Shrinkflation: How Big Brands Fool You All the Time
Investor's Psychology

Shrinkflation: How Big Brands Fool You All the Time

News nowadays is filled with headlines like “India to be the 3rd largest economy in the world”, “Indian stock market crossed the $4 trillion (about ₹233 lakh crore) mark”, and also “India estimates to achieve 4% inflation target in the next 5 years”.

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5 Game-Changing Government Schemes for Women
Macro Moves

5 Game-Changing Government Schemes for Women's Empowerment

Women's empowerment has been a sensitive subject for many decades now. Although many initiatives and laws have been created to provide equal rights and opportunities to all genders alike, there is still a major gap left for development.

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Budget 2024: Fueling India
Macro Moves

Budget 2024: Fueling India's Economy

The 5th largest economy in the world has got its trade game on fire🔥: Exporting ₹46,795 crore worth of goods while bringing in ₹52,722 crore in imports. 

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The Highlights of Interim Budget 2024-2025
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The Highlights of Interim Budget 2024-2025

We're back again! It's an Insider tradition to cover and decode the budget for our readers. After covering the expectations of the taxpayers and sectors this fiscal year, I'll cover the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2024-25.

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Is India Dominating Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing?
Finance

Is India Dominating Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing?

From the automotive industry, including Electric Vehicles (EVs), to renewable energy storage, consumer electronics, and grid management, all these sectors are likely to benefit from the growth of one industry- the lithium-ion battery.    In India, the lithium-ion battery industry is expected to grow a lot in the next five years, and by 2030, there could be a significant recycling market for these batteries. Now, pivoting to a different aspect, are you familiar with ACC? Not the cement, but ACC batteries. Let me provide some information.

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How will Budget 2024 Affect your Finances?
Macro Moves

How will Budget 2024 Affect your Finances?

The countdown for the announcement of the Union Budget for 2024-25 has begun. 1 February 2024 will be the day when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil India's next financial chapter.

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EV Industry Analysis: Future of the Automotive Sector
Stock Market

EV Industry Analysis: Future of the Automotive Sector

Were you aware that the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India increased by over 50% in 2023? Even your neighbours and acquaintances must be buying and flaunting those smooth-riding, stylish vehicles. And they do so with pride, don’t they? 😌

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Is Small Industries Development Bank of India Helping Your Business?
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Is Small Industries Development Bank of India Helping Your Business?

Small Industries Development Bank of India, or SIDBI, is slowly but steadily expanding its reach in the MSME sector. The lending firm for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has a 14% share as of December 2023. This percentage is expected to increase to 25% via a rights issue by 2024, as per MD & CEO of SIDBI S. Ramann.

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Capital Small Finance Bank IPO: Invest or Not?
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Capital Small Finance Bank IPO: Invest or Not?

Credited to be the first Small Finance Bank (SFB) company in India, Capital Small Finance Bank started operations in the sector in 2016. With one of the lowest credit costs among its peers, Capital SFB has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to bring an IPO in 2024. The initial public offering will open for subscription on 7 February and close on 9 February 2024. The IPO band fixed is in the range of ₹445-465, making the issue size of ₹523.07 crore.

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National Small Industries Corporation: Benefitting 2 Lakh MSMEs
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National Small Industries Corporation: Benefitting 2 Lakh MSMEs

Let’s take the example of Manu, an entrepreneur who is excited about his plans to expand his business in the manufacturing sector for automotive parts. His acquaintance, Ravi, had recently secured funding through a government loan scheme, and Manu, inspired by Ravi's success, decided to explore similar avenues. 🤓

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GDP Made Easy: A Beginner
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GDP Made Easy: A Beginner's Handbook

Hey, did you hear? India's economy did really well from July to September. The country's overall economic output, known as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), went up by 7.6%. That's a sign of a strong and positive economic performance, showing growth and expansion. Good news for India! 

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Best Government Loan Schemes for Businesses in India
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Best Government Loan Schemes for Businesses in India

Running a business has many layers. Securing office space, transforming ideas into reality, procuring raw materials & machinery; the journey of an entrepreneur is a symphony of interconnected tasks.  🎶

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7 Things You Didn
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7 Things You Didn't Know About Education Loan

With 140.76 crore citizens, India’s population is the largest and youngest in the world. There are around 31.5 crore students alone who would soon start contributing towards boosting the nation’s economy. But the dream of becoming a $4 trillion economy (around ₹333 lakh crore) in the near future is not as easily achievable as one might think. Education stands as the cornerstone of this transformation, and student loans play a pivotal role in bridging the financial gap that hinders countless aspiring minds.

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Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?
Stock Market

Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 ETF: Should You Invest or Not?

Alert! 🚨 A new entity has made its presence known in the investment community, and I am here to scrutinise it for your benefit. As per official announcements, this new entity brings ample opportunities for investors to generate a large corpus without observing the market for 70 hours a week. Oops! Sorry, Mr. Narayan Murthy. 😅

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Which Asset Class Should You Invest In?
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Which Asset Class Should You Invest In?

Imagine you're deciding between different dishes at a buffet – there's the trusty biryani, the classic dosa, and the always popular butter chicken. Similarly, when it comes to investing, you might have options like Fixed Deposits (FDs), Gold, and Real Estate. We'll compare the performance of these investment choices, just like figuring out which dish at the buffet might satisfy your hunger the best.

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PLI Scheme: What is it & Which Sectors are Thriving Under the Scheme?
Macro Moves

PLI Scheme: What is it & Which Sectors are Thriving Under the Scheme?

Atmanirbhar: The ability to be independent of reliance on others for major/minor tasks. India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made the term famous by introducing the citizens to the dream of an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). Many new campaigns and projects have been in motion ever since to make India the one-stop destination for the best of all worlds.

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Israel-Hamas Conflict and Its Impact on India
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Israel-Hamas Conflict and Its Impact on India

Early on Saturday, October 7th, something shocking happened in the Middle East. Hamas, a group in Gaza supported by Iran, launched a sudden and unexpected attack on Israel. They used rockets, paragliders, boats, and even motorcycles to sneak in Israel. Their goal is to hurt, scare, and even kill Israelis.

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How Tense are India & Canada’s Financial Relations? Truth Behind Myths
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How Tense are India & Canada’s Financial Relations? Truth Behind Myths

India hosted the G20 Summit for 2023 in New Delhi, giving the world a chance to witness our nation's might. Over 20 countries attended the event, including Canada, the nation with which India is on a silent disapproval war. Where diplomats and key personalities from different countries posed for an optimistic partnership with India, Canada looked a bit uncomfortable.

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