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Why FMCG stocks' good run may continue longer

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Why FMCG stocks' good run may continue longer

That the worst of raw material inflation is behind them was known, but a global slowdown and a related dip in commodity prices may bring more good news

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets shrug aside growth niggles

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets shrug aside growth niggles

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Flexi working the new reality, rains take a break, FMCG shakeup ahead, Weekly Tactical, heat is on Chinese firms and more

ArcelorMittal’s Indian captive asset buy bolsters its steel business

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ArcelorMittal’s Indian captive asset buy bolsters its steel business

The acquisition by its Indian joint venture plugs a crucial gap in its steel operations, even as a threat looms ahead from a new entrant in the business

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Twist in Fed pivot

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Twist in Fed pivot

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: How Jackson Hole moved the needle, Supertech tower bites the dust, hard debt lessons for Indian states, a peaking dollar, ONGC’s sticky issues, Congress in a state of churn, China blinks in chip tussle and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Great expectations ahead of Jackson Hole event

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Great expectations ahead of Jackson Hole event

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Template for investment, stock with big fizz, IT’s hurting, monsoon pitch report, debt investor’s to-do list and more

Chart of the Day | China's steel output in the doldrums

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Chart of the Day | China's steel output in the doldrums

China’s steel fell by 6.4 percent in July over a year ago and 10.2 percent over June. While the rest of the world is faring no better, India kept its head above water

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | China shadow on markets; is India’s glow burning bright?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | China shadow on markets; is India’s glow burning bright?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: All eyes on Fed meet, bank privatisation back in spotlight, JSW Energy plugs into growth circuit, power reforms gather steam, top draw for Vedanta and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed officials show markets the mirror

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed officials show markets the mirror

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Axis Bank’s key pivot, climate action gets a reality check, Voltas goes for a trade-off, a trading formula for steady returns and more

Industrial metals | Knife of uncertainty keeps twisting

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Industrial metals | Knife of uncertainty keeps twisting

China and Europe, two major sources of metals’ demand and output, are facing troubles from expected and unexpected quarters

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taxpayers feel unloved, here's another instance why

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taxpayers feel unloved, here's another instance why

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Weekly Tactical, IPO Street, the rain dance, Zomato’s name change and more

FMCG companies face a problem as consumers flock to low-price packs

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FMCG companies face a problem as consumers flock to low-price packs

Volume growth gets hit as more consumers buy these packs, as do margins. But companies have little choice if they want to retain consumers

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Are US and Indian markets decoupling?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Are US and Indian markets decoupling?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The oil breather, Titan’s lustre, the Eastern Window, populism’s price, power 'Panchamrit' and more

Chart of the Day | Dip in global food inflation is gift for investors

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Chart of the Day | Dip in global food inflation is gift for investors

The FAO Food Price Index is below its level seen in February and falling food inflation could give central banks a reason to go slower on rate hikes

Sharp jump in cane costs poses challenge for sugar stocks

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Sharp jump in cane costs poses challenge for sugar stocks

Central cane price rises by 5 percent, highest since FY19. Softening of international sugar prices means mills will need government support to tide over higher costs

Why ITC’s growth may reignite demerger calls

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Why ITC’s growth may reignite demerger calls

While growth continues to soar, valuations have not, leading investors to believe separating its cigarettes business could unlock further value

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India’s growth is on a roll

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India’s growth is on a roll

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: TVS rerating overhang, HDFC Q1 blip, India’s balancing act at SCO, Nestle India’s growth balm, Yes Bank has its task cut out and more

Nestle India guns for growth despite tough market conditions

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Nestle India guns for growth despite tough market conditions

 A multinational company introducing a new brand or category from the parent’s stable typically excites investors. Nestle has lined up two of these 

Uncertainties multiply for Tata Steel

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Uncertainties multiply for Tata Steel

Europe’s rescue act may not repeat in forthcoming quarters and India too faces its share of challenges

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Are emerging markets emerging stronger?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Are emerging markets emerging stronger?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Infosys in watchful mode, what poured cold water on Kotak Bank, Kissinger red flags US’ China policy, reality does for startups and more

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Domestic investors' faith finally pays off

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Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Domestic investors' faith finally pays off

​This week clearly saw steady support in the form of net inflows from foreign institutional investors as well

HUL looks past inflation to focus on growth in a weak market

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HUL looks past inflation to focus on growth in a weak market

The FMCG bellwether’s strong growth in a weak market even at the cost of falling margins reflects a possible strategy shift

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Untangling GST knots

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Untangling GST knots

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: A banking midcap gem, HDFC Bank’s fault lines, China’s realty headache, the deficit arithmetic and more

Steel companies singed by export levy

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Steel companies singed by export levy

Tata Steel's steel sales fell by 20 percent sequentially in June quarter after exports suffered due to the levy

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The looming spectre of price controls

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The looming spectre of price controls

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: A buy-the-dip star, trade fault lines, small savers at the receiving end, and more

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