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Smallcaps, midcaps, IPOs stumbled in 2025, yet retail investors keep the faith

BUSINESS

Smallcaps, midcaps, IPOs stumbled in 2025, yet retail investors keep the faith

Even as midcaps, smallcaps, and IPOs lost their way through 2025, Indian retail investors poured record amounts into these segments—a paradox revealing extraordinary conviction amid widespread losses

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trading drought

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trading drought

For this Moneycontrol Pro Panorama edition: US explores post-Khamenei leadership scenarios, planning finances amid uncertain economic outlook, banks seek reforms not excessive intervention, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | FIIs turn most bearish ever: Is a market bottom near?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | FIIs turn most bearish ever: Is a market bottom near?

Indian markets may stay pressured amid tariff uncertainty, while the ongoing corporate earnings season will be key in shaping investor sentiment and market direction ahead

Is copper the new gold?

BUSINESS

Is copper the new gold?

Copper's record-breaking price surge, driven by severe supply constraints, tariff-induced hoarding, and structural demand from electrification and AI, is fundamentally challenging its traditional role and valuation in global markets

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech tensions

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech tensions

For January 5 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: S Jaishankar’s diplomacy strengthens India-Bangladesh relations, India faces fiscal challenges while managing growth, high small savings rates hinder bank deposit growth, and more

The Venezuela Strike: Stable oil supply, but heightened global uncertainty

BUSINESS

The Venezuela Strike: Stable oil supply, but heightened global uncertainty

Despite the dramatic U.S. military capture of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's marginal oil production—under 1% of global supply—ensures stable near-term flows, yet escalating geopolitical risks could inject lasting uncertainty into energy and financial markets.

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Record highs amid rising geopolitical tensions

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Record highs amid rising geopolitical tensions

Indian equities began 2026 strongly as Nifty50 hit a record, extending weekly gains, led by autos and earnings optimism, with midcaps outperforming despite FII selling

After historic 2025 gains, which precious metals still have room to run?

BUSINESS

After historic 2025 gains, which precious metals still have room to run?

The precious metals rally of 2025 demonstrates that despite being grouped together, each metal follows its own narrative

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Realty slumps even as luxury housing booms

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Realty slumps even as luxury housing booms

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Why Trump trade policy didn’t work, cautious start for markets amid global cues, five critical rules for patient investing, Fixed Income strategy after India’s rate cuts, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SEBI gets sharper teeth

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SEBI gets sharper teeth

For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama December 22 edition: Indian markets likely to witness a year-end rally ahead, India's trade deal boosts gulf stakes, Pakistan under pressure in Gaza plan, China enters Fire Horse year with confidence, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Indian markets stage a year-end rally?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Indian markets stage a year-end rally?

The Nifty index showed losses for the third week, but momentum remains positive. Midcap and smallcap indices closed higher, signaling potential market recovery

From floor trading to algorithms: India’s stockbroker rules get a 21st-century makeover

BUSINESS

From floor trading to algorithms: India’s stockbroker rules get a 21st-century makeover

The comprehensive overhaul represents SEBI's commitment to maintaining a regulatory framework that evolves with market realities

A case for restoring derivatives trading in Indian agricultural commodities

BUSINESS

A case for restoring derivatives trading in Indian agricultural commodities

The practice of banning commodities trading damages more than just immediate stakeholders—it undermines the credibility and trustworthiness of Indian exchanges and markets

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | FPI Exodus: The 2025 horror show

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | FPI Exodus: The 2025 horror show

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama December 15 edition: RBI's decision to block stablecoins seems justified, Rupee weakness weighs on market sentiment, Mexico's tariff shift a wake-up call for India, a closer look at Big Tech Investments in India, and more

Chart of the Day | The IPO illusion

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | The IPO illusion

44% of recent IPOs trade below the issue price—but that means 56% trade above it. Some of those winners have multiplied investor wealth several times over

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Rupee weakness keeps market on edge

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Rupee weakness keeps market on edge

FIIs aggressively sold calls during the recent decline, resulting in an all-time low reading in the data. Historically, after similar events since August, the market has rebounded

Ghost Malls: An opportunity hiding in plain sight

BUSINESS

Ghost Malls: An opportunity hiding in plain sight

From the United States to China and India, once-thriving shopping centres now stand empty—but these "ghost malls" may represent billions in untapped redevelopment potential

How the AI boom could trigger an energy crisis

BUSINESS

How the AI boom could trigger an energy crisis

AI's explosive growth is driving an unprecedented energy crisis, with data centres projected to consume up to 20% of global electricity by 2035 as tech giants scramble for nuclear solutions.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Copper crunch

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Copper crunch

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama December 8 edition: Indian consumer optimism decoded, IndiGo debacle fallout explained, 2025 gold rally test, understanding SEBI's new litigation strategy, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Indian markets touch a new high before the year ends?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Indian markets touch a new high before the year ends?

The advance-decline ratio tells the story of the underlying weakness that has been troubling investors across the broader market. Yet, there's a silver lining as this indicator has lingered in oversold territory for an extended period, suggesting a trend reversal may be imminent

Japan bond crisis – Calm before the storm?

BUSINESS

Japan bond crisis – Calm before the storm?

As the yen carry trade unwinds, foreign investors withdraw funds from riskier emerging markets. An appreciating yen and portfolio outflows have already put downward pressure on the rupee

GuruSpeak | From Trainer to Trader: Parag Gotpagar’s journey to market mastery

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GuruSpeak | From Trainer to Trader: Parag Gotpagar’s journey to market mastery

His trading approach has evolved over the years, due to changing market conditions—particularly periods of low volatility and diminishing premiums

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is India's affordable housing story over?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is India's affordable housing story over?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama December 1 edition: Trump’s intensified immigration policy faces hurdles, a blowout Q2 GDP print makes it a close call on rates for the RBI, Cognizant’s rebound worries Indian IT, gold loans rise from distress to mainstream, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Surge in GDP a double-edged sword for Indian investors?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Surge in GDP a double-edged sword for Indian investors?

A slow and steady ascent has characterised the Nifty's third consecutive week of gains. Weak market breadth continues to unsettle investors, though the midcap index has bounced back

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