4396: Strategic Sectorial Investments for 2025 - Insights with ICICI Direct Research Head

EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani stresses on divestment, reducing tax disputes, and targeted schemes in labour-intensive sectors to drive economic growth and reforms in the upcoming Union Budget. The upcoming Union Budget presents the Modi government with an opportunity to advance the narrative of economic stability by focusing on lowering tax rates, adopting a more proactive stance on addressing low-cost imports from China, simplifying GST, and implementing additional schemes in labour intensive sectors.

It’s common knowledge that women have made remarkable strides in leadership, but they still face systemic barriers that limit their ability to lead at the highest levels. India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) was set up in September 2017 to fill this critical gender gap. It seeks to create a learning and leadership development organisation that will help build leadership capacity for the social sector.  Since its inception, ILSS has put its best foot forward to promote the unique role of women in the social sector, remove barriers to women’s leadership, delve deeper into the narrative of leadership and, most significantly, create inclusive ecosystems for women leaders. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, two of the driving forces behind the ILSS — Anu Prasad, Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Archana Ramachandran, Chief Operating Officer (COO) — explain the germinal idea behind the organisation, whose outreach has become synonymous with nation-building. Tune in.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Zoya Springwala talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the domestic market opens. The index has now entered its second week of consolidation, and current indicators suggest that this trend is likely to persist. Also, catch Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities on the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

In today’s episode of Market Minutes, Vaibhavi Ranjan explores the key developments shaping the market on the first trading day of 2025. With GIFT Nifty signaling a muted start and the rupee continuing its downward trend, will Indian equities find momentum? Thomas Cook India grapples with a cyberattack, while Kalpataru Projects boosts its order book with Rs 1,011 crore in new deals. On the global front, Wall Street wrapped up 2024 with mixed results, and Asia-Pacific markets remain largely closed for New Year celebrations. In the Voice of the Day segment, Kunal Valia from StatLane highlights the major watchfuls for 2025. Market Minutes is your go-to podcast for daily market updates, stock insights, and expert opinions.

Join Pankaj Pandey, Head of Retail Research at ICICI Direct, as he explores strategic investment opportunities for 2025 and beyond. In this episode, uncover the potential of undervalued sectors like banking, cement, and steel, and learn how regulatory changes are shaping industries such as healthcare and defense. Brought to you by ICICI Direct and Moneycontrol. For more such content stay tuned: https://www.moneycontrol.com/msite/icici-direct-path-to-financial-freedom

Join us as Dharmesh Shah, Head of Technical Research at ICICI Direct, demystifies technical analysis for trading success. Learn about essential indicators, sentiment analysis, risk management, and avoiding common trading pitfalls. Your guide to smarter trading decisions! Brought to you by ICICI Direct and Moneycontrol. For more such content stay tuned: https://www.moneycontrol.com/msite/icici-direct-path-to-financial-freedom

In today’s episode of Market Minutes, Vaibhavi Ranjan delves into the key factors shaping market sentiment on this final trading day of the year. With GIFT Nifty trading at a discount and concerns over the rupee's continued slide, will investors find reasons to rally? Unimech Aerospace’s market debut is set to grab attention after a robust IPO response, while Lupin’s acquisition of Huminsulin from Eli Lilly promises to enhance its diabetes portfolio. Meanwhile, Prataap Snacks faces scrutiny following a fire incident at its Jammu plant. In the Voice of the Day segment, Sandip Agarwal from Sowilo Investment Managers discusses the key triggers to watch as markets prepare to enter 2025. Market Minutes is your daily podcast for the latest stock updates, market trends, and expert perspectives.

In 2018, Neha Sampat established Contentstack, a pioneering content management system (CMS), which helped create one of the world’s best digital experiences. Contentstack’s brief lifespan belies its stellar feat. The tech start-up has revolutionised the world of  composable digital experience platform (DXP) and has forged strong alliances with marquee brands such as Alaska Airlines, Burberry, Mattel, Mitsubishi and Walmart, among others. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Sampat, a three-time tech founder, elaborates about how she goes against the grain of start-up mythology and still manages to find a unique way to build purpose-driven companies that have emerged as sought-after workplaces. Take a listen.

In today’s episode of Market Minutes, Vaibhavi Ranjan unpacks the key factors shaping market sentiment this Monday morning. As thin trading volumes and holiday lethargy linger, will JSW Energy’s Rs 12,468 crore acquisition of O2 Power energize investor enthusiasm? Meanwhile, all eyes are on the market debuts of Ventive Hospitality, Senores Pharmaceuticals, and Carraro India after strong IPO subscriptions. In the Voice of the Day segment, Rohit Agarwal from Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance shares his views on the market’s outlook for 2025. Market Minutes is your go-to podcast for the latest stock updates, market trends, and expert insights.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Zoya Springwala talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the domestic market opens. As a result of the holiday-shortened week, domestic markets are seeing thin volumes, coupled with the falling Rupee and persistent FII selling. Also, DAM Capital, Transrail, Mamata Machinery are to list on the bourses later today. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.