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Charting the Global Economy: Bond yields soar to kick off 2025

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  Charting the Global Economy: Bond yields soar to kick off 2025 Global bond markets sold off this week as investors worried about lingering  inflationary pressures  and heavy government borrowing. A selloff in the $28 trillion US Treasury market deepened after a blowout employment report reinforced bets among traders and Wall Street economists that the Federal Reserve will hold off on further interest-rate cuts. Britain’s latest bond turmoil has drawn comparisons with the Liz Truss mini-budget debacle of 2022, while yields in Japan climbed to the highest in over a decade. The Treasury market is looking intimidating again, and politicians should take notice, as should everyone else. This selloff is more complicated and ominous than some. It’s also not limited to the US. Bond markets in the bigger European economies are also testing a high made late in 2023. There was a belief that policy rate cuts, made by all the main central banks, would ensure that remained the peak. I...

2025 promises to be a dynamic year for high-end property: Realtors

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  2025 promises to be a dynamic year for high-end property: Realtors The Indian real estate sector demonstrated remarkable adaptability in 2024, driven by a surge in residential demand, increased NRI investments, and a notable expansion in the luxury housing segment. (Image: Freepik) The Indian real estate sector is undergoing a transformative phase, shaped by shifting consumer preferences, technological advancements, and an increased emphasis on sustainability. Industry leaders reflect on the remarkable growth witnessed in 2024, driven by demand for luxury housing, integrated communities, and eco-conscious developments. As the sector looks ahead to 2025, the focus remains on innovation, high-quality living spaces, and catering to the needs of both domestic and global buyers. From the rise of tier-2 cities as investment hotspots to the growing adoption of smart technologies and green practices, the future of Indian real estate looks poised for dynamic evolution. visit :business-str...

Year-Ender 2024: NSDC Recognised As One Of Best Brands For Transformative Contribution To India’s Skill Ecosystem

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  Year-Ender 2024: NSDC Recognised As One Of Best Brands For Transformative Contribution To India’s Skill Ecosystem National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was honored as one of the Best Brands of 2024 at a prestigious event in Mumbai on Thursday. The award ceremony, themed “Vision to Impact: The Best Brands of Tomorrow,” celebrated NSDC’s remarkable legacy, its transformative role, and the significant contributions it has made to strengthening India’s skill ecosystem Mumbai, 26th December 2024:  National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was honored as one of the Best Brands of 2024 at a prestigious event in Mumbai on Thursday. The award ceremony, themed “Vision to Impact: The Best Brands of Tomorrow,” celebrated NSDC’s remarkable legacy, its transformative role, and the significant contributions it has made to strengthening India’s skill ecosystem. The 7th edition of the ET NOW annual awards event was graced by distinguished leaders from across various industries ac...

Why Green Finance Must Move Beyond Slogans And Tick-Boxes

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  Why Green Finance Must Move Beyond Slogans And Tick-Boxes  The essence of true green finance is not to cheerlead the greenest technologies, but to invest in the greening of grey—and yes, even brown—sectors. Srinath Sridharan 17 Dec 2024, 12:57 PM IST Business Why Green Finance Must Move Beyond Slogans And Tick-Boxes Green finance, for all its promise, is at a crossroads. Much like a greenwashed wa Green finance, for all its promise, is at a crossroads. Much like a greenwashed wall that peels when touched, the rhetoric often fails to match the reality. The concept has become both a rallying cry and a quagmire of contradictions. We extol the virtues of a net-zero world, but can we really wager our last treasury coin on achieving it? The uncomfortable truth is that sustainable finance risks be Green finance, despite its growing prominence, remains a shallow construct in India, hampered by limited regulatory progress and insufficient alignment between rhetoric and reality. With ...

Shriram Finance consolidate green finance biz under Shriram Green Finance

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  Shriram Finance consolidate green finance biz under Shriram Green Finance Building on its existing expertise in financing electric vehicles, Shriram Green Finance will provide sharper focus and clarity to its sustainability efforts Shriram Finance on Monday announced the consolidation of its green financing initiatives under Shriram Green Finance to grow and expand beyond electric vehicle (EV) financing. Additionally, the company has set a target for assets under management (AUM) of Rs 5,000 crore for the vertical over the next 3–4 years.   In a statement, the company said, “Shriram Green Finance will initially focus on building the EV portfolio across India, with an initial focus on Karnataka, Kerala, the National Capital Region (NCR), and Maharashtra. Shriram Finance is actively engaging with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) manufacturing EVs to establish long-term partnerships, ensuring seamless and accessible vehicle financing solutions.” seamless and accessible v...

ICICI Prudential Innovation Fund performance review analysis for December

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ICICI Prudential Innovation Fund performance review analysis for December ICICI Prudential Innovation Fund performance review analysis for December: This detailed review of ICICI Prudential Innovation Fund evaluates its recent performance, comparing it to the Nifty index, and analyzes key metrics such as Sharpe Ratio and sectoral allocation. The fund's strategy, top holdings, and recent portfolio moves are explored to provide insights for existing and potential investors. ICICI Prudential Innovation Fund Direct Growth performance review analysis for December: ICICI Prudential Innovation Fund Direct Growth, managed by the seasoned fund managers Anish Tawakley,Vaibhav Dusad,Sharmila D’mello, remains a prominent player in the Equity - Other. ICICI Prudential Innovation Fund boasts an impressive AUM of  ₹ 6322.82 crore. Under the guidance of Anish Tawakley,Vaibhav Dusad,Sharmila D’mello, the fund adheres to its objective of the Scheme is an open ended thematic fund. The objective o...