The newly recognized Samsung employees' union at the Chennai plant is set to hold talks with management on wage revision and improved working conditions. Registered by the state labor department following a high court directive, the union represents around 1,400 workers and aims for a pay hike and better benefits.
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Indian stock markets are predicted to remain in a corrective to consolidation phase for the next few months due to rising US interest rates, fiscal deficits, inflation, and deglobalisation trends. Market volatility is also impacted by Japan's monetary policy changes and ongoing foreign institutional investor outflows.
Gold prices in Delhi fell below Rs 79,000 per 10 grams due to low stockist and retailer demand. Silver experienced a significant drop as well. Analysts cite geopolitical uncertainties, interest rate cuts, and robust demand from central banks and high-net-worth individuals as factors for the previous surge. Thin trading volumes during the holiday period have kept prices range-bound.
Stocks rose on Wall Street as it deals with uncertainty caused by the ongoing trade war. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all showed gains. Investors are focusing on corporate news and awaiting updates on tariffs. Meanwhile, genetics testing company 23andMe took a significant hit, while The AZEK Co. surged on acquisition news.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) reported a significant increase in its December quarter net profit to Rs 2,543.65 crore due to higher marketing margins. Despite unchanged income from operations, profits soared thanks to the retail fuel price freeze and operational efficiencies in refining and marketing divisions.
India's external debt reached USD 717.9 billion by December 2024, up 10.7% from the previous year, according to the Finance Ministry. The rise is partly due to US dollar appreciation. Non-government sectors, especially non-financial corporations, saw significant increases in debt. The debt servicing ratio slightly decreased to 6.6% from 6.7% in September 2024.
India's IT sector has shifted towards automation, leading to a collective net headcount reduction of 2,587 in the December quarter. Major firms like TCS, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra saw workforce declines. Experts believe this trend will continue, with the IT sector adding fewer employees compared to the previous year. Increasing revenue productivity has decreased the need for headcount growth.
LTIMindtree's CEO designate, Venu Lambu, met with over 50 senior leaders in Mumbai, amid the departure of two senior executives. Lambu emphasized a focus on growth and AI strategy. Current CEO, Debashis Chatterjee, is assisting with the transition and plans joint client visits with Lambu in the US and Europe.
Securitisation volumes in India surged by 80% year-on-year, reaching Rs 68,000 crore in the December quarter. ICRA revised its FY24 estimate to Rs 2.4 lakh crore. Growth was primarily driven by private banks, despite challenges in deposit growth and asset quality concerns in personal and unsecured business loans.
Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Financial experts suggest that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Budget 2025, should tweak NPS to boost retirement savings by increasing tax deduction ceilings and revising withdrawal options, making it more attractive for small savers and middle-income earners.