BUSINESS
HZL-Vedanta: Government’s opposition to the zinc deal has a surprising escape clause
HZL’s proposed acquisition of Vedanta’s international assets cannot proceed without the government’s approval. But the opposition seems more to the mode than the deal
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Adverse times may see FMCG companies focus on core strengths
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Supply chain disruption main cause of inflation, Pakistan's bankruptcy weakens China ties, India's decoupling with global slowdown, El Niño phenomenon to hit India, and more
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Slow moving consumer goods
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Air India's staggering comeback, time to invest for maximum returns, El Niño's impact on Indian monsoon, Indian assets attract foreign investors, and more
BUSINESS
Nestle India caught between inflation and a hard place
Higher product prices have hurt volume growth, underscoring the challenge even urban-focused companies face in managing the sales growth-margin tradeoff
BUSINESS
Companies are paying less tax, then why is the government happy?
Lower income tax rates have certainly benefited companies but lower incentives mean the government has not exactly got the raw end of the deal
BUSINESS
Budget 2023: Larger companies make the most of new corporate tax regime
Companies have taken advantage of the new tax regime, lowering their effective tax rate
BUSINESS
Budget 2023: Giving a nudge to middle class consumption
While rural consumers got no direct boost, by making the new tax regime more attractive the resulting savings could boost consumption
BUSINESS
Economic Survey 2023: Give consumption a strong push to drive GDP growth
The Survey points to domestic consumption as one of the key pillars supporting growth in the near future, as exports are expected to moderate
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Getting the consumption engine to hum again
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: China’s aggression poses tactical challenge, fintech sector's expectations from budget, startups are just like any other business, investors need not panic, and more
BUSINESS
Colgate’s results show no signs of growth recovering
The new MD’s efforts to revitalise performance is taking time, although on the brighter side gross margins have improved and advertising expenditure has risen
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | UK's carbon border tax proposal poses risk for global steel industry
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India’s productivity rises but employment suffers, Australia effectively regulates Big Tech, Eurozone avoids recession but problems persist, and more
BUSINESS
Hindustan Unilever: Higher royalty a bugbear, but investors are a pragmatic lot
HUL’s royalty hike will upset shareholders. But if it delivers on sales and earnings growth, then it will soften the blow
BUSINESS
What could brighten the outlook for FMCG stocks
Two major headwinds that have been holding back the sector could both see signs of an improvement
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | DMart: Come for the staples, stay for the impulse
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: China's technology push for survival, conflict course in coal import, RBI focus on inflation can choke growth, the government vs governor face off, and more
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Good macro numbers but local markets are not celebrating
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Joshimath example of businesses ignoring ecology, energy sector is huge business opportunity, corporate laws need strengthening, invest through market volatility, and more
BUSINESS
India’s steel demand is a bright spark, but global trends dominate outlook
Steel companies are reporting an uptrend in sales as domestic demand is on the rise. But they need steel prices, which are down due to global factors, to perk up
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rural demand recovery eludes FMCG companies
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The manufacturing sector is in trouble, India’s equity markets could do well in 2023, can India restore G20 to its old glory, its India vs China for green hydrogen transition, and more
BUSINESS
Mamaearth vs FMCG biggies: A financial face-off
Direct to consumer companies are viewed as a growing threat to listed FMCG companies. Honasa's numbers show how their business models are starkly different
BUSINESS
Macros have the knives out for Dr Copper in 2023
If the global economy is headed into a recession or a deep slowdown, then copper’s outlook will dull. But a corner of the copper market is still wearing a smile
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Mantra for 2023: pragmatism
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Chinese economy fires up stocks, markets headed for consolidation, regulatory check for capital market, India falls short of power goals, and more
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Managing risk is crucial in investing
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India ready to fight global recession, startup reforms need fine tuning, rejig laggard stocks for better returns, what investors must do in 2023, and more
BUSINESS
Inflation still key to unlocking FMCG outlook
The tapering of inflation gives hope that lower-income consumers may return to the consumption fold in 2023, putting life back into demand growth
BUSINESS
Are ITC’s shares catching a budget chill?
Budget time brings fears among investors about an increase in tax on tobacco. Other proposed policy moves too may be worrying them
BUSINESS
SEBI goes all tender on buybacks
Open market buybacks reach end of road and tender buybacks are being made more efficient, but companies may miss having the flexibility to decide
