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HCL Tech's weak margins show cost structure a key differentiator for IT stocks

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HCL Tech's weak margins show cost structure a key differentiator for IT stocks

HCL Tech saw a higher reduction in profit margins in IT services compared to TCS and Infosys

It's advantage Indian IT as global inflation paves way for price hikes

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It's advantage Indian IT as global inflation paves way for price hikes

TCS is seeing an uptick in pricing. Customers are more open to discussions on price changes now than a year back

GMR Infra’s stock may stay in value discovery phase

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GMR Infra’s stock may stay in value discovery phase

Expansion of existing airports and new projects provide a growth runway, although COVID-19 remains a key headwind

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The payout party for tech investors is in full swing

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The payout party for tech investors is in full swing

Indian IT is gaining market share, but not at Accenture speed

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Indian IT is gaining market share, but not at Accenture speed

Indian IT firms such as TCS and Infosys are consistently growing faster than the global IT services industry but their market share gains are notably lower than Accenture

Omicron impact likely to be mild for hospitals

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Omicron impact likely to be mild for hospitals

Resurgent COVID-19 can upset business normalisation calculations. However, experience from first two waves should help hospitals cope with Omicron better

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The economy is firing, but not on all cylinders

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The economy is firing, but not on all cylinders

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Ten defining trends for 2022, Deep Value Series, the Recovery Tracker, Adityanath faces a litmus test and more

Strong despatches fuel Coal India growth, power demand key

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Strong despatches fuel Coal India growth, power demand key

Electricity demand and generation moderated in November and December 2021, putting a question mark on coal demand

Adani’s Australia coal is shipping at an opportune time, profit metrics key

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Adani’s Australia coal is shipping at an opportune time, profit metrics key

Coal prices are at high levels and global demand may reach a new all-time high in 2022, depending on weather and economic growth, forecasts International Energy Agency

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Want to ease economic pain? Booster doses could do the job

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Want to ease economic pain? Booster doses could do the job

A long road for the economy, be choosy about IPOs, what Indian banking needs, what the health index says, and more

LatAm recovery to give fillip to UPL’s growth, profit margins key

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LatAm recovery to give fillip to UPL’s growth, profit margins key

Latin America, a large market for UPL, is seeing a better crop season. Brazil is forecast to produce a record soybean crop

Soaring input costs raise risks to solar project returns

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Soaring input costs raise risks to solar project returns

Developers have been bidding aggressively, anticipating a continuous fall in input costs. But component prices have been on the rise and are showing no signs of moderation

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Green projects get a spark on hopes of faster clearances

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Green projects get a spark on hopes of faster clearances

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The uneven recovery, Start-up Street, Crypto Conversations, what explains BJP’s edge, and more

'Punchy' valuations of mid-cap IT stocks are lowering the safety margin for investors

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'Punchy' valuations of mid-cap IT stocks are lowering the safety margin for investors

Mid-cap IT stocks' valuation premium over frontline IT has expanded to record levels. While faster revenue growth may justify a premium, the widening gap warrants caution

SBI Life: Growth tailwinds are getting stronger

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SBI Life: Growth tailwinds are getting stronger

SBI Life Insurance continues to outpace the life insurance industry's growth, and has gained share in this fiscal so far

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | IPOs are flying thick and fast

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | IPOs are flying thick and fast

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The big question before RBI Governor, what SBI’s valuation says, mapping the recovery, Cummins India CFO interview and more

Insulin complements Eris Lifesciences' diabetes portfolio, market share gains key

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Insulin complements Eris Lifesciences' diabetes portfolio, market share gains key

Eris' joint venture to market insulin adds a potential revenue stream, but product efficacy will play an important role in the success of the new venture

Resurgent COVID-19 may not upset home textile exports growth, but rising costs a worry

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Resurgent COVID-19 may not upset home textile exports growth, but rising costs a worry

Healthy order book and market share gains in US imports of cotton made-ups will help home textile exporters maintain growth momentum

Fertiliser shortfall may persist despite a record subsidy payout

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Fertiliser shortfall may persist despite a record subsidy payout

A rapid rise in gas prices drove up production costs even as major producers curbed exports, crimping supplies and making farmers unhappy

HCL Tech's low valuation and strong outlook attract investors, but risks exist

BUSINESS

HCL Tech's low valuation and strong outlook attract investors, but risks exist

Order inflows remained firm despite a disappointing financial performance in the first half of the current fiscal year

Star Health's single business focus is both an advantage and a drawback

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Star Health's single business focus is both an advantage and a drawback

While evaluating its IPO, investors will have to weigh its position as the largest standalone health insurer versus diversified general insurers, who withstood the COVID-19 storm better

Tata Power’s rich valuations call for a reality check

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Tata Power’s rich valuations call for a reality check

The steep rally in the stock warrants caution. Investors are baking in significantly higher valuation for the renewable energy subsidiary and continuing benefits from high coal prices

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Global oil buyers get their act together

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Global oil buyers get their act together

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Lustre is off Paytm, Burger King’s growing appetite, HUL has its task cut out, the Recovery Tracker, the Bosch interview and more

Digital push could upend the pharmaceutical supply chain

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Digital push could upend the pharmaceutical supply chain

Digital platforms can improve the reach of doctors and pharmaceutical products. However, competitive pricing can pose risks to the pharma retail network

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