To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, we have to increase the amount of capital invested in climate tech by 590 percent, says Daria Saharova, managing partner at VC World Fund, a European venture capital firm specializing in climate tech. While European funds, including the UK’s, have €19.6 trillion ($21.1 trillion) under management—and invested €19.6 … Read more
Japan’s retail investors are pouring money into Indian stocks amid bets the nation will be the next China. Total assets of India equity-focused investment trusts in Japan grew 11%, or ¥237 billion ($1.6 billion), in January, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Factoring in the gains of Indian stocks on the yen basis last month, … Read more
After smallcaps overshadowed largecaps in 2023, analysts are betting that the tables would turn in 2024 leading to the outperformance of largecap mutual funds in the new year. “Indian Large Caps often mirror mid and small caps in the Global context, presenting a growth canvas for savvy investors. Today, Indian Large Caps boast the apex … Read more
In an era where financial landscapes are becoming increasingly interconnected, the adage “think global, act local” has never been more relevant. Diversifying investments beyond domestic borders is no longer a strategy reserved for institutional investors or financial titans. Today, individual investors have unprecedented opportunities to shrink borders and access a world of economic opportunities and … Read more
Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava on Wednesday said the company is in discussion with the Gujarat government to get the appropriate land parcel for its second plant to be set up at an investment of Rs 35,000 crore. The country’s largest carmaker plans to produce 10 lakh units annually at the new plant as … Read more
Motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield, a unit of Eicher Motors Ltd, has earmarked investments of Rs 3,000 crore spread over a period of eight years in Tamil Nadu towards development of new products, the company said on Monday. The investments are expected to generate about 2,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region. As per a … Read more
Honda Motor Comoany is considering building an electric vehicle plant in Canada in a near 2 trillion yen ($13.83 billion) project that could possibly include in-house production of batteries, Japan’s Nikkei newsgroup reported on Sunday. The project could be one of Honda’s largest investments, the report said. The Japanese automaker is looking at multiple potential … Read more
New Delhi: Both private and government investments are likely to be the primary driver of economic growth in 2024, backed by improving prospects of rural consumption with easing of inflation and increased spending in an election year, economists said. “We expect a pickup in corporate capex when the Union budget is presented after the general … Read more
