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• Vodafone Idea’s financial turnaround is in jeopardy as its ?25,000 cr debt-funding plan faces delays following the Supreme Court’s AGR ruling. The delay has raised concerns about Vi’s ability to invest in 4G and 5G expansion, crucial for competing with rivals Jio and Airtel. Analysts predict government intervention, including converting dues into equity, to prevent a collapse.

• Indian companies, including HUL and Diageo, are adopting flexible benefits programs to cater to the diverse needs of their multigenerational workforce. These programs allow employees to customize their benefits packages by choosing from a range of options such as health insurance, wellness programs, and financial counselling, leading to increased employee satisfaction and retention.

• Major electronics companies like Samsung, Apple, and Whirlpool are importing less, marking a potential first-time occurrence. This shift is attributed to the ‘Make in India’ initiative promoting local manufacturing and component sourcing. While mobile phone localisation is steadily increasing, home appliances have achieved significant local sourcing.

• Walt Disney reported a $1.5 billion impairment charge related to its Star India transaction, reflecting a fair value adjustment. The charge includes $800 million in cumulative foreign currency translation losses. Disney completed the merger of Star India with Reliance Industries’ Viacom18, creating JioStar, on November 14.

• Indian banks are turning to certificates of deposit (CDs) to bridge the gap between loan demand and deposit growth. CD issuances have surged by 69% this fiscal as banks compete for deposits amid tight liquidity. Analysts predict that deposit rates will remain elevated despite anticipated rate cuts.

• The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has identified an issue where some taxpayers are seeing duplicate invoices in GSTR-2B for both September 2024 and October 2024. The GSTN team is actively working to resolve this matter and assures taxpayers that the issue is being addressed on priority.

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Gary Rusyn from the Credit Counselling Society presents “Mind You Money” to Grade 7-12 students from across Saskatchewan. The event was held on November 16, 2021 as part of SaskMoney’s Financial Literacy Month events. Visit saskmoney.ca for financial literacy resources and events.

The Saskatoon Industry-Education Council (SIEC) is a bridge between Saskatchewan’s career opportunities and Saskatoon area youth. Through a partnership among business, secondary and post-secondary schools, unique hands-on career exploration events and programs are designed and delivered to students, helping them find a career that connects their passion and natural talents with current and future workforce needs.

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It’s easy to get caught in a debt trap. Even the best-laid plans can go awry when the unexpected happens – and that can have dire effects on your debt repayment plans. Maya Fisher-French explains what debt counselling is and when it becomes necessary in order to avoid being blacklisted.

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A consumer can apply for debt review if they are unable to meet their debt commitments. However, in some cases, a consumer’s finances may improve and they wish to exit. Whether or not you are able to exit will be determined by where you are in the process. Financial journalist Maya Fisher-French explains the process. Courtesy DStv403.