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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | GST clarity, peace prospects to drive market rally

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | GST clarity, peace prospects to drive market rally

If the Nifty index holds above the recent low of 24337, we can anticipate an initial rally that could drive the index up toward 25000-25200 levels

SEBI prioritises ease of doing business in market overhaul

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SEBI prioritises ease of doing business in market overhaul

SEBI has unveiled sweeping regulatory reforms in a consultation paper featuring 20 proposals designed to modernise stock brokerage operations while strengthening investor protection and market oversight

Staying the course: How Indian investors are weathering market volatility

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Staying the course: How Indian investors are weathering market volatility

Indian mutual fund investors are demonstrating unwavering resilience and discipline, with SIPs driving consistent inflows despite global and domestic headwinds.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Investor exodus

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Investor exodus

In August 11 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India needs to be firm with tariffs but focus on farm, AI-driven nuclear energy race is hotting up, critical support shatters giving way to more weakness, unlocking rare earth potential starts from policy, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Critical support shattered, further weakness likely

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Critical support shattered, further weakness likely

Indian markets struggled compared to their global counterparts. Downgrades following recent US tariffs hit hard, and lacklustre quarterly results from Indian corporations further dampened market sentiment. Any weakening in the global markets can push the Indian market lower

Why retail investors can't get enough of small-cap stocks

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Why retail investors can't get enough of small-cap stocks

During the April-June 2025 quarter alone, while Nifty delivered a respectable 10.15%, mid-cap indices surged 16.61%, and small-cap indices soared an impressive 19.35%

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the oil market crack this week?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the oil market crack this week?

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama August 2 edition: Myanmar elections may legitimise military junta rule, will caution overtake RBI's growth concerns, Chinese manufacturers rethink south-east Asia pivot, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Is the market close to a bottom?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Is the market close to a bottom?

As the Nifty index hovers around its medium-term support zone of 24450 to 24500, combined with the extremely low FII long position, the market may be on the verge of forming a significant medium-term bottom

Trump's potential penalties could impact market more than tariff hike

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Trump's potential penalties could impact market more than tariff hike

Indian markets face mounting pressure as Trump's tariff threats trigger a sharp rupee decline to four-month lows of 87.42 against the dollar. The Gift Nifty's drop signals continued volatility ahead, with analysts warning that uncertainty over additional Russia-related penalties could derail the market's recent upward momentum.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Job carnage

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Job carnage

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama July 28 edition: Impact of China’s dam on India’s Northeast & Bangladesh explained, language politics could reshape Bengal's electoral landscape, global steel output feels the heat from US tariffs, does social media need statutory regulation, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Poor corporate earnings can add pressure on markets

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Poor corporate earnings can add pressure on markets

Indian markets declined amid global gains, hit by weak earnings and FII sell-off. Nifty fell 0.53%, with sharper drops in midcaps, smallcaps while banking and pharma outperformed

Five reasons why silver will continue to be bullish

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Five reasons why silver will continue to be bullish

Silver has quietly outperformed gold with a 3.5x surge since pandemic lows, driven by industrial demand from electric vehicles and solar panels, tight supply conditions, and growing investment interest.

What's really fuelling the bull run in Bitcoin?

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What's really fuelling the bull run in Bitcoin?

As global markets wobble under tariff tremors, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are charting a course buoyed by record ETF inflows, rising institutional interest, and landmark US legislation.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the IPO frenzy over?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the IPO frenzy over?

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama July 14 edition: India Inc earnings report will shape the market trend, will Tesla's arrival in India bring a whole new revolution, decoding top voter concerns from poll-bound Bihar, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Quality of earnings to decide the market trend

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Quality of earnings to decide the market trend

Markets stayed calm after tariff news, suggesting it was priced in, but a 50% copper tariff raised concerns amid earnings season and US news impact

IPO corner: Is ICICI Pru AMC a strong bet in the booming mutual fund industry?

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IPO corner: Is ICICI Pru AMC a strong bet in the booming mutual fund industry?

ICICI Prudential AMC is set to become the largest listed asset management company in India, but how does it compare with its peers in profitability, retail reach, and growth potential?

The dark side of derivatives: How young, low-income traders are paying the price

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The dark side of derivatives: How young, low-income traders are paying the price

A damning SEBI study reveals that 91 percent of individual traders lost money in derivatives trading, with retail investors collectively losing Rs1.06 lakh crore in FY25 while sophisticated algorithmic traders profited at their expense

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How Jane Street played the market -- and how to fix it

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | How Jane Street played the market -- and how to fix it

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama July 7 edition: India’s Tibet stand signals diplomatic maturity, India can’t afford a hands-off policy with Myanmar, urban FMCG demand is on the mend, decoding paper industry's low margins, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Trade deal progress to determine market moves in coming days

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Trade deal progress to determine market moves in coming days

Nifty ended lower after two weeks of gains; a dip to 20-DMA is possible, though DIIs remain net long, supporting the uptrend on market dips

Quick Take: Relief for options traders as SEBI cracks down on Jane Street

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Quick Take: Relief for options traders as SEBI cracks down on Jane Street

SEBI's crackdown on Jane Street signals a zero-tolerance approach to market manipulation, but also exposes deeper structural vulnerabilities in India's options market that may require comprehensive reform beyond regulatory enforcement 

From gloom to boom: India's IPO saga

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From gloom to boom: India's IPO saga

India’s capital markets are entering a new phase of exuberance, with IPOs and M&A activity surging despite global headwinds.

Luxury housing crisis hits Mumbai as affordability reaches breaking point

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Luxury housing crisis hits Mumbai as affordability reaches breaking point

Mumbai's luxury property market is experiencing a significant slowdown with a sharp drop in new launches and plummeting sales, as skyrocketing prices have made high-end real estate increasingly unattainable

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | PMS surge

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | PMS surge

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama June 30 edition: Torrent Pharma's breakout performance in domestic market explained, investors - don’t sell for the wrong reason, poll-bound West Bengal braces for more bloodshed, Europe faces twin hurdles - Trump’s tariffs and China’s clout, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Calm in the Middle East can ignite a rally

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Calm in the Middle East can ignite a rally

The Nifty50 gained 2.09 percent last week, both the Large and Midcap indices increased by more than 2 percent each, while the Small-Cap index surged by 3.5 percent. Domestic factors, including a favourable monsoon forecast and moderating inflation, contributed to the market rally

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