In this week’s wrapup, we talk about the India-Nepal power trade, why SEBI banned Anil Ambani from the stock markets, why the commerce minister is cautious about Amazon’s investment plan in India, what a world without men could look like, and the economic impact of a delayed census.
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The economics of India-Nepal power trade
Nepal used to rely heavily on India for electricity. But now, the tables have turned in a big way.
The Himalayan neighbour is set to export 251 megawatts of power to India, enough to keep thousands of Indian homes fully powered for an entire year. In fact, the country has become a net exporter of electricity.
Impressive, right? But how did this shift happen? And does it make sense for India to import electricity?
Dive into our Monday story here to get the full scoop.
Why did SEBI bar Anil Ambani from stock markets?
SEBI, India’s capital markets watchdog, doesn’t take kindly to shady practices.
The regulator recently cracked down hard on Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL), a housing finance company led by Anil Ambani for allegedly siphoning off funds. It not only fined Anil Ambani and the associated companies but also barred them from the stock markets.
Click here to discover what went wrong and how justice was served.
Are e-commerce giants really the boon they seem to be?
Quick question: Can you remember the last thing you ordered from Amazon, Flipkart, or any other e-commerce platform? And why did you choose online shopping over a physical store?
We can say the convenience and sweet discounts won you over. We get it - those deals are tempting!
Wednesday’s newsletter took a deep dive into what’s causing this shift, exploring how e-commerce giants are impacting brick-and-mortar stores while sometimes skirting around Foreign Direct Investment regulations.
What happens to the economy with fewer men?
Here is a somewhat quirky plot for an upcoming sci-fi movie: a world with fewer men! What do you think?
We must tell you it’s not just a figment of our imagination. Recent research has revealed a fascinating discovery - the gradual shrinking of the Y chromosome, which determines the male sex.
This discovery hints at a potential future where only females are born.
Find out what changed and how it all might look like in Thursday’s newsletter.
Why India can't afford a delayed Census anymore
Did you know India’s census is about to kick off soon? Ideally, it should have been completed in 2021, but now we won't see the final results until 2026. That's a five-year delay!
The impact? Nearly 100 million people are being left out of the public distribution system due to outdated census data.
Crazy, right? Well, there’s more to this story. Click here to read our Friday newsletter and understand the nuances of the delayed census.
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