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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

US tariffs on Chinese shipping can disrupt global trade

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US tariffs on Chinese shipping can disrupt global trade

To counter China’s dominance in the shipping industry, the US government is considering imposing hefty tariffs on Chinese-built and -operated vessels. While it’s aimed at boosting the US shipping sector, the proposed fees could lead to widespread disruption in global trade and economic loss for American exporters and farmers

SGB fiasco: Why rising gold prices are causing headaches for the government

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SGB fiasco: Why rising gold prices are causing headaches for the government

The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme was introduced to steer Indian investors away from physical gold purchases and reduce the country's gold import bill. However, the government’s failure to hedge against rising gold prices has resulted in mounting liabilities, turning the SGB scheme into an expensive financial misstep.

Traders on edge as SEBI’s new rules could drain market liquidity

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Traders on edge as SEBI’s new rules could drain market liquidity

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is tightening regulations on derivative trading to curb manipulation and reduce investor losses. However, industry experts warn these measures may significantly reduce market liquidity and increase volatility.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Bullion Boom

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Bullion Boom

In march 17 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Early summer and the risk it poses for India, the luxury housing boom explained, why are investors fleeing to gold, can Europe rebuild its economic, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Investors flee to gold

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Investors flee to gold

The broader market experienced more significant selling, with the mid-cap index dropping by two percent and the small-cap index declining by four percent. Concerns about growth and fears of a recession have prompted investors to shift their funds from equities to gold

GuruSpeak: Tanmay Kurtkoti: using trading to create a multi-asset wealth model

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GuruSpeak: Tanmay Kurtkoti: using trading to create a multi-asset wealth model

Trading success is not about having the highest win rate. It’s about staying in the game long enough for your edge to play out

New rules for SME IPOs aim to reduce risks, but may cool investor appetite

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New rules for SME IPOs aim to reduce risks, but may cool investor appetite

SEBI’s new rules for SME IPOs aim to improve listing quality and protect investors amid a surge in smaller company offerings. While these measures introduce stricter norms, they may also limit growth opportunities and deter retail participation.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump hangover kicks in

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump hangover kicks in

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama March 10 edition: Trump tantrum rattles global markets, wheat crop not affected by relatively warmer winter, a perspective on market declines and recovery, Unilever’s new CEO may nudge HUL to move faster, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Trump tantrum rattles global markets

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Trump tantrum rattles global markets

The benchmark indices gained nearly three percent from their lows during the week. This recovery is noteworthy not only because of the sharp upward movement but also due to the broad participation in the rise

SEBI tightens the noose on derivative trading

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SEBI tightens the noose on derivative trading

SEBI's latest proposal to tighten derivative trading limits has sparked concerns among traders and investors. With stricter position limits and increased regulatory uncertainty, market liquidity and trading volumes are expected to take a hit.

Did OPEC+ succumb to Trump's pressure?

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Did OPEC+ succumb to Trump's pressure?

Firstly, the production hike is mere optics and will barely move the needle. Secondly, OPEC+'s justification of healthy oil demand does not agree with the data

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Crypto sunrise

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Crypto sunrise

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama March 3 edition: Manufacturing's share in economy same as 18 years ago, growing tensions over delimitation, unlocking India's mutual fund potential, impact of Trump’s policy moves on India-US ties, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Bloodbath in broader Indian markets

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Bloodbath in broader Indian markets

The Indian markets continued to slip. All sectoral indices closed in the red this week. The market is firmly in a bear grip, but one needs to remember that the Nifty index is approaching a major medium-term support level of around 21800.

How SEBI plans to curb manipulation in F&O stocks

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How SEBI plans to curb manipulation in F&O stocks

The recent changes by SEBI make operations more expensive for market players. From now on, the computation of the MWPL will only consider the OIs of options closer to the current market price. These options are more expensive than OTM options, complicating pushing a stock onto the ban list

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | More pain before gain

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | More pain before gain

Indian stocks experienced a downturn for the third consecutive week, with losses recorded on nine out of the last ten trading days. Currently, the Nifty 50 is trading 13 percent lower than its peak reached in late September 2024.

Are lock-in expiries in IPOs scary?

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Are lock-in expiries in IPOs scary?

When the share price falls below the price an investor purchased, it can be a good opportunity to buy more, provided they still believe in the company's fundamentals

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