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Companies are paying less tax, then why is the government happy?

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

Budget 2023: Larger companies make the most of new corporate tax regime

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

Budget 2023: Giving a nudge to middle class consumption 

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

Economic Survey 2023: Give consumption a strong push to drive GDP growth

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Getting the consumption engine to hum again

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

Colgate’s results show no signs of growth recovering

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

MC Explains: Why has HUL’s 80 bps royalty hike proposal upset shareholders?

BUSINESS

MC Explains: Why has HUL’s 80 bps royalty hike proposal upset shareholders?

The dent to earnings from HUL's proposed hike in royalty payable to Unilever is one aspect, but investors are unable to see the rationale for the hike. What are their main concerns and what's the way forward?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | UK's carbon border tax proposal poses risk for global steel industry

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

Hindustan Unilever: Higher royalty a bugbear, but investors are a pragmatic lot

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

What could brighten the outlook for FMCG stocks

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | DMart: Come for the staples, stay for the impulse

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Good macro numbers but local markets are not celebrating

BUSINESS

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

India’s steel demand is a bright spark, but global trends dominate outlook 

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rural demand recovery eludes FMCG companies

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

Mamaearth vs FMCG biggies: A financial face-off

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

Macros have the knives out for Dr Copper in 2023

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Mantra for 2023: pragmatism

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

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: The best of times, the worst of times

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: The best of times, the worst of times

While 2022 may have been a volatile year, investors will be wondering if 2023 will also play out in similar fashion. A better idea for investors is to take forecasts with a bucket of salt, look at the macro data emerging from key economies and watch for what central banks do

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Managing risk is crucial in investing

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

Inflation still key to unlocking FMCG outlook

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

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: Not a one-way Street

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: Not a one-way Street

Markets are sending out weak signals even as central banks get their act together to beat inflation. The other risk lurking is China's rising COVID cases that investors must guard against

Are ITC’s shares catching a budget chill?

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

SEBI goes all tender on buybacks

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The interest rate jigsaw: a high-stakes game

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The interest rate jigsaw: a high-stakes game

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian economy hitting the right notes, what is China's game plan, tide turning in favour of fixed income market, India needs simpler capital gains tax regime, and more

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