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

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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 

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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 

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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? 

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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

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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

Anxious moments prevail ahead of NSE’s evening trading launch

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Anxious moments prevail ahead of NSE’s evening trading launch

An extended trading hour will give investors and traders the ability to hedge overnight risk, but some major challenges could crop up

Russia's diesel and gasoline export ban adds to inflation problem

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Russia's diesel and gasoline export ban adds to inflation problem

It is the second largest diesel exporter after the USA. Before the Ukraine war, Russia exported around 2.8 million barrels per day of oil products

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why public sector bank stocks are on fire

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why public sector bank stocks are on fire

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Fed interest rate to remain at current levels, its make or break for FMCG stocks amid oil spike, Nijjar’s importance in Canada’s politics explained, is promoter selling a red flag for the market, and more

Why the Indian market is in a sweet spot 

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Why the Indian market is in a sweet spot 

Just like asset management companies (AMCs) launched Asia-ex-Japan funds and indices at the turn of the century, there is an emerging trend of launching Emerging market-ex-China funds. This raises the odds of more inflows into India.

How the market looks from Mount 20k 

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How the market looks from Mount 20k 

Analysts have stopped trying the justify the current rally on fundamental grounds. But as the economist John Maynard Keynes said, ‘Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent. 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Indian market infrastructure will be the best in the world

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Indian market infrastructure will be the best in the world

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Bear -- the new monster in town, India a preferred investment destination, SEBI’s proposals not equipped to rein in finfluencers, India looks ready to take on larger global role, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Time to be cautious -- Dry days ahead 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Time to be cautious -- Dry days ahead 

In today’s edition of Pro Panorama: An IPO on manufacturing theme, JSW Steel’s Teck Resources chemistry, SEBI’s Brightcom order an eye opener, the EV hype and more

Container shipping industry to stay anchored for a while

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Container shipping industry to stay anchored for a while

The holiday season may not result in the movement of goods between producing and consuming countries. The best-case scenario is that the season would help absorb inventory.

Is the Zomato rally sustainable? 

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Is the Zomato rally sustainable? 

The problem for Zomato is the increasing contribution of the loss-making businesses to the total revenue

Expiry week to start on a positive note

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Expiry week to start on a positive note

Setting the stage: Market expectations for the week ahead

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Chandrayaan-3: A Make in India success story

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Chandrayaan-3: A Make in India success story

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama August 24 edition: India makes speedy progress in the lunar race, FMCG wears a dull outlook, film stars can never be NPAs, healthcare sector gets a shot in the arm, and more

GeM has transformed government procurement 

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GeM has transformed government procurement 

With more than 11,500 product categories, 3.2 million listed products, 280 service categories and more than 2. 8 lakh service offerings, GeM, catering to more than 67,000 government buyer organisations, is a developed marketplace.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | No surprises in June quarter earnings

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | No surprises in June quarter earnings

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Consumer sentiment gets a leg up, real IPO action is in the SME segment, RBI ready to tackle inflation, India's future looks bright, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The global trend towards premiumisation 

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The global trend towards premiumisation 

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian managements ride the confidence wave, rate pause likely on strong growth numbers, SGB returns higher than gold ETF, government's Act East policy suffers a blow, and more

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