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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Could oil prices climb to $150?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Could oil prices climb to $150?

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama June 16 edition: Crude oil prices surged 18% after Israel attacked Iran. Despite fears, OPEC+ has enough spare capacity to offset potential disruptions to Iran’s oil supply

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Higher volatility threatens the market

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Higher volatility threatens the market

Israel's attack on Iran’s sent shockwaves through both Indian and global markets triggering chaos. The benchmark indices have recorded a loss of 1.3 percent. A recovery is on the cards but any correction is likely to be short-lived

Quick Take: Geopolitical tensions to keep risk premium elevated

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Quick Take: Geopolitical tensions to keep risk premium elevated

Markets worldwide are reeling under what analysts are calling "Black Friday" - the financial turmoil triggered by Israel's attack on Iran. While equity markets tumble, oil and gold prices surge as investors brace for a new phase of global uncertainty.

Why are real estate companies making a beeline for the primary market?

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Why are real estate companies making a beeline for the primary market?

India has emerged as a top global destination for cross-border capital in real estate, ranking seventh worldwide in Colliers' June 2025 report. Fuelled by strong economic fundamentals and robust infrastructure growth, the sector is attracting significant investor interest

NHAI's funding dilemma

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NHAI's funding dilemma

Faced with borrowing restrictions, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is tapping into a bold new funding strategy—monetising its highway assets through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). This move aims to reduce debt and invite the Indian public to invest directly in the nation's road infrastructure

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A paradigm shift in ownership

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A paradigm shift in ownership

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's June 9 edition: RBI's big beautiful monetary policy, rising market activity a cause for concern, global growth slows but markets are soaring, widening gap between GDP data and consumer sentiment, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can the rate cut rally continue?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can the rate cut rally continue?

Despite positive market trends, FIIs remained net sellers for a third week. Global sentiment improved after a positive call between US and Chinese leaders

GuruSpeak| From classroom to candlesticks: How Gaurav Rakhonde became a full-time trader

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GuruSpeak| From classroom to candlesticks: How Gaurav Rakhonde became a full-time trader

Keep a journal of your trades, analyze your mistakes, and always prioritize the protection of your capital. In trading, sustaining your presence and resilience over time is far more important than chasing quick profits.

Despite continued reliefs Vodafone Idea has been unable to stabilise

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Despite continued reliefs Vodafone Idea has been unable to stabilise

Vodafone Idea, born from a high-stakes merger in 2018, was once expected to dominate India’s telecom market. Today, it teeters on the edge of collapse, burdened by mounting debt, subscriber losses, and a harsh Supreme Court ruling

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Muted earnings, stagnant markets

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Muted earnings, stagnant markets

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's June 2 edition: Trump doubling tariff on steel and aluminium could kill the industry, India’s next move in regard to Sheikh Hasina is a crucial one, Tharoor vs Congress - tensions rise ahead of Kerala 2026 polls, India and Nepal strengthen ties, and more

Can stablecoin legislation help dollar regain its supremacy?

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Can stablecoin legislation help dollar regain its supremacy?

Stablecoins are digital currencies designed to maintain a stable value by pegging them to traditional assets, such as the US dollar, the euro, or commodities like gold

Is Trump's tariff flip-flop causing a supply chain meltdown?

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Is Trump's tariff flip-flop causing a supply chain meltdown?

President Trump's shifting trade policies are sending shockwaves through global markets and manufacturing. As port congestion rises and shipping rates spike, the world's supply chains are bracing for more disruption.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Market share battle drives oil prices lower

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Market share battle drives oil prices lower

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama May 26 edition: Trump's European tariffs expected to drive market direction, RBI’s crore dividend a fiscal boost but caution looms, threat to Apple’s India operations is a challenge, India-UK trade deal potential lies in services trade, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Trump's European tariffs expected to drive market direction

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Trump's European tariffs expected to drive market direction

Nifty closed the week on a downward note, but the weekly momentum indicator remains in a bullish trend. Some short-term sentiment indicators are fluctuating between overbought and oversold conditions, but that’s the extent of the movement

Is SEBI right in broadening the Jane Street investigation?

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Is SEBI right in broadening the Jane Street investigation?

SEBI is likely to investigate Jane Street trades, despite an earlier clean chit from the NSE, amid rising concerns of market manipulation. At stake is the integrity of India’s financial markets—and whether a billion-dollar trading cartel is pulling the strings.

How revised rules for AIF affect lenders

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How revised rules for AIF affect lenders

The RBI has revised its strict investment norms for Alternative Investment Funds, softening the December 2023 blow that rattled the financial sector. With clearer definitions and relaxed provisioning, regulated entities now see a more balanced compliance path ahead

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Moody's US Downgrade: Will it really affect market sentiment?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Moody's US Downgrade: Will it really affect market sentiment?

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's May 19 edition: India's young workforce could make you rich, trade impact of India-Turkey tensions explained, time to build an indigenous economic defence strategy, US downgrade can impact market momentum, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | US downgrade can impact market momentum

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | US downgrade can impact market momentum

Indian markets saw strong performance, with the microcap index increasing by 9.99 percent, the smallcap index gaining 9.17 percent, and the midcap index closing 7.21 percent higher

Why Indian stocks soared after Trump’s ‘Zero Tariff’ claim

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Why Indian stocks soared after Trump’s ‘Zero Tariff’ claim

Indian markets surged on Trump’s zero-tariff claim—revealing investor optimism despite unresolved trade negotiations 

The quick commerce conundrum

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The quick commerce conundrum

The quick commerce boom is turning into a brutal endurance test, where rising losses clash with investor optimism.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Explosion of optimism

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Explosion of optimism

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama May 12 edition: Yes Bank's new chapter post Japanese investors' entry, investors have again fallen into timing the market trap, lessons for India from the latest Pakistani conflict, ceasefire adherence to decide market direction, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Ceasefire adherence to decide market direction

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Ceasefire adherence to decide market direction

The index's inability to surpass 24600 also leaves room for bearish forecasts, even as it dipped to the 20-day moving average support at 23908 this week. The current oversold condition hints at a potential short-term recovery

What India and Pakistan’s market reaction tells us about the future trend

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What India and Pakistan’s market reaction tells us about the future trend

Indian markets will continue to be influenced by global cues, while the India-Pakistan conflict will remain a secondary concern in the near term. If tensions escalate, Indian markets will likely be more resilient than Pakistan's under multiple economic pressures

MCPro Quick Take: How Operation Sindoor can impact the Indian market

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MCPro Quick Take: How Operation Sindoor can impact the Indian market

Indian markets have not reacted to the attack at nine terror sites in Pakistan highlighting its resilience. Future developments in the Indian market will largely depend on the situation at the border

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