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Shishir Asthana

Principal Analyst, Research

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Are the Tatas getting ready to rule the Indian skies?

BUSINESS

Are the Tatas getting ready to rule the Indian skies?

The aviation sector is likely to see another round of market share realignment

For ‘Boycott China’ to work, think like the Chinese

BUSINESS

For ‘Boycott China’ to work, think like the Chinese

The government will need to bring down the cost structure and improve the way businesses operate in India

UTI AMC need not worry about timing the market to list

BUSINESS

UTI AMC need not worry about timing the market to list

A good company will always attract quality investors

The lessons from Zerodha’s ESOP buyback

BUSINESS

The lessons from Zerodha’s ESOP buyback

Zerodha, along with other brokers who have adopted new technologies, have been among the few beneficiaries of the lockdown

Kudos to SEBI for relaxing capital infusion norms

BUSINESS

Kudos to SEBI for relaxing capital infusion norms

These relaxations would not only help promoters in raising money but also protect them from hostile takeovers.

India Gas Exchange can help revolutionise gas infrastructure in the country

BUSINESS

India Gas Exchange can help revolutionise gas infrastructure in the country

IGX would help establish a market-driven pricing mechanism for gas in the country

Gold loans are shining in the current crisis

BUSINESS

Gold loans are shining in the current crisis

People are pledging their household gold to raise cash

GuruSpeak | Shobhit Mathur – A peek into the world of wealth management

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Shobhit Mathur – A peek into the world of wealth management

Alignment of interest and disciplined advice with a thorough understanding of a customer’s needs is the most important ingredient of successful wealth management

How some companies are making the most of a crisis

BUSINESS

How some companies are making the most of a crisis

Shrewd promoters are using the crisis as an opportunity to strengthen company balance sheets

Here’s why oil price upside may be capped

COMMODITIES

Here’s why oil price upside may be capped

The incremental demand that is expected in the oil market is likely to be met by increased production

Hexaware delisting may have a nail-biting finish

BUSINESS

Hexaware delisting may have a nail-biting finish

The fact that the market took the share price to Rs 331 in two days as compared to the indicative price of Rs 285 announced by the company is a sign of what the public shareholders think of the offer

Weak dollar triggers risk-on trades across equity markets

BUSINESS

Weak dollar triggers risk-on trades across equity markets

The rally in the US has rubbed off on all major markets, despite complete pandemonium in almost all economies

Broking industry’s evolution complete as Sharekhan enters discount broking

BUSINESS

Broking industry’s evolution complete as Sharekhan enters discount broking

Digitisation and low cost of operations which allows these new age brokers to offer low-brokerage is the reason behind their success.

Moody’s downgrade a non-event for the markets but a wake-up call for the government

BUSINESS

Moody’s downgrade a non-event for the markets but a wake-up call for the government

The complete disregard to the downgrade by the market is a reflection of how much behind the curve rating agencies are

New margin norms are a game changer for Indian markets

BUSINESS

New margin norms are a game changer for Indian markets

In general, SEBI has made Indian markets far safer today and aligned them to global standards.

Despite distressed valuations, deal making unlikely to pick up in India

BUSINESS

Despite distressed valuations, deal making unlikely to pick up in India

Tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft have made 19 deals in the first five months of the current year, despite the lockdown

Should we celebrate the rise in the number of demat accounts opened during the lockdown?

BUSINESS

Should we celebrate the rise in the number of demat accounts opened during the lockdown?

Newbies need to realise that trading is a zero sum game, fraught with risk

GuruSpeak | Sourabh Sisodiya : A quant trader in pursuit of knowledge

BUSINESS

GuruSpeak | Sourabh Sisodiya : A quant trader in pursuit of knowledge

‘What has helped me succeed is effective risk management. My average losing day is smaller than my average winning day. At no point do I allow my losses to spiral out of control.’

Forget delisting; MNCs should consider listing their subsidiaries in India

BUSINESS

Forget delisting; MNCs should consider listing their subsidiaries in India

India, being a high growth market, adds growth and valuation support to the parent company.

Companies’ request for postponing Q1 results is a self-sabotaging idea

BUSINESS

Companies’ request for postponing Q1 results is a self-sabotaging idea

Postponing results will not prevent stock prices from being hammered

Indian companies can learn from their Chinese counterparts in raising capital from the US

BUSINESS

Indian companies can learn from their Chinese counterparts in raising capital from the US

It’s partly because an Alibaba and Baidu could raise big capital from the US market that they have reached where they are today

Delisting can lift spirits of MNC stocks

BUSINESS

Delisting can lift spirits of MNC stocks

MNCs use the opportunity to buy and delist the company from the market when prices are low and their cost of delisting the company will be lower

Is record low participation in derivative markets a red flag for the market?

BUSINESS

Is record low participation in derivative markets a red flag for the market?

Cash continues to be king

Day 1 of FM stimulus announcement was a no-show for markets

BUSINESS

Day 1 of FM stimulus announcement was a no-show for markets

Since the entire set of measures would be revealed over the next few days, the market would stay nervous until it gets the entire details. Volatility is likely to remain high for the rest of the week.

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