How macroeconomic indicators performed in December 2024?, ETCFO
State of the Indian Economy: December 2024 By Samriddhi Singh Mahar & Siddhi NawarThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India to become the fourth-largest global economy by 2025, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of USD 4,340 billion. The end of the year has been eventful for the Indian economy,
CCI slaps ₹40 lakh fine on Goldman Sachs for failure to notify investment in Biocon Biologics
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a ₹40 lakh penalty on Goldman Sachs (India) Alternative Investment Management Private Limited (GS AIMPL) for failing to notify its investment in Biocon Biologics Limited (Biocon) under the Competition Act, 2002. The regulator found that Goldman Sachs’ acquisition of optionally convertible debentures
The double-edged sword: Accelerating agri-lending amidst slowing agri GVA
The Economic Survey for 2023-24 revealed a concerning reality: India’s agricultural sector, which contributes 17.7 per cent to the Gross Value Added (GVA), has been stagnating due to erratic weather patterns and uneven monsoon distribution. This highlights a troubling fact—agriculture is lagging behind in growth compared to the manufacturing and
Global wheat prices seen under pressure on record output
Global wheat prices will likely come under pressure in 2025 on record production but tightening supplies may offer short-term support, analysts have said. Wheat prices continue to decline on soft red winter harvest expectations. “Our revised forecast for the 2025 annual average second-month CBOT-listed wheat price has been adjusted downward
Centre mulls M&A framework overhaul to speed up corporate restructuring
The central government is considering significant amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, to streamline and simplify the merger, amalgamation, and demerger process. The focus is on reducing procedural bottlenecks and expediting corporate restructuring. A communication from the Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan to various ministries has sought comments on proposed
Milky Mist takes a step towards ₹2,000 crore IPO, picks investment bankers
2025 is set to be a milestone year for Erode-based food products major Milky Mist. The company has started its process to go public by picking investment bankers for the issue. JM Financial and IIFL Capital Services are among the bankers running the process, as per sources. The company, which
Potential maritime threats near East African countries persist: Rajnath
India’s economic prosperity is linked to maritime security and, therefore, it’s necessary to protect our territorial waters and ensure freedom of navigation, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He was addressing senior Navy officers and other civilian staff on Friday during the celebration of the ‘Year of Naval Civilians’ here. In
AI, robotics to drive job growth in India: World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025
Increased digital access, geopolitical tensions and climate-mitigation efforts are the primary trends expected to shape the future of jobs in India by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. “Similar to their global peers, companies operating in the country are heavily investing in AI, robotics
Throwing sand in the wheels to dampen exchange rate volatility more effective, says RBI study
Throwing sand in the wheels to dampen the exchange rate volatility is more effective than attempts to influence the level of the exchange through large interventions, according to a study by RBI staffers. This observation comes in the backdrop of RBI’s intervention in the forex market to smoothen excessive volatility,
Cable operators can now register online via Broadcast Seva Portal
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has made certain amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules 1994, enabling local cable operators to register online. Thus, the Ministry has become the registering authority for LCO registration. The Ministry said this move will streamline the LCO registration process and promote ease of