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SEBI short-selling norms to have no impact on the market 

BUSINESS

SEBI short-selling norms to have no impact on the market 

Most of the rules are merely a reiteration of the 2007 circular on short selling. There are some tweaks, but they will not have a meaningful impact on the market, at least not for the retail trader 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech trouble

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech trouble

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: PSU stocks march ahead, India's manufacturing PMI gives hope, India’s fiscal deficit better, India’s stand on Gaza conflict, and more

What drives the PSU stocks rally?

BUSINESS

What drives the PSU stocks rally?

PSU stocks enjoy quasi-monopolistic status and enjoy government support

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | 2023 ends on a strong note, but can the rally continue? 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | 2023 ends on a strong note, but can the rally continue? 

As we step into 2024, both domestic and international markets are entering a cloud of uncertainty. Approximately 70 countries, including India, are slated to hold general elections, introducing a potential source of heightened market volatility

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rising passive investment

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rising passive investment

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: High food inflation can play spoilsport, services pull up current account in latest quarter, decline in bond yields an opportunity for investors, 2023 a mega year for SME IPOs, and more

SEBI's shortening of the settlement cycle will take a toll on the market

BUSINESS

SEBI's shortening of the settlement cycle will take a toll on the market

SEBI aspires to further compress the settlement cycle to T+0, achieving completion by the conclusion of the same day in the initial phase and subsequently progressing towards instant settlement. The successful implementation would establish Indian markets as among the world's safest and most efficient. 

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A volatile week ends on flat note, signalling further consolidation

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A volatile week ends on flat note, signalling further consolidation

With the last settlement of the month and the year and foreign traders enjoying the year-end holidays, we can expect a flattish market on low volume

The market gets its much-needed correction. Is the worst over?

BUSINESS

The market gets its much-needed correction. Is the worst over?

A correction was long overdue, though the speed of the fall took everyone by surprise

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

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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 Market Outlook | Fed gives the market a high, hangover may persist

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Fed gives the market a high, hangover may persist

Besides the Fed commentary, Indian markets also received some boost from the RBI as it revised the country’s growth rate higher. Falling bond yields and crude prices added to the bullish sentiment

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 Market Outlook | After a strong run, expect consolidation 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | After a strong run, expect consolidation 

Nifty closed the week higher for the 6th consecutive week, the swing has cooled off in the past few days and the Nifty index has consolidated during the same time

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

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Elections results to set markets on fire

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Elections results to set markets on fire

Over the next few months, expectations on the possibility of the BJP government returning to power and continuity in government policies will increase

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 Market Outlook | Expect a strong muhurat week 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Expect a strong muhurat week 

The Indian market continues to rise steadily defying data. Despite FII selling, the market continues to move and there is room to go further up

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

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