BUSINESS
Chart of the Day | The danger inbuilt in small cap stocks
Data on the financial health of stocks show that smaller stocks are indeed doing well on some aspects, but there are enough red flags that should give investors pause for thought
BUSINESS
Surprise slump in iron ore prices poses risk for India’s steel producers
China’s property sector needs a more robust stimulus, barring which a shadow over iron ore prices may continue as steel-makers will taper output
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the rural consumption slowdown a mirage?
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Learnings for India on how to set up semiconductor facilities, Putin to get re-elected as western sanctions fail, startup ecosystem needs a regulatory overhaul, time new CPI data is released, and more
BUSINESS
Why the Novelis IPO news did little to lift investor sentiment for Hindalco
There are several questions about the public offer to which answers are not forthcoming as of now
BUSINESS
When will FMCG companies turn investor favourites again?
Eight-year financial data gives an idea of what may lead to FMCG firms’ profits returning to healthier growth levels
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | When lowly earnings get a seat at the high table
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: PM Modi reaches out to the Muslim world, Russian economy braves Western sanctions, markets ready for a high but investors must be cautious, US and China vie for Bangladesh's attention putting India on backfoot, and more
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is rural FMCG demand on the cusp of a revival?
In today's Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Market weakness likely to persist, sugar mills exhibit signs of being stuck, Pakistani voters spoil military’s game plan, should you invest in products of daily use, and more
BUSINESS
Chart of the Day | Sugar mills find themselves in a sticky spot
Global sugar prices have swung in tune with a change in the industry’s outlook. Domestic mills face a tough time as higher than expected output is likely at a time of lower prices
BUSINESS
Why are ITC’s shareholders taking fright when BAT is selling only 4 percent stake?
The sharp fall in ITC’s shares indicates a nervousness that is not fully explained by the 4 percent stake sale news, which was already known to the market
BUSINESS
MC Pro Quick Take | Nestle India’s results highlight premium divide in FMCG results
Its sales grew on the back of price and mix, said the company management, implying volumes did not contribute much. That may have put it in the category of underperforming companies but its profitability tells a different story
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A new 800-pound gorilla eyes the Street
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Budget highlights government’s spending priorities, China ready to take over as biggest auto exporter, Actor Vijay's political debut causes a stir, and more
BUSINESS
No direct boost to consumption in Budget, focus shifts to inflation
Hopes that the government could put more money in the hands of low-income consumers were not realised. Demand recovery is likely to remain gradual
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | What the smoke signals are saying
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: This party could change the game in Maharashtra, how to spot a bull market, the need to create a global SME market, here's the finmin's view of the economy on eve of Budget, and more
BUSINESS
ITC’s Q3 singed by cigarettes business
The cigarettes business that contributes to nearly 80 percent of profit suffered an erosion in margins during the quarter. If that continues, it could cast a shadow on its performance
BUSINESS
Tata Steel Q3: China’s shadow looms over the industry’s profitability
China’s mainly to blame for the weak steel prices that are hurting profitability
BUSINESS
Hindustan Unilever: A tough road ahead to regain volume growth
Even after investing heavily behind its brands and sacrificing margins, HUL’s sales growth has not picked up pace
BUSINESS
Budget 2024: Should investors be expecting a push to consumption?
India’s economy has been supported by govt investment spending but it needs the consumption engine to join forces, to support the private investment revival. Will the budget deliver?
BUSINESS
Sugar mills face another hit from higher UP sugarcane cost
The state advised price (SAP) in Uttar Pradesh for the current year has been fixed 5.7 percent higher over a year ago, adding to sugar mills' woes
BUSINESS
Copper smelters face a difficult year in 2024
A worsening copper market outlook has meant that fees earned by smelters have fallen sharply, posing a risk for the earnings of the copper smelting business
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Buying the consumption story
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India Inc benefits from falling tax rates, decoding IIP data on consumption, time to be cautious even as markets touch a new high, Taiwan election a loss of face for China, and more
BUSINESS
Tata Consumer: Cooking up a storm
The company’s appetite for big acquisitions has been finally whetted by buying out Capital Foods and Organic India for a combined amount of Rs 7000 crore
BUSINESS
Budget Snapshot | Corporate India benefits from falling tax rates
The overall corporate tax to PBT has gone down as companies availed of the new tax regimes. But the larger companies still have an edge over the smaller ones
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Solving the hospital-insurance tangle
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Bangladeshi voters show dissent with low turnout, a decade of economic structural reforms leads nowhere, markets nonplussed with SEBI's new norms, receding twin deficit belies India’s strong growth, and more
BUSINESS
Budget 2024: Waiting for a rural demand revival, is a stimulus on the cards?
Consumer companies have been pointing out that rural demand is weak compared to what they see in urban areas. In a pre-election year, it raises expectations if the government will propose additional measures to boost rural incomes
