Warren Buffett's strategic move of reducing Apple and Bank of America holdings and amassing cash has paid off, as market conditions worsen. Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves doubled to $334 billion in 2024, underscoring Buffett's cautious approach amid high US Treasury yields and market volatility. Time will reveal if this strategy leads to significant gains.
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Despite rising industrial metal prices, India's core inflation outlook remains positive. Significant factors like a stable rupee, declining energy prices, and a normal monsoon suggest a supportive inflation environment, although global market uncertainties such as trade policies and commodity price changes could still create challenges.
Optiemus Unmanned Systems partnered with Germany’s LS Spectrum Solutions to market and distribute drone-based spectrum analysis solutions in India, supporting the 'Make in India' initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance spectrum monitoring for sectors including defense and aviation, addressing unauthorized cellular activity, and enabling real-time monitoring of communication frequencies for improved management.
Telangana government signed an agreement with ITServe Alliance. The goal is to create 30,000 IT jobs in smaller towns. This will boost the state's IT sector. The government will provide infrastructure. ITServe Alliance will bring in its member companies. This partnership aims to develop local talent and reduce migration to Hyderabad.
Sun Pharma, India's largest pharmaceutical company, is set to acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics for $355 million. This strategic acquisition will enhance Sun Pharma's specialty portfolio, including UNLOXCYT, an FDA-approved treatment for advanced skin cancer, expanding its global presence in oncology treatments.
The Centre has appointed Vikas Kaushal as the chairman of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL). Kaushal, a former India head of Kearney, is the first private sector individual to head a state-run oil company. His appointment, following a government decision, comes after PESB rejected eight candidates for the post last year.
RBI has eased rules for asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) to settle dues with defaulters based on the realisable value of assets. Smaller loans up to Rs 1 crore can be settled through a board-approved policy, while larger loans require a board-level panel decision. This change aims to improve recoveries and expedite settlements for personal loan defaults.
SBI raised concerns over the financial stability of women-centric Direct Benefit Transfer schemes in various states, highlighting a significant strain on state budgets. These schemes, costing over Rs 1.5 lakh crore across eight states, could pose fiscal risks, especially schemes like Karnataka's Gruha Lakshmi and West Bengal’s Lakshmir Bhandar. The report calls for a holistic evaluation of welfare spending.
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan critiqued the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries, calling it a 'self-goal'. He noted that this move would primarily impact the US economy rather than India.
Post Office Savings Schemes in India offer secure investment options with assured returns and tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The schemes, including PPF, NSC, SSY, SCSS, and 5-year POTD, allow tax exemptions up to Rs 1.5 lakh per annum under the old tax regime.