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TMS Ep640: SC on Patanjali, Blinkit, Vodafone Idea stock, CBAM #TMS

Where does the buck stop after SC rap on Patanjali? Can Blinkit challenge Amazon & Flipkart? Why did Vodafone Idea’s fundraise plan fail? What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Answers here

Why did Vodafone Idea's fundraise plan fail to enthuse D-Street?

Vodafone Idea crashed up to 14% in the last session after its plan to raise ₹45,000 cr prompted sharp selling in the counter. Why did the fundraising announcement disappoint investors?

Can Blinkit challenge Amazon and Flipkart?

Quick commerce platform Blinkit is stepping into the turf of e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon. After groceries, vegetables and mid-range gadgets, it is looking to expand to new categories

Where does the buck stop after SC contempt notice to Patanjali?

On Tuesday, the SC came down heavily on Patanjali Ayurveda for ‘misleading’ advertisements and restrained Yoga guru Ramdev-controlled firm from advertising its medicinal products. What is the way out?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

Indian steel and aluminium exporters are staring at tough times ahead as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has entered the transition phase. Select imports will face 20-35% tax

TMS Ep639: FM-fintech meet, house rent, space-related stocks, Munich accord

Will FM-fintech meet pave the road to sustainable innovation? Why is your house rent rising? Should you bet on space-related stocks? What is the Munich AI accord? All answers here

Will FM-fintech meet pave the road to sustainable innovation?

The Finance Minister recently met fintech leaders in the backdrop of RBI’s action against fintech giant Paytm. Will FM’s reassurance soothe the nerves of fintechs and ensure a sustainable future?

Why is your house rent breaking the bank?

For those people living on rent, it’s a tightrope walk. Recent govt data revealed that today our rent commitments occupy more of our budgets than what was the case ten, or even twenty years ago

Should you bet on space-related stocks as govt eases FDI norms?

The relaxation in space FDI norms by the govt has provided a boost to related-stocks in the defence and aerospace industry. As these shares remain upbeat, can high valuations play spoilsport?

What is the Munich AI accord?

AI is marking its presence in every sphere. Major tech companies have recently signed an AI accord in Munich committing to tackle deep fakes and AI generated content that could influence elections

TMS Ep638: Paint industry, FDI in space sector, markets, Bitcoin Halving

What’s attracting big players to paint industry? Can liberalised FDI make India a space superpower? Will Bitcoin extend its rally post the Halving event? How does Bitcoin Halving work? Answers here

What's attracting big players to the paint industry?

India’s paint industry is on the cusp of a churn. Entry of three players, which includes Aditya Birla Group, is set to intensify competition in the sector. What’s drawing big players to the industry

Can liberalised FDI make India a space superpower?

The government recently amended the FDI rules for the space sector, allowing up to 100 per cent investment through three categories. So can the move make India a space superpower?

Will Bitcoin extend its rally post the Halving event?

Bitcoin jumped over 20% so far this year, to 52,000 dollars. Its market value also breached $1 tn mark for the first time since 2021. Has the market adjusted itself to factor in the halving’s impact?

Bitcoin Halving 2024: How does it work?

Do you want to know more about Bitcoin ‘halving’? In our explainer segment, find out what is this event all about, how does it work, and more.

TMS Ep637: India at WTO, hybrid vs EV cars, markets, economic sanctions

Why does India want investment agenda out of WTO talks? Why are hybrid cars racing ahead of EVs? What will be on markets’ radar this week? What are economic sanctions? All answers here

Why does India want investment agenda kept out of WTO talks?

India will oppose adoption of a China-led proposal on investment facilitation at the three-day ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation. But why is India opposed to this initiative?

Why are hybrid cars racing ahead of EVs?

Hybrid cars seem to be outpacing EVs in Indian roads. Despite the steeper price tag and limited variants, hybrids are gaining traction among consumers. But why? Will this trend sustain? Let’s find out

What are the five things that will be on markets radar this week?

While the markets consolidated with the benchmarks declining 1% initially in February, they have rallied around 4% from their monthly lows since then. Find out what could impact the market this week

What are economic sanctions?

The US has announced to impose another round of sanctions on Russia as the world marks the second anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. But ever wondered what economic sanctions are?