Issue of 12th May-18th May 2025
LEAD ARTICLE
Judges, Money and Markets: Consequences of the Apparent Trust Deficit
At a time when most of us were riveted on Operation Sindoor, a decision by judges of the Supreme Court of India (SC) to voluntarily declare their assets went largely unnoticed. The disclosures are a step forward from the sporadic and minimal disclosures made by judges in the past and are of significance to anyone who needs to knock on the... Read More
BUSINESS
India’s wholesale price index (WPI) dropped to a 13-month low of 0.85% in April, driven by declining food prices. Deflation was observed in primary food articles for the first time in 27 months, alongside reductions in fuel and power costs.    Retail inflation in India dropped to a six-year...
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MARKET
Indian equity indices closed lower on 16th May, with the NIFTY hovering around 25,000. The Sensex declined by 200.15 points (0.24%) to 82,330.59, while the NIFTY fell 42.30 points (0.17%) to 25,019.80. Despite this dip, investor sentiment remained positive, with continued momentum in mid- and...
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STOCKS
Since FY19-20, India’s defence budget has expanded at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%–8%, reaching approximately Rs6.2 lakh crore in FY24-25, with a capital expenditure (capex) outlay of Rs1.8 lakh crore projected for FY25-26. Global military expenditures have surged, amid...
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In a world increasingly defined by sustainability and resource efficiency, Gravita India (Gravita) has emerged as a powerhouse in the recycling and manufacturing space, with a global footprint and a customer network that spans 32 countries. In building this, it has reported an impressive...
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Laurus Labs (Laurus), a Hyderabad-based pharma major, is scripting a remarkable growth story—one marked by innovation, strategic expansion and increasing relevance in a rapidly shifting global supply-chain landscape. Established in 2005, Laurus has evolved into a research-driven integrated...
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Several small finance banks (SFBs) are showing signs of recovery after a period of stress in their micro banking businesses, with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd (USFB) among the key lenders on track. The Bank reported a collection efficiency of 99.5% in March 2025 for group and individual...
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CONSUMER ISSUES
Earlier this week, we were all surprised to receive a know-your-customer (KYC) update message in the name of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) from a media friend, Sumeet (name changed), on one of our WhatsApp groups. There were two posts from Sumeet. One was about completing re-KYC through an attached...
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