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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rising trust in India’s REIT landscape

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rising trust in India’s REIT landscape

In today’s edition of Pro Panorama: SBI throws up a surprise, Sun Pharma stays in shape, IMF’s take on fiscal deficit, L&T’s foreign flavour and much more

Chart of the Day | L&T’s rising overseas orders -- more to flow?

INFRASTRUCTURE

Chart of the Day | L&T’s rising overseas orders -- more to flow?

The IEA estimates that the Middle East could account for about 20 per cent of global hydrogen-focused renewable capacity by 2028

Data Story: Long haul for e-buses to make a mark on Indian roads

BUSINESS

Data Story: Long haul for e-buses to make a mark on Indian roads

E-bus penetration is rising but here’s why the rate of adoption is still abysmal

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | US Fed cuts rates, but foggy road ahead

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | US Fed cuts rates, but foggy road ahead

In October 30 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian sugar mills in sticky ethanol spot, time to dream big and embrace global expansion, India’s consumption boom must power its manufacturing future, and more

Chart of the Day | What improved toll revenue, freight movement tell us

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | What improved toll revenue, freight movement tell us

Steady rise in toll revenue reflects revised fees, efficient tolling, and higher share of heavy vehicles

What puts TVS Motor's profit growth in top gear

TECHNOLOGY

What puts TVS Motor's profit growth in top gear

With sales growth stable and outpacing peers, TVS' profit margin expansion and market share increase should support the stock's rich valuations

India's Economic Boom: A look beyond the GDP numbers at the structural challenges ahead

BUSINESS

India's Economic Boom: A look beyond the GDP numbers at the structural challenges ahead

If growth is strong, if companies are investing and the government is also spending, then a demand resurgence should be seen and it should also show up in product prices. Why then is core inflation (which is demand side) so low? Why is urban demand relatively weak? Is there a challenge from cheap Chinese imports?

Bharat Forge finds strength on home ground even as de-risking strategy pays off

BUSINESS

Bharat Forge finds strength on home ground even as de-risking strategy pays off

Timely India-centric strategy and de-risking business into non-auto segments augurs well in times of global trade tensions

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the festive season sparkle continue?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the festive season sparkle continue?

For Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama October 16 edition: MPC minutes show a policy pause, Google puts India on its AI map, India’s home-grown technology alternatives enter the big league, Gold loans haven’t had it better, and more

Chart of the Day | Can the world break China’s dominance over rare earths?

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | Can the world break China’s dominance over rare earths?

Countries including the US and Europe are committing billions of dollars to rare earth mining/refining

WPI linking factor to take a toll on road asset returns

INFRASTRUCTURE

WPI linking factor to take a toll on road asset returns

Lower linking factor can also lower the debt-service coverage ratio that could be a challenge for operators who are highly leveraged

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the AI bubble waiting to burst?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the AI bubble waiting to burst?

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama October 9 edition: A look at what could be the deciding factor for Bihar, FMCG sales slack after GST cut worrying investors, forex market warnings that policymakers must heed, Ratan Tata’s personality radiated ibadat, inayat and insaniyat, and more

Why are stock prices lagging performance in listed realty firms?

BUSINESS

Why are stock prices lagging performance in listed realty firms?

Strong home sales in the premium segment at elevated prices dominate the real estate landscape, but growth rates are coming off

We are committed to improving free cash flows, return ratios: Neeraj Kanwar, MD, Apollo Tyres

BUSINESS

We are committed to improving free cash flows, return ratios: Neeraj Kanwar, MD, Apollo Tyres

Tyre sales were slow in the first half of FY26 but we are hopeful of a better second half on the back of GST rate cuts

Data Story: How cement sector dynamics could play out, post GST rate cuts

BUSINESS

Data Story: How cement sector dynamics could play out, post GST rate cuts

Given tepid demand due to monsoon, festivities weighing on construction activity, a lull in pricing will prevail for some months ahead

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Festive cheer, resilient economy, but reluctant markets

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Festive cheer, resilient economy, but reluctant markets

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama September 25 edition: AI's investment spree masks unemployment crisis, impact of secondary market trends on IPOs decoded, desi food joints are spicing up the realty market, and more

Chart of the Day | Desi food joints are spicing up the realty market

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | Desi food joints are spicing up the realty market

From retail malls to high streets in cities, F&B outlets are lapping up space driving up real estate activity

Beyond the Hype: AI's massive investment spree masks growing unemployment crisis

BUSINESS

Beyond the Hype: AI's massive investment spree masks growing unemployment crisis

The AI universe has engulfed industries and economies that are committing huge spends even as it has sparked fears of job losses

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Dovish Fed, but dot plot shows deep divisions

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Dovish Fed, but dot plot shows deep divisions

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama September 18 edition: India's FMCG demand slowdown could be a canard, long-term analysis reveals deep competitiveness issues in exports, Pakistan must apologise to Bangladesh for ties to flourish, and more

Chart of the Day | Non-aero revenue in key airports surges to match global benchmarks

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | Non-aero revenue in key airports surges to match global benchmarks

PPP model airports generate about 86 per cent of the total non-aero revenue

Equity tag for REITs, another step towards global best practices

BUSINESS

Equity tag for REITs, another step towards global best practices

As an equity asset class, REITs can fuel capital flows into commercial property, though retail investors must be aware of the cons too

Mid-market hospitality will spice up the hotel boom in India: IHCL top boss Puneet Chhatwal

INTERVIEW

Mid-market hospitality will spice up the hotel boom in India: IHCL top boss Puneet Chhatwal

The MD and CEO shares the business recipe that helped him drive a turnaround at IHCL which was wallowing in loss when he took over in 2017

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SIPs hold their ground even as caution creeps into equities

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SIPs hold their ground even as caