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Shishir Asthana

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LIC: The pros and cons of a foreign listing

BUSINESS

LIC: The pros and cons of a foreign listing

With the government desperate to raise funds, the next round of dilution of LIC could be in the near future, resulting in an upward cap on any price movement

SEBI’s new conduct rules much needed but fund managers may turn risk-averse

BUSINESS

SEBI’s new conduct rules much needed but fund managers may turn risk-averse

The market regulator is reacting to cases of governance lapses at some mutual funds with a new code of conduct

BPCL – a special occasion play

BUSINESS

BPCL – a special occasion play

BPCL’s divestment is now at a critical juncture. September 30, 2020 (today) is the last date for submission of the initial expression of interest

UTI AMC – Capitalising on the IPO frenzy

BUSINESS

UTI AMC – Capitalising on the IPO frenzy

The MF needs to re-align its structure towards higher-yielding equity schemes  and cut its costs

GuruSpeak | Sandeep Rao — the professor who became an ace trader

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Sandeep Rao — the professor who became an ace trader

Read about how Sandeep Rao dug deep to understand the mechanics of index movement before trading successfully

Domestic bourses gear up to make India a global financial hub

BUSINESS

Domestic bourses gear up to make India a global financial hub

There is already a product in GIFT City that is attracting keen interest from traders

The noose is tightening around Air India

BUSINESS

The noose is tightening around Air India

The Air India divestment deserves one last chance and nothing more

Can Angel Broking IPO re-rate the broking sector?

BUSINESS

Can Angel Broking IPO re-rate the broking sector?

Focus on broking a plus but lack of diversification limits other opportunities

IPO markets suggest rally can continue

BUSINESS

IPO markets suggest rally can continue

The current environment is ripe for the government to come out with PSU divestment

GuruSpeak | Optimisation and back-testing key to trading success, says Jitendra Jain

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Optimisation and back-testing key to trading success, says Jitendra Jain

From running two internet companies to trading with a team, Jitendra Jain brings in the aggression and meticulous approach of running a business to trading.

US stock options data suggests it’s time to be cautious

BUSINESS

US stock options data suggests it’s time to be cautious

In India too retail investors have piled on to options trading, but there’s nothing new about that

What should Hexaware shareholders do on the last day of de-listing?

BUSINESS

What should Hexaware shareholders do on the last day of de-listing?

There are two options for retail shareholders: submit the shares for de-listing or sell in the open market

SEBI norms can cause permanent damage to multi-cap funds

BUSINESS

SEBI norms can cause permanent damage to multi-cap funds

The news is very bullish for small and mid-cap stocks and bearish for frontline stocks

GuruSpeak | “My mantra is cutting loss early and riding profit as long as possible”

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | “My mantra is cutting loss early and riding profit as long as possible”

Read on find out how you can be a successful options seller

The unintended consequence of SEBI rules is an increase in dabba trading

BUSINESS

The unintended consequence of SEBI rules is an increase in dabba trading

While regulators around the world are welcoming retail investors, SEBI is doing the opposite on the pretext of protecting them

Oil in trouble on multiple fronts

CNBC-TV18-COMMENTS

Oil in trouble on multiple fronts

High supply, low demand from the biggest consumers and prolonged slump in aviation will affect prices

Is silver the new gold?

COMMODITIES

Is silver the new gold?

While gold has stolen the limelight, silver has been a silent performer

SEBI must listen to stakeholders in markets

BUSINESS

SEBI must listen to stakeholders in markets

The regulator pushed through the implementation of market norms despite being aware of the technical problems being faced by depositories and clearing corporations.

Happiest Minds Technologies IPO may give short term happiness

BUSINESS

Happiest Minds Technologies IPO may give short term happiness

Companies of this size do not usually get a high discounting in the market

Equity indices may not mirror the economy, but who’s complaining

BUSINESS

Equity indices may not mirror the economy, but who’s complaining

It is not only selected stocks that are causing the market indices to look better, but also the changes that have been going on over the years in the index, whereby the non-performing ones are taken off the index

Why the airport business is so attractive for the Adani Group

BUSINESS

Why the airport business is so attractive for the Adani Group

The entry barrier in the business by way of huge investments is high, which gives it a near-monopoly status

Future is now with Reliance

BUSINESS

Future is now with Reliance

Reliance Retail’s acquisition of Future Group’s assets will help consolidate its leadership position

Ant Group IPO -- a chance for China to showcase its financial muscle

BUSINESS

Ant Group IPO -- a chance for China to showcase its financial muscle

The issue, if it goes through, will make it the biggest primary market offering ever, beating Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion IPO

Abolishing LTCG could be an easy way for the government to boost the economy

BUSINESS

Abolishing LTCG could be an easy way for the government to boost the economy

For the government, loss in revenue on account of LTCG would not be much, but for the markets it would be a big sentiment booster

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