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Chart beat: Stable net remittances a shot in the arm for India's external position

New Delhi, July 3 -- India's outward remittances have jumped substantially over the past 10 years. The outflows increased to $31.7 billion in FY24 from $1.1 billion in FY14. This translates into a co... Read More


With a sombre start, spectre of a disappointing monsoon season lurks

Mumbai, July 2 -- Clouds of a disappointing monsoon season are hovering over the Indian economy. The pace of rainfall was a letdown in June, which typically marks the beginning of the monsoon season. ... Read More


Cement: Too early for the consolidation party

New Delhi, July 1 -- It's a dog-eat-dog world in the Indian cement industry. The quest for market share gains has meant large companies with strong balance sheets continue to acquire smaller and finan... Read More


Manufacturing PMI: A comeback in June, but will it last?

New Delhi, July 1 -- The momentum in business activity in India's manufacturing sector has bounced back. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 58.3 ... Read More


Chart Beat: MDF imports spike in April, likely to remain elevated in FY25

New Delhi, June 28 -- The monthly and annual trends in MDF (medium-density fibreboard) imports paint a contrasting picture. In March and April, MDF imports declined sharply by 80% and 60% year-on-year... Read More


Developed economies lead the global race to ease monetary policy, for now

New Delhi, June 27 -- After hiking interest rates rapidly to counter high inflation in the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic, central banks worldwide now have a common goal - easing monetary policy. ... Read More


Office leasing: Slow and steady wins the race?

New Delhi, June 24 -- Demand for Grade-A office spaces is seeing a gradual revival. At an all-India level, gross leasing and net leasing each rose 7% to 84.1 million square feet (msf) and 42.1 msf, re... Read More


Accenture results: Beware the premature optimism in Indian IT stocks

New Delhi, June 21 -- Global technology giant Accenture's latest earnings sparked excitement among investors in Indian IT stocks. In Q3 FY24, Accenture clocked constant-currency (CC) revenue growth of... Read More


Chemicals companies' capex intensity is poised to take a breather

New Delhi, June 20 -- Chemical companies are set to further moderate their capital expenditure intensity after having invested significantly in capacity building over the past three years. FY24 was a ... Read More


Realty price hikes brace for a litmus test

New Delhi, June 18 -- India's real estate market, buoyed by strong demand in FY24, is now bracing for potential dampeners. Rapid inventory depletion, particularly in the premium and luxury segments, ... Read More