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Patanjali’s Run for Growth

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SIZZLING SUMMER • PRICES OF KEY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, ALREADY AT AN ELEVATED LEVEL DUE TO LOW OUTPUT, HAVE RISEN FURTHER IN RECENT MONTHS AS THE SEARING HEATWAVE IN NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN STATES HAS RESULTED IN INCREASED WASTE AND REDUCED MARKET SUPPLY

BOOSTING BHARAT • THE UPCOMING UNION BUDGET IN JULY IS SIGNIFICANT FOR THE PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI-LED NDA GOVERNMENT AS IT WILL INDICATE THE POLICY DIRECTION FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. IN ITS PREVIOUS TERM, THE GOVERNMENT FOCUSSED ON INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT, DOUBLING CAPITAL SPENDING. THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS THAT THE UPCOMING BUDGET WILL INTRODUCE REFORMS TO BOOST RURAL EMPLOYMENT AND FARMERS’ INCOMES. RECENTLY, PM MODI RELEASED ₹20,000 CRORE AS PART OF THE INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME, WHICH WILL BENEFIT OVER 92.6 MILLION FARMERS. HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF THE GOVERNMENT’S EFFORTS OVER THE PAST DECADE TO STRENGTHEN THE INDIAN ECONOMY:

LOOKING SOUTH • UltraTech and the Adani Group are racing for cement capacity expansion in the southern part of India

Some Hits, Some Misses • The GST Council meeting took care of procedural matters, but some big decisions are awaited

KEY MOVES

GEARING UP • Hyundai Motor India is gearing up for what could potentially be India’s largest IPO, expected to bring in a staggering $2.5-3 billion for its Korean parent company

FOOD, FUN AND FILMS • Consolidation of online ticketing and dining reservations may allow Zomato to penetrate deeper into the ‘going-out’ business, challenging BookMyShow

IT’S SHOWTIME

SAFETY MATH (2014-2024)

Armouring Up • The centre is looking to put the deployment of the Kavach system on a fast track to strengthen the security of the Railways—the lifeline of the nation

FALLING FROM GRACE • On June 24, Sebi launched a probe into Quant MF over alleged front-running activities. What happens to the investments? Should one hold or fold?

“COINDCX LAUNCHES INDIA’S FIRST INR-FRIENDLY WEB3 MODE, SETTING NEW STANDARDS FIVE YEARS AHEAD IN CRYPTO ACCESSIBILITY” • Six years ago, CoinDCX revolutionized crypto investments for millions, onboarding 1S million users. Now, with a pathbreaking new initiative, it has introduced Web3 Mode, empowering CoinDCX users with direct access to over 50,000 DeFi tokens. This move isn’t just about staying ahead; it’s about redefining leadership in the crypto space and charting a course toward global prominence. Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal, Co-Founders, CoinDCX, elaborate on its vision, strategy, and the transformative impact this will have on its journey to becoming a global app.

THE JOURNEY SO FAR

PATANJALI’S NEW GAME PLAN • The ₹45,000-crore Patanjali group is going through a tough time dealing with sluggish revenue growth and strictures from courts for misleading ads. But maverick yoga guru Swami Ramdev has a fresh growth recipe

THE PATANJALI PRESCRIPTION

“CONSOLIDATING PATANJALI’S FMCG PRODUCTS PORTFOLIO” • Patanjali group Co-founder Swami Ramdev, who is also Director of Patanjali Foods, on the company’s acquisition of the non-foods business of Patanjali Ayurved, his ambitions for a ₹1 lakh crore turnover, and more

SHAPING CAREERS FOR THE YOUTH • Adani Group’s hiring program offers unique opportunities to youngsters to be part of fast-growing sunrise industries

MAKING SMALL BEAUTIFUL AGAIN • SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ARE STARTING TO TURN A CORNER AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. BUT THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE NEED TO BE ADDRESSED ON PRIORITY TO KEEP INDIA’S GROWTH ENGINE FIRING

BOOSTING PRODUCTIVITY

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