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Government did not rock the boat for bonds as Budget restrains borrowing

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Government did not rock the boat for bonds as Budget restrains borrowing

There is no negative domestic factor for the bond market this year

AI makes banks smart, but pain points remain, says Economic Survey

BUSINESS

AI makes banks smart, but pain points remain, says Economic Survey

Relying extensively on AI to assess credit risk of a potential borrower opens up the bank to future vulnerabilities

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Seeking an AI headstart

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Seeking an AI headstart

In this edition of the Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India Inc's geo-strategic policy in action, the outcome of SEBI's action on finfluencers, Indian steel majors affected by cheap Chinese products, banks must rethink deposit strategies for the youth, and more

Bajaj Finance Q3 burnishes its growth record, but asset quality needs watching

BUSINESS

Bajaj Finance Q3 burnishes its growth record, but asset quality needs watching

Reasons to doubt Bajaj Finance’s growth momentum seem to have largely disappeared

RBI’s measures are a relief, but is the bond market divorced from liquidity realities?

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RBI’s measures are a relief, but is the bond market divorced from liquidity realities?

Bond yields are down sharply since the beginning of FY25 even as liquidity progressively tightened.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Budgeting for a Trump world

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Budgeting for a Trump world

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India on cusp of becoming global music powerhouse, this private bank stock is a portfolio addition, how long will the longest bull run last, here are some milestones of the SC as it completes 75 years, and more

Can HDFC Bank lift loan growth from the dumps without harming its book?

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Can HDFC Bank lift loan growth from the dumps without harming its book?

Thinning spreads are making wholesale loans bland and credit risk is keeping retail too hot to handle

Can agents whip up profitable growth for SBI Life?

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Can agents whip up profitable growth for SBI Life?

Shifting from a formidable parent support to agents for more business is commendable but filled with challenges.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Mr Bond is back with a bang

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Mr Bond is back with a bang

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama Jan 17 edition: A shift to living wage may change plight of the Indian poor, can India get rich before it gets old, Budget expectations related to tax reforms decoded, and more

Rising dollar, US yields could rob bond market of lower supply benefits

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Rising dollar, US yields could rob bond market of lower supply benefits

A friendlier fiscal and monetary policy may fail to benefit bonds as foreign money flees

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Does your pot brim over?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Does your pot brim over?

Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama January 14 edition: Will Delhi polls be the end of the road for INDIA Bloc, brouhaha over poverty reduction explained, affordable housing remains a bright spot for India, lessons to pick from China’s dominance in EV market, and more

Budget Snapshot: Government weans off exemptions, life insurers hopeful of more breaks

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Budget Snapshot: Government weans off exemptions, life insurers hopeful of more breaks

Annuity policies are growing faster than before but their share is still low in insurance portfolios

Q3 to be a quarter of slowdown for banks as asset quality becomes a test

BUSINESS

Q3 to be a quarter of slowdown for banks as asset quality becomes a test

Big banks would be a drag in Q3 while smaller peers may surprise

Household debt and an emerging K-shaped stress

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Household debt and an emerging K-shaped stress

Lower the income, the higher the borrowing towards consumption and an easier slip towards sub-prime category

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A New Year or just another one?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A New Year or just another one?

In the January 3 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Fiscal deficit betters in current decade, will the Dalai Lama tradition continue, this consumer ware player is ready for accelerated growth, commercial real estate growth rises driven by these factors, and more

Bond market’s prospects remain bright despite foreign investors’ snub

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Bond market’s prospects remain bright despite foreign investors’ snub

There is enough demand for government bonds and more in 2025.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India's economic change agent

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India's economic change agent

In today’s edition of Pro Panorama: Mapping rupee’s trajectory, Q3 GDP maths, red flag over startups and much more

Does the REER reflect RBI's overprotectiveness towards the rupee?

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Does the REER reflect RBI's overprotectiveness towards the rupee?

The RBI’s interventions have been criticized and have found support too

Can India’s external sector keep calm for the rest of FY25?

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Can India’s external sector keep calm for the rest of FY25?

Despite pressure on the trade gap, balance of payments seems to be on track for a small deficit in FY25

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Yuletide spirit squashed 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Yuletide spirit squashed 

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama December 20 edition: India's IT sector ready to gather more steam, next year's mutual fund market outlook explained, what the numbers reveal about Nehru's economy, these fintech's were down but bounced right back up, and more

FIIs are falling out of love with Indian bonds -- Policy rates are not the only reason

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FIIs are falling out of love with Indian bonds -- Policy rates are not the only reason

Foreign investors are becoming less enthusiastic about Indian debt

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | ‘Tis the season of prophecy

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | ‘Tis the season of prophecy

Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama December 13 edition: The angst against SIP is futile, looking for the right emphasis in electronics, insurers tied to banks face risk, constitution's strength lies in its implementers. and more

LIC’s losing streak in retail insurance business doesn’t seem to end

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LIC’s losing streak in retail insurance business doesn’t seem to end

LIC has made many changes, but nothing seems to be working in terms of stemming its market share loss

A booming securitisation market would be put to the test soon

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A booming securitisation market would be put to the test soon

Bundling loans together and selling them has become a popular source of funding for banks amid deposit growth slowdown

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