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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SEBI gets sharper teeth

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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

Unpacking the cash market surge

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Unpacking the cash market surge

SEBI’s restrictions on options trading triggered an unexpected boom in India's cash market, with delivery volumes surging as traders sought new opportunities

Is the Nifty rally built on sand?

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Is the Nifty rally built on sand?

The Nifty50's approach to record highs masks troubling weakness in the broader Indian market, where just six stocks are driving the rally while hundreds languish below key technical levels.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | TCS Bets Big on AI Infrastructure—But is India still playing catch-up?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | TCS Bets Big on AI Infrastructure—But is India still playing catch-up?

Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama November 24 edition: IT sector continues to navigate uncertainty, reasons behind Rupee’s slide and implications for stakeholders, strong market momentum meets weak sentiment, and more

Pro Market Outlook | Strong momentum meets weak sentiment

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Pro Market Outlook | Strong momentum meets weak sentiment

Global markets fell after strong US jobs data dimmed rate cut hopes, while the Indian rupee hit a record low and US-India trade uncertainty hurt investor sentiment.

Why India's stock lending mechanism remains a failed experiment

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Why India's stock lending mechanism remains a failed experiment

Despite being introduced nearly two decades ago, India's securities lending and borrowing scheme has failed to gain meaningful traction due to prohibitive margin requirements, high costs, and inflexible rules, prompting SEBI to plan its first major overhaul in nearly two decades

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is India an AI hedge trade?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is India an AI hedge trade?

In November 10 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI opens M&A loan gate are Indian banks ready, extended US shutdown clouds market outlook, government resets its renewable energy plans, equal pay for women’s cricket isn’t charity, and more

Pro Market Outlook | Extended US shutdown clouds market outlook

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Pro Market Outlook | Extended US shutdown clouds market outlook

Indian markets may follow global trends, particularly US market movements, with increased volatility due to the US government shutdown and lack of domestic drivers

Why brokers are demanding Bank Nifty's return

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Why brokers are demanding Bank Nifty's return

SEBI's crackdown on weekly options has triggered a revenue crisis across Indian brokerages and exchanges, with 26 lakh active clients exiting in the September quarter alone—prompting desperate appeals to restore Bank Nifty trading

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The Great Energy Exodus: How AI Is Draining Capital from Big Oil

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The Great Energy Exodus: How AI Is Draining Capital from Big Oil

In today’s edition of Pro Panorama: Auto sales in top gear, GAIL pumps it up, tax cloud over economic recovery, India’s Golden ATM and much more

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