The Economic Survey 2024 has raised concerns over the increasing trend of speculation in the Indian stock market, cautioning that overconfidence among investors could lead to unrealistic expectations of returns, misaligned with actual market conditions. “Possibility of overconfidence leading to speculation for higher returns from the stock market is a matter of concern,” the survey…
Drilled down to its basics, a budget, whether of the government or a household, is essentially the same. It must balance expenditure on one hand with receipts or income on the other. But there is one key difference. Governments have an inalienable right to print money. So while anyone may borrow to spend in excess…
Ahead of the Union Budget for FY25, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, India’s banking sector representatives, buoyed by recent growth and consolidation, have voiced their expectations from the government. Speaking with Livemint, many banking industry experts emphasised measures for financial stability and economic acceleration. One key demand is strategic…
