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How are India’s equity markets expected to perform in December?

Benchmark stock indices seem poised to log their first monthly loss in eight months in November. Will the correction continue in December? Or will the indices bounce back? Find out what to expect

How has India fared in making Covid-19 data available?

India covid-19 data: It wasn’t until the announcement of nationwide lockdown that the centre and state govts started publishing Covid-updates on websites. Even that has been uneven across states. Here

Why’s govt keen on keeping 26% stake in PSBs it wants to privatise

The govt is set to privatise two state-run banks, but may hold on to a 26 per cent stake. What merits does the government see in this stake and will this complicate its efforts to attract investors?

TMS Ep52: Bank privatisation, Covid-19 data, markets and Norovirus

What’s the govt’s strategy of privatising PSU banks? How will the market perform in December? Are govts transparent with Covid-data? How serious is Norovirus infection? Find all answers here

What is the difference between FDI and FPI?

Most of us must have heard about FDIs and FPIs, and know that they refer to investments from foreign countries. But what exactly are they? We find out in this report

Sector allocations for a correction-proof portfolio

As benchmark indices declined four per cent over the past one month, Devang Mehta of Centrum Wealth and Varun Lohchab of HDFC Securities decode investment strategies to ride the on-going correction

Info Edge’s Sanjeev Bikhchandani on his investment plans and more

In a chat with Business Standard’s Surajeet Das Gupta, Sanjeev Bikhchandani says he expects better outcomes from startups in the future driven by smart founders, new tech and more capital deployment

Is a drop in India’s fertility rate bad news for the economy?

Govt data reveal that India’s fertility rate is declining. It is now lower than replacement levels -- implying a population decrease in the years to come. Will it hurt the economy in the long run?

Fertility rate, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, market, FDI vs FPI

Is a dip in fertility bad for economy? Info Edge’s Sanjeev Bikhchandani investment plans? What’s the sector allocation for a correction-proof portfolio? Difference between FDI & FPI? All answers here

What is green hydrogen? Can India make it affordable?

Green hydrogen’s enhanced use can help India meet its clean energy goals. But they also come with high cost. What does India need to do here? This report tries to find some answers

Will oil prices cool off after tapping Strategic Petroleum Reserves?

The US will release millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves in coordination with China, India, South Korea, Japan and Britain to control oil prices. But will this be enough? Let’s find out

Open network for e-commerce: Beneficial for sellers and consumers?

The government plans to democratise e-commerce with Open Network for Digital Commerce and end what it says monopolistic practices in India. Let us find out how ONDC may benefit sellers and consumers

A look at the key Bills coming up in Parliament’s winter session

The government is set to have a busy winter session at the Parliament with cryptocurrency Bill, privatisation of two public sector banks and more on the agenda. This report takes a look at them

TMS Ep50: Bills in Parliament, open network for e-commerce, market, hydrogen fuel

What are the Bills coming up in Parliament? Does India need an Open Network for e-commerce? Can Strategic Petroleum Reserves cap oil prices? How to make green hydrogen affordable? All answers here

Online frauds: The precaution we should take

The country’s march towards a digital economy gathered pace in the last two years. At the same time, the country witnessed a jump in online payment frauds. Check out how we can protect ourselves onlin

Five Nifty stocks to bet on amid market volatility

The Sensex ended higher for the first time in five days on Tuesday. Will this recovery sustain? What are the stocks you should keep in your portfolio to ride this volatility? Let’s find out

Craft spirit brands are up for bigger share of the liquor market

A clutch of small home-grown distilleries are brewing their success stories with ‘handcrafted’ booze in different parts of India. This report takes a look at how their story unfolded and the way ahead

Will Indian conglomerates also go the General Electric way?

Johnson and Johnson, GE and Toshiba recently announced split into multiple entities. Do the demands of an emerging market like India require a different approach? Let’s find an answer to this question

TMS, Ep 49 – Conglomerates breaking up, craft spirits, markets and online frauds

Will Indian conglomerates go the GE and JJ way? How are craft spirit brands brewing a storm in the liquor market? What precautions should we take as online frauds become rampant? All answers here

Tracking economic indicators with Consumer Confidence Indices

The Consumer Confidence Indices are released by the RBI every two months. This indicator is the result of a large-scale survey on people’s financial health and their plans. Find out more about it here