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India will lead the world in AI, digital public infrastructure: PM Modi "We have the biggest talent pool of youth who are creating innovative solutions. .. ..In AI, India will soon lead the world,” PM Modi told Sanjay Pugalia, CEO and .. ..and Editor-in-Chief, AMG Media Network, in a candid conversation. and Editor-in-Chief, AMG Media Network, in a candid conversation. India will see mega innovations in new technologies like artificial intelligence , (AI), thrust on local manufacturing and creating digital public infrastructure ( .. (DPI) for the world in the near future, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. The digital revolution, driven by unified payments interface (UPI) and QR-code-based payments, has become the biggest tool in the eradication of poverty while showing to the world powers that DPIs like Aadhaar and DigiLocker can transform the lives of people. The cost of data in India is very cheap compared to the rest of the world. This has led to a digital revolution that eventually helped the poor. Also, overall 5 Lakh common services centres (CSC's) which are part of the Citizen-Centric initiatives, helped crores of people. " PM Modi noted Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dfEdf792 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dfEdf792

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🔍 New Video Alert: Unraveling RBI's Record 2.1 Lakh Crore Dividend to the Government Exciting news for finance enthusiasts and professionals! I've just released a new video that dives deep into the Reserve Bank of India's historic 2.1 lakh crore dividend payout to the Government of India. This video provides an in-depth analysis of RBI's financial statements up to FY 2023, shedding light on the economic intricacies of such a massive financial transaction. 📊 What's Inside? A detailed breakdown of RBI's annual financial statements. Insights into the Asset Development Fund (ADF) and Contingency Fund (CF). Predictions and implications for future fiscal policies. Whether you're a financial analyst, an economics student, or just keen on understanding the financial workings of one of the world's largest central banks, this video is for you! Join me as I break down complex fiscal data into understandable insights. I'm eager to hear your thoughts and engage in discussions. Feel free to share your views in the comments below or share this post with others who might find it informative! #RBI #Finance #EconomicAnalysis #IndianEconomy #CentralBanking #FinancialEducation #ReserveBankOfIndia

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NSE MD said that India's wealth will increase 1000% in next 50 years. That is 10X growth he added. That is a CAGR of 4.72%. May be he meant REAL growth, after adjusting for inflation. Even then it is a CAGR of 10%-12%, depending on where you want to peg the long term inflation - 4%, 6%, or 8%. Isn't that (10-12%) what Gold delivers over such long term periods? When will someone have the courage to offer a long term investment plan for 10-20-30-40-50 years that guarantees "Minimum ROI of Gold, or actual market rate of return whichever is higher" and bench mark their performance with respect to Gold instead of the index. Such an offer will of course increase the money flow in to the market may be 10 to 100 times more than what it is today. The overheated / overvalued small cap and mid cap, markets clearly indicate that there is more money available from retail investors, than what we know how to use productively. This is the situation when millions more in the middle and bottom of the pyramid are not saving enough for the long term. Imagine a lot more money becoming available and we still don't figure out how to use it productively. Expert comments are welcome. Nikhil Kamath tagging you to kick start the discussion. Vishranth Suresh Vignesh Ramanujam

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"Kya lagta hai ? Kaun power mein aa raha hai." To that my reply is what Charlie Munger once said,"There's always been a market for people who pretend to know the future." I don't claim to know the future instead I believe in preparing for any eventuality. Wrote an article for LiveMint about how to position your portfolio ahead of General Election results. Thanks Sashind and Neil for the opportunity. Read here : https://lnkd.in/g2XDdkcC

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English Media: Too Small to Matter in India? In a country as diverse as India, it's essential to look beyond the urban-centric narrative shaping public opinion. While English news channels featuring prominent figures like Arnab Goswami and Rajdeep may seem influential, the real opinion-makers often lie within regional and vernacular outlets. A key perspective came from an Indian leader from West Bengal, who emphasized the significance of these local language platforms in shaping opinions. For the High Tech Industry in India, understanding the media landscape is crucial for training GenAI. Identifying the right sources of media data, especially from regional and vernacular outlets, will be instrumental in developing a nuanced narrative and shaping informed opinions. #Media #Opinion #India #GenAI #Airtel #Jio #BSNL #BCG

