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Shishir Asthana

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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

How NSE’s algo norms affect retail traders

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How NSE’s algo norms affect retail traders

The NSE has unveiled long-anticipated standards for retail algorithmic trading, aiming to balance accessibility with regulatory compliance.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | LPG a surprise winner from tariff war

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | LPG a surprise winner from tariff war

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama May 5 edition: Caste Census more about votes than welfare, the underbelly of digital piracy decoded, SC ruling on Bhushan Power leaves much to be desired, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets steady amidst concerns over terrorism response

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets steady amidst concerns over terrorism response

The week started with a sharp rally but trading soon settled into a narrower range. While the Indian markets faced challenges maintaining consistent momentum, global markets generally experienced robust growth

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Is the worst behind us?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Is the worst behind us?

In the April 28 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Market volatility hinges on border tensions, India must keep China from supporting Pakistan in a conflict, India needs to go the extra mile in its diplomacy with Bangladesh, markets could get Trump to back off, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Border tensions loom large

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Border tensions loom large

Indian markets faced challenges over the weekend, global markets rebounded sharply, led by a rally in the US market. Looking ahead, Indian markets may remain unsettled as they await government responses to the terrorist attack. Nevertheless, the market fundamentals appear to be strong

How Trump's tariffs are sinking global logistics and trucking firms

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How Trump's tariffs are sinking global logistics and trucking firms

The global movement of goods is entering a turbulent phase amid the trade war. New data reveals changes unfolding across ports, shipping lines, and logistics hubs

How a falling market and tighter regulations impacted brokers

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How a falling market and tighter regulations impacted brokers

A falling market and SEBI’s regulatory clampdown have hit brokerages hard, slashing both client counts and profitability. But are we seeing green shoots of recovery?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SEBI's course correction awaited

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SEBI's course correction awaited

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Wipro's falling number in Europe decoded, private banks face slowdown but show resilience, big market risk investors ignore near their retirement, the true heir of Ambedkar’s legacy, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | More legs to the rally?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | More legs to the rally?

Nifty began the week with a significant gap-up and continued to build on its gains. The market believes that the impact of the Trump tariff trade has already been factored in

Has the US market lost its charm?

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Has the US market lost its charm?

While global markets reel under the weight of President Trump's tariff shocks, India has staged a quiet comeback—emerging as the first to bounce back from the chaos of 'Liberation Day', even as uncertainty clouds Wall Street

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Trump’s U-turn help revive markets?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Trump’s U-turn help revive markets?

The Nifty index has experienced significant volatility, primarily attributed to Trump's tariff policies but there is hope for a market recovery. A mixed behaviour was observed in global markets after the US announced a 90-day pause on tariff increases for most countries

GuruSpeak| How a life-threatening accident transformed Vamsi Krishna's career

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GuruSpeak| How a life-threatening accident transformed Vamsi Krishna's career

What happens when a single twist of fate forces you to rewrite your future? Discover how one trader’s journey—from unexpected setbacks to algorithmic innovations—unlocked a philosophy of resilience that redefined risk, discipline, and success

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump’s tsunami

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump’s tsunami

For April 7 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian markets join the global market selloff, Trump's tariff policy likely to hurt US more, Pakistan’s using geopolitical playbook to exploit Afghan refugees, Kerala Congress' Shah Bano moment, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Indian markets join the global market selloff?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Can Indian markets join the global market selloff?

Indian markets declined, with benchmark indices falling 2.62%. Nifty entered bearish territory, and FIIs increased short positions, indicating potential further market declines in the coming weeks

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil spill

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil spill

In April 4 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India may have a tariff advantage over its peers, equity investing weighs on getting the valuation game right, trumping the tariff challenge, US tariffs and India's strategic response, and more

Quick Take: Decoding the market impact of Trump’s tariffs

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Quick Take: Decoding the market impact of Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s tariff shock rattles global markets, with Indian stocks facing turbulence while select sectors eye opportunities

Should retail quota in large IPOs be curtailed?

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Should retail quota in large IPOs be curtailed?

As IPO sizes surge, merchant bankers face challenges in attracting retail investors and seek regulatory tweaks—will SEBI redefine the rules?

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Nifty ends 5-month slump — What’s next?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Nifty ends 5-month slump — What’s next?

Strong foreign institutional investor (FII) buying and short-covering in the second half of March led to an impressive five percent gain by the end of the month

How SEBI's FPI disclosure rules will impact foreign flows

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How SEBI's FPI disclosure rules will impact foreign flows

SEBI takes a bold step on disclosures for foreign funds, marking a significant shift in its regulatory approach

The key drivers behind March's market rally

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The key drivers behind March's market rally

Indian markets have rallied by 8 percent from their lows this March. What sparked this sudden surge, and have investors missed the boat?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tariff Tension

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tariff Tension

In March 24 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India’s neighbourhood first policy might need tweaking, fiscal year-end could fuel market rally, lessons for India from China's tech space, four takeaways from Raisina Dialogue 2025, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Fiscal year-end could fuel market rally

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Fiscal year-end could fuel market rally

In its third week of recovery, the Nifty has experienced five consecutive days of gains. After setting a record for the most days of continuous decline, we are now achieving a record for the most days of advance. Looking at the monthly timeframe, we are on track to close positively

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