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The week in charts: F&O losses, jobs data, China stimulus
News and developments from the week gone by, through numbers and charts.
4 min read27 Sep 2024Foreign investors bet big on India: $11 billion inflows in nine months
Overseas buyers net invested $5.9 billion into domestic stocks in September alone so far, beating EM peers.
3 min read27 Sep 2024Data dive: What latest govt report reveals about jobs, wages, and work hours
India’s unemployment rate stood steady at 3.2% in 2023-24. But the overall jobless figure masks many problems present in the labour market from employment structure to earnings to work hours. Mint explores the latest data and longer trends
4 min read25 Sep 2024In charts: Can alternative proteins be the food of the future?
India’s government has come up with a new policy that will promote smart proteins that can help the country in its net-zero journey. What are smart proteins, and can India find a way to rule the global market?
4 min read24 Sep 2024Food or Fed: What will RBI choose in October?
Historically, the US Federal Reserve sets the tone for monetary policies around the world. However, countries, including India, are increasingly prioritizing domestic conditions.
1 min read23 Sep 2024Why small finance banks want to glide faster into universal banking
Small finance banks face challenges in raising low-cost deposits and diversifying their loan portfolio.
3 min read23 Sep 2024The week ahead: India-EU FTA talks, Modi UN address, Vi call, J&K polls
A calendar for the key events in the week ahead
1 min read23 Sep 2024Mid-, small-cap stocks take a breather—is this the perfect time to buy?
Mid- and small-cap stocks have underperformed lately, offering potential value opportunities. However, caution is advised due to potential overvaluation in some cases.
3 min read23 Sep 2024Food or Fed: What will RBI choose in October?
Historically, the US Federal Reserve sets the tone for monetary policies around the world. However, countries, including India, are increasingly prioritizing domestic conditions.
3 min read22 Sep 2024The week in charts: Rainfall woes, Fed rate cut, Tupperware crisis
News and developments from the week gone by, through numbers and charts.
3 min read20 Sep 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared