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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A rebound likely ahead of the interim budget 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A rebound likely ahead of the interim budget 

The Nifty has experienced a two-week decline, with weekly momentum indicators shifting towards the sell side. While the Indian markets have seen selling pressure, global markets have been strong

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | This time is indeed different

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | This time is indeed different

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian oil and gas firms must pay attention to geopolitical risks, a look at past market behaviour on Interim Budget day, export edge gives impetus to local manufacturing, Sony needs to introspect on its ZEEL merger deal, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | More weakness likely in days ahead 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | More weakness likely in days ahead 

Benchmark indices touched a new all-time high at the start of the week but lost 1.5 percent. The smaller indices, however, continued to outperform, with the Mid-cap index gaining 1.3 percent and touching a new high

Did the SEBI FPI ownership norm cause the market to fall?

BUSINESS

Did the SEBI FPI ownership norm cause the market to fall?

According to a report, entities failing to meet the beneficial ownership standards won't be able to make fresh purchases of Indian stocks and must liquidate their holdings within 180 days, starting from February 1, 2024 

Five takeaways from Reliance Industries’ Q3 results

BUSINESS

Five takeaways from Reliance Industries’ Q3 results

Future growth in Reliance will be driven by digital and retail businesses, with the entire benefit of its capex flowing in over the next few quarters

Lessons from HDFC Bank’s crash 

BUSINESS

Lessons from HDFC Bank’s crash 

Company managements should do a better job in managing investor expectations, while analysts would do well to dig deeper into the performance of companies, so that unpleasant earnings surprises are reduced 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sell-off surge

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sell-off surge

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Budget 2024 expectations from poor and youth, understanding market expectations beyond polls, 2024 a difficult year for copper smelters, slow road project awards hurt developers, and more

IPO euphoria extends to rights issues

BUSINESS

IPO euphoria extends to rights issues

Rights issues by a record number of companies highlight the bullish outlook of their boards, indicating that capital spending is around the corner

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | It is time to be cautious even as markets touch a new high

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | It is time to be cautious even as markets touch a new high

The week was marred by developments in the Middle East, where the conflict with Yemen's Houthis took a new turn. The US and UK intensified efforts to liberate the Red Sea area from the rebels

Bitcoin is here to stay, India should join the party 

BUSINESS

Bitcoin is here to stay, India should join the party 

With the SEC clearing Bitcoin ETFs, investors can now safely invest in another asset class

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Expect a dull earnings season

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Expect a dull earnings season

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Red Sea attacks have started to hurt, first half of 2024 crucial for financial sector, sugar bends global food inflation curve, with Nifty at record highs should one book profits, and more

Red Sea attacks have started to hurt

BUSINESS

Red Sea attacks have started to hurt

While the Red Sea crisis has affected trade for India and Europe, crude oil exports from the US to Europe have benefited

India's higher rankings in MSCI EM index could import volatility

BUSINESS

India's higher rankings in MSCI EM index could import volatility

Passive investors in ETFs, commonly termed 'hot money', keep investing when the going is good but are first to rush through the door at the slightest sign of trouble, either in the domestic or global markets.

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Is the market showing signs of fatigue?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Is the market showing signs of fatigue?

The start of the Q3 earnings season, coupled with uncertainty in the Middle East and the recent increase in Russian aggression, caused volatility to rise in the market

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

BUSINESS

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

BUSINESS

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

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. 

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