 and high-profile risk management failures have also attracted investor scrutiny. The bank is due to present a transformation plan when it releases third-quarter results on October 27. Credit Suisse had total assets of $735 billion at the end of June. The strategic review launched by the new CEO will focus on strengthening the bank's flagship wealth management business and scaling back investment banking into a “capital- light, advisory-led” business. Asset and business sales are also on the cards. It is also evaluating strategic options for its securitised products group, a trading business. Analysts estimate it could face a capital shortfall of as much as $6 billion. Amit Jain, Co-Founder, Ashika Global Family Office Services says, at this stage, only govt can support Credit Suisse. . European economy may face a shock, he believes. Indian markets may see a temporary correction. Given the negative news flow, Citigroup analysts see significant execution risk in any new strategic plan. In the short term, they said widening credit spreads can exacerbate market fears and damage counterparty confidence as well as drive funding costs higher. And in the long term, the fall in its share price will further dilute its capital raising capability. And it will throw a spanner in plan for any investment banking restructuring that Credit Suisse can undertake. Santosh Joseph, Founder and Managing Partner, Germinate Investor Services LLP says, finance costs have gone up, Eurozone is struggling. Credit Suisse's story isn't a surprise, stakeholders can act. If India gets impacted, it'll be the first to bounce back, he says. Jose Antonio Alvarez, the CEO of Santander, one of Euro zone's biggest banks, said that liquidity in the banking secto
India on Thursday reported 3,303 fresh Covid-19 cases, the most in over a month, as infections continue to increase across countries led by the spread of the new Omicron XE sub-variant. With the uptick in cases, risks of a possible fourth wave and subsequent lockdowns continue to linger. But, market analysts believe the outlook for relevant sectors remains strong as the current situation is not alarming. According to Sachin Shah, Fund Manager, Emkay Investment Managers, the recent spurt in Covid cases is not serious. He is bullish on sectors that are part of the reopening. He says most companies are now running at full capacity and high occupancy, and consumer sentiment continues to be strong. From the pack, stocks of hotel companies such as Lemon Tree, Restaurant Brands Asia, Mahindra Holidays and Taj GKV have gained 4 to 14% so far this month as occupancy levels are healthy with wider vaccination coverage and ease in restrictions. Rating agency CRISIL expects a sustained recovery to result in a gradual improvement in the hospitality sector's financial leverage over the medium term. “Strong pent-up demand for leisure travel, opening up of international and corporate travel, and wide vaccination coverage should catapult the revenue of the Indian hotel industry by 45% from a decadal low last fiscal, and almost match the pre-pandemic levels,” reports CRISIL. The agency further expects rebound in revenue and leaner cost structures to drive up operating profitability of the sector by 200-400 bps points this financial year vs FY2020. Apart from hotels, analysts are also upbeat on quick-service restaurants that have seen robust sales recovery in the last few months. Recent channel checks by brokerage Motilal Oswal indicated strong sales growth momentum for quick-service restaurants across all brands, similar to trends in February and March. “Reversal of restrictions continues to boost mobility, contributing to the healthy recovery in dine-in for both high-street as well as mall outlets. Dine-in players are doing better, as expected, while delivery has not only sustained at much higher levels than pre-Covid but has also received a sequential fillip in April,” reads a Motilal Oswal note. That said, a trend of revenge travelling is also being seen across the board, which has improved prospects for airline companies as well. As per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, around 1.06 crore domestic passengers travelled by air in March, nearly 38% up from February. The passenger load factor, which means occupancy rates, was also above 80% for all domestic private carriers during the month. Gaurang Shah, Vice-President, Geojit Financial Services, says he is bullish on Indigo from aviation and PVR from multiplex sectors. Airlines are passing on high ATF costs to consumers, he says. Inclination for binge travel is visible in high occupancy rates, while multiplexes across all cities are seeing better realisations, he says. Therefore, the outlook for contact-intensive sectors remains robust as the economic impact of each Covid-wave has been milder than earlier. However, the Street will monitor Q4 results of related companies in the days ahead to have a better understanding of the earnings recovery. Meanwhile, on Friday, big corporate names are slated to release their March quarter results including Maruti, Wipro, IndusInd Bank, SBI Cards, Ultratech Cement and Tata Chemicals. In addition, investors will closely monitor the US personal consumer expenditures index, and other global cues for market direction. Watch video
# China Accused of cyber-attacks on Ukraine before Russian invasion# Buget 2022: $9.9 billion towards cyber security aims to make Australia a key 'offensive' cyber playerThese are some of the recent headlines around Cyber threats globally. Cyber attacks have been rated the fifth top rated risk in 2020 and continues to grow in 2022 as IoT cyber attacks alone are expected to double by 2025.In this episode our guest Rahul Sasi, Founder CloudSEK, talks about the key challenges in Cyber Security in India today.CloudSEK's customer list includes Axis Bank, NPCI, Netcore, OLA, Sun Pharma, ICICI Lombard, IndusInd Bank, MakeMyTrip and many more who don't wish to take a chance with the growing threat of global cyber crimes. 11 of the Fortune Global companies, and 7 of the world's biggest banks, trust XVigil (one of CloudSEK's flagship products) to safeguard their security posture.During the episode, Rahul talks about how they started CloudSEK, customer acquisition strategy, and much more.Notes - 04:04 - Background before starting CloudSEK08:55 - Current ARR and scale in terms of customers09:45 - Milestone since launch12:04 - Products and Problem Statements solved by CloudSEK14:44 - How has been the industry response? 20:19 - Challenges with hiring the right people24:40 - Targets for the next 2 years26:17 - Learnings from their fundraising journey28:26 - How to leverage your investors?