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- Nifty 50 is on a high, but not the small-cap and mid-cap indices, which are reflecting the state of the economy
- It is just the hope of more government measures and improvement in corporate performance that is keeping markets buoyant
- Why the Sensex is on fire even as the economy hurtles downhill
High, But Not Enough
The SENSEX has been sailing above the 40,000 level. But the rally is not broad-basedEnd Practices That Discourage Generics
Rajiv Malik, President, Mylan, speaks about the impact the deal will have on India operations, the challenges in generic drugs and the role that China will play A number of biologics with huge markets are going off-patent in the US. Do Indian pharmaceutical companies have it in them to play this high-cost, high-risk game of launching biosimilars? Are survey results being withheld or discredited because they don't match the government line or is there an inherent problem in the way India conducts its statistics? As the economy goes into a tailspin, jobs across industries are becoming a casualty Irrespective of resolutions, companies going through the insolvency process are seeing large number of direct and indirect job losses The domestic mining landscape is staring at a major disruption when an estimated 329 mining leases expire and need to be auctioned at the end of this fiscal. The tardy progress of auctions so far indicates the changeover could be very messy. Indian telecom operators continue to be in a fix despite the centres relief
Slowdown Blues
Warning signs are becoming more apparent - employment is down, consumption is falling, capital formation is at a low...
The Fun Of Learning
Shifu Orboot is an addictive learning tool. Once a child gets the hang of Orboot, she is likely to continue exploring Dipitr's Strack is a small wearable that helps correct posture. All the data - minutes of straight posture, number of slouches and more - is accessible within the app The blueprint to connect Bharat and India to create a 'bridgital nation' is timely, incisive and imaginativeHow To Restrict Google From Saving Data
Selective account management can make your presence more personalWhen A Device Commands Your Body
Wearable devices which interact more directly with the human body can stimulate muscles into performing a taskWhen Heartburn Drugs Turn Deadly
Self-medication and indiscriminate use of drugs to treat acidity and gas will cause more harm than good. their prolonged use may have serious consequences
Shopping Comes To Social Channels
Social and live-commerce may soon surpass the marketplace modelAadvik Foods: Alt Dairy Makes Its Mark
The Delhi-based FMCG firm claims to be India's first company to process, brand and market camel milk and related products A bulk of upswing in profit is expected to come from banks that could benefit from National Company Law Tribunal resolutions, credit growth and tax cuts The SEBI directive will lead to many investment professionals moving away from PMS and applying for other licences While companies have already started gearing towards data localisation, the transitioning cost has always been the talking point The success of PSU sales will depend on whether they are actually sold or picked up by another PSU The government's push towards digital inclusion and digital transfer of social benefits and performance monitoring are all generating huge volumes of digitised information pertaining to the Indian populationSC reinstates supremacy of secured creditors
The court reiterated that in IBC, it is the CoC which has the ultimate authority over the matter concerning distribution of resolution proceeds The frequent changes in IBC are discouraging global distressed funds as well as strategic investors ArcelorMittal may see India as its base for markets in South Asia to export products. JSW is already aggressive in export markets Before the EoI is drafted, the GoM and the DIPAM have to fill some gaps, including the lock-in period for the existing employees after the sell-off
Improve RERA Implementation
RERA has increased transparency but it lacks in leveraging technology and a large inventory of real estate projects remains outside its purview The WeWork IPO debacle has not hit the optimism of Indian co-working players Commercial real estate is on a strong footing even as the residential segment flounders With residential sales hitting the trough and prices stagnant, the realty market can look forward to better times
