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GuruSpeak | Jakera Choudhury shows how to use basic technical and fundamental screeners to make money consistently

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Jakera Choudhury shows how to use basic technical and fundamental screeners to make money consistently

Analysing stocks on weekends and using simple tools to identify trading opportunities has helped Jakera Choudhury, one of the rising stars of the stock market, trade profitably.

Post-IPO lock-in norm to benefit start-ups lining up to get listed 

BUSINESS

Post-IPO lock-in norm to benefit start-ups lining up to get listed 

SEBI has recognised the limited role of a promoter in a company that is mainly funded by private equity players 

Here's what is driving the market higher and what can pull it down

BUSINESS

Here's what is driving the market higher and what can pull it down

While India’s fundamentals are looking up, the big question to be asked is: what is happening to liquidity? 

SEBI opens the door for retail investors to invest in higher yielding investment trusts

BUSINESS

SEBI opens the door for retail investors to invest in higher yielding investment trusts

In developed countries REITs have generated returns somewhere between bonds and stocks-- the same is expected to be the case in India.

What is driving real estate stocks through the roof?

BUSINESS

What is driving real estate stocks through the roof?

Real estate stocks are back in favour as a combination of positive triggers are nudging investors to pay more attention to the sector

Gold demand picks up, but can it sustain?

BUSINESS

Gold demand picks up, but can it sustain?

While physical demand for gold can be expected to pick up in 2021 both from consumers and central banks, gold ETFs pose a risk to a bullish scenario

China's tech crackdown unlikely to cause much damage

BUSINESS

China's tech crackdown unlikely to cause much damage

While the immediate damage may be curtailed to some extent, what is the guarantee that China will not change the rules of the game again? 

Common platform for mutual fund investors a much-needed initiative by SEBI 

BUSINESS

Common platform for mutual fund investors a much-needed initiative by SEBI 

SEBI has asked the registrar and transfer agents (RTA) to set up a common mutual fund transaction platform. The platform would be a one-stop shop for financial and non-financial mutual fund transactions. 

The Green Pivot | NTPC takes giant steps towards improving its ESG score

BUSINESS

The Green Pivot | NTPC takes giant steps towards improving its ESG score

NTPC is transforming itself into a green warrior through a slew of programmes that will substantially increase its share of renewable energy generation

The pros and cons of pension funds being allowed to invest in IPOs

BUSINESS

The pros and cons of pension funds being allowed to invest in IPOs

Since pensions are the chief, and in many cases, the only source of income for senior citizens, PFRDA should ensure that such funds should not take undue risks. This is true especially in the current scenario where loss-making start-ups are tapping the market with atrocious valuations

What performance of food delivery companies post-listing foretells about Zomato

BUSINESS

What performance of food delivery companies post-listing foretells about Zomato

The big question is will the company’s price come down to meet its financials or will the financials improve to meet the high valuation 

Here's why global LNG prices are likely to remain high

BUSINESS

Here's why global LNG prices are likely to remain high

Citigroup Research told its clients that LNG prices in the second half of 2021 should remain elevated, but with limited upside.

Why does Rakesh Jhunjhunwala want to take to the skies?

BUSINESS

Why does Rakesh Jhunjhunwala want to take to the skies?

The airlines business is a difficult one but the legendary investor may have good reasons to do it now, motivated by the success of another investor turned businessman

Has SEBI erred in the Biocon insider trading case?

BUSINESS

Has SEBI erred in the Biocon insider trading case?

Insider trading cases are hard to prove but regulators don’t stop trying to stamp out this menace. In Biocon’s case, Sebi’s orders raise vital questions on their soundness.

GuruSpeak | Vivek Mashrani believes a blend of fundamental and technical analysis can generate consistent returns

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Vivek Mashrani believes a blend of fundamental and technical analysis can generate consistent returns

Mashrani blew up his initial earnings in the market, but after studying finance he built a trading-investing strategy that has served him well

Zomato IPO | The numbers investors should track in the food delivery business in India

BUSINESS

Zomato IPO | The numbers investors should track in the food delivery business in India

Here’s a close look at the business model of food delivery companies and how they make money

SEBI:Penalising exchanges for glitches is fine, but who will compensate the traders

BUSINESS

SEBI:Penalising exchanges for glitches is fine, but who will compensate the traders

Traders suffer the most when institutions don’t function properly, but compensating them finds no mention in Sebi’s clampdown on glitches at market infrastructure institutions

The implications of China banning the Didi app

BUSINESS

The implications of China banning the Didi app

If we play our cards smartly, China’s loss could be India’s gain

GuruSpeak | Bhaskar Radadiya: A prop trader who has tasted success using the Wave Principle

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Bhaskar Radadiya: A prop trader who has tasted success using the Wave Principle

An astrologer predicted Radadiya’s calling was in the stock market. After early failures in trading, he evolved a strategy he stuck to, to become an accomplished prop desk trader.

The real-time electricity market has come of age

BUSINESS

The real-time electricity market has come of age

RTM helps distribution companies meet short-term requirements of power which could be because of a demand spike or supply-side issues.

Why market participant data is a reason to worry 

BUSINESS

Why market participant data is a reason to worry 

Traders are standing at the doors, waiting to exit at the first sign of trouble. 

Guru Speak | Pawan Arora—It takes a different kind of mental strength to sustain a series of losses for the sake of the one big blockbuster win 

BUSINESS

Guru Speak | Pawan Arora—It takes a different kind of mental strength to sustain a series of losses for the sake of the one big blockbuster win 

Pawan Arora, a veteran trend following trader talks on what it takes to be a trend following trader

Micro to Macro: Corporate concalls are cautiously optimistic for the rest of the fiscal year

BUSINESS

Micro to Macro: Corporate concalls are cautiously optimistic for the rest of the fiscal year

We look at trends through the prism of consumption, inflationary pressure, capital expenditure, improvement in market share and growth drivers across sectors 

Nazara Tech may be expensive but it opens up new possibilities for investors 

BUSINESS

Nazara Tech may be expensive but it opens up new possibilities for investors 

While the opportunity in gaming is big, the competition too must be reckoned with. Reliance’s Jio Games, Paytm First Games, Mobile Premier League, Tencent backed Dream 11 are some of the prominent players, apart from a host of others. 

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