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Shishir Asthana

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Real estate companies are on a roll, headwinds notwithstanding

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Real estate companies are on a roll, headwinds notwithstanding

A boom in real estate sales is taking place in key markets, and not just in metros, and even rising interest rates may not be enough to dampen the uptrend

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Gas trouble brews, MPC’s job has just got tougher

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Gas trouble brews, MPC’s job has just got tougher

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian markets remain optimistic, Gold prices touch a record low, HAL is back on track, RBI support to INR, and more

A strong dollar takes the shine out of gold 

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A strong dollar takes the shine out of gold 

The US dollar has replaced gold as a safe haven 

What is behind the SME IPO frenzy 

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What is behind the SME IPO frenzy 

Some stocks in the SME segment have given phenomenal returns, making investors flock to it despite the risks 

ASBA for secondary markets will be another blow for fintech, brokers

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ASBA for secondary markets will be another blow for fintech, brokers

An ASBA-like mechanism for the secondary markets will enable traders to enjoy interest on the funds not used

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets get the Fed blues

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets get the Fed blues

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Nuclear-powered energy fits the bill, no effect of higher gas prices on inflation, RBI and FinMin's condradictory reports, and more

High imported natural gas prices unlikely to move inflation needle in India 

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High imported natural gas prices unlikely to move inflation needle in India 

Unlike Europe, India seems to be better able to withstand higher gas prices for now 

Can two high profile issues revive the IPO market? 

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Can two high profile issues revive the IPO market? 

Despite the poor sentiment, IPOs of small companies have been heavily oversubscribed, while private equity deals and private placements are continuing. But the IPOs of Mankind Pharma and Navi Technologies will be a test of the appetite for large issues 

Financial lessons that Byju's taught us

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Financial lessons that Byju's taught us

The revelations in Byju’s accounts shine light not only on the company, but also on the start-up ecosystem

Madhabi Puri Buch’s speech a breath of fresh air at SEBI 

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Madhabi Puri Buch’s speech a breath of fresh air at SEBI 

Sebi chairperson's speech hints at a receptive regulator

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Indian defence companies hit the road to showcase might

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Indian defence companies hit the road to showcase might

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: SEBI's crackdown on private equity houses, can inflation dent Indian markets, nature plays spoilsport, India's green hydrogen push, and more

Start-up valuation: a much-needed step by Sebi, but will it help? 

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Start-up valuation: a much-needed step by Sebi, but will it help? 

Few understand the process of valuing a profitable company, let alone a startup that will be burning cash during the first few years. Also, since most of the startups will be loss-making the rules for valuing these companies differ. 

Freight rates are raising the red flag, time to fasten seat belts

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Freight rates are raising the red flag, time to fasten seat belts

Falling freight rates are an indication of slowing economies and lower earnings growth

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Retail rush in demat delight

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Retail rush in demat delight

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Bajaj Healthcare on a comeback trail, Aarti Industries dials up on capex, US’ inverted yield curve a red flag, doubts over Russian oil cap, HCL Tech stays the course for now, India-UK ties through Truss prism and more

Why price cap on Russian oil is a joke

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Why price cap on Russian oil is a joke

Unless G7 can convince big consumers, such as India and China, to follow the price-cap sanction, the announcement is meaningless.

GuruSpeak | Hitesh Eidnani's journey from a globe-trotting investment banker to a full-time trader

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GuruSpeak | Hitesh Eidnani's journey from a globe-trotting investment banker to a full-time trader

A trend-following trader who believes the return potential of directional trading is more than non-directional

SEBI’s circular on Algo trading is a good step, but will impact the industry

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SEBI’s circular on Algo trading is a good step, but will impact the industry

The market regulator’s circular raises concern about the functioning of the Algo industry in the future. Without any past performance data, how will a client know which strategy to pick?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rising rates? But home sales tell you a different story

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rising rates? But home sales tell you a different story

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Halo around KVB, manufacturing in a sweet spot, Maruti 800 makes a statement, red flags in startup investing, Iran’s rising clout and more

Disruptive products and technology to drive RIL growth 

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Disruptive products and technology to drive RIL growth 

Mukesh Ambani said in his speech at the AGM: ‘For businesses that are agile and disruptive, this era offers unimaginable opportunities for growth and value creation.’ 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Problems of low oil prices

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Problems of low oil prices

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: A PhD dropout’s trading journey, economy’s cues for the market, oil prices hit a soft stretch, SAIL sets sail for better show, Berger Paints’ valuation issue and more

GuruSpeak | The PhD dropout who became a full-time trader

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GuruSpeak | The PhD dropout who became a full-time trader

‘One of the secrets of my success is that I have developed the art of staying away from markets when my setup is absent.’  

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Startups are feeling the cash squeeze

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Startups are feeling the cash squeeze

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian Hotels has more room to run, Marico is getting well oiled, huge trade deficit an eyesore, JD(U)'s love-hate feeling for NDA and more

GuruSpeak | Dinesh Nagpal’s inspiring journey from the metals business to stock trader in Ichimoku land

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GuruSpeak | Dinesh Nagpal’s inspiring journey from the metals business to stock trader in Ichimoku land

By 2014, I had narrowed my focus down to two schools of technical analysis: Harmonic Trading Patterns and Ichimoku. The latter has its origins in Japan. It is a total system that touches upon every aspect of the market a trader/investor needs instruction on.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Passive funds rule the chart for investors

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Passive funds rule the chart for investors

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Pelosi touches a raw nerve, Zomato Q1 scores big, how macros panned out this week, Mamata digs in her heels, and more

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