Beyond Market Magazine - August 2024

In this issue

The overuse or misuse of anything can have harmful and
long lasting implications. Similarly, half-baked knowledge
can also be catastrophic. These principles apply to trading
and investing as well. Often driven by the allure of quick
profits and the availability of easy avenues, inexperienced
individuals dive into these fields without adequate
knowledge or analysis. The temptation to bypass logic and
expert advice often leads to the formation of bubbles and
ultimately results in substantial losses. This issue's cover story
explores how such recklessness, driven by the desire for fast
gains rather than securing a stable future, unfolds and the
consequences it can bring. Read on to understand the pitfalls
of this hasty approach.

Skimming through this issue, you'll find a range of articles
addressing various topics. We cover the current state of the
Indian economy, examining its global standing and recent
GST collections. Additionally, we delve into the banking
sector’s dilemma caused by a credit-deposit mismatch, and
discuss a recent SEBI consultation paper proposing measures
to strengthen India’s index derivatives framework for investor
protection.

Other articles explore the yen carry trade that caused the
recent turmoil, the impact of interest rate changes by central
banks on countries and economies, and the opportunities
arising in the Indian textiles sector due to political unrest in
Bangladesh. We also examine how succession planning
among listed companies affects stakeholders.
Parents and guardians of minor children should not miss the
article in the Beyond Basics section of this issue. We have
discussed children’s mutual fund schemes that can be
extremely beneficial investments for a child when they reach
adulthood.

Lastly, for both seasoned and novice investors, we offer a
leisure read: a breakdown of renowned investor Howard
Marks’ memo on investing and the need for control.

AN ASCENT T'O NEW HEIGHTS

The IMF predicts India's economy to reach 55 trillion by 2047, driven by various economic indicators showing positive growth and government initiatives

5 mins

BANKS DEPOSITS DILEMMA

Banks are caught in a bind, with deposit growth lagging behind credit growth, forcing them to offer higher rates to raise funds while competition and EBLR keep lending rates capped

6 mins

RISKY BUSINESS?

SEBI's efforts to protect retail investors from derivatives market risks could inadvertently dampen market volumes

5 mins

CARRY TRADE CRASH: GLOBAL MARKETS REEL

Japan’s Policy Shift Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets, Including India, as Yen Carry Trade Disintegrates

4 mins

PRUDENT PRACTICES

Banks worldwide navigate a complex balancing act, steering economies toward growth while safeguarding financial stability through thoughtful management of interest rates and credit risks

6 mins

RETAIN ROULETTE

Inexperienced investors spin the market wheel, chasing dizzying valuations and risking a bubble burst

5 mins

UNRAVELED THREADS

Bangladesh's crisis disrupts global textiles, offering India a potential opportunity, but production constraints limit its gains

4 mins

PASSING THE BATON

Succession planning helps ensure uninterrupted leadership

4 mins

INFLATION-PROOF YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE

Inflation might be stealing your child's future, but children's mutual funds can be their superhero

6 mins

EMBRACE UNCERTAINTY, SAYS MARKS

Howard Marks urges investors to embrace uncertainty, long-term thinking, and focus on controllables, shunning in his memo “The Folly of Certainty”

7 mins

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Beyond Market Magazine Description:

‘Beyond Market’, a financial magazine that provides readers with insightful articles and in-depth news stories. It offers useful tips on investing apart from capturing current trends in the market and latest developments in the economy.

Beyond Market is a financial magazine published by Nirmal Bang, one of the most trusted retail broking houses in India.