HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Gurugram Mouth Freshener Case: What Is Dry Ice That Made 5 People Cough Blood?
Consuming mouth freshener turned out to be a nightmare for five friends in Gurugram’s LaForestta Cafe. They all began vomiting blood and complained of cuts on their tongue after eating dry ice being served as a mouth freshener. So, what happened at the Gurugram restaurant and what is dry ice, which is at the centre of this incident? Watch to find out.
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: OPEC production cuts and its diminishing impact on oil prices
The effectiveness of these cuts seems to be diminishing, as reflected in market indifference towards recent announcements
BUSINESS
The Reading List: March 1, 2024
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: The regulatory spotlight on small cap stocks is justified
While small cap stocks may not be in the overvalued territory, the growing size of small cap MF schemes and the low liquidity in these stocks are risks that can blow up in a selloff
INDIA
Chart of the Day: Share of PSBs profits in total banking sector vaults
PSBs are expected to report robust profit growth in spite of the drop in market share in loan portfolio
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: Valuation of Small Cap stocks indicates correction
The small-cap index is trading at 31.52 per cent above the long-term average, indicating the need for extreme caution
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: What a steep hike in sugarcane FRP means for sugar mills and investors
All eyes will turn to the South West monsoon and whether it can ensure a bumper cane crop for the new sugar season
BUSINESS
The Reading List: February 23, 2024
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: Food inflation holds RBI policy hostage, again
What makes food inflation challenging is not just that is immune to monetary measures but that it is volatile. Policy rate changes or even tweaks in liquidity cannot influence food prices and supply management is the only tool here.
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day | Cocoa price graph turns vertical as bad weather, hedge funds join forces
While poor weather has led to supply issues, the likelihood of a third successive year of deficit supplies has seen financial bets increase, driving up prices sharply
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day | Mid and Small Cap funds: A crowded market
Given the increasing SIPs and monthly inflows into mutual funds, AUMs will rise, and more capital will flow towards smaller stocks, likely resulting in outperformance relative to broader indices despite receiving a slightly higher allocation of funds.
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day | Inflation-adjusted corporate sales growth in good health
Overall inflation-adjusted sales growth for the non-financial listed corporate sector during the December 2023 quarter has been higher than in the year ago quarter
BUSINESS
The Reading List: February 16, 2024
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: Banks’ margin woes could be short-lived
The main reason for margin compression was the catching up of deposit rates with lending rates for most banks. Bankers have indicated that margins could compress for one more quarter
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day| Low localisation levels open up opportunities for e-auto component makers
While the 2030 targets for transition from ICE to EVs across vehicle segments is a big ask, it has already triggered interest among component makers
BUSINESS
The Reading List: February 9, 2024
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
BUSINESS
The four tenets of investing – the philosophy, the art, the craft and the graft
An investor needs all four of these in various degrees to emerge as a worthy contender in the market. In the absence of these concepts, one may be weighed and measured and still found wanting
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: A sentiment check shows households, firms hold on to hope
Consumer sentiment is lower than what was in 2019, but has improved in recent months while firms have grown more optimistic under the current government
BUSINESS
MC Explainer: Are ITC investors overreacting to the BAT stake sale news?
ITC’s shares have fallen sharply, by around 4 percent at closing, as news broke that a major shareholder BAT plans to sell part of its stake in the company. What are the issues at stake?
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: Are CVs facing a mere blip or a downturn in sales?
While there may be some softness in demand due to elections in the near term, underlying demand appears to be intact
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day: Digital gold holdings are here to stay
Investors are gradually warming to non-physical forms of gold such as ETFs and SGBs
BUSINESS
The Reading List: February 2, 2024
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
BUSINESS
A handy reckoner to the best of MC Pro on Budget 2024
Do you want to be abreast of the main issues pertaining to the budget? We have you covered
BUSINESS
Budget Snapshot: Renewable energy a focus area for government spending
The renewables sector has been a key priority for the government to meet India’s growing energy needs while keeping climate considerations in mind
