NEW DELHI: Recession worries are intensifying the world over with the US, the UK and German bond yield curves getting inverted, but back home we are hoping and waiting for a government stimulus package to come our way. Hopes are high that some government dole puts would help put the economy back on track and give the stock market the much-needed leg-up. Most of the top names on Dalal Street are saying the government needs to act sooner than later. Some say any delay in the stimulus package will only prolong the pain in the market. Sandip Sabharwal, an independent market expert, said it's time for action and lack of one is what's making D-Street bleed. Markets continue to crash as no visible action except for some statements which doesn't change anything. Subdued Ec… https://t.co/jspExINXhO— sandip sabharwal (@sandipsabharwal) 1565687854000 Basant Maheshwari, a PMS fund manager, seems to be in agreement with Sabharwal. This market is becoming a classic 7 up 7 down - … [Read more...] about Tweet Buster: Waiting for Godot, Fomo factor & art of stock picking
Yields curve
Coffee planters complain of poor yield, price slump
DINDIGULFive years ago, the price of coffee grown in the mid-range of Palani hills, was Rs.220 per kilogram. But now, farmers only get ₹130 per kg of coffee.“The yield has also dropped steeply due to drastic change in climatic conditions and erratic rains. Until few years ago, I got a yield of eight tonnes in 20 acres and these days, I hardly get three tonnes,” says Deepan Karthik, a farmer based in Thandikudi.The drop in production and price has forced many farmers to abandon coffee cultivation. The Palani hills is among the few places in Tamil Nadu, where coffee is cultivated on about 2000 acres. The salubrious climate of the mid-ranges of the hills is said to be suitable for the crop, that yields once a year between November to February.Farmers say that they face an average loss of ₹20,000 per acre as wages have increased apart from the price of fertilizers and pesticides. “Gaja cyclone also affected the crop in a major way. We have still not got … [Read more...] about Coffee planters complain of poor yield, price slump
Auto companies may go slow on light vehicle production: IHS Markit
NEW DELHI: The growth forecast for light vehicle production (sub six-tonne vehicles) in India has been revised downwards to 5-5.5% for 2017, from the earlier 7-8%, by IHS Markit, a global consulting firm that specialises in automobile and aerospace sectors. This is in the wake of the government’s decision to demonetise high-value currency notes which has made cash extremely scarce, and which in turn has affected consumer sentiment. “Consumer sentiment is weak and is expected to remain so in the first quarter of 2017. This is likely to impact production volumes to the tune of 100,000-120,000 units. We have revised downwards production growth numbers by 2-3%,” said Mark Fulthorpe, director (global light vehicle production forecast), IHS Markit Automotive, Light vehicles include all passenger vehicles as well as small commercial vehicles. He said sales should follow similar trends, with exports on the upside. As per data available with IHS Markit, light vehicle … [Read more...] about Auto companies may go slow on light vehicle production: IHS Markit
Mi Note 10, Xiaomi’s 108MP camera phone, India launch date, price leaked
Xiaomi has already confirmed it will soon launch Mi Note 10 in India. One of the first phones to sport 108-megapixel camera, Mi Note 10 has already launched in Europe and in China as Mi CC9 Pro. While the company hasn’t officially disclosed official release date, a new leak reveals Mi Note 10’s India launch timeline and even pricing. Xiaomi is running a global photography competition. According to terms and conditions, winners will get the Mi Note 10 smartphone worth “Rs 46,832.” It’s not clear whether this is the final India pricing or just a tentative pricing based on the European model which starts at 549 Euros (Rs 43,000 approx). If the pricing is to be believed, Mi Note 10 could be Xiaomi’s one of the most expensive smartphones in India so far.Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Full specifications, featuresMi Note 10’s selling point is the 108-megapixel camera. The phone comes with as many as five rear cameras including … [Read more...] about Mi Note 10, Xiaomi’s 108MP camera phone, India launch date, price leaked
How effective a teacher is greatly impacts the student’s achievement
Teachers play an important role in building a child’s success in their first years of school. A recent study finds ways to increase the effectiveness of teachers by reforming hiring practices and finding new methods on teacher training and development.In the education process, the effectiveness of the teacher is the most important component for pupil attainment. Economist Simon Burgess of the University of Bristol, suggests that in the US, replacing the least effective 8 per cent of teachers with average teachers has a present value of USD 100 trillion.Having a good understanding of how teacher’s effectiveness can be measured, the study carried by IZA World of Labour stresses the importance of politicians to find ways to raise the efficiency of teachers.A collective study cited by Burgess from different countries by assigning an experimental assignment to teachers during classes showed that variations in teacher effectiveness are extremely important in understanding … [Read more...] about How effective a teacher is greatly impacts the student’s achievement
