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Tata Consumer Products-Tata Coffee: Simpler but stronger decoction in the making

BUSINESS

Tata Consumer Products-Tata Coffee: Simpler but stronger decoction in the making

The company’s management expects earnings to improve by 5-10 percent as a result of the consolidation

PVR-INOX: Is there a sequel in the making?

BUSINESS

PVR-INOX: Is there a sequel in the making?

Two major challenges may explain why the two have come together, but having two promoter groups run the business could pose a challenge

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Needed: a high level of probity from startups

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Needed: a high level of probity from startups

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: A high-stake India visit, Weekly Tactical, COVID danger not gone yet, Personal Finance and more

As steel prices in Europe spike, will Indian producers benefit?

BUSINESS

As steel prices in Europe spike, will Indian producers benefit?

Flat steel prices in Europe have crossed the $1400 a tonne mark due to the Russia-Ukraine war. If prices stay high for longer, steel companies should benefit but there are risks too

Ruchi Soya: Making sense of its follow-on offer’s discounted price

BUSINESS

Ruchi Soya: Making sense of its follow-on offer’s discounted price

Ruchi Soya’s FPO is being priced at a sharp discount to its last traded price, leading to its shares falling sharply 

Colgate-Palmolive India | Can a new CEO be the answer to its challenges?

BUSINESS

Colgate-Palmolive India | Can a new CEO be the answer to its challenges?

Colgate has suffered from market share erosion and slowing volume growth in recent years due to growing competition in the oral care market

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The shadow of COVID is not gone. Just yet

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The shadow of COVID is not gone. Just yet

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: What LIC earnings say, HDFC Bank makes a fresh start, standing up to Visa, the Eastern Window, Chart of the Day and more

FMCG food companies face an uphill task as input costs spike

BUSINESS

FMCG food companies face an uphill task as input costs spike

Food companies were suffering from rising raw material costs and slowing demand, but the conflict has made it much worse

Ukraine overhang | A rosy scenario for metal companies, but don't ignore risks

BUSINESS

Ukraine overhang | A rosy scenario for metal companies, but don't ignore risks

The near term supply tightness in the market is causing prices to spike but the longer term effects pose a risk that investors should not ignore

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rallying point for Ukraine, but market churn is on

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rallying point for Ukraine, but market churn is on

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India’s fiscal tightrope, NSE fiasco after-effect, Ukraine bouncer for MPC, the Eastern Window, commodities on fire, and more

Change is coming for Hindustan Unilever, investors watch out

BUSINESS

Change is coming for Hindustan Unilever, investors watch out

There’s nothing to suggest that HUL’s focus on delivering its usual sustainable profitable growth is about to change. What does seem certain is that global priorities will take precedence over its domestic ones

Why a normal monsoon may not be enough to signal a revival in rural demand

BUSINESS

Why a normal monsoon may not be enough to signal a revival in rural demand

A normal monsoon is predicted this year but the state of rural consumption despite a good crop year in FY22 signals it may not be enough to boost demand

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | When the State is a stakeholder, it’s complicated

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | When the State is a stakeholder, it’s complicated

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro ​Panorama: Weekly Tactical, Immunity Tracker, China’s grip on green energy, Coal India’s dividend charm, and more

Falling raw sugar prices a red flag for sugar mills

BUSINESS

Falling raw sugar prices a red flag for sugar mills

A stable domestic market situation and continuing government support for ethanol are supporting factors

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | As markets dither, a mega IPO waits in the wings

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | As markets dither, a mega IPO waits in the wings

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Rate hike dynamics, the Weekly Tactical, Zomato’s growing hunger, Herd Immunity Tracker, Personal Finance and more

Chart of the Day | Aluminium prices soar as rising demand meets tightening supply

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | Aluminium prices soar as rising demand meets tightening supply

A number of factors are conspiring to push aluminium prices up to a 13-year high

What investors should make of Vedanta's puzzling U-turn on restructuring

BUSINESS

What investors should make of Vedanta's puzzling U-turn on restructuring

After announcing a demerger of three operating businesses, Vedanta has decided to stick with status quo. What lies in store for shareholders?

Steel companies’ capex appetite could pose a risk for investors

BUSINESS

Steel companies’ capex appetite could pose a risk for investors

A flood of investment intentions to make in India may be reviving the capex itch among incumbents, posing a risk to their recently turned healthier balance sheets

Are ITC’s shares finally out of the woods?

BUSINESS

Are ITC’s shares finally out of the woods?

The question arises as a pause on tax hikes and a visible improvement in cigarette volumes are seen as reasons for investors to overcome their jitters

India Inc’s effective tax rate drops to a low of 22.5 percent

BUSINESS

India Inc’s effective tax rate drops to a low of 22.5 percent

Larger companies have flocked to the new lower corporate tax regime, lowering their liability 

Budget 2022 gives domestic manufacturing a leg-up

BUSINESS

Budget 2022 gives domestic manufacturing a leg-up

The government’s support for industry aims to solve several problems in one shot but much depends on companies’ risk appetite and demand assessment

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sizzling oil adds to India’s policy headache

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sizzling oil adds to India’s policy headache

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: HCL Tech leaves its mark, market trajectory on Budget day, how to make the Budget a hit, Herd Immunity Tracker, Personal Finance and more

China’s higher steel output is supporting iron ore prices, but there’s a risk for India

BUSINESS

China’s higher steel output is supporting iron ore prices, but there’s a risk for India

After slowing down for several months, China’s steel output in December shot up by 24 percent over November

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Dizzy valuations of startups face a litmus test

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Dizzy valuations of startups face a litmus test

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Mphasis sitting pretty, Yes Bank on the mend, ICICI Bank’s pitch for rerating, Budget Chart of the Day, the Eastern Window and more

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