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Why DMart’s low margin problem may be nearing a bottom

BUSINESS

Why DMart’s low margin problem may be nearing a bottom

Dmart’s value proposition has got caught in an inflationary quagmire, but relief may be near. The bigger worry is what’s afflicting margins is not inflation but something else

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Karnataka verdict: Jumping to the wrong conclusions

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Karnataka verdict: Jumping to the wrong conclusions

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The ups and downs of startups, China keenly watches Pakistan’s political crisis, Kaladan project and its strategic importance, Tata Motors' double-engine growth story, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will GoAir’s manoeuvre end in a safe landing?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will GoAir’s manoeuvre end in a safe landing?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: DGCA needs to strictly monitor airline business, can ONDC compete with Swiggy and Zomato, exit polls predict close race in Karnataka, India fairly new to the incubator game, and more

FMCG shares may benefit from fall in commodity prices

BUSINESS

FMCG shares may benefit from fall in commodity prices

A downward trend in prices of inputs of FMCG companies opens up the possibility of a shift in how investors view these stocks

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The credit angle to a rural slowdown

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The credit angle to a rural slowdown

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Sugar price pushes global food inflation up, deposits in US banks decline, Russia upends rupee’s global ambition, foreign brands in China on target, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A two-speed Chinese economy

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A two-speed Chinese economy

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI hints at a greener India, market analysis counsels patience, new US bill favours Indian pharma, decoding macroeconomic data on recession, and more

Godrej Consumer’s price tag for Raymond’s FMCG brands leaves little room for error

BUSINESS

Godrej Consumer’s price tag for Raymond’s FMCG brands leaves little room for error

Justifying the Rs 2825 crore it is paying to Raymond to acquire these brands depends on Godrej Consumer executing its plan to perfection

HUL is finding it difficult to get off the inflation tiger

BUSINESS

HUL is finding it difficult to get off the inflation tiger

Lower prices are not seeing growth bounceback. One explanation is that it’s a really weak demand environment. But HUL may also be partly to blame 

Nestle’s March quarter results sparkle, but more disclosures, please

BUSINESS

Nestle’s March quarter results sparkle, but more disclosures, please

Not giving basic information such as volume growth or segment-wise performance numbers leaves investors grappling with information gaps

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A capital idea whose time is coming

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A capital idea whose time is coming

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IT sector in middle of perfect storm, SEBI clarifies issue on insider trading, demand-pull inflation gaining traction, census reflects poorly on the country, and more

What China’s rocking GDP numbers mean for India’s steel producers

BUSINESS

What China’s rocking GDP numbers mean for India’s steel producers

The fall in China’s steel and iron ore prices in recent months raises a question of whether the headline 4.5 percent GDP number automatically signals good times ahead for steel stocks

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | First flush of results disappoint investors: Reading the tea leaves

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | First flush of results disappoint investors: Reading the tea leaves

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India concerned about Bhutan and China bonhomie, Indian jails severely overcrowded, states put their shoulder to capex wheel, can BJP change corruption narrative in Tamil Nadu, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: Hiding in plain sight 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: Hiding in plain sight 

If you are flying high, it’s time to get a reality check. Don’t count out negative surprises in earnings. And TCS, Infosys numbers have just offered that cautionary note

Global sugar price spike may mean little for India’s sugar mills

BUSINESS

Global sugar price spike may mean little for India’s sugar mills

Global sugar prices are on a tear as the tail end of India’s sugar season is seeing output slump, with the season’s output expected to fall short of estimates

FMCG earnings updates signal healthier margins, but sales growth a mixed bag

BUSINESS

FMCG earnings updates signal healthier margins, but sales growth a mixed bag

Falling raw material costs are leading to better gross margins but not all categories are seeing sales growth recover. Much depends on how companies use price cuts, to improve margins or spur sales growth

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | OPEC+ delivers a sucker punch 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | OPEC+ delivers a sucker punch 

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Russia's counter plan for US, new foreign trade policy has room for a quick response, time to step up mask mandate and testing, dividend stocks rule the roost, and more

Is fine print in the Finance Bill amendment a risk for ITC?

BUSINESS

Is fine print in the Finance Bill amendment a risk for ITC?

GST cess on tobacco can now be levied based on retail sale price up to 100 percent of RSP. The target appears to be non-cigarette tobacco products, for now

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | If all debt income is short term, what about equity? 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | If all debt income is short term, what about equity? 

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Rahul's expulsion could work in Congress's favour, major economies record strong growth, China’s influence in Nepal ebbs, BJP’s growing momentum in TN worries AIADMK, and more

Chart of the day | Why the govt wants you to pay more tax

BUSINESS

Chart of the day | Why the govt wants you to pay more tax

The amount lost to various tax incentives given to individuals has risen over the years. The 2023 Budget too has budgeted Rs 38000 crore as loss due to direct tax proposals

Thyssenkrupp’s steel business could tempt Indian companies to bid

BUSINESS

Thyssenkrupp’s steel business could tempt Indian companies to bid

The German conglomerate’s plan to separate its steel business may get revived. Indian steel majors may throw their hat in the ring, with investors worrying at its impact on their financials

HZL’s dividend bonanza does not resolve the larger issue

BUSINESS

HZL’s dividend bonanza does not resolve the larger issue

The dividend payout of nearly Rs 11000 crore addresses only the Vedanta group and the government’s short term need for cash

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why markets are fearful

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why markets are fearful

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Xi reaches Moscow to resolve Ukraine crisis, IREDA IPO pricing is key to its success, India's improved regulations help avoid SVB-like crisis, Odisha steals the show, and more

Chart of the Day: Odisha grabs the steel output crown

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Odisha grabs the steel output crown

Odisha’s push for value addition of its iron ore deposits within the state is bearing fruit, Maharashtra saw the second highest growth in FY18-22 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | What a management change at TCS means for its investors

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | What a management change at TCS means for its investors

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India's growth challenge faces headwinds, no SVB-like situation for Indian banks, China offers to broker peace in Russia-Ukraine conflict, bank turmoil sends investors running for cover, and more

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