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Short-Term Volatility, Long-Term Uncertainty: Budget 2025's impact on markets

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Short-Term Volatility, Long-Term Uncertainty: Budget 2025's impact on markets

One big hope for the market is that the tax relief provided by the finance minister will help increase domestic investment.

GuruSpeak | Dharanidharan – an accidental trader

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GuruSpeak | Dharanidharan – an accidental trader

While learning from others and understanding established practices is crucial, true success often comes from finding your own path and sticking to it with unwavering discipline

Is SEBI's sachet scheme a financial inclusion masterstroke?

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Is SEBI's sachet scheme a financial inclusion masterstroke?

SEBI is considering subsidising the initial client acquisition and there is nothing wrong with SEBI using the funds it collects from every trade to attract more investors to the market

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The AI Slingshot

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The AI Slingshot

For Jan 27 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Budget may help change the market trend, India need not worry about Trump's new immigration rules, indicators suggest an oversold market, MSME credit gap is India's latest concern, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Indicators suggest an oversold market

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Indicators suggest an oversold market

The benchmark indices ended in the red, marking third consecutive week of negative closings. Indian equities continued to underperform compared to most global markets in the first month of the year.

Structural changes raise concerns about long-term viability of trading, according to Jainam Broking’s Milan Parekh

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Structural changes raise concerns about long-term viability of trading, according to Jainam Broking’s Milan Parekh

With narrowing profit margins and elevated costs, sustaining operations becomes increasingly difficult, raising concerns about the long-term viability of trading in Indian markets

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Decoding IT performance as Trump takes charge

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Decoding IT performance as Trump takes charge

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama Jan 20 edition: The economic impact of geopolitical chaos on India, how RBI managed to counter forex volatility, markets buckle up as Trump takes the wheel, traditional Indian knowledge can help secure future of ‘economics’, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets buckle up as Trump takes the wheel

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets buckle up as Trump takes the wheel

The Nifty index declined for the second week, with momentum indicators pointing to further bearish trends. Global markets are keeping an eye out on Donald Trump's presidency closely for clues on future economic policies

Now is the perfect time for a dream Budget

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Now is the perfect time for a dream Budget

The government’s continuous efforts to increase personal tax revenue have led to income tax collections from individuals rising from approximately ₹7 lakh crores two years ago to around ₹10.35 lakh crores last year, with a projected increase to ₹13 lakh crores for FY25. Now is the time to reduce income taxes

Testing Market Weakness: What key indicators signal about market direction

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Testing Market Weakness: What key indicators signal about market direction

Technical indicators signal that the market is nearing a bottom, but the longer term trend will depend on how economic policy manages the challenges ahead

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The Mahakumbh: Plunge into prosperity

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The Mahakumbh: Plunge into prosperity

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama January 13 edition: Trump era to usher in new 'might is right' mantra, railway stocks look for momentum in upcoming Budget, how to decode the industrial production data, disunity within RSS ranks, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Rising rates, falling stocks

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Rising rates, falling stocks

India's stock market declined 2.38% last week, its worst performance in two months. IT companies, boosted by TCS results, helped mitigate losses, while mid and small-cap stocks dropped about 6%

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil on thin ice

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil on thin ice

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama January 10 edition: India Inc needs to pull its socks up on corruption, low corporate tax rates warrant a relook, impact of Free Trade Agreements on customs duty revenue, Kejriwal's political future is at stake in Delhi polls, and more

High costs and low volumes: The challenges facing India's options market in 2025

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High costs and low volumes: The challenges facing India's options market in 2025

With rising trading costs and the Indian market currently in correction mode, this is an unfavourable time to engage in options trading in India.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A rollercoaster earnings season

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A rollercoaster earnings season

In the January 6 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: DPDP Draft is too little too late, China's dam project in Tibet to further stress ties with India, decoding the impact of latest GST data on economy, hype around nuclear energy won’t last, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Caution prevails as traders prepare for results season uncertainty

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Caution prevails as traders prepare for results season uncertainty

Indian equity markets started on a positive note, but this optimism was overshadowed by ongoing selling from foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Now as the results season begins, traders are expected to proceed cautiously.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The retail revolution

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The retail revolution

In the January 2 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: FMCG investors wait for urban demand to pick up, renewable energy likely to outperform in 2025, predictions for startups in 2025, struggles of national armies in civil war situations, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Holiday season expected to keep markets subdued

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Holiday season expected to keep markets subdued

Indian markets are expected to remain subdued with a slight negative bias in outlook. The Nifty experienced a modest bounce this week indicating a lack of sufficient buying power to propel the index to higher levels. Weekly momentum indicators remain in sell mode, suggesting that we may see further declines in the market

GuruSpeak| Puneet Sharma's trading journey: Mastering quantitative trading through data and algos

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GuruSpeak| Puneet Sharma's trading journey: Mastering quantitative trading through data and algos

His trading approach combines quantitative strategies, algorithmic models, and robust risk management protocols and prioritises maintaining a high risk-to-reward ratio to ensure long-term profitability

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the IPO juggernaut slow down in 2025?

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the IPO juggernaut slow down in 2025?

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama December 23 edition: GST decision delays could prove costly, short-term market recovery likely soon, RBI's MPC leans towards rate cuts, India's rising public debt no cause of concern yet, and more

Pro Market Outlook | Short-term recovery could be in sight

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Pro Market Outlook | Short-term recovery could be in sight

Nifty ended its four-week winning streak by relinquishing all its gains. The index has fallen below the 20-week and 40-week moving averages

Options trading curbs: A case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater

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Options trading curbs: A case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater

The retail investors and traders that regulators aimed to protect are now falling victim to various dabba operators, over whom the authorities have no control.

India's crypto conundrum: Balancing regulation with realising its market potential

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India's crypto conundrum: Balancing regulation with realising its market potential

While the global landscape for cryptocurrency continues to evolve, the Indian government is taking a cautious approach

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | 2024: A landmark year for fundraising

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | 2024: A landmark year for fundraising

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Syrian political crisis alters Middle East power equations, flash PMI suggests fast-paced growth for 2024 end, Fed rate cut almost a certainty this week, Akali Dal's revival in Punjab under a dark cloud, and more

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