Category: Quick Shorts
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Aditya Birla Group Forays into the Indian Jewellery Market: Diversification & Growth Strategy
Last week, the Aditya Birla Group entered the Indian jewellery market with the launch of its new brand, Indriya, backed by a substantial investment of ₹5,000 crores. This ambitious venture aims to position Indriya among the top three jewellery retailers…
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EU-China Trade Tensions
Context: Earlier this year, the EU launched investigations into China’s state support for its wind turbine and solar panel suppliers. These probes aimed to determine whether Chinese subsidies were creating unfair competition for EU manufacturers. The investigations cover imports in…
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Overtourism – another TMGT (Too much of good things effects)
Context: Recent anti-tourism protests in Barcelona reflect growing discontent with the negative impacts of mass tourism, including increased living costs and housing shortages. Issues Related to Overtourism: 1. Economic Impacts: 2. Social Impacts: 3. Environmental Impacts: Comprehensive Solution : 1.…
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Koo: A Promising Indian Social Media Startup That Failed to Take Flight
Koo, the Indian social media platform aspiring to rival Twitter, recently shut down after failing to find a buyer. Emergence Amid Government-Twitter TensionsDuring a period of government-Twitter tensions, Koo emerged, promising a homegrown alternative adhering to local regulations. The platform…
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Ola’s Transition to In-House Maps: A Bold Cost Leadership Strategy
On July 5, Ola announced a major shift by fully transitioning from Google Maps to its own in-house mapping service, Ola Maps. This decision follows the company’s recent exit from Microsoft’s Azure platform. Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal shared the news…
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Ronaldo’s WHOOP Wristband at Euro 2024: Ambush Marketing Explained
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Controversial Wristband at Euro 2024 During Euro 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo sparked controversy by wearing a WHOOP smart wristband, which tracks biometric data. This act, perceived as promoting the brand, raised concerns among event organizers for circumventing official tournament…
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Hyundai’s IPO: A Boost for Indian Businesses and Investors
Hyundai’s proposed public issue involves its Korean parent company selling a 17.5% stake in the Indian subsidiary, raising up to $3 billion. This repatriation of capital is not expected to adversely impact India’s foreign exchange reserves or exchange rate. For…
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Nvidia’s $200 Billion Market Value Drop: A Temporary Setback Amid Strong Fundamentals
Nvidia lost its status as the world’s most valuable company after its shares fell over 6% in two days, shedding more than $200 billion in market value. This drop follows a year-long surge where Nvidia’s stock nearly tripled, making it…
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Navigating the Peaks and Valleys: Assessing the Turbulent Landscape of Global M&A Markets
The M&A landscape has experienced significant fluctuations, marked by a pandemic-driven downturn in 2020, a record-breaking recovery in 2021, and a steep decline in 2023. Despite challenges, dealmakers approach the future with optimism. Global M&A activity dropped 16% in 2023,…
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India’s Labour Market Trend – Dec 2023
In December 2023, formal job creation in India saw a modest uptick, with new monthly subscribers to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) reaching 840,584, a 10% increase from November. Notably, young adults aged 18-28 constituted 67.17% of new subscribers, indicating…