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KIOCL Limited Constantly Making the Country Self-reliant
Indian Economy & Market

KIOCL Limited Constantly Making the Country Self-reliant

KIOCL Limited is a pioneer in iron ore mining, beneficiation and iron–oxide pelletisation in the country. Established in 1976, as Kudremukh Iron Ore Company for mining and beneficiation of low-grade iron ore, it is now a Mini Ratna Category I PSU. The renamed company has been continuously making a profit and paying dividends to its investors.

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August 2021
Central Bank of India Scores Better (Quarter Ended June 30th, 2021)
Indian Economy & Market

Central Bank of India Scores Better (Quarter Ended June 30th, 2021)

Net Interest Income (NII) remained almost flat at ₹2135 Crore as of 30th June 21, as compared to ₹2146 as of 30th June 20 and improved from ₹1516 crore to ₹2135 crore (40.83%) on Q-o-Q basis.

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August 2021
The Hidden Agenda of the Climate Alarmists…
Indian Economy & Market

The Hidden Agenda of the Climate Alarmists…

The subject of climate change has been taken over by a group of pseudo-scientists using badly flawed models, selected data, and hyperbolic claims amplified by a largely ignorant media and opportunistic politicians looking to increase their own power

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August 2021
When R entered in Rajya Sabha
Indian Economy & Market

When R entered in Rajya Sabha

AS was already expected from them, considering the number of scrupulous characters becoming a Rajya Sabha MP last few years, they, with their unruly conduct, did it what they had been practicing outside lowering the dignity of the House. In the Monsoon Session, some of them climbed on the table and threw files at Chairperson. Creating ugly scenes have become a daily practice. Also as expected they don’t feel shame.

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August 2021
Khanvel Resort Synonymous to Opulence and Grandeur
Indian Economy & Market

Khanvel Resort Synonymous to Opulence and Grandeur

Located in Silvassa, known for the renowned Warli culture and its connection with the Portuguese, the channel resort is spread over 15-acre picturesque landscapes. Khanvel is most preferred to have a perfect wedding, against the backdrop of the lush, hilly terrain. With 9 halls, designed with a variety of seating formats it can host events that have anywhere between 20 to 350 attendees. The Resort provides a delicious assortment of cuisines ranging from Gujarati, Marwari, Kathiawadi, and Punjabi to Chinese and Continental cuisines. IE&M Team met the man behind it Mr. Nirmal Jain.

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August 2021
August: A Month of Transition
Indian Economy & Market

August: A Month of Transition

The calendar has shifted to August, the eighth month on the Gregorian calendar that was introduced to us by Pope Gregory XIII and came into general use in 1582. The word august, which derives from the Latin, can mean majestic dignity or grandeur. If you were born in August and have any interest in astrological signs you probably know that you are either a Leo, a lion full of energy (July 23 to August 22) or a Virgil (August 23 to September 22), who are described as logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life, an earth sign.

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August 2021
COVID-19 - Is It A Black-Swan Event?
Indian Economy & Market

COVID-19 - Is It A Black-Swan Event?

It often happens that, the thought of fear itself is greater than what it is we fear. The stock market is currently experiencing the same. It is feared that deadly Coronavirus could tip the world economy into recession. The correct assessment of the impact would be difficult now as situation is quite fluid. The emergence of new centers of infection outside of China is fueling concern that the outbreak could become a global pandemic, rattling financial markets. Nevertheless, it presents an opportunity to India. The current software industry in India is also a product of similar opportunity presented in year 1998 due to Y2K problem.

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March 2020
The Robo Investment Advice
Indian Economy & Market

The Robo Investment Advice

Most of them are copycats of the US models.

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February 2018
​Master Drawings
Indian Economy & Market

​Master Drawings

The cultural life of New York City is forever vibrant.

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February 2018
Will MSP Theory Work For Farmers?
Indian Economy & Market

Will MSP Theory Work For Farmers?

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced that MSP (Minimum Support Price) @ 50% above the cost of production will be given to farmers for Kharif which will start coming in the market in Sept-Oct. He also said that the MSP is being implemented for 23 crops of Rabbi.

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February 2018
Annual General Meeting Of Berkshire Hathaway
Indian Economy & Market

Annual General Meeting Of Berkshire Hathaway

Try to Stay Rational Like These Two Gentlemen

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August 2017
Rajya Sabha Is A Relic Of The Past
Indian Economy & Market

Rajya Sabha Is A Relic Of The Past

Probably the first time the loud mouthed Samajwadi Party leader and Member of Parliament Naresh Agarwal raised an important issue in the Rajya Sabha when he attacked cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Rekha, asking them to resign if they are not interested in the Parliament.

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August 2017
Udan To Re-Write Aviation Script
Indian Economy & Market

Udan To Re-Write Aviation Script

With an endeavour to make regional connectivity easy, the PM flagged off the maiden flight between Shimla and New Delhi under government’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme.

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May 2017
Let's Go To China
Indian Economy & Market

Let's Go To China

“Chinese investors are not looking at established mega-corps, but instead they are looking at new companies that can be scaled up to support by way of capital and technology.”

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June 2017
Towards A Cashless India
Indian Economy & Market

Towards A Cashless India

This is the concluding part of the three-part series of our discussion on cashless transactions. In the first part of this series, we discussed the advantages offered by digital transactions and its potential to change the way the world transacts.

