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The windfall tax takes the wind out of the oil sector 

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The windfall tax takes the wind out of the oil sector 

These duties will help boost the central government’s finances and offset losses from excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel 

Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama | Crude on the boil, scalds equity markets

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro​ Panorama | Crude on the boil, scalds equity markets

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama:​ Crude oil worries, windfall tax, Laurus Labs, GST rate hikes, Home First, Strategy lab and more

GuruSpeak | Striking it big at 22, this options seller has found his groove

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GuruSpeak | Striking it big at 22, this options seller has found his groove

Not finding a job of his liking proved lucky for Aditya Trivedi. He put his heart and soul into trading, took early losses in stride, adopting a strategy that’s put him in a league of his own

Zomato-Blinkit deal: The numbers don’t add up

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Zomato-Blinkit deal: The numbers don’t add up

The two questions that need clear answers are: whether quick commerce is a structural change or passing fad, and where Blinkit fits in Zomato’s business plan

A cold winter awaits Europe if Russia completely shuts down gas supply 

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A cold winter awaits Europe if Russia completely shuts down gas supply 

Europe starts filling up its storage tanks with gas from the middle of the year to sustain itself in winter. Russia’s cut has impacted the incremental flow which was meant for storage. 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | No quick fix for inflation

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | No quick fix for inflation

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Tracking the yield curve, Castrol faces roadblocks, crypto’s cup of woes, the Green Pivot and more

Is the crypto ecosystem crumbling?

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Is the crypto ecosystem crumbling?

While crypto assets have been badly burnt, stablecoins, crypto exchanges, lenders, hedge funds have all been singed

Why is gold not acting as a safe haven? 

BUSINESS

Why is gold not acting as a safe haven? 

As interest rates rose, gold prices began to correct, as money started moving out of gold and into bonds 

GuruSpeak | How a newspaper delivery boy became a successful full-time trader

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GuruSpeak | How a newspaper delivery boy became a successful full-time trader

Risk management, discipline and the willingness to hold a winning trade are some of the lessons Thakare has learnt from trading 

Why are retail investors buying Indian equities while FIIs are selling? 

BUSINESS

Why are retail investors buying Indian equities while FIIs are selling? 

Domestic retail investors believe they can ride out the storm and get higher long-term returns from equities 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The Discounted Policy

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The Discounted Policy

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Weekender: A bet for the risk taker, India’s sanction dilemma, the power play, crypto synthetic assets demystified and more

Why the US solution to prevent front-running won't work in India 

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Why the US solution to prevent front-running won't work in India 

In the US there are various companies like Virtu Financial Inc and Citadel Securities that are wholesalers. They collect orders from various brokers, such as discount brokers like Charles Schwab and Robinhood and then route them to the exchange.  

Will the increased EPFO allocation to equities help offset FII outflows? 

BUSINESS

Will the increased EPFO allocation to equities help offset FII outflows? 

As far as the market is concerned the news of an increase in equity allocation of EPFOs is a non-event. However, for subscribers of EPFOs, it is a significant event.  

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Boom time for real estate, but is a bubble building?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Boom time for real estate, but is a bubble building?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Coal India’s halo, IRCTC ready to go full steam ahead, many shades of GDP print, rate hikes on RBI table and more

Russia’s oil ban will only lead to new trading partners, Russia will go laughing to the bank 

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Russia’s oil ban will only lead to new trading partners, Russia will go laughing to the bank 

The European Union will be paying through their nose to replace Russian oil, adding to their economic problems. Eurozone’s inflation is the highest since the creation of the Euro and the housing market all over Europe is slowing down rapidly. 

Guru Speak | Amrita Mashar: View from a proprietary trading desk

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Guru Speak | Amrita Mashar: View from a proprietary trading desk

This Ahmedabad-based proprietary trader focuses on creating a steady ROI (Return on Investment) and protection of capital. She started trading in commodities and now dabbles in equity indices

Strategy Lab | Here's how a Nifty Bees scaling strategy performs 

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Strategy Lab | Here's how a Nifty Bees scaling strategy performs 

Two types of strategy, both based on rupee cost averaging, are tested 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Bear Bottom

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Bear Bottom

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Modi govt turns 8, Zomato’s stock appeal, the dark side of Russia sanctions, windfall from stock rout and more

Hang Seng China Metaverse index a haven for Chinese tech stocks

BUSINESS

Hang Seng China Metaverse index a haven for Chinese tech stocks

Launching an index is a precursor to launching an exchange traded fund that will feature the top  Chinese tech companies fleeing the US exchanges

Lessons to learn from MCX's 'Sikkim Traders' 

BUSINESS

Lessons to learn from MCX's 'Sikkim Traders' 

Unless we bring down the cost of trading, traders would use loopholes to exploit the situation 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets fret at growth risks, but is bearishness overdone?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Markets fret at growth risks, but is bearishness overdone?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IIFL Wealth makes a point, luggage makers stock it up, real estate and Metaverse and much more

GuruSpeak | Saketh Ramakrishna: A young trader who struck gold in trading options

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GuruSpeak | Saketh Ramakrishna: A young trader who struck gold in trading options

Starting very young gave this trader a headstart, to find his niche in trading through a trial and error process most traders follow

Understanding the equity market's structural weaknesses

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Understanding the equity market's structural weaknesses

While the benchmark indices have fallen by around 15 percent, there is carnage in the rest of the market 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Cryptos are jumping from one crisis to another

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Cryptos are jumping from one crisis to another

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Metal rollercoaster, FM’s rescue act, what OECD pointers say, and more

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