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Shishir Asthana

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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

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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?

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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

LIC holds the key to the Government’s approaching its divestment target this year

BUSINESS

LIC holds the key to the Government’s approaching its divestment target this year

Reports say the government is considering a stake sale of 8-10 per cent in LIC, which would help it raise around Rs 90,000 crore

Real estate sector limping its way back to normalcy

BUSINESS

Real estate sector limping its way back to normalcy

India's residential real estate sector is seeing a decisive return of serious enquiries, which are now at 50 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels in the top cities.

What is the key takeaway from Warren Buffett’s investment in a gold mining company?

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What is the key takeaway from Warren Buffett’s investment in a gold mining company?

Buffett’s reversing his long-felt antipathy to gold suggests that there are plenty of reasons to be fearful

A faster settlement is no answer to the ills of SEBI’s margining norms

BUSINESS

A faster settlement is no answer to the ills of SEBI’s margining norms

The move is no doubt commendable given the fact that India will be the only major market to have a T+1 settlement. Most developed markets operate on a T+2 basis.

Caution needed while betting on high dividend yield stocks in the current scenario

BUSINESS

Caution needed while betting on high dividend yield stocks in the current scenario

Selecting stocks with high dividend yields in sectors unaffected by the pandemic may be a better option

Why the market has brushed aside the Russian vaccine launch

BUSINESS

Why the market has brushed aside the Russian vaccine launch

The Russian vaccine is seen more as a boost for Putin than for immunity, especially as it still has to pass Phase 3 trials

Divi’s Labs an outlier in the pharma sector

BUSINESS

Divi’s Labs an outlier in the pharma sector

Divi’s Lab is now reaping the benefits of its strategic vision

Can GIFT City be the next Hong Kong?

BUSINESS

Can GIFT City be the next Hong Kong?

Thanks to the Indian penchant for red tape, GIFT City barely features among the top financial hubs in the country.

Ajay Tyagi’s report card has more hits than misses, except for some recent decisions

BUSINESS

Ajay Tyagi’s report card has more hits than misses, except for some recent decisions

Keeping the markets functioning smoothly during the lockdown period will go down as one of his biggest achievements

Info Edge – Making the most of a crisis

BUSINESS

Info Edge – Making the most of a crisis

In order to keep its businesses adequately funded, Info Edge has planned a Rs 1,875 crore ($250 million) qualified institutional placement offering (QIP)

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