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Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | The Maharaja has left the building

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | The Maharaja has left the building

Privatisation of Air India means a one-time hit to the exchequer in the form of debt, but it’s a small price to pay for the government

FMCG profit margins could slip in pursuit of higher sales growth

BUSINESS

FMCG profit margins could slip in pursuit of higher sales growth

FMCG companies are absorbing higher costs in a bid to support higher sales growth. That’s a wise strategy but can leave some scars in the near term

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why investors should care about the aftereffects of disruption

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why investors should care about the aftereffects of disruption

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Moody’s change of mind, The NBFC worry line, ‘chemical’ reaction to China crisis, IT’s on a roll, Merck drug shows promise, what decides returns, and more

Goenka-Invesco tussle: Both need a crucial bargaining chip belonging to the other

BUSINESS

Goenka-Invesco tussle: Both need a crucial bargaining chip belonging to the other

The Zee-Invesco episode seems destined to be decided in the courts as a conflict of interest between the promoters and a large shareholder plays out

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India's factories crank up to meet festive demand

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India's factories crank up to meet festive demand

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: The PMI shine, Opec+ has its task cut out, the Weekly Tactical, the Immunity Tracker, digital health ID and policy gaps, and more

The road ahead for Godrej Consumer’s Indonesia business

BUSINESS

The road ahead for Godrej Consumer’s Indonesia business

The near term is likely to be weak although growth could improve in the medium term. Investor attention will anyway shift to the new MD and CEO’s plans for the company

Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama | The smoke signals that markets are sending

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama | The smoke signals that markets are sending

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama: The bond disquiet, the ripple effect for stocks, Aditya Birla AMC IPO, holes in power reforms, the Global Innovation Index and more

What the Dabur and Marico face-off could mean for investors

BUSINESS

What the Dabur and Marico face-off could mean for investors

Both companies are making a bid for a share of a product category in which the other dominates. Is a royal battle on the cards?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A question mark hangs over the outlook for steel-makers

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A question mark hangs over the outlook for steel-makers

In today’s Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The Eastern Window, litmus test for Zee, IndiGo has the edge, Monsoon Watch, the VST Tillers CEO interview, Evergrande and the retail investor, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Equities continue to overcome hurdles effortlessly

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Equities continue to overcome hurdles effortlessly

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Herd immunity, Ceat, renewable energy, savers' dilemma, Freshworks, and more.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | China’s stocks regain footing after Evergrande blow

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | China’s stocks regain footing after Evergrande blow

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: China’s trial by fire, the Fed’s policy review, bitcoin’s aura, SEBI’s skin-in-the-game rules, HG Infra, the road ahead on independent directors and much more

The wheels have come off the commodity supercycle

BUSINESS

The wheels have come off the commodity supercycle

Evergrande's problems are giving a harsh reality check to investors in metal stocks that had turned red-hot on the back of runaway metal prices

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Government needs to iron out GST wrinkles

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Government needs to iron out GST wrinkles

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Mapping Mr Market’s mood, the Eastern Window, Monsoon Watch, more shine on Manappuram Finance, TCS’ mcap halo, the Evergrande ripple effect, enter smart robots, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Can ‘bad bank’ be the silver bullet for bad loans?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Can ‘bad bank’ be the silver bullet for bad loans?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: All-out war on NPAs, state of the economy, Weekly Tactical, the disinvestment clock, why Zomato should spill the beans, rate hike pot boils and more  

It’s time for the anti-profiteering sword hanging over companies to go

BUSINESS

It’s time for the anti-profiteering sword hanging over companies to go

Free market forces are better at determining if tax savings will be passed on to consumers or retained in the business. The CCI anyway exists to curb monopolies

Why the government wants to rein in runaway edible oil prices

BUSINESS

Why the government wants to rein in runaway edible oil prices

The boom in edible oil prices is affecting consumption and hitting food company margins. A successful strike by the government could bring much needed relief

What HUL’s 'Winning in the Decade' means for investors

BUSINESS

What HUL’s 'Winning in the Decade' means for investors

A slowing economy means that higher sales growth may a difficult ask, so the focus is on upgrading existing consumers, cost savings and digital transformation

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Volatility to the fore in taper times

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Volatility to the fore in taper times

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Questions on stimulus, Chinese stocks hit a US bump, Monsoon Watch, textiles’ Man Friday, Big Tech on notice, more eyeballs for Shemaroo and more

Low increase in MSPs could pose risk to rural demand

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Low increase in MSPs could pose risk to rural demand

The government’s desire to control inflation and limit its subsidy outgo is understandable, but this will also limit growth in agricultural income

Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama | After a heady rise, which way are markets headed?

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Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama | After a heady rise, which way are markets headed?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama: The red-hot market, disruptions galore, the Green Pivot, Saregama hits a high note, Zensar on a roll, the taper talk and more

What ITC can learn from Zomato to improve its valuations

BUSINESS

What ITC can learn from Zomato to improve its valuations

Acquiring a start-up mentality could be the cure for severe underperformance of the ITC stock

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Services PMI shows the economy is firing on two cylinders

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Services PMI shows the economy is firing on two cylinders

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Service sector rebounds, the vaccine heavylifting, the curse of knowledge, Weekly Tactical and more

Aluminium producers to benefit from spike in prices

BUSINESS

Aluminium producers to benefit from spike in prices

Tight supply conditions in China are sending aluminum prices through the roof. What gives, what impact will it have on producers and will it sustain?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Quest for alpha sends investors to foreign markets

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Quest for alpha sends investors to foreign markets

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The EM stock charm, Bank Nifty in the spotlight, IPOs on the radar, bank credit says a story, Airtel dials it up big time, why Titan swears by Bharat and more

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