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July 2017
The Ever Increasing Widening Gap Between Demand For Labor And Its Supply
Indian Economy & Market

The Ever Increasing Widening Gap Between Demand For Labor And Its Supply

Data from various government surveys indicates that the ratio of the number of students who earned higher education degrees to new jobs created had worsened from 9x for the three year period FY11-13 to 27x for FY14-16.

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July 2017
GST: What's In Store For Investors
Indian Economy & Market

GST: What's In Store For Investors

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is effective and its impact will be felt by one and all as prices of a large number of goods and services are going to change.

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July 2017
Is This The Time To Add Risk
Indian Economy & Market

Is This The Time To Add Risk

No one can predict when the disaster will strike. It comes without giving any warning.

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July 2017
Curtain- Raiser For The New FY
Indian Economy & Market

Curtain- Raiser For The New FY

Curtain- Raiser For The New FY

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April 2018
What It Says About Future Equity Returns
Indian Economy & Market

What It Says About Future Equity Returns

Whenever the secondary market booms, come the promoters of companies with their IPos, enthusiastically supported by pink papers. Investors are lured in such a way with the euphoric feelings and intense excitement that, even after having burnt their fingers in the past, still they come again believing the party will continue ad infinitum.

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April 2018
Has The Popularity Of Value Investing Ruined Its Attractiveness?
Indian Economy & Market

Has The Popularity Of Value Investing Ruined Its Attractiveness?

Has The Popularity Of Value Investing Ruined Its Attractiveness?

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April 2018
A Separate Policy For Hybrid Instruments Soon
Indian Economy & Market

A Separate Policy For Hybrid Instruments Soon

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget for 2018-19 said the government’s policy think-tank NITI Aayog would start a national programme to direct efforts in artificial intelligence, including research and development of its applications. He also highlighted the Start-Up India programme and a venture capital industry-focused taxation regime. He said the government would take additional measures to strengthen the environment for their growth and successful operation of alternative investment funds (AIF) in India. He said that the government would evolve a separate policy for hybrid instruments – convertible bonds, preferred stocks, equity swaps and structured notes – to attract foreign investment in startups and venture capital funds.

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February 2018
Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
Indian Economy & Market

Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

The government has launched a new ETF under the name Bharat 22, which will comprise shares of 22 blue chip stocks, primarily to help it to sell its equity stakes in state run firms and also achieve its objective to raise ₹ 72,500 crore through disinvestment in FY18.

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August 2017
Online Education Sector To Witness 8x Growth In 5 Years
Indian Economy & Market

Online Education Sector To Witness 8x Growth In 5 Years

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Mumbai’s seventh annual programme “SmashUp 7.0” was held on Saturday 22 July, 2017 in Mumbai. SmashUp is the flagship programme of TiE that brings together aspiring startups and angel investors to exchange ideas, peer learning from successful entrepreneurs and helps ideas mature into action plans and build successful companies. On the sidelines of this annual event, Anand Desai, Managing Partner of leading law firm DSK Legal and President, TIE Mumbai shared his thoughts on the evolving startups landscape in the country and TiE’s mentoring role in it. TiE, founded in 1992 by a group of successful entrepreneurs, is a non-profit global community.

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August 2017
5 Five Questions
Indian Economy & Market

5 Five Questions

Prem Kumar Malhotra, former Law Secretary, Govt of India and now Chairman, Suncap Insolvency Professionals Pvt Ltd., is a Post Graduate, MA (Pol.Sci.) and LL.M. He is a gold medalist in International Law and has more than 45 years experience in the field of law. He retired as Law Secretary from the Ministery of Law & Justice, Govt of India where he worked for more than 25 years as an officer of Indian Legal Service. He is a recipient of awards from International Jurists Association for contribution in the field of law in government sector.

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August 2017
India To Be The Largest Market For Energy
Indian Economy & Market

India To Be The Largest Market For Energy

According to the recent report released by British Petroleum (BP) on World Energy Outlook (to 2035), China is expected to be the largest growth market for energy, although it is likely to be overtaken by India.

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May 2017
Bad Is Good!
Indian Economy & Market

Bad Is Good!

The phoney financial markets currently flirting with record highs and the underlying real economy struggling with earnings and job growth are exhibiting unparalleled paradox. Domestic benchmark equity index Nifty is trading at a PE multiple of 24 while small-cap index trades at 70, three-times the valuation premium. There is another divergence: Companies are queuing at the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) filing for corporate insolvency resolution plan (CIRP), aka Chapter-11 bankrupcy filings in the US.We also know the party is at its peak when it’s just about to end.History provides enough proof the weakest investors join the euphoria at the end of the bull market. This bull market has run its course for eight years since the March 2009 lows and is throwing signs that the ride for equity investors from mount-9300 Nifty onwards may be very challenging.

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May 2017
Sebi Makes Sweeping Changes In Norms
Indian Economy & Market

Sebi Makes Sweeping Changes In Norms

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has got a new chairman.

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May 2017
Blockchain Technology To Power Every Financial And Regulation App
Indian Economy & Market

Blockchain Technology To Power Every Financial And Regulation App

“Every informed person needs to know about Bitcoin because it might be one of the world’s most important developments.” – Leon Louw, Nobel Peace prize nominee

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April 2017
India Will See An Explosion In Bitcoins Over Next 2 Years
Indian Economy & Market

India Will See An Explosion In Bitcoins Over Next 2 Years

“The first generation of the digital revolution brought us the Internet of information. The second generation — powered by blockchain technology — is bringing us the Internet of value: a new platform to reshape the world of business and transform the old order of human affairs for the better.” – Don Tapscott, Author of The Digital Economy

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April 2017