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Steel industry faces a new risk on the horizon 

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Steel industry faces a new risk on the horizon 

A CCI market study on the iron ore mining industry has made recommendations to deal with some of the defects it has identified. These could have implications for mining companies and steel producers  

Trouble at the margin for FMCG companies and distributors?

BUSINESS

Trouble at the margin for FMCG companies and distributors?

Dispute over margin structures should be seen in the backdrop of a slowdown in FMCG volume growth, with big companies striving for a comeback in 2024

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Stay focused, stay nimble

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Stay focused, stay nimble

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India needs to step up on carbon removal, OPEC loss gives buyers an advantage, your AI program may be racist, booming EV sales is not so good for the climate, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A pause for breath? 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A pause for breath? 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: China’s stimulus move not enough, Indian IT return as investor favourite, Indian pharma growth trends downwards, Mahua Moitra’s expulsion buries political hatchet, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India's shadow looms large on global food chain 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India's shadow looms large on global food chain 

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Copper faces an uncertain future globally, consumer confidence not upto GDP levels, EU’s AI law too little too late, rift between Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee loyalists widen, and more

Government's ethanol U-turn a big disappointment for sugar mills and investors, here's why

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Government's ethanol U-turn a big disappointment for sugar mills and investors, here's why

The questions that remain to be answered is how much sugar diversion will actually take place and whether the government will manage to plug the feedstock gap through other sources

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The sauce that markets love 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The sauce that markets love 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: BJP takes pole position for 2024, quick commerce gains edge over kirana stores, Myanmar's civil war poses risks for India, jobs growth cause for concern, and more

HUL: After splitting beauty and personal care, what’s next?

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HUL: After splitting beauty and personal care, what’s next?

HUL’s decision to split its beauty and personal care division mirrors a similar move by Unilever. Will it follow suit on its parent’s latest big initiative is a question investors should be asking

Chart of the Day: Is Quick Commerce gaining an edge over kirana stores?

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Is Quick Commerce gaining an edge over kirana stores?

A recovery in FMCG sales in urban markets is good news all around but what explains the worries facing India’s mom-and-pop stores?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Not another COP-out, please 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Not another COP-out, please 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: We already know what will happen at COP28, a new must-have charter for Railways, how fast can Big Tech grow?, the time for action on global warming is now, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Can IBC explain the private capex animal’s weak spirits? 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Can IBC explain the private capex animal’s weak spirits? 

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India’s climate change adds to daunting challenges, the contradictions at the heart of OpenAI, Yediyurappa’s son needs to win over the seniors, faceless audit needs a humane touch, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Waning of the ESG investing phenomenon 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Waning of the ESG investing phenomenon 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India using global forum to tweak its diplomacy, differing visions of AI, a reprieve for China after Biden meet, India Inc's boardrooms need to look younger, and more

Have FMCG companies shot themselves in the foot?

BUSINESS

Have FMCG companies shot themselves in the foot?

A gradual cut in prices to pass on lower costs to consumers is hurting volume sales growth. What lies ahead for FMCG companies

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Getting ready to welcome Santa 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Getting ready to welcome Santa 

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India becomes outsourcing capital of the world, a sad end to Subrata Roy's story, small FMCG brands take the cake, challenge for Biden-Xi to continue engagements despite tensions, and more

A recovery in China’s economy will see industrial metals benefit 

BUSINESS

A recovery in China’s economy will see industrial metals benefit 

The IMF has revised its growth forecasts for China upwards and fund managers are singing a positive tune. The big question is if it will play out as forecast 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Five questions on investors minds

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Five questions on investors minds

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: SBI’s Q2 result shows retail focus, global food inflation slips, Bhutan seeks India's support as China threat looms, democracy loses AI favour to authoritarianism, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Winds of change are blowing at Unilever 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Winds of change are blowing at Unilever 

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The special case of expiry-day strategies, SEBI needs to nip the scam in the bud, global steel output loses momentum, implications of Nawaz Sharif’s return, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Finding the right blend 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Finding the right blend 

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Gaza war prompts power games in the region, trade war looms over environmental issues, MSP important part in India’s food security, India at centre of global steel demand, and more

Why are ITC shares following HUL’s example despite a better earnings show?

BUSINESS

Why are ITC shares following HUL’s example despite a better earnings show?

In the first half of trading, ITC’s shares have fallen by 2.4 percent while HUL’s shares are down 2.1 percent

HUL Q2: The waiting game gets longer for investors

BUSINESS

HUL Q2: The waiting game gets longer for investors

In a highly competitive market, HUL’s focus on profitability is hurting sales growth. What can change its fortunes for the better?

DMart’s apparel category awaits a stitch in time

BUSINESS

DMart’s apparel category awaits a stitch in time

The first half of FY24 saw the declining share of DMart’s general merchandise and apparel segment continue, hurting its gross margin

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Shareholders in the driver’s seat

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Shareholders in the driver’s seat

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The comeback of the bond vigilantes, can biofuels solve the carbon problem, can Gehlot's charm work magic in Rajasthan, uncertain times surround oil markets, and more

Will a ban on sugar exports doom sugar mills?

BUSINESS

Will a ban on sugar exports doom sugar mills?

Investors need to consider a host of factors and sugar exports is just one of them

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A new minefield to navigate 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A new minefield to navigate 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Domestic food inflation remains cause for concern, shouldering responsibility for ecological damage, weak macros hurt demand, RBI paints dismal consumption growth story, and more

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