Beyond Market - November, 2024

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The month of November was abuzz with action, largely driven by the US Presidential elections. Securing a second term, President-elect Donald Trump is now at the centre of global attention, with the world closely watching what lies ahead. In this context, where does India stand? Will the Indian economy and India Inc benefit from potential opportunities, or will they face challenges? Read about the possible implications of this significant development in our cover story.
Apart from this, the issue covers several pertinent topics, including the International Monetary Fund’s latest economic forecast and its implications, the Reserve Bank of India’s measures to curb questionable practices among certain NBFCs to safeguard customer interests and strengthen sectoral health, and the current state of India’s steel industry, along with its future prospects as China continues to dominate global market share. We have also explored the impact of piracy on the entertainment industry, the potential for tax reductions on health and life insurance policies, and the changing borrowing and saving habits of the younger middle-class population.
In addition to these, the article on the recently introduced NPS Vatsalya Yojana presents an opportunity for parents or guardians to start saving early for their children’s retirement. While the scheme has its limitations, early savings have consistently proven to be an effective strategy for building a sizeable corpus. Learn more about this initiative in the Beyond Basics section.
Lastly, the Beyond Learning segment digs deeper into American investor Howard Marks’ latest memo, which stresses the enduring importance of adhering to economic fundamentals, even amid uncertain times. Marks stresses on the fact that, regardless of market turbulence, sticking to the basics remains essential for