ETMarkets Smart Talk: Nitin Raheja of Julius Baer India explains why FIIs can’t ignore India for long

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Nitin Raheja of Julius Baer India explains why FIIs can’t ignore India for long

“India would continue to be one of the fastest growing economies globally would mean from an FII perspective it is a market that they cannot ignore for long,” says Nitin Raheja, Executive Director, Julius Baer India. In an interview with ETMarkets, Raheja said: “The resilience of Indian markets to absorb global shocks as well as … Read more

Gujarat defines a dividend formula, state PSUs surge

Gujarat defines a dividend formula, state PSUs surge

Mumbai: Gujarat-based listed public sector undertakings (PSUs) were among the top performers on the bourses on Wednesday after the state government announced a policy defining a minimum threshold of dividend distribution and allotting bonus shares for all the companies it owns. Shares of Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals surged 20% and closed at a seven-month … Read more

We are looking at becoming carbon neutral by 2050: Neeraj Kanwar, Apollo Tyres

We are looking at becoming carbon neutral by 2050: Neeraj Kanwar, Apollo Tyres

“Also, in the OEM segment, we are seeing, truck commercial segment coming back up, cars are also coming back up, so a pretty positive trend in India currently,” says Neeraj Kanwar, MD, Apollo Tyres.What is the trend that you are witnessing in the auto sector? Now we are seeing an uplift in both truck and … Read more

ETMarkets Management Talk: Anand Rathi Wealth to grow 20-25% annually: CEO Rakesh Rawal

ETMarkets Management Talk: Anand Rathi Wealth to grow 20-25% annually: CEO Rakesh Rawal

NEW DELHI: After recording 31% revenue growth in FY23, Anand Rathi Wealth has given revenue guidance of Rs 661 crore, an 18% increase, and PAT guidance of Rs 205 crore, a 22% increase. “Our research says the coming year will be better for Indian equities than the year that has gone by, and therefore we … Read more

Euro to the fore as hawkish hike looms

Euro to the fore as hawkish hike looms

The dollar was on the back foot and the euro climbed on Tuesday, as regional bank jitters had traders expecting U.S. interest rate cuts before long, while in Europe a 50 basis point hike remains a live option at next week’s central bank meeting. The euro rose above $1.10 overnight and was still going at … Read more

IndiGo needs to outperform peers on earnings to curb turbulence

IndiGo needs to outperform peers on earnings to curb turbulence

InterGlobe Aviation, India’s largest airline operator, has been experiencing volatility in its stock prices over the past few months despite better business fundamentals and an advantage in the sector due to a revival in passenger traffic. The decision of one of its promoters, Rakesh Gangwal, to reduce stakes in the airline in the next five … Read more

Global IPO market shows signs of life even as recession fears persist

Global IPO market shows signs of life even as recession fears persist

The global market for initial public offerings is showing signs of life as a rebound in the stock market has emboldened companies to test investor appetite for new listings, particularly in Asia. But a full-fledged recovery looks distant. Roughly $25 billion worth of IPOs priced globally in March and April, nearly twice the amount seen … Read more

Mind Over Money: This CEO follows 30-min gym session, meditation & deep breathing to stay mentally fit

Mind Over Money: This CEO follows 30-min gym session, meditation & deep breathing to stay mentally fit

“I can control my stress and be present in the moment by engaging in mindfulness exercises like meditation and deep breathing,” says Girirajan Murugan, CEO, FundsIndia. In an interview with ETMarkets, Murugan said: “I do some general exercise for anyone over the age of 50. This includes at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise … Read more

We are well positioned to further grow our VNB: NS Kannan, ICICI Pru

We are well positioned to further grow our VNB: NS Kannan, ICICI Pru

“I believe that we are well positioned to further grow our VNB given the insurance potential and the regulatory developments in the country. So that is how I would summarise the results for this period,” says NS Kannan, MD & CEO, ICICI Pru. You have registered a strong growth this quarter. Your NBP is up … Read more

Govt should focus on reforms to ensure quality jobs are created: Prithviraj Srinivas

Govt should focus on reforms to ensure quality jobs are created: Prithviraj Srinivas

“We will see a working age population increase of about 170 million people. And if we assume that the labour participation rate does not improve from here, then we are talking about new jobs, a requirement of about 70 million people,” says Prithviraj Srinivas, Axis Capital.Your take on India becoming most populous and it was … Read more