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Principal Analyst, Research

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China's crisis gives OPEC an excuse to cut oil production 

BUSINESS

China's crisis gives OPEC an excuse to cut oil production 

For the oil market, the key numbers to watch out for are the production cut by the oil cartel and the reduction in consumption in China 

China's turmoil can derail the global economy and markets if not controlled soon 

BUSINESS

China's turmoil can derail the global economy and markets if not controlled soon 

Chinese government is in a Catch-22 situation with protestors calling for opening up the economy and rising Covi cases preventing it to do so. Both cases are bad for the economy and markets.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sensex gets a global crown

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sensex gets a global crown

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Green energy stocks fail to impress investors, online gaming under pressure, sluggish phase in equities expected, and more

GuruSpeak: Nikhil Zelawat's journals the secret sauce of his successful trading recipe

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak: Nikhil Zelawat's journals the secret sauce of his successful trading recipe

His trading logs were a goldmine of information that this trader used to improve his trading skills, converting his learnings into businesses that help other traders. He’s also on a path of self-improvement

Crude oil can spoil the equity market party in December

BUSINESS

Crude oil can spoil the equity market party in December

The US is trying its best to lower oil prices so that consumers get cheaper fuel but OPEC+ is unwilling to play ball. Geopolitical developments could see prices go even higher

India sees record foreign equity inflows, but the Nifty couldn't care less

BUSINESS

India sees record foreign equity inflows, but the Nifty couldn't care less

Foreign investors have turned aggressive buyers of Indian equities but the market benchmarks seem relatively unmoved

Nykaa's bonus issue leaves a bad taste

BUSINESS

Nykaa's bonus issue leaves a bad taste

Nykaa's fundamentals do not justify a bonus issue and the bonus has been announced when the lock-in period is expiring 

Why pricing of off-patent drugs doesn’t solve the problem 

BUSINESS

Why pricing of off-patent drugs doesn’t solve the problem 

The government stepping in to fix a ceiling for off-patent drugs is a sign that competition in the market isn't working 

Is it time to write an obituary for crypto? 

BUSINESS

Is it time to write an obituary for crypto? 

Crytos are children of the tsunami of liquidity created by the central banks. As liquidity ebbs, cryptos too are heading for a burial, albeit amid much sound and fury 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fault lines are running deep in crypto world

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fault lines are running deep in crypto world

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: SEBI wields power against misleading media, growth revenues for pharma sector improves, AAP a major contender in Gujarat, falling USD may cheer emerging markets, and more

Here's a red flag for the market that cannot be ignored 

BUSINESS

Here's a red flag for the market that cannot be ignored 

December will be the first month when stocks where FPIs have interest will be transferred to the T+1 settlement cycle. This may reduce traded volumes in these stocks 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taxing windfall profits

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Taxing windfall profits

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI's Nov 3 meet seems perfunctory, start-up slowdown may be a passing phase, US Midterm polls and its market implications, market signs favourable for long-term investing, and more

Is the slowdown in start-ups a passing phase? 

BUSINESS

Is the slowdown in start-ups a passing phase? 

There is light at the end of the tunnel for those start-ups who will withstand the funding winter 

Forget energy, Russia's latest action can trigger a food crisis

BUSINESS

Forget energy, Russia's latest action can trigger a food crisis

Russia's threat to stop the export of Ukraine's agricultural products could have serious consequences  

Is the worst over for Europe's natural gas crisis? 

BUSINESS

Is the worst over for Europe's natural gas crisis? 

Is the worst over in Europe's natural gas crisis

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Samvat 2079 will be a year to remember 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Samvat 2079 will be a year to remember 

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: US prohibits providing services to Chinese firms, tricky business of sporting sponsorships, DIIs to the rescue, and more

GuruSpeak| How simple stock-picking strategies helped Harini Dedhia generate alpha 

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak| How simple stock-picking strategies helped Harini Dedhia generate alpha 

'' Training myself to think like a business owner and not just a stock market owner has enabled me to digest volatilities with far lesser acidity. '' 

Why overnight volatility has increased in global equity markets

BUSINESS

Why overnight volatility has increased in global equity markets

What is surprising are the rapid mood swings. After a six-day falling streak, the second this year, the US markets are back in the non-trending zone. Intraday movement is choppy with swings in both directions.  

How technology is helping retail traders turn to algo trading

BUSINESS

How technology is helping retail traders turn to algo trading

An algo workshop showcased how Algo trading is rapidly expanding in Indian markets 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Buyback buzz in IT even as macro worries run deep

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Buyback buzz in IT even as macro worries run deep

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India must work with Big Tech to ensure free speech, widening wage gap causes concern, demand for two-wheelers dip, banks' policy rate changes impact deposit rates, and more

What Mutual Fund inflows tell us about investors' preferences

BUSINESS

What Mutual Fund inflows tell us about investors' preferences

With the economic environment likely to become even worse before improving, a setback to retail participation in the markets may happen, but it will be temporary

Is the IDBI Bank sale mistimed? 

BUSINESS

Is the IDBI Bank sale mistimed? 

With central banks tightening liquidity and the global economy in a tailspin, potential investors in IDBI Bank will be looking for rock-bottom valuations 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Credit Suisse should act fast to restore trust and calm fears

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Credit Suisse should act fast to restore trust and calm fears

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: MNCs can learn from HUL's performance, engineering curriculum needs a fix, the progress in PLI scheme has been uneven and more

OPEC+ output cut ups risks from energy inflation

BUSINESS

OPEC+ output cut ups risks from energy inflation

Crude oil production cuts adds to the energy market’s problems, already hit by a shortage of natural gas, and also raises risks for the financial markets

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