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The government is running out of companies to meet its divestment targets

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The government is running out of companies to meet its divestment targets

The government does not have an endless supply of quality PSUs that it can sell to raise money. But, it may resort to another avenue to raise money

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Gas shortage puts fertiliser industry in a tight spot

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Gas shortage puts fertiliser industry in a tight spot

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India’s housing sector well poised, improving ties with Iran crucial for India, ITC facing some rough weather, plan to optimise economic and social progress, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SEBI shines light on PMS returns

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SEBI shines light on PMS returns

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Centre to widen the GST tax base, tender buybacks made more efficient, extended trading hours to benefit investors, interest rates to be higher for longer, and more

Extended trading hours for stock exchanges is an idea whose time has come

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Extended trading hours for stock exchanges is an idea whose time has come

Investors and traders in India can react faster to global developments with extended hours, but it’s not clear if brokers will benefit

How the energy crisis in Europe is affecting coal

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How the energy crisis in Europe is affecting coal

The turning off of Russian gas taps has sent Europe into the arms of coal. Since Europe’s energy shortage looks likely to extend into 2024, higher demand for coal could see prices soar

Is the market on a weak footing despite touching new highs?

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Is the market on a weak footing despite touching new highs?

The advance-decline data show that more stocks are falling while the benchmark index Nifty50 continues to rise

Kirit Parikh committee recommendations are too idealistic to be implemented

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Kirit Parikh committee recommendations are too idealistic to be implemented

Fuel prices and politics do not mix well together. Free and market-determined pricing sounds good but is difficult to implement.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Vistara-Air India merger: Indian aviation is flying into interesting times

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Vistara-Air India merger: Indian aviation is flying into interesting times

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Oil price caps seem futile, demands for benefit pensions gather steam, OPEC cuts oil production amid China crisis, what Q2 GDP says about Indian economy, and more

China's crisis gives OPEC an excuse to cut oil production 

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China's crisis gives OPEC an excuse to cut oil production 

For the oil market, the key numbers to watch out for are the production cut by the oil cartel and the reduction in consumption in China 

China's turmoil can derail the global economy and markets if not controlled soon 

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China's turmoil can derail the global economy and markets if not controlled soon 

Chinese government is in a Catch-22 situation with protestors calling for opening up the economy and rising Covi cases preventing it to do so. Both cases are bad for the economy and markets.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sensex gets a global crown

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sensex gets a global crown

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Green energy stocks fail to impress investors, online gaming under pressure, sluggish phase in equities expected, and more

Crude oil can spoil the equity market party in December

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Crude oil can spoil the equity market party in December

The US is trying its best to lower oil prices so that consumers get cheaper fuel but OPEC+ is unwilling to play ball. Geopolitical developments could see prices go even higher

India sees record foreign equity inflows, but the Nifty couldn't care less

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India sees record foreign equity inflows, but the Nifty couldn't care less

Foreign investors have turned aggressive buyers of Indian equities but the market benchmarks seem relatively unmoved

Nykaa's bonus issue leaves a bad taste

BUSINESS

Nykaa's bonus issue leaves a bad taste

Nykaa's fundamentals do not justify a bonus issue and the bonus has been announced when the lock-in period is expiring 

Why pricing of off-patent drugs doesn’t solve the problem 

BUSINESS

Why pricing of off-patent drugs doesn’t solve the problem 

The government stepping in to fix a ceiling for off-patent drugs is a sign that competition in the market isn't working 

Is it time to write an obituary for crypto? 

BUSINESS

Is it time to write an obituary for crypto? 

Crytos are children of the tsunami of liquidity created by the central banks. As liquidity ebbs, cryptos too are heading for a burial, albeit amid much sound and fury 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fault lines are running deep in crypto world

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fault lines are running deep in crypto world

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: SEBI wields power against misleading media, growth revenues for pharma sector improves, AAP a major contender in Gujarat, falling USD may cheer emerging markets, and more

Here's a red flag for the market that cannot be ignored 

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Here's a red flag for the market that cannot be ignored 

December will be the first month when stocks where FPIs have interest will be transferred to the T+1 settlement cycle. This may reduce traded volumes in these stocks 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taxing windfall profits

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taxing windfall profits

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI's Nov 3 meet seems perfunctory, start-up slowdown may be a passing phase, US Midterm polls and its market implications, market signs favourable for long-term investing, and more

Is the slowdown in start-ups a passing phase? 

BUSINESS

Is the slowdown in start-ups a passing phase? 

There is light at the end of the tunnel for those start-ups who will withstand the funding winter 

Forget energy, Russia's latest action can trigger a food crisis

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Forget energy, Russia's latest action can trigger a food crisis

Russia's threat to stop the export of Ukraine's agricultural products could have serious consequences  

Is the worst over for Europe's natural gas crisis? 

BUSINESS

Is the worst over for Europe's natural gas crisis? 

Is the worst over in Europe's natural gas crisis

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Samvat 2079 will be a year to remember 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Samvat 2079 will be a year to remember 

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: US prohibits providing services to Chinese firms, tricky business of sporting sponsorships, DIIs to the rescue, and more

Why overnight volatility has increased in global equity markets

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Why overnight volatility has increased in global equity markets

What is surprising are the rapid mood swings. After a six-day falling streak, the second this year, the US markets are back in the non-trending zone. Intraday movement is choppy with swings in both directions.  

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