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EL NIÑO COULD REWRITE THE RULES OF INDIA’S FMCG SECTOR Syllabus: GS 3: Effects of Climate Change Food processing Why in the News? Concerns over a potential El Niño event and its impact on the Indian monsoon have drawn attention to vulnerabilities within India’s FMCG sector. Weak rainfall can affect agricultural production, increase input …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Market dynamics analyzed as FPIs sell and DIIs buy, influencing Indian stock market sentiment amid geopolitical uncertainties and election outcomes. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) engaged in extensive selling in the lead-up to elections, totaling Rs 75,000 crore. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), including mutual funds and insurance companies, purchased stocks worth …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India VIX, a key indicator of market volatility, spikes above 21 amidst election uncertainty and foreign investor sell-offs, prompting caution among traders and investors. Rising India VIX reflects heightened fear and expected market turbulence, impacting investment strategies and prompting vigilance during the ongoing market correction. About Volatility Index(VIX): Measures near-term market …
Read MoreWhy in the news? April 2024: Indian food inflation hits four-month high at 8.7%. Rural areas affected most. Overall inflation is stable at 4.83%. About Consumer Food Price Inflation (CFPI): Consumer Food Price Inflation (CFPI) focuses solely on food price changes in a consumer’s basket. It measures the rate of increase in food prices over …
Read MoreWhy in the news? April witnesses a 27% surge in India’s total vehicle retail sales, with passenger vehicles contributing significantly, reports industry body FADA. Key Highlights of April Auto Retail Sales: According to industry body FADA, total vehicle retail sales in India experienced a significant increase of 27% year-on-year in April. The total number of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? April’s services PMI eased to 60.8 from 61.2 in March, indicating a slight slowdown in expansion, driven by strong new orders. Overview of April’s Services Sector Performance: The HSBC India Services Business Activity Index dipped slightly from 61.2 in March to 60.8 in April, indicating a moderation in the pace of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “India’s Finance Ministry reports global economic rebound, easing food inflation, and positive domestic indicators for March 2024.” source:medium About the Global Economic Outlook: The Finance Ministry of India highlighted a positive global economic trend, with major economies experiencing growth rebounds, which could benefit India’s economy. Despite concerns over high food inflation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? April Flash PMI indicates rapid economic growth, with manufacturing and services sectors at highest levels in 14 years. source:eduprep About the April Flash PMI Indicates Acceleration in Economic Output: Combined output from India’s manufacturing and services sectors is projected to have grown at the quickest pace in nearly 14 years in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Inflation , rising food prices, Indian economy and its impact Focus : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion of lower inflation since 2014 is accompanied by the complexities of India’s economic trajectory post-2014. Source- GoI analysis Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion of lower inflation since 2014 is accompanied by the complexities of India’s economic …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Services PMI survey signals the strongest growth in activity since 2010, indicating a robust expansion in the service sector. source:magzter Highlights of the Surge in Services: HSBC’s March survey indicates that sales and business activity in the services sector experienced the quickest expansion in over 13 and a half years. The …
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