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Holiday Season and Stock Market Performance: Examining Patterns and Investor Behaviour
Read more: Holiday Season and Stock Market Performance: Examining Patterns and Investor BehaviourThis paper delves into the dynamics of holiday season anomalies in global equity markets, focusing on diverse phenomena such as the Santa Claus rally and the January effect. Utilizing historical data spanning decades, we examine the behaviour of major indexes including the S&P 500, FT30, Nikkei 225, and Nifty 50 during holiday periods. Our analysis…
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CBDC: Pragmatic or Problematic?
Read more: CBDC: Pragmatic or Problematic?The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is at a crossroads in India’s financial growth, pondering the incorporation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) into its monetary inventory. The article examines the positioning and likely adoption of CBDC notably in the context of the extremely successful Unified Payments Interface (UPI). As UPI redefines electronic payments,…
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Make in India Initiative and Anti-Dumping Duties: Preserving Local Manufacturing
Read more: Make in India Initiative and Anti-Dumping Duties: Preserving Local ManufacturingThe study evaluates the influence of anti-dumping tariffs on the “Make in India” campaign, determining how effective they are in fostering indigenous manufacturing and growth in the economy. It investigates the function of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, assesses import restrictions on goods, and examines the effect of anti-dumping legislation in promoting regional production…
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Code vs. Crime: The Synergy of Technology in Countering Money Laundering
Read more: Code vs. Crime: The Synergy of Technology in Countering Money LaunderingThis article analyses the interaction of technology and anti-money laundering solutions, with a focus on the roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI), regulatory frameworks, Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs), and developing technologies. It explores AI’s role in identifying fraudulent financial activity using machine learning and big data analytics, focusing on its capacity to recognise abnormalities and trends…
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Rising Giants: Unveiling the Engine of India’s Economic Resurgence in Manufacturing and Construction Sectors
Read more: Rising Giants: Unveiling the Engine of India’s Economic Resurgence in Manufacturing and Construction SectorsThe upward revision in India’s economic growth projection for FY23-24 by the Reserve Bank of India is fueled by robust performances in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Positive trends in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) over two quarters support this, with manufacturing displaying consistent growth and construction exhibiting a remarkable surge. The convergence of…
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Carbon Credit Market and its Impact on India
Read more: Carbon Credit Market and its Impact on IndiaCap and Trade Programs are government regulatory programs designed to “cap” the total emission levels of chemicals due to industrial activity. Carbon Credit is one part of a Cap and Trade program. It is a permit which represents the right of a country or company to emit a set amount of Carbon emissions which can…
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Indian Household Borrowing Pattern
Read more: Indian Household Borrowing PatternThe 77th round of borrowing trends among Indian households reveals a significant shift towards institutional lending, with bank-linked self-help groups and non-banking financial companies experiencing a notable rise. Medium-term loans have become more prevalent, indicating a changing borrowing pattern. Additionally, there is a transition from simple to compound interest, particularly noticeable in institutional agencies. Non-institutional…
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America’s Decline in Power Due to Policy?
Read more: America’s Decline in Power Due to Policy?America has remained a great power in the world for decades. However, recently, due to economic and political climate shifts, there is some arguable instability in their credibility and support among the world. This article examines potential instances of power instability or decline for America: its handling of the Venezuelan crisis and policy rhetoric changes.…
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Understanding China and India via the Solow Growth Model
Read more: Understanding China and India via the Solow Growth ModelThis article examines India and China according to the Solow Growth Model, which sees how capital stock, growth in the labor force, and technology affect an economy’s output of goods and services. The investments into the countries’ economies are different and occurred at different times, and combined with existing labor, historical, and resource constraints, has…
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Accelerating India’s Future: Empowering Growth of Semiconductor Advancements
Read more: Accelerating India’s Future: Empowering Growth of Semiconductor AdvancementsSemiconductors have emerged as crucial assets in global geopolitics, with China’s explosive rise in this sector altering power relations. This article examines the role of semiconductors in modern geopolitics and argues that India must rapidly enhance its semiconductor capabilities in order to secure technological sovereignty and establish its influence on the global arena.
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The Economic and Environmental Cost of Decline of Nuclear Energy
Read more: The Economic and Environmental Cost of Decline of Nuclear EnergyDespite being one of the cleanest sources of energy, there is a decline in Nuclear Energy around the planet due to 3 reasons: Accidents, Nuclear Waste, and Costs. The article dives deep into clear misconceptions regarding safety concerns and goes on to discuss economic difficulties in maintaining nuclear energy. The article concludes by providing policy…
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Economic Transformation and Sectoral Performance: A Comparative Analysis of Maharashtra’s Growth Since the 1980s
Read more: Economic Transformation and Sectoral Performance: A Comparative Analysis of Maharashtra’s Growth Since the 1980sMaharashtra, an important contributor to the Indian economy, has made substantial advancements in several sectors such as information technology, infrastructure, education, renewable energy, and tourism. Mumbai and Pune have evolved as prominent global centres for finance and education, fostering innovation and the progress of knowledge, when compared to other states. The government’s initiatives to attract…
