Mon Dec 16 09:11:11 UTC 2024: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Finshots Weekly Wrap-Up: CEO Accountability, Aluminum Imports, P2P Lending Crisis, and More**

**MUMBAI, INDIA – [Date of Release]** – This week’s Finshots newsletter covers a range of financial topics, from the accountability of CEOs during company crises to the potential impact of a new stock closing price calculation method.

The newsletter highlights several key issues:

* **CEO Accountability:** Recent high-profile CEO departures at companies like Intel, Starbucks, Nike, and Hertz raise questions about the fairness of placing sole blame on leadership during challenging periods.

* **Aluminum Import Duties:** Indian aluminum producers are pushing for higher import duties to counter cheaper imports that are impacting both quality and market share. The newsletter analyzes the potential economic consequences of such tariffs.

* **P2P Lending Crisis:** Non-performing assets (NPAs) in the Indian peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector have skyrocketed by 8200% since FY19, reaching ₹1,163 crore in FY25. The impact of stricter RBI regulations is examined.

* **SEBI’s Stock Closing Price Proposal:** The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is proposing a change in how stock closing prices are calculated, introducing a Closing Auction Session (CAS) to replace the current Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) method. The implications of this change are explored.

* **Growing Popularity of STRIPS Bonds:** STRIPS bonds, a type of zero-coupon bond, are gaining traction among insurance companies, who are even advocating for the conversion of state government debts into STRIPS.

* **IGI IPO Analysis:** Finshots provides an in-depth look at the ₹4,225 crore initial public offering (IPO) of the International Gemmological Institute (IGI), a leading diamond and gemstone certification company. The analysis helps investors make informed decisions.

The newsletter also announces a break for its “Sunny Side Up” segment this week but promises its return next week along with the announcement of last week’s quiz winners. Readers are encouraged to participate in a current quiz for a chance to win Finshots merchandise.

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