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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

BUSINESS

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

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

BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

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

ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS

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

GuruSpeak |A man-machine combination that led to trading success

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GuruSpeak |A man-machine combination that led to trading success

While trading strategies look perfect on paper they falter if a trader’s psychological make-up acts as a counter force. Automated trading tackles this glitch

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 Market Outlook | We may not be out of the woods 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | We may not be out of the woods 

A global market rally and the sharp move after the Fed decision saw some strength in the Indian market, though not as much as in global markets

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 

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