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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech stocks feel the squeeze. Time to rewire?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech stocks feel the squeeze. Time to rewire?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: A steady stock bet, Weekly Tactical, Hikal’s green worry, Budget Chart of the Day, Herd Immunity Tracker, Personal Finance and more

Aluminium prices rise on supply tailwinds, a boost for domestic producers

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Aluminium prices rise on supply tailwinds, a boost for domestic producers

Soaring energy prices are compelling smelters in Europe to curtail output. Indonesia’s bid to limit coal exports is another risk for output

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Stock markets look beyond near-term worries

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Stock markets look beyond near-term worries

In today’s edition:​ GDP estimates. India's fiscal health, DMart, IT Q3 earnings, Equitas, Anand Rathi, supply chain outlook and more

FMCG investors beware, a key sector moat is under threat

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FMCG investors beware, a key sector moat is under threat

The fight among new and old distributors may seem like one external to companies, but its ramifications can go deep

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Investors look at the brighter side

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Investors look at the brighter side

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Mapping the PMI curve, truck rentals in fast lane, NTPC in a power drive, how yields will behave, and more

The FMCG sector’s defensive shield has a weak spot

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The FMCG sector’s defensive shield has a weak spot

In a market downturn, the sector’s hedge against volatility is sought after. But Indian companies are faced with unprecedented inflation and slowing demand, a fundamental problem that will worry investors

Godrej Consumer | Can Sudhir Sitapati make this elephant dance better?

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Godrej Consumer | Can Sudhir Sitapati make this elephant dance better?

The new MD & CEO presented his long-awaited plans for the company. It’s a simple strategy that can be difficult to execute and with no big-bang announcements to distract. It requires a radical shift in mindset and how the company has done business

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taper fears grip equities after initial calm

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taper fears grip equities after initial calm

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: central bank actions, UPL, Manappuram, WTO and sugar, clean power and more

WTO ruling strikes at heart of sugar industry’s business model

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WTO ruling strikes at heart of sugar industry’s business model

The ruling is to be appealed and market conditions are currently favourable, but if upheld it could hurt industry in a downward business cycle

ITC Analyst Day: Demerger hopes go up in smoke

BUSINESS

ITC Analyst Day: Demerger hopes go up in smoke

ITC’s management have not thrown their weight behind the demerger plan that investors have been hoping for. But its analyst day shines light on its competitive strength in cigarettes, but for one external risk

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets set for a reality check from Fed

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets set for a reality check from Fed

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Fed gets cracking on inflation, Medplus Health IPO, Subros gets well oiled, Lira crisis has a lesson for India, the way ahead on SPR, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The message from IPOs that flop

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The message from IPOs that flop

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: MF managers bet on equities, trouble for EM markets, Weekly Tactical Pick, Algo Rhythm and more

Why ITC may gain little from listing its infotech or other divisions

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Why ITC may gain little from listing its infotech or other divisions

Listing non-cigarette businesses may help them find their own market value. But that may not solve ITC’s problem of being an undervalued stock or of what to do with its cash

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Falling oil prices music to India’s ears

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Falling oil prices music to India’s ears

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The Weekly Tactical, Karur Vysya Bank makes a point, jobs are back but, Ather throws down the EV gauntlet, founder CEOs in a tight spot, Personal Finance, behind Apple stock's unusual move and more

A rural growth slowdown is not the main problem facing FMCG stocks

BUSINESS

A rural growth slowdown is not the main problem facing FMCG stocks

Rural growth is slowing, but listed companies seem unfazed by it. It may be a non-issue for them, but there is a bigger problem lying in wait

How price hikes could affect FMCG stock valuations

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How price hikes could affect FMCG stock valuations

Price hikes will pinch the consumer’s wallet but lend an edge to earnings although it could put demand at risk

Explainer: How the US-India truce on equalisation levy will benefit tech giants

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Explainer: How the US-India truce on equalisation levy will benefit tech giants

The interim arrangement will give tech companies the ability to offset any excess digital tax paid against their future corporate tax liability in India

Releasing strategic crude oil reserves may be symbolic, but still important

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Releasing strategic crude oil reserves may be symbolic, but still important

Oil buying countries have sent a signal to the Opec+ to up output and lower oil prices by releasing part of their strategic reserves

Will Unilever’s exit see HUL reshape its beverages business?

BUSINESS

Will Unilever’s exit see HUL reshape its beverages business?

HUL could opt for a business-as-usual approach in running its existing tea and coffee business. Or it could adopt a new strategy to grow its share of the beverages’ market

Will breaking up Vedanta create value for investors?

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Will breaking up Vedanta create value for investors?

Vedanta is undoing a consolidation exercise it carried out in 2012, and plans to list aluminium, oil & gas and iron ore & steel businesses separately

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why the insolvency framework needs a reboot

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why the insolvency framework needs a reboot

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: EMs’ return gift, the Green Pivot, Q2 has a story to tell, Go Fashion India IPO takes off, how cryptos work, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Countries buy time on climate change, but companies may feel the heat

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Countries buy time on climate change, but companies may feel the heat

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Nykaa’s fireworks, the LIC chairman interview, Tarsons Products IPO, the climate chess game, bonus and emissions, the Eastern Window and more

Time for Tata Steel to revisit its European business divestment?

BUSINESS

Time for Tata Steel to revisit its European business divestment?

Tata Steel has named India as its main focus. Now that its European business and balance sheet are healthier, a separation could take place at more favourable terms

Why ITC can’t seem to make investors happy

BUSINESS

Why ITC can’t seem to make investors happy

ITC’s cigarettes business delivering higher sales growth than its FMCG business was good news. Why that was not enough to cheer investors 

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