In the world of packaging, where choices abound, glass has emerged as the undisputed champion, symbolizing trust, safety, and sustainability. The global glass packaging market, valued at USD 62.95 billion in 2022, is on a captivating journey, poised to reach USD 86.54 billion by 2030, with a spirited CAGR of 4.2%. Let’s dive into the …
India’s central bank, the RBI, is taking swift action to address a burgeoning liquidity crunch in the banking system. For the second consecutive week, the RBI will conduct a VRR auction on December 22nd, this time injecting a significantly higher amount of Rs 1.75 lakh crore (USD 21.02 billion) compared to the previous week’s Rs. …
In the dynamic world of investments, the allure of quick returns often overshadows the steady gains accumulated over time. Our hypothetical scenario, involving a modest Rs 1,200 per year as a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) over 33 years, reveals the transformative potential of patient, long-term investing. Let’s dissect the numbers and understand how Nifty 50 …
As COVID-19 cases are rising in the country, lockdown rules don’t seem to relax anytime soon. With this, the economic losses are mounting. COVID-19 has caused extensive business disruption by significantly lowering demand and supply in the economy. It has bogged down the capital market, sending investors on hiatus. And, the banking and finance sector …
In a move aimed at enhancing investor protection and resolving issues arising from stock market transactions, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a smart Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) portal. This initiative, prompted by SEBI, is designed to streamline the resolution process for disputes between investors and regulated entities within the securities …
SpiceJet Limited, the second-largest airline company in terms of market capitalisation, has expressed interest in acquiring the airline Go First. It intends to present an offer following a comprehensive review, aiming to establish a robust and sustainable airline, potentially through collaboration with SpiceJet. Collaboration with a purpose In a notification to the exchanges on Tuesday, …
The Finance Ministry has recently written to the capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) asking for the withdrawal of guidelines issued by the regulator on valuing perpetual bonds issued by banks as 100-year bonds. Perpetual bonds (also called perp bonds) are known as additional Tier 1 bonds as they don’t come …
An Overview Fear has gripped the Indian equity market trader community. SEBI consultation paper on algorithmic or algo trading is the catalyst. The regulation raises concerns about how algo trading is marketed to novice investors. The old guards are concerned that the regulator would throw the algo baby out with the bathwater and, rather than …
The SEBI meet on April 26 is will be the first meeting of the capital market regulator after Mr. Ajay Tyagi has taken charge. There is apparently, a power packed agenda of critical items for discussion. Some of the agenda items are likely to have long range implications for the Indian capital markets and are …
ITC’s standalone profit witnessed a year-on-year growth of 28.6% at Rs. 3,103.5 crore for the first quarter ended June 2021. This figure stood at Rs. 2,342.76 crore in the previous fiscal’s corresponding period. The company noted that this substantial jump was a direct result of its sequential recovery in cigarette sales. In fact, the volume …
