BUSINESS
Social benefits for gig workers can hurt the startup economy
The gig economy has played a big role in the growth of startups. Giving workers social benefits could upend their business model
BUSINESS
Algo trading rules: Is SEBI throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
The entire problem can be solved through by making those who supply algo trading platforms get a license or certification to practice their trade.
BUSINESS
SEBI's idea of One commodity, One exchange can put India on the world commodity map
SEBI’s proposed measures will help bring about comprehensive development and deepening of the Indian commodity derivatives markets and, eventually, help the country be in a position to influence the global benchmark pricing of such commodities
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Take guard, expect more swings in the market
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI plays it safe, what financial conditions index says, how India’s wealthy invests, taper talk gets louder, Shriram Properties IPO, four Indias and more
BUSINESS
A peek into how India's wealthiest individuals invest
The rally over the last few years in the mid and small-cap companies is partly because of the increased flow in PMS schemes
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SEBI’s proposals on use of IPO funds welcome
The capital markets regulator has also proposed tighter norms for conditions for Offer for Sale (OFS) by significant shareholders and lock-in of shares for anchor investors
BUSINESS
What Q2 earnings foretell about the future
Companies benefited from the economic recovery but also faced strong inflationary pressure. The outlook reflects a mix of positives and concerns, as the equity rally pauses for breath
BUSINESS
It's high time the government clears its stance on cryptocurrency
It would be best if the government declares cryptocurrencies as digital assets and frames rules and regulations to govern their use
BUSINESS
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Market glitches give investors a hard time
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The T+1 challenge, M&M presses the pedal hard, the cookie crumbles at Britannia, climate change’s price tag, Elon Musk’s tweets, making sense of Blockchain and more
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of SEBI's T+1 rule
SEBI needs to be reminded that it is regulator of the entire market and has to take the view of all stakeholders before implementing structural changes
BUSINESS
Why the government is wrong in asking ONGC to cede Mumbai High's oil fields
There is only one reason ONGC is on its knees, and it is government interference in every aspect of the company’s operations.
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot: New renewable energy targets throw up plenty of investment opportunities in the sector
To achieve net zero by 2070, India’s total installed solar power capacity would need to increase to over 5,600 GW , usage of coal would need to drop by 99 percent by 2060, and consumption of crude oil would need to peak by 2050 and fall by 90 percent between 2050 and 2070.
BUSINESS
Why institutions’ lowering their stake in listed companies is not bad news
Shares have been purchased by the strongest buyer in the market, one with the best understanding of the companies they are buying – the promoters of these companies.
BUSINESS
Govt diktat on IRCTC -- penny wise, pound foolish
The government’s action in taking away half of the convenience fee levied by IRCTC underlines the risk in public sector companies
BUSINESS
Dr Lal Pathlab – Suburban Diagnostic deal - a marriage made in a Petri dish
Inorganic growth in this sector has been the norm across the globe, and most countries in the developed world have 5-6 large players dominating the space
BUSINESS
Foreign brokerages are turning cautious on India, but domestic investors need not worry
A number of foreign brokerages such as Nomura, UBS and Jefferies have voiced some caution about India’s valuations. How should Indian investors react to these cautionary messages?
BUSINESS
Nykaa is best suited to be the bellwether stock for Indian start-ups
Its financial track record makes it unique in an era when start-ups with no visibility on profits are getting sky high valuations
BUSINESS
Bitcoin back in risk-on mode after ETF launch
The ETF will bring more retail investors into the market, including Indian investors, who can now buy the ETF provided they have an account with an international broker.
BUSINESS
Here's what caused IRCTC’s runaway share price to derail
Retail investors have bought into the rally even as institutions exited. Most answers on what led to the crash can be found in the F&O market
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GuruSpeak | How to time a cycle perfectly to maximise returns: A tech entrepreneur-turned-investor explains
Jiten Parmar talks about the nuances of identifying cyclical turning points and how to pick up stocks in these sectors.
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Results preview | In Q2 earnings momentum is likely to continue
Fundamentals are narrowing the gap with high valuations, and September quarter results are expected to back this up
BUSINESS
Has the sky cleared up for the airline sector as flight curbs go?
Near-term scenario is unchanged thanks to higher fuel prices and smaller international operations. But in the medium term, things look brighter as traffic increases and tariff caps are lifted
BUSINESS
SEBI’s ban of new oilseed derivatives does not cut the mustard
The regulator’s move is against the principles of free markets and can disrupt the nascent agro-commodity market in India.
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Air India's acquisition will bring some sanity to the Indian domestic aviation market
In the past, Air India had been the most aggressive in price wars because of government and taxpayer backing. Now, the Tatas are likely to take a more prudent approach to pricing.
