Новости за 28.04.2024

Mahadev betting app case: The SIT has been conducting a probe into the alleged illegal transactions between certain financial and real estate firms in the state and the promoters of the controversial Mahadev betting app. The size of the scam is about Rs 15,000 crore, as per the first information report (FIR) registered by the police in the case.

Corporate reforms in Japan and South Korea will support a value thesis, according to JPMorgan Asset Management and AllianzGI. Meanwhile, M&G Investment Management is attracted by near record-low valuations for Chinese stocks. Other haven plays are exporters and India’s domestic-driven equities. The outlook is even dimmer for currencies and bonds.

Gartner's DD Mishra anticipates AI-led growth in 2024-25, with CIOs relying on consulting services amid uncertainties. Crisis drives IT spending, while niche areas like midcap IT, ER&D, and automotive industry are expected to outperform. Mishra says: "We will see disruptions in the short term, but the long term outlook is positive."

India's men's recurve team achieved a historic victory by winning the gold medal at World Cup Stage 1, adding to India's impressive tally of five gold medals and one silver in the competition.

Nifty gained 2% weekly but declined Friday due to US inflation concerns, geopolitics, FIIs selling. Markets closed May 1 for Maharashtra Day. Key factors to watch include US Fed FOMC, Q4FY2024 earnings, and technical factors. "Going ahead, FII activity remains a key factor to watch especially considering their already low holdings in the Indian market."

​"The Election Commission of India has, under Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, directed that the poll taken on April 26, 2024 (Friday) in respect of 6 polling stations listed in the table below of 2- Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constituency to be void and appointed April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) as the date for taking fresh poll at the said polling stations with hours of poll from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM," an official statement said.

Post March caution, markets rebounded but earnings season remains weak. Focus should be on turnaround signs or visibility in stock selection. Amit Khurana of Dolat Capital says that while battery companies have outperformed, IT midcaps remain overvalued. He is positive on capex stories but remains wary of high valuation stocks.

Girish Madan from Fitch Ratings discusses the rise in profits for Gencos through factors like lower commodity prices and reduced solar module prices. He emphasizes the ongoing shift towards renewable generation in the power sector for enhanced profitability. He says: "Going forward, we see some push on the renewable as well as on the thermal power generation front."

RBL Bank's interest income rose 26% on year to ₹3,339 crore during the quarter ended March 31, while interest expenses increased 35% to ₹1,739 crore, according to the filings it made to stock exchanges. Other income, essentially comprising treasury profits, rose 30% to ₹875 crore. Net interest margin eased to 5.45% from 5.62% a year earlier.

IDFC First Bank 's net dipped 9.8% in Q4 but total deposits rose 39% to ₹2 lakh crore, while the share of CASA stood at 47.2% as of March 31, 2024 - probably highest among all private banks. Retail deposits stood at ₹1.51 lakh crore and legacy high-cost borrowing stood at ₹11,809 crore.

ICICI Bank excelled in Q4 with a 17% net profit increase, reaching ₹10,707.5 crore. Fiscal 2024 witnessed a 28% rise to ₹40,888 crore. The bank prioritizes technology, economic growth, and regulatory compliance for future success.

Antony Blinken's visit to Saudi Arabia aims to address Gaza ceasefire, Hamas's hindrance to peace, increased humanitarian aid, conflict prevention, and global development challenges discussions with global leaders, academic institutions, and NGOs.

Amid US anti-Semitic protests, a White House dinner faced disruption by protesters displaying a Palestinian flag. Video clips showed Biden's motorcade passing. Administrators and lawmakers address unrest at American universities.

Protests at Biden's dinner criticize media coverage of Gaza conflict, urging journalist safety. Demonstrators target media execs with boycott calls amid ongoing tensions.

Guangzhou tornado kills 5, injures 33. Level-three tornadoes damage factories. Heavy rains in Guangdong pose flood threats. Climate crisis intensifies extreme weather in China.

The fire broke out on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

Several companies in India are implementing flexible work practices for white-collar workers, particularly those in sales and field-related roles, to protect them from the extreme summer heat and maintain efficiency. With the Indian Meteorological Department warning of a potentially record-breaking hot year in 2024, companies like Panasonic, MG Motors, KPMG, Deloitte, Mudrex, and PeepalCo are adopting measures such as flexible work hours, online meetings, hydration stations, and awareness campaigns on heat exhaustion.

In the past two weeks of the final quarter and full fiscal 2024 earnings announcements, most IT majors failed to meet their revenue growth guidance. Many downward revisions for the year ahead were seen despite most firms bagging large deals and sitting on an arsenal of historic total contract value (TCV) wins.

​The findings were part of NetApp’s quantitative research study of 1,300+ tech and data executives at businesses across 10 markets, done in partnership with Savanta. The report touted India as leading the charge when it comes to AI projects, closely followed by Singapore. Other countries like Germany and Spain were bracketed as being laggards in the AI race.

The top six information technology services companies in India reported a reduction in their total headcount in the last fiscal year, with only HCLTech adding employees. Factors contributing to this reduction include the economic slowdown, automation, restructuring, and decreased discretionary spending. The drop in headcount reflects the aftermath of excessive hiring during the Covid boom and ongoing industry contraction in demand. However, experts believe that this trend may have bottomed out, and companies could resume hiring... Читать дальше...

A joint venture between an Indian and a Russian firm has won a 30-year contract to manage Sri Lanka's Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, located near Hambantota. The airport, once known as the "world's emptiest airport," was built at a cost of $209 million. This marks the second India-Russia joint project in India's neighborhood, following the Roopur nuclear power plant in Bangladesh. The airport's management contract was awarded to the JV of Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd of India and Russia's... Читать дальше...