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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| SEBI's IPO pacifier

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| SEBI's IPO pacifier

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: authorities trying to bring some sanity to the IPO market, GAIL India posed for tailwinds, why is the market ignoring Omicron, and more

Why the market is ignoring Omicron 

BUSINESS

Why the market is ignoring Omicron 

Far from worrying over the new variant, the markets believe the end of the pandemic is in sight 

Multiple hurdles ahead as India embarks on a new business cycle 

BUSINESS

Multiple hurdles ahead as India embarks on a new business cycle 

 Jefferies believes that India is poised for an upturn in the economic cycle, driven by a decisive housing cycle turnaround 

SEBI’s new IPO norms to help improve transparency 

BUSINESS

SEBI’s new IPO norms to help improve transparency 

The new rules will provide comfort for investors in public issues, especially issues of new age companies.  

It will be raining IPOs in 2022, with a few thundershowers

BUSINESS

It will be raining IPOs in 2022, with a few thundershowers

If 2021 was a record year for fund-raising through IPOs, then 2022 promises to be another record-breaking year. Will the secondary market feel the pain?

Are FPIs really selling? 

BUSINESS

Are FPIs really selling? 

In order to say whether FPI flows have been positive or negative during the year, one needs to take into account all three segments of the market – primary, secondary, and derivatives 

SEBI is being selective in its outrage on IPO valuation

BUSINESS

SEBI is being selective in its outrage on IPO valuation

The Sebi chief has asked investment bankers to be careful while pricing IPOs, seemingly upset by the Paytm debacle. But his concern for investors is misplaced

Is gold no longer a hedge against volatility?

BUSINESS

Is gold no longer a hedge against volatility?

Gold as an investment destination seems to be losing out, though gold purchases by consumers are showing promise. Its status as a safe haven may be in danger

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the volume surge in ETFs a flash in the pan?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the volume surge in ETFs a flash in the pan?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: What value M&M Finance brings to the table, oil looking to bounce back, chart of the day, gold’s existential crisis, a year of reset for markets and more

Why oil prices can bounce back despite Omicron led clampdown

BUSINESS

Why oil prices can bounce back despite Omicron led clampdown

The uncertainty due to Omicron has cast a shadow on oil prices but the bull case for higher oil prices rests on the supply side

The government may as well shut down commodity exchanges rather than selective banning 

BUSINESS

The government may as well shut down commodity exchanges rather than selective banning 

The government’s penchant for banning trading in several commodities on the plea that it is leading to inflation does not hold water

Why tapering 2013 is different from tapering 2021 

BUSINESS

Why tapering 2013 is different from tapering 2021 

Foreign investors continue to exit Indian markets even though US bond markets are cooling off. If anything, tapering may increase the outflow. 

Why India is unable to attract global currency traders

BUSINESS

Why India is unable to attract global currency traders

Apart from structural issues, Dubai and Singapore markets are preferred because they operate for 17 hours as compared to eight hours in India 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why are FIIs rushing to the exit door?  

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why are FIIs rushing to the exit door?  

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Shriram Finance’s new innings, ITC demerger plans fall through, the inflation jigsaw, what to tick in a health policy, reality check on supply shortage and more

Social benefits for gig workers can hurt the startup economy

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

Algo trading rules: Is SEBI throwing the baby out with the bathwater?

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. 

SEBI's idea of One commodity, One exchange can put India on the world commodity map

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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 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Take guard, expect more swings in the market

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

A peek into how India's wealthiest individuals invest 

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 

SEBI’s proposals on use of IPO funds welcome

BUSINESS

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

What Q2 earnings foretell about the future

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

It's high time the government clears its stance on cryptocurrency 

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

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Market glitches give investors a hard time

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

The good, the bad, and the ugly of SEBI's T+1 rule

BUSINESS

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

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