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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Telecom Bill 2023: Striking the right chord

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Telecom Bill 2023: Striking the right chord

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IMF points to low productivity for India, unlisted companies sluggish performance dargs capex, credit and deposit growth gap set to narrow, road sector hits a speed bump, and more

Nippon Steel's aggressive bid for US Steel signals better time ahead for the sector 

BUSINESS

Nippon Steel's aggressive bid for US Steel signals better time ahead for the sector 

Nippon's acquisition of US Steel at more than double the nearest competing bid underscores the strategic importance of US Steel in Nippon's growth plan. Beyond China, the combined production capacity of Nippon and US Steel will make it the largest globally. 

Yemeni attack: are we looking at another supply chain disturbance?

BUSINESS

Yemeni attack: are we looking at another supply chain disturbance?

The four shipping companies that have decided to divert traffic temporarily from the Red Sea are MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd, and Maersk. Together these four companies account for 53 percent of global maritime trade. 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil on a slippery path

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil on a slippery path

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI’s disinflationary curve has some wrinkles, smoke and mirrors in latest IIP data, phasing out 'dirty' fuels is difficult, Indians rush to buy gold jewellery, and more

Making sense of Mirae Asset's acquisition of Sharekhan 

BUSINESS

Making sense of Mirae Asset's acquisition of Sharekhan 

The broking industry has got one more serious player with strong backing. Competition in the field will intensify as Mirae Asset aggressively pushes Sharekhan to justify its acquisition and improve its market share 

Why Glencore's exit from the coal sector is no big deal 

BUSINESS

Why Glencore's exit from the coal sector is no big deal 

Although Glencore is exiting the coal business, coal as a source of energy will take a long time to die.  Demand for coal has yet to peak and may take years. 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | RBI action to decide market trend

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | RBI action to decide market trend

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian rupee plays Christmas spoilsport, microfinance rides high on growth, Chinese economy still a global concern, COP28 needs more quantitative action, and more

Have gold prices peaked? No, as multiple factors support the rally continuing

BUSINESS

Have gold prices peaked? No, as multiple factors support the rally continuing

The bullish case for gold appears to be stronger compared to the bearish one, as a number of factors are backing an uptrend in the yellow metal

Why the OPEC may soon lose its significance

BUSINESS

Why the OPEC may soon lose its significance

OPEC’s actions have not been having the intended effect on the supply situation for some time, now even prices are not responding appropriately to the cartel’s actions

BJP’s poll showing, short covering, FOMO can drive a sharp market rally

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BJP’s poll showing, short covering, FOMO can drive a sharp market rally

Though the market reaction to state elections is usually short-lived, three wins give a strong underlying message. Structural factors support a near-term rally as well

Should retail traders be discouraged from trading in options?

BUSINESS

Should retail traders be discouraged from trading in options?

Should retail traders be discouraged from trading in options?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Hiring trouble 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Hiring trouble 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI's new policy boosts financial inclusion, Tata Motors on slow path to zero debt, a thaw in chilly outlook for China’s economy, India’s taxpayer base grows nearly fourfold, and more

What is driving investment in REITs and InvITs?

BUSINESS

What is driving investment in REITs and InvITs?

From investments of only Rs 734 crore as on March 31, 2020, the instruments have managed to raise Rs 18,658 crore between April and September in the current fiscal

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A risk-averse market

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A risk-averse market

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Sheikh Hasina faces toughest challenge yet, no festive cheer for manufacturers, a new bond to woo Indian investors, longer workweek proven to be unproductive, and more

Is creating a High-Risk mutual fund category a good idea?

BUSINESS

Is creating a High-Risk mutual fund category a good idea?

To cater to a small segment of high-risk investors, AMCs would not like to risk their brand. The volatile returns and the relatively higher chance of losing your capital by investing in high-risk assets compared to other equity classes should keep these AMCs away 

IEA - fossil fuel will peak by 2030 

BUSINESS

IEA - fossil fuel will peak by 2030 

Unless other players enter the market, we may be heading from one cartel-led crisis to another. IEA recognizes this threat and points out that the urgent challenge is to increase the pace of new clean energy projects, especially in many emerging and developing economies outside China 

What's behind the market panic 

BUSINESS

What's behind the market panic 

The worry that the war in Gaza will spill over to the rest of the region has dragged down global markets 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India’s insatiable drive for luxury cars

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India’s insatiable drive for luxury cars

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Reasons behind Bitcoin high, equity yields losing sheen, favourable outlook ahead for bond market, US-China tech war takes toll on Chinese private capital, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The massive leverage at the heart of the Indian stock market

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The massive leverage at the heart of the Indian stock market

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Can US mediation help Israel-Palestine conflict, Nithari acquittals raise harsh questions, businesses anticipate the big fat wedding season, testing times for the Indian rupee, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Festive frenzy

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Festive frenzy

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: China’s real estate woes, India will overtake Japan and Germany by 2027, cotton textile stocks likely to improve in FY2024, rural wage stagnates but private consumption grew, and more

Making sense of Evergrande's end game 

BUSINESS

Making sense of Evergrande's end game 

Indian shareholders can relate to the modus operandi of these Chinese companies, which was similar to Indian companies' - massive expansions and acquisitions on borrowed money and unrelated diversification when the times were good. The only difference is the massive size of the Chinese real estate companies. 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Office rentals on the rise

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Office rentals on the rise

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Coal reins supreme in power sector, Indian economy unscathed by global sluggishness, what's next for the RBI and MPC, can regulating AI help save human labour, and more

Are the markets heading for a perfect storm? 

BUSINESS

Are the markets heading for a perfect storm? 

Multiple factors have lined up to suggest tough days ahead for the markets

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SME frenzy

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SME frenzy

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: AIADMK has more to lose after snapping alliance, Mankind Pharma consistently outperforms, BJP's OBC support on shaky ground, economic tracker points to a rise in consumer sentiment, and more

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