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Reliance Jio, a major Indian telecom operator, has been rapidly expanding its 5G coverage across the country. The company recently launched 5G services in 50 new cities, bringing the total number of cities with access to its 5G network to 184. These cities span across various states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu. With this expansion, users in cities like Chittoor, Kadapa, Narasaraopet, Ongole, Rajamahendravaram, Srikakulam, and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh; Nagaon in Assam; Bilaspur, Korba, and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh; and Panaji in Goa, among others, now have access to Jio's 5G services. In Haryana, Home Minister Anil Vij inaugurated Jio True 5G services in cities like Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Hisar, Karnal, Panipat, Rohtak, Sirsa, and Sonipat. The company has set ambitious goals for the nationwide rollout of its 5G network, aiming for the entire nation to have access to Jio True 5G services by December 2023. Jio has also introduced 5G connectivity on an invitational basis, meaning users in 5G-enabled cities with compatible smartphones will receive an invitation to access the network. Jio's 5G services are being offered through the Standalone (SA) architecture, providing users with enhanced connectivity and faster data speeds. Previously, Jio announced beta trials of its 5G services in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi in October 2022. To support its 5G network expansion, Jio secured a mix of wireless spectrum across various bands, including 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz. Notably, Jio is the only operator in India with access to the 700 MHz low-band spectrum, which is crucial for providing wide coverage and improved indoor connectivity. In addition to expanding its network, Jio has partnered with Nordic vendors Ericsson and Nokia for 5G infrastructure deployment. The partnership with Ericsson marks a significant step for Jio, as it enhances its radio access network capabilities in the country.

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Net FDI declines by 62% to $10.5 billion in FY24, shows RBI data the lowest since 2007. - This decline was due to higher capital repatriation and increased Indian investments abroad. - Gross FDI remained stable at $71 billion compared to FY23. - $44.4 billion of the $70.9 billion gross FDI was repatriated, with $15.96 billion invested overseas by Indians. - Over 60% of FDI equity went into sectors like manufacturing, energy, services, and trade. - Top contributors to FDI were Singapore, Mauritius, US, Netherlands, Japan, and UAE. - Global FDI flows faced challenges from borrowing costs, geo-fragmentation, and protectionism. - Despite challenges, India is expected to maintain high FDI momentum in 2024. - FDI shifted from developed to developing economies since the onset of the pandemic. - Indian companies announced a record-high of over 550 greenfield FDI projects abroad in FY24.

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🚀 Exploring the Layers of India's GDP Growth for FY23-24 🚀 Yesterday, the Government of India released its provisional GDP figures for FY23-24, revealing an impressive headline growth rate. But what's really driving these numbers? In my latest analysis, I dive deep into the components of India's GDP, uncovering the substantial impact of "Discrepancy" in the calculations and the robust contributions from Gross Fixed Capital Formation. However, beneath the surface, several risks threaten the sustainability of this growth, especially post-election. 🔍 Key Takeaways: 1. The influence of "Discrepancy" in GDP calculations has significantly altered the growth figures. 2. Critical sectors like manufacturing and financial services are pivotal, but can we sustain this momentum? 3. The discrepancy between real and nominal GDP raises questions about economic stability and data reliability. 📈 The full article provides a detailed breakdown of the numbers and a candid discussion on the potential future trajectory of our economy. 👉 Dive into the complete analysis captured in my note. #IndianEconomy #GDPAnalysis #EconomicGrowth #DataDiscrepancy

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Permanent deletion of transactions can help make e-rupee anonymous says Shaktikanta Das. How this will be enabled in DLT based CBDC implementation ? CBDC systems can incorporate anonymous transaction features, ensuring that individual transaction details, such as the sender, recipient, and transaction amount, are not directly linked to personal identities. This can be achieved through techniques like zero-knowledge proofs, ring signatures, or blind signatures. There are multiple possible solution to bring anonymity in digital currency transactions :- - If Hyperledger Fabric DLT then features like Purge history of private data.  feature enables purging the history of private data from a peer while preserving a hash of the private data as immutable evidence on the blockchain. Also feature like archiving block data can be used to archive data which is not required. - ecash2.0 : Cryptographic mechanics of eCash 2.0 allow central banks to issue those coins to a user without knowing which user exactly owns specific coins. The eCash 2.0 model has two tiers when it comes to issuing central bank digital money: a central bank does it via commercial banks, which onboard users. To get some CBDC on their digital wallets, users need to request it from banks with which they already have accounts Swiss National Bank,Digital Pound Foundation and Bank for International Settlements – BIS has piloted anonymity in CBDC transactions based on ecash2.0. https://lnkd.in/dZXtNK3U https://lnkd.in/dpdNGUv9 - Adding Privacy enhancing techniques like Rotating public keys, Zero knowledge proof and enclave computing. Ref. https://lnkd.in/dCay65UG Read my previous newsletter on "The Future of Money: Privacy-preserving CBDC" -https://lnkd.in/dgEWwQiZ #cbdc #privacy #anonymous #digitalcurrency #ecash2.0 FSV Capital Prasanna Lohar Currency Network Ltd Digital Currency Group Bank for International Settlements – BIS Richard Turrin Animesh Ghosh Reserve Bank of India (RBI) https://lnkd.in/dqFjBjGW

