TRADE MEANING
UK's Trans-Pacific free trade bloc pact in force by mid-December
The UK has secured its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant free trade bloc. Peru's ratification was the final step, with the UK set to officially join in December. The agreement could boost the UK economy by GBP 2 billion annually.
RIL AGM today: How to trade and what to expect from the Ambanis
In the 47th annual general meeting of RIL, the investors will watch out for timelines, targets, new partnerships and other announcements regarding the conglomerate's diversified business that sprawls across oil and petrochemicals, telecom, retail, new energy and finance.
Whiff of Chinese crime syndicates in Northeast's drug problem
India's northeastern states are witnessing an influx of drugs originating from Myanmar, linked to Chinese entities and insurgent groups like the Arakan Army. Recent seizures underscore the issue, with experts warning of the role of Chinese crime syndicates. Measures like sanctions and stricter regulations are suggested to counter this escalating drug trade.
SGB at 15% higher price on stock exchanges: Why you must factor in the taxation while trading SGB in secondary market
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB): The price of gold bonds have shot up on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). According to Aksha Kamboj, VP of India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA), "SGBs are trading in the stock market at 7-8% premium in anticipation of fear of more SGB tranches not being announced by the Government."
What does global battery overcapacity mean for India's EV market? Satyadeep Jain answers
In the report, we did mention that which companies have announced expansion plans. So, within that 100-gigawatt hour of capacity expansion that you have outlined, there are many companies which have stated targets of setting up battery cell manufacturing capacity. It could be likes of Ola Electric, looking at expansion.
Australia provides legal right to ignore out-of-hours calls, emails from bosses; Here is all you need to know
Australia implemented a new law on Monday, giving millions of workers the legal right to disconnect from work-related communication outside office hours unless refusal is deemed unreasonable. This measure, currently for medium and large companies and later for smaller firms by 2025, aims to promote mental health and work-life balance.
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Russia oil trade kept global prices stable, says India
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy urged India to stop importing Russian oil to help end the war in Ukraine, after a meeting with Prime Minister Modi. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar explained India's energy needs and market conditions, highlighting the significant challenges if key suppliers remain constrained by sanctions.
Understanding the risks of algorithmic trading: A guide for cautious investors
Algorithmic trading has transformed India's stock market since its introduction by SEBI in 2008, now accounting for 50-55% of all trades. While algos offer benefits like speed and reduced errors, they also pose risks such as algorithm errors, technology failures, and compliance.
CDSL shares surge 6% as stock trades ex-bonus today
CDSL Share Price: Shares of Central Depository Services (CDSL) surged 6% to a day's high of Rs 1,558.85 on the NSE after trading began on a pre-bonus basis. The record date for the bonus issue is Saturday, August 24, but since Saturday is a market holiday, today is the ex-date. Bonus shares will be issued to shareholders registered as of the record date.
Copper price squeeze upends global trade flows
The global copper market experienced significant disruptions as China, typically a major importer, began exporting large volumes due to low domestic demand.
India to start a fund of $2.5 million for trade promotional activities: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 2.5 million fund for the development and promotion of trade activities on Saturday during the closing ceremony of the Global South Summit.
A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places
The Pilbara region in Australia has faced record-breaking heat waves, posing severe challenges for miners and infrastructure.
India and Russia eye dynamic rupee-rouble rate, vostro balance to bypass dollar trade barriers
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently took feedback from banks and financial institutions dealing with Russian funds registered in India. Some Russian financial institutions earlier sounded out RBI on a mechanism to let them use rupees lying in special accounts in India, for investment in stocks and securities here.
RBI rate pause: What does it mean for mutual fund investors?
For mutual fund investors, an unchanged repo rate amid high food inflation and global market volatility offers a mixed opportunity. Debt fund investors can expect stable yields and potential gains from anticipated rate cuts. Equity investors should focus on sectors that are resilient to inflation and market fluctuations. Hybrid funds provide a balanced strategy, reducing risks from both debt and equity markets.
RBI ignores 'Global Dangal' in MPC meet. What does it mean for stock market investors?
Despite recent global market volatility and dovish signals from other central banks, the RBI MPC kept policy rates and stance unchanged, meeting market expectations and having a neutral impact on stock investors. Markets have been volatile recently due to US recession fears and the unwinding of the Japanese yen carry trade.
Kaustubh Gupta on what MPC's rate stance means for inflation and growth
I would say there is a little bit of debate that probably around the policy corridors. But given that the global uncertainties are around us and the growth data still continues to remain steady, I think it is a prudent policy from that perspective.
