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Shishir Asthana

Principal Analyst, Research

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | OPEC+'s paper barrels

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | OPEC+'s paper barrels

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Khamenei's death reshapes Middle East power balance, new GDP series reveals shifting sector trends, private capex revival crucial for growth momentum, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Missiles and market mayhem

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Missiles and market mayhem

Markets will stabilise eventually. They always do. But the speed of that stabilisation will depend entirely on whether the guns fall silent before the oil stops flowing

India's IT sector: Dawn or dusk in the age of AI?

BUSINESS

India's IT sector: Dawn or dusk in the age of AI?

India built the world's back office. Now AI is threatening to automate it

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tariff defanged

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tariff defanged

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: US tariff ruling heightens global trade uncertainty, flash PMIs signal caution for investors, China-Pakistan ties exaggerated yet caution warranted, tariffs don't disappear they evolve, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Tariff shock to keep markets on edge

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Tariff shock to keep markets on edge

Last week Nifty closed at 25,571 with a 0.39% gain. Benchmarks rose despite volatility while small caps fell. The outlook is still bearish and selling pressure may continue

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Regulatory overreach puts capital market growth at risk

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Regulatory overreach puts capital market growth at risk

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian IT must adapt to survive AI, BNP victory tests India–Bangladesh reset, Delhi summit shifts focus to AI impact, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Cautious sentiment prevails amid ongoing tech concerns

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Cautious sentiment prevails amid ongoing tech concerns

Technical analysis suggests this bearish extreme may be nearing exhaustion

India's jewellery industry under siege as precious metals soar

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India's jewellery industry under siege as precious metals soar

Gold's meteoric rise has triggered a crisis across India's jewellery industry, with small retailers haemorrhaging sales while organized chains thrive amid the turmoil

How home-grown money is transforming Indian markets

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How home-grown money is transforming Indian markets

India's equity markets have crossed an inflection point: systematic investment plans have enabled domestic institutions to overtake foreign investors in Nifty50 ownership for the first time, creating a more stable, counter-cyclical capital base less susceptible to global risk-off episodes

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Crypto crisis

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Crypto crisis

For this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Markets balance trade optimism against sector headwinds, higher STT exposes risks and excesses in derivatives, deal hedges risks without shifting India’s strategic alignment, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets navigate mixed signals amid trade optimism and tech concerns

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets navigate mixed signals amid trade optimism and tech concerns

Markets stayed volatile despite trade optimism; Nifty rose 1.47%. Breadth stretched, FIIs still bearish. Sector rotation favors financials, oil & gas; caution advised ahead near-term

Does the market rally signal premature optimism?

BUSINESS

Does the market rally signal premature optimism?

Indian markets surged 2.55% on trade deal hopes, but intraday volatility and bearish options positioning reveal investor caution beneath the surface optimism.

Short squeeze set to fire up Indian markets after US deal

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Short squeeze set to fire up Indian markets after US deal

The India-US trade deal has ignited a 2.87% jump in Gift Nifty, setting the stage for a potential short squeeze as foreign investors scramble to cover near-record short positions amid renewed market optimism

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silver Crash: Leverage fallout

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silver Crash: Leverage fallout

For this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Budget blends fiscal restraint with continued focus on economic expansion, rising transaction costs risk dampening trade and foreign investment flows, India balances fiscal discipline with a long-term growth agenda, and more

Derivatives market faces uncertain future after Union Budget 2026 delivers tax shock

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Derivatives market faces uncertain future after Union Budget 2026 delivers tax shock

The stock market selloff post-Budget is understandable as the sharp hike in STT has queered the pitch for traders

Is silver's record rally running out of steam?

BUSINESS

Is silver's record rally running out of steam?

Silver's explosive 250% rally has pushed it to record highs, but signs of demand destruction and institutional profit-taking suggest the historic surge may be losing momentum.

Why Japan’s yen intervention could rattle global markets

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Why Japan’s yen intervention could rattle global markets

Japan's yen has pulled back from critical levels after intervention warnings, but analysts warn the relief may be temporary as underlying pressures persist.

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | All eyes on Union Budget and Fed as markets brace for volatility

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | All eyes on Union Budget and Fed as markets brace for volatility

Indian equities plunged as Nifty50 fell 2.5% and 4% in January, while mid- and small-caps sank amid FII selling, weak earnings, rupee fall, risks persist

‘Sell America’ is back in the market: Global confidence in US wavers

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‘Sell America’ is back in the market: Global confidence in US wavers

From Greenland to the Fed, Trump's actions trigger a global "Sell America" panic, forcing Wall Street to confront the cost of political instability.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Beyond defence spending

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Beyond defence spending

In this Moneycontrol Pro Panorama edition: Defence spending shows delivery discipline, negotiations with EU near closure amid strategic urgency, large-cap results set near-term market trend, leadership role reshapes geopolitical balance, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Heavyweight earnings to guide market direction

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Heavyweight earnings to guide market direction

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

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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?

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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

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