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India's telecom giants, led by Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal, are gearing up to launch satellite internet services to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Bharti Airtel’s joint venture with Eutelsat OneWeb might kick off by June, and Ambani’s JioSpaceFiber is expected later this year. Musk's SpaceX has been trying to enter India for over three years, facing regulatory roadblocks and backlash for signing up customers without proper licenses. Musk told Prime Minister Modi during his US visit that he’s keen to bring Starlink to remote areas in India with little or no high-speed internet. Mittal’s company is leading the race, having all the necessary approvals and ready to launch once the government allocates satellite spectrum after the June elections. Bharti Airtel is also in talks to provide internet to India’s military in remote areas. Ambani’s Reliance is also waiting for regulatory approval, with potential announcements at their annual meeting in August. Despite their efforts, it's unlikely Ambani and Mittal will match Starlink’s massive network of over 6,000 satellites and SpaceX’s lead in reusable rockets. Starlink has made some progress but is still way behind on regulatory and infrastructure fronts. #telecoms #satellite #starlink #india #eutelsat

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🔝NIFTY50 and Gold: Do they both shine at the same time❔Here's what historical data tells us‼️ #Gold and #NIFTY have respectively delivered from 2023 till now! In this article, we analyse periods when, these two asset classes have delivered strong returns. This not only gives investors a chance to enhance performance but lower risk. Conventional wisdom indicates that the Nifty (equity markets) and gold are always inversely correlated. This is because gold is seen as a safe-haven #asset whose demand rises when equity markets are underperforming. However, the performance of the #NIFTY50 and gold from January 2023 to May 2024 goes against convention. Also, is this an exceptional phenomenon or have we seen such periods in the past? 👁️‍🗨️Let’s take a deeper look. First, does gold act as an alternative #investment during periods of weakness in the NIFTY? The chart below largely validates this thesis. During times when the NIFTY50 saw a sharp correction, gold provided stable or better returns. ☝🏻How does this help domestic investors❓ Let’s look at the table below to decipher some interesting insights: During periods of global uncertainties, gold has managed to deliver strong returns for domestic investors Depending upon the extent and severity of the crisis - there are distinct periods (as long as 4 years) when domestic markets have also held up and delivered strong returns. ☝🏻What does this mean for investors❓ For the more discerning and opportunistic investors, this offers an opportunity, to boost performance. Investors have the chance to not only bolster their returns but also lower overall #portfolio #volatility. 👁️‍🗨️Investors could look for periods when global uncertainty – rising #inflation, falling #USD, crude oil rise, among others – causes volatility in the broader markets. These are typically some triggers that help support the price of gold. Besides that, if the spillover impact from these events on Indian markets is limited or positive (as seen during 2017-19), domestic markets could also remain resilient. Given that Indian markets are becoming Atmanirbhar, investors should be on the look-out for such opportunities. That said, investors should know as with any opportunistic or tactical trade, having a strong investment thesis, and regularly monitoring the evolution of that thesis. Source: https://shorturl.at/Gkk2K

The Credit card industry in India is growing at a high CAGR of 22-25% YoY. 9.1 crore - credit cards in India 5.5 Crore - unique customers in India who have credit cards (approx - 50-60%) 95 crore - debit cards in India Can you guess how many credit cards are in China? 100 crore! Unbelievable How can we increase the numbers in India? 1) Focus on other cities other than the top 20 cities in India 2) Keep an eye on NTC 3) Giving Co-Branded credit cards by having alliances with Merchants A detailed discussion with Ramanathan RV, on co-branded credit cards. Please use this link - https://lnkd.in/ghf_HUqd #manispeaksmoney

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Is Offline Networking Dead in this D2C-driven market? In my latest episode of ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄’ I asked Rajesh Bansal about this ongoing debate. We discussed why dealer networking is still relevant in developing markets like India, where trust and face-to-face interactions matter. Rajesh underscored how a D2C brand often requires significant mental effort, but a brand’s ultimate success still hinges on overcoming physical challenges and building connections. In India, where trust matters more for larger purchases, online credibility can often be a hurdle. Dealers bridge this gap by establishing personal relationships. What do you think about the importance of offline networking?  . . . #Entrepreneurship #BrandStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #Startups #Startupgrowth #networking #eodshow #theeodshow #myoperator MyOperator

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