What Suzlon's Rs 660 crore-acquisition of Renom means for investors
By acquiring Renom, Suzlon gains valuable expertise in maintaining turbines of various brands, access to seven windy states, a proven track record of fleet growth, and a skilled workforce with technical expertise and established processes.
Explained: What Sebi's curbs on equity F&O segment mean for commodity markets?
In India, several commodity exchanges cater to different niches, including the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), National Multi Commodity Exchange (NMCE), and Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX).
A ‘textbook turnaround Tuesday’ doesn’t mean meltdown is over
Even a healthy Tuesday rebound in equities is unlikely to temper the broad unease growing across financial markets. Investors that buy and sell based on quantitative measures, such as volatility, have offloaded $130 billion of stock bets the past few weeks and that process may accelerate in the days and week ahead.
What Budget 2024 means for taxpayers, consumers and investors
Policy changes feature reduced gold customs duty, tax benefits for salaried individuals, job incentives, simplified FDI rules, fiscal consolidation, higher capital gains tax, costlier futures trading, and increased gold/real estate tax. Highlights include ease of doing business, MSME schemes, `11.1-lakh crore budget, luxury goods tax, TCS levy, infrastructure investment, high-end mobiles, employment schemes, and raised securities transaction tax.
Devang Mehta is now betting on 5 Cs; here’s what he means
Devang Mehta focuses on consumption, capex, and credit growth. He notes positive trends in RIL, banks, FMCG, NBFCs, IT stocks, and mentions sector rotation, Budget, FIIs, infrastructure aiding capex, and strong credit growth. Corporate profitability, cash flow strength, energy, hotels, spiritual tourism, corporate travel, ROEs, LTIMindtree, GMR Airports, InterGlobe Aviation, and Nasdaq impact are emphasized.
Explainer: Vijay Kedia stock, Adani Power among over 1,000 other scrips knocked out of acceptable NSE collateral list. What it means
The NSE has revised criteria for securities used as collateral in margin trading. 1,010 stocks, including Adani Power and Yes Bank, will be impacted. New rules require securities to meet specific criteria. Changes to take effect from August 1, 2024.
Budget 2024: Jewellery industry urges for 5% import duty cut on gold. What it means
Decoding the impact that is expected from the 5% waiver, Mahendra Luniya, chairman & founder of Vignaharta Gold said that in FY23, India's gold imports totaled an estimated Rs 2.8 lakh crore and at a 15% import duty rate, the industry's customs duty payout is estimated at Rs 42,000 crore, noting that the latest exact data was not available with him.
What does Keir Starmer's win mean for the Khalistan issue?
The UK's Labour Party's recent election win in parliamentary election raises questions about its stance on movements like Khalistan. New PM Keir Starmer aims to improve UK-India relations, but concerns remain due to the party's past support for pro-Khalistan leaders.
What CJI Chandrachud's ‘stratospheric’ market remark means for equity markets
Indian headline indices' record hitting spree has raised alarm bells among sections of market enthusiasts and the latest to jump into the bandwagon is the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud who has advised market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to exercise caution in order to safeguard investors’ money.
India-UK FTA: Dynamics set to change after Starmer-led Labour Party's election victory?
India-UK FTA: Keir Starmer's Labour Party is poised to end the 14-year Conservative Party rule in the UK, with Starmer set to become the next Prime Minister. The change in government is expected to have minimal impact on India-UK relations, particularly concerning the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Starmer's manifesto pledges to pursue a "new strategic partnership" with India, focusing on finalizing the FTA, marking a departure from previous Labour Party stances. Despite the anticipated shift, the specific timelines for concluding the FTA remain uncertain.
What Labour victory means for India-UK ties & markets? Arnab Das explains
There is a disconnect where the geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions are high. Still, the reality of the macro on the ground is that the integration continues. So, there is not going to be any big rupture in Asia, but there is going to be a continuing integration or continuing alignment of India and other countries in Asia with the West including the UK, Invesco’s Arnab Das.
Sensex may hit 1 lakh before 5 years, thinner Modi 3.0 doesn't mean end of bull run: Mark Mobius
There is an old saying, the best time to buy is when others are selling at a very unhappy period. And the best time to sell is when everyone is greedily buying. So, you have got to keep those principles in mind. Otherwise, you will get caught up with the herd.
What looming La Nina means for global temperatures
El Nino, the natural weather phenomenon that contributed to 2023 being the hottest year on record, has recently subsided, paving the way for its opposing, cooling La Nina phase to begin. - La Nina - La Nina sees the eastern Pacific Ocean cool for a period of about one to three years, generating the opposite effects to El Nino on global weather.
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