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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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | FPI Exodus: The 2025 horror show

BUSINESS

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

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

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

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

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

BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

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.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is India an AI hedge trade?

BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

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

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

BUSINESS

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

Pro Market Outlook | Global events to dictate market direction

BUSINESS

Pro Market Outlook | Global events to dictate market direction

Despite the weekly pullback, it's important to recognise that this appears to be a minor correction rather than a trend reversal

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Resilient realty

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Resilient realty

For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama October 27 edition: RBI’s new capital market exposure rules explained, a look at the structural challenges ahead, a US-China trade deal may not end their strategic rivalry, and more

Pro Market Outlook | Benchmarks touch 52-week highs as markets eye US deal

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Pro Market Outlook | Benchmarks touch 52-week highs as markets eye US deal

Nifty ended the week positive but below opening levels. Market focus shifts to corporate earnings and potential US-India trade deal, while progress in US-China talks sustains global positive sentiment

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Beyond the festive glow

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Beyond the festive glow

For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama October 20 edition: Afghanistan-Pakistan and a new flashpoint, long-term bonds on fiscal tightrope, buy in Muhurat trading sell at year-end, Swadeshi is more than just buying local, and more

Pro Market Outlook | Can robust earnings propel Samvat 2082 to new heights?

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Pro Market Outlook | Can robust earnings propel Samvat 2082 to new heights?

The Nifty50 gained 1.68% driven by FII buying, while small-caps dropped 0.6% and mid-caps remained flat. FIIs were net buyers, but overall net sales were Rs 586.76 crore

GuruSpeak: Nimai Jhunjhunwala’s search for a forex hedge turned him into a quant trader

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak: Nimai Jhunjhunwala’s search for a forex hedge turned him into a quant trader

He runs a basket-style options framework across large-cap stocks, to capture opportunities across volatility, dispersion and directional moves

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silver: A market in turmoil

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silver: A market in turmoil

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 13 edition: Escalating US-China trade war poses major risks to world, some trade tips for India amid weak WTO forecast, earnings downgrades loom large over chemical companies, and more

Pro Market Outlook | A volatile week awaits

BUSINESS

Pro Market Outlook | A volatile week awaits

Nifty breaks above 20-week average, signaling momentum, but past reversals and rising swing indicator suggest potential pullback amid looming negative divergence and cautious sentiment

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fiat crisis

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fiat crisis

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 6 edition: India missing out on the emerging markets party, can earnings season revive the market, Trump's pharma tariffs are a steep tax on innovation, and more

Pro Market Outlook | Can earnings season revive the market?

BUSINESS

Pro Market Outlook | Can earnings season revive the market?

After experiencing a decline for two consecutive weeks, the Nifty has managed to recover without dipping back to the 24,400 mark. The bears were unable to execute a breakdown, signalling a gradual strengthening in the stock market

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