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Budget 2023 Expectations
“Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.” - Nirmala Sitharaman
On February 1, 2023, just a few days from now, the Honourable Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and her team are set to roll out the Union Budget for FY 2023-24. This would not only be the last full budget before the next union elections but it also comes at a time when the government is striving to strike a balance between its spending priorities and fiscal responsibilities, while also adhering to the the inflation target.
Citi- Axis Deal
The Citi-Axis Deal represents a noteworthy milestone in the financial world, underscoring the ongoing transformation and consolidation within the banking industry. This alliance signifies the convergence of global and regional banking expertise and the signals a shift in how financial services are being redefined and delivered to customers. With the potential to reshape the landscape of the banking sector, it holds the promise of offering new perspectives and opportunities, providing insights into the evolving dynamics of the financial industry on a global scale.
Russia - The world's most-sanctioned country
"There is no glory in battle worth the blood it costs."
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. With over 12 million Ukrainians fleeing the country, undoubtedly Europe's darkest times since WWII.
Not only was Russia's move condemned and labelled as inhumane, but the country has also had to face the direst package of sanctions ever implemented.
ESG Investing
Environment and economy are two sides of the same coin. If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot sustain our economy.
ESG investing is a relatively new concept which has been gaining a lot of traction recently. Today, a company is not just measured by its bottom line and top line but by the impact it creates on society.
In this article, we decipher ESG investing and the proliferating investment ideology, focusing on factors by profits.
Rising of the Phoenix— Air India
"Welcome back, Air India" ~ Ratan Tata.
The iconic maharajah returns home as Air India was handed over to Tata Group after 69 years.
Air India was nationalised in 1953 and was under the control of The Government of India for the last 69 years.
Xavier's Finance Community brings to you the intricate process of how Air India was handed over to the Tatas.
High Deficit Financing v/s High Interest Cost
"The deficit is the symptom, but spending is the disease." - Jeb Hensarling.
This week, Xavier's Finance Community brings to you a must-read if you want to know who the winner of the new-age financial competition is. This thought-provoking article explores the intricate balance between government deficits and interest rates, shedding light on a crucial aspect of our economic well-being.
Budget 2022 Unraveled
The Union Budget was delivered at a time when the Omicron wave was already receding, the vaccination programme was in full swing, and the economic sentiment was mostly positive, with favourable responses to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, strong revenue collections, coruscating startups, and high number of Unicorns in the country. With this, the government got an opportunity to focus on a much wider spectrum of fields.
Expectations from Union Budget 2022-23
The finance minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman is going to announce the Union Budget on 1st February 2022. Since the budget is right around the corner, Xavier's Finance Community presents its expectations from different sectors and industries from the upcoming budget.
Climate Finance
Empirical research has revealed that wealthy countries including the United States, Canada, Japan and countries of Western Europe, which account for only 12% of the global population today, are responsible for 50% of all the greenhouse gas emissions spanning over the last 170 years. The numbers show an increasing trend with the dawn of technological and industrial times.