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A Friend in Need

Unique Times November 17, 2023 0

Article By Dr Sumitha Nandan Executive Director, Manappuram Finance Ltd   Gold loan companies may benefit from the tightening credit cycle, higher-than-ever gold prices after the latest geo-political episode in the Middle East, and commercial lenders turning cautious in giving unsecured Continue Reading

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GDP may surpass estimates

Unique Times November 16, 2023 0

Article By V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Ltd   The recent uptick in most macro-indicators point to a spurt in economic expansion that may beat forecast and expectations. While IMF has revised India’s GDP growth to 6.3%, RBI is sticking to its forecast of 6.5%  The Indian economy is most likely to spring […]Continue Reading

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Rising Dollar Spells Trouble

Unique Times July 15, 2023 0

V P Nandakumar, MD & CEO of Manappuram Finance King Dollar is crimping private consumption everywhere in the world as the high cost of imported goods burns holes in consumers’ pockets not just in the US but elsewhere in the world Over the past few months, the word `de-dollaraisation’ is fast gaining currency everywhere in […]Continue Reading

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Gold Loan And Its Lasting Allure

Unique Times July 15, 2023 0

Dr Sumitha Nandan, Executive Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd The organised sector stands to gain even more in the coming years Gold as an asset class as well as an object of desire has this unique quality to buck the trend, transcend time and to surprise analysts. Gold price has stayed consistently above $1,920 per […]Continue Reading

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A CFO and a Trailblazer

Unique Times June 18, 2023 0

The inspiring tale of Mrs Bindu A.L. who braved odds to reach the top of the corporate ladder at Manappuram Finance The story of Mrs Bindu A.L., the self-made CFO and President of Manappuram Finance, is awe-inspiring, to put it mildly. Born in Potta near Chalakudy in Kerala’s Thrissur, she was the second of peasant […]Continue Reading

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Shift Happens: Get Your Hands on These Budget-Friendly Automatic Cars for a Smooth Ride

Unique Times March 23, 2023 0

Are you tired of constantly shifting gears and feeling like you’re participating in a never-ending arm workout every time you drive? Fear not, my friend, because automatic cars are here to save the day (and your biceps). And the best part? You don’t have to break the bank to get your hands on one! In […]Continue Reading

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G-20 leadership: A historic chance for India

Unique Times March 13, 2023 0

Article By V P Nandakumar MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Ltd   It gives the country the opportunity of a generation to voice Global South’s concerns amid a fragmented global economic order For the past few years, there has been a visible shift in India’s worldview or global outlook. The hallmark of this historic reset […]Continue Reading

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Rooting for a ‘Neutral Rate’

Unique Times January 10, 2023 0

Article By V.P. Nandakumar, MD & CEO, Manappuram Finance Ltd   Monetary policy actions of the central banks world-over have come under intense scrutiny from leading economists and policy analysts ever since the runaway rise in general price levels – retail inflation to borrow words from economists’ lexicon – started roiling most economies in the […]Continue Reading

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The Not-So-United Kingdom

Unique Times November 14, 2022 0

Article By V P Nandakumar MD & CEO Manappuram Finance Ltd   The socio-economic situation in the United Kingdom seems to be going from bad to worse to calamity. The wounds of Brexit were still raw when Covid-19 happened and the country suffered an economic slump, the kind of which has not been seen in […]Continue Reading

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Try these 5 Wristwatches for Men to Draw Attention in the Boardroom

Unique Times October 27, 2022 0

You would not pick a bright red dress if you were attending your friend’s farewell. That is because unique occasions and places call for unique dress codes. So does your professional environment when it comes to wearing wristwatches for men. You cannot simply walk into your office wearing casual attire or a casual accessory. You […]Continue Reading