Indian equity markets have spent nearly 18 months moving sideways, and according to Ashi Anand, Founder & CEO of IME Capital, this consolidation phase has been shaped by a mix of headwinds—weak growth, elevated interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty. But the narrative is gradually improving. Anand notes that over the past 3–5 months, growth indicators … Read more
As India gears up for its vibrant festive season, starting with Onam in mid-September and continuing through Diwali, there’s an air of excitement and anticipation. This period traditionally marks a time of celebration and increased consumer spending across various sectors. The Indian festive season has long been synonymous with shopping and gifting. From automobiles to … Read more
The government set up a special committee on Monday to examine the need for a separate competition law for digital companies. The move follows a recommendation by the parliamentary standing committee on finance on acting against anti-competitive behaviour in digital markets to prevent the formation of monopolies. The panel had also suggested digital competition legislation … Read more
India is creating a national framework for digital health intending to develop a digital ecosystem, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday, underlining the government’s various initiatives in that direction and plans to generate a longitudinal Electronic Health Record for more than 1.3 billion people of the country. “Digital health is a great equaliser and … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic, which crippled many sectors, has inadvertently aided India’s credentials as an innovative and digital payments market rapidly gaining in scale. Every day, more than 100 million Indians use a plethora of digital and electronic channels such as debit cards, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), e-wallets, Fastag, or Aadhaar Enabled Payment Systems (AePS), putting … Read more