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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil on thin ice
In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama January 10 edition: India Inc needs to pull its socks up on corruption, low corporate tax rates warrant a relook, impact of Free Trade Agreements on customs duty revenue, Kejriwal's political future is at stake in Delhi polls, and more
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High costs and low volumes: The challenges facing India's options market in 2025
With rising trading costs and the Indian market currently in correction mode, this is an unfavourable time to engage in options trading in India.
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Options trading curbs: A case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater
The retail investors and traders that regulators aimed to protect are now falling victim to various dabba operators, over whom the authorities have no control.
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India's crypto conundrum: Balancing regulation with realising its market potential
While the global landscape for cryptocurrency continues to evolve, the Indian government is taking a cautious approach
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Why real estate majors are flocking to Mumbai’s redevelopment market
The redevelopment landscape in Mumbai has created a market for real estate players nationwide with strong balance sheets to pursue prime projects in the city
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Why timing the market is overrated
If an investor missed the top 25 days in the market in terms of returns, over the last two and a half decades, his returns would be hardly anything. Unfortunately, no reliable method consistently predicts which days will yield such significant gains; it’s far better to be consistently invested at all times.
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Revamping the SME IPO Landscape
SEBI’s consultation paper underscores SEBI's commitment to enhancing corporate governance within the SME segment
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Market under pressure as domestic and foreign investors navigate rising yields and earnings slowdown
The combination of slowing new account openings and a rising stoppage ratio suggests that less domestic capital will flow into the market.
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Why the crypto market is excited about Trump's victory
Under the Trump administration, if the U.S. were to roll out a transparent, safe, and reliable regulatory approach, it could catalyse a new era for cryptocurrencies worldwide
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Trump's victory prompts market shifts, new hopes for Indian investors
Trade tensions could increase, with higher tariff barriers against China and certain European nations. This shift might encourage some of the capital that recently moved from India to China to return, but under Trump's leadership, such flows are expected to be more selective
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Will domestic investors continue to cushion market declines?
Since the pandemic, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have not been net sellers on an annual basis. This trend can be attributed to retail investors' influx of funds into mutual funds, primarily through systematic investment plans (SIPs) and direct investments.
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FII selling fuelled by US interest rates, rather than a shift to China
As the US elections approach, FIIs are shifting their focus to selling in emerging markets, driven by rising interest rates in the US
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Is record primary market issuance causing a shakeout in the secondary market?
With some more big IPOs in the pipeline, their issuers may rethink strategy if the market languishes
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Panda Panic: China's rally slumps as stimulus hopes fade, was it a flash in the pan?
China’s markets are shedding recent gains after stimulus measures post-holidays failed to meet inflated expectations. Unless a substantial fiscal stimulus is announced, markets are unlikely to sustain gains
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Equity and oil markets may look past the Israel-Iran conflict
Historically, wars have not had a long-term detrimental effect on markets. While markets typically experience a short-term dip, they often rebound sharply afterwards
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SEBI F&O curbs deal a blow to market’s stakeholders
The curbs on derivatives trading will cause structural shifts and lead to loss of incomes for various stakeholders such as brokers, traders and even the government
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Five factors driving gold to record highs
In the Indian market, gold recently traded at a peak of Rs 77,440 per 10 grams, while in the US, Comex gold hit a high of $2,694.90 per ounce on Wednesday night
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What does a sharp rise in margin trading mean for the market?
This rapid increase in margin trading reflects the growing participation and leverage in the market, which can add fuel to a rally but also increase risks if the market turns downward
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Gujarat PSUs to unlock value through amalgamation
One of the biggest advantages of the amalgamation is that Gujarat Gas will be able to utilise the Rs 7,200 crore in carry-forward losses from GSPC. This tax benefit from absorbing the losses is expected to result in a significant profit boost for the merged entity.
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RIL's Bonus Bonanza: A boost for retail investors as Mukesh Ambani unveils bold plans
RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani's speech focused on the company's adoption of cutting edge technology across businesses, especially AI
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SME IPO frenzy is the norm rather than the exception
This enthusiasm for SME IPOs is not new. The chart below illustrates the SME IPO index's surge, rising from 24,184 at the start of 2023 to its current level of 113,056—a gain of over 4.5 times in less than 20 months
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Paytm deal - Zomato’s ticket to entertainment
Focusing on the business opportunity and potential synergy is more productive than getting bogged down in valuation discussions, especially in new-age businesses
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GuruSpeak| Focusing on consistency and low risk helped Jignesh Mehta transition from a businessman to a trader
Mehta says he follows the Batman Strategy, which he has successfully traded for the past four years. This strategy has a defined risk and can still be profitable even if the market moves against the anticipated direction as long as the move is slow
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Cryptocurrencies fail safe haven test, gold clears it
While cryptocurrencies have become popular as an asset class, its status as a safe haven has come into question after the recent market mayhem
