Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 18, 2025
I wanted to share a quick update as to what’s been keeping me occupied during the run up to the release of the new book. The past few weeks have been pretty busy and full of surprises. We have been designing a dedicated website for the How Not to Invest book, and working with the team at Off Menu has been much more fun than I expected. But the biggest surprise has been the booksAudible version.
CFO News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Currently the fifth-largest economy, India displayed mixed economic trends in December 2024: Inflation reached a four-month low, the trade deficit narrowed significantly, industrial growth (IIP) hit a six-month high, and PMI eased slightly to 56.4. ETBFSI presents the key indicators showcasing the macroeconomic outlook for December 2024.
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Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 18, 2025
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: Is There a Problem with Passive Investing? Passive investing has absolutely revolutionized the investment landscape for individual investors. Not only has it dramatically lowered the costs of asset ownership, but it has done so while delivering strong returns.
CFO News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Private final consumption is boosting India's economic recovery, driven by e-commerce and quick commerce. The RBI suggests fostering competition in these sectors rather than imposing restrictions. Rising demand for household essentials and a robust housing market are contributing to this positive trend, with urban and rural markets showing strong growth potential.
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JANUARY 18, 2025
India's economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand regains strength reflecting a resilience in consumption, supported by brighter agricultural prospects," according to the RBI's monthly bulletin for January.
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CFO News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Gaura Sengupta from IDFC First Bank predicts FY25's capex will fall short of the Rs 11.1 trillion target at around Rs 9.6 trillion. She stresses the importance of maintaining capex focus for FY26 and calls for moderated fiscal consolidation, aiming for a 4.5% fiscal deficit target in FY26 to support growth and capex.
CFO News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Zomato has invested INR 2,800 crore in Blinkit since acquiring the company for INR 4,477 crore in an all-stock deal in August 2022. This latest investment follows Zomato raising INR 8,500 crore through a QIP in November, a move aimed at bolstering its balance sheet in the face of growing competition.
CFO News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Startups and venture capital firms are urging the government to introduce tax parity between foreign and domestic funds to attract foreign investment in Indian AIFs. They also seek incentives for insurance companies, banks, and pension funds to invest in startups, and call for relaxed tax norms for employee stock ownership plans.
CFO News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Apple's entry into India's top five smartphone brands in December 2024 was driven by expanding into smaller towns with aggressive affordability initiatives. The company saw record shipments of 12 million iPhones, bolstered by discounts and a 24-month no-cost EMI option, focusing on previous generation models.
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CFO News
JANUARY 18, 2025
This comes in the background of the RBI expressing concerns over any privately held 'virtual coins' and cryptocurrency continuing to remain a subject of debate among Indias policymakers. Globally, though, the value of many of these digital tokens has risen sharply with US President-elect Donald Trump making cryptocurrency an important policy focus.
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