The Reserve Bank of India’s shock 40 bps repo rate hike, together with a 50 bps increase in CRR, has stirred intense debate about the timing of the moves. But Governor Das does have, in his own words, ‘several storms’ to tackle.
The thundering success of the blockbusters from the South is proving to be a game changer for Indian cinema, and holds lessons for Bollywood. But content will still be king.
Tata group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran is instrumental in pivoting the 154-year-old salt-to-steel conglomerate into new business avenues, especially with the launch of the super app Tata Neu. But it’s a bitterly competitive new world. And shareholders are watching keenly.
While India’s start-ups have become the toast of the world, there is also a growing concern that due to a few rotten apples, the entire ecosystem might get affected. Corrective measures need to be put in place urgently.
The Axis-Citi, PVR-INOX and HDFC-HDFC Bank deals show it is the season of consolidation. Several factors are contributing to this trend which is only set to gather further momentum.
The new SEBI chairperson has started off on a strong note. She will need to build on this and ensure the markets regulator stays true to its mandate of investor protection.
