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Shishir Asthana

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GuruSpeak | Meet Sonam Srivastava who uses machine learning and quants to trade effectively

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Meet Sonam Srivastava who uses machine learning and quants to trade effectively

Sonam tries to predict the market regime for the next month using artificial intelligence models

Upstox should be made to pay for its system failure

BUSINESS

Upstox should be made to pay for its system failure

SEBI should have a redressal mechanism in place that penalises brokers, and takes strict action against them for losses caused to retail traders

Government’s non-strategic sector privatisation can offer good opportunity for investors

BUSINESS

Government’s non-strategic sector privatisation can offer good opportunity for investors

Most of these companies have a decent market share in their respective products and can benefit from aggressive and focused management.

GIFT City one step closer to becoming a global finance hub

BUSINESS

GIFT City one step closer to becoming a global finance hub

The exchange will come into the limelight if it handles a few high-profile IPOs

No negative is a big positive for the market

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No negative is a big positive for the market

Beyond the euphoria, implementation of the budget measures and near-term issues will guide stock sentiment

How the market is poised ahead of the Budget

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How the market is poised ahead of the Budget

The rollover data of traders’ positions shows that few were willing to carry forward their position ahead of the Budget

The GameStop episode will be a game-changer for social media forums

BUSINESS

The GameStop episode will be a game-changer for social media forums

The social media forums have demonstrated their collective power, which can increase volatility in illiquid stocks

Balmer Lawrie divestment will be a tough nut to crack

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Balmer Lawrie divestment will be a tough nut to crack

A number of small businesses in diverse areas make this an unwieldy company to buy

Maharashtra shows how to achieve housing growth

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Maharashtra shows how to achieve housing growth

Whether builders pass on the benefits will depend on the rising prices of steel and cement

SEBI’s plan for new bourses overlooks ground realities

BUSINESS

SEBI’s plan for new bourses overlooks ground realities

The advantage of bringing in a foreign player in the exchange business is more than allowing a domestic player to start an exchange

Guru Speak | Yogesh Nanda – a disciplined trader

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Guru Speak | Yogesh Nanda – a disciplined trader

I like to keep my trading very simple

Is Saudi Arabia’s voluntary production cut an act of desperation?

BUSINESS

Is Saudi Arabia’s voluntary production cut an act of desperation?

The production cut by Saudi Arabia also means that the country has not been able to convince the non-OPEC members to toe its line, thus exposing its waning influence in the group

It’s high time SEBI took a serious look at the block and bulk deal window

BUSINESS

It’s high time SEBI took a serious look at the block and bulk deal window

There have been many instances where the information of the deal is leaked and front-runners jump in

BEML divestment could not have been better timed

BUSINESS

BEML divestment could not have been better timed

BEML is at the forefront of the metro boom and a market leader with a 45 percent market share in the metro rail coach space

What’s in store for gold in 2021?

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What’s in store for gold in 2021?

ETF outflows in November were the second-highest ever recorded in the Gold market

2021 will be a year for REITs

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2021 will be a year for REITs

It’s only a matter of time before Indian retail investors also start putting their money in REITs

2021 may see more confrontation between SEBI and market participants

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2021 may see more confrontation between SEBI and market participants

The year 2020 once again proved that SEBI has been reactive to events rather than proactive

Here’s how retail traders can join the algo bandwagon

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Here’s how retail traders can join the algo bandwagon

While one can learn algo trading, those who do not have the inclination or time to learn can look for SEBI approved algo system providers

All you need to know about SPAC–the latest vehicle for fund raising in the US

BUSINESS

All you need to know about SPAC–the latest vehicle for fund raising in the US

For retail investors, SPAC offers an opportunity to invest in a company at the pre-IPO stage, an area which was the domain of private equity players and big investors

GuruSpeak | Ronak Unadkat – a data based trader

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GuruSpeak | Ronak Unadkat – a data based trader

Ronak Unadkat, an intraday trader, takes position analyses only derivative data to trade successfully.

Is SEBI seeking more oversight over index construction?

BUSINESS

Is SEBI seeking more oversight over index construction?

SEBI's consultation paper aims to improve transparency in Index construction and aligning them with international norms

Launch of the Nifty Financial Services Index derivative offers much needed relief for traders

BUSINESS

Launch of the Nifty Financial Services Index derivative offers much needed relief for traders

Given the role of financial services in the economy, the Nifty Financial Services Index reflects a better picture of the sector

Air India divestment – a win-win for everyone

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Air India divestment – a win-win for everyone

For the Tata Group, Air India brings on the table its fleet of 172 aircraft at the consolidated level, a market share of 13 percent in the domestic market and 19 percent in the international market, apart from precious intangibles like airport slots and Star Alliance memberships

Two charts that suggest there is still some room left in the rally

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Two charts that suggest there is still some room left in the rally

There is little justification, fundamentally or technically for the sharp rise in the market. Bu two indicators, based on their history, suggest some room left before a top is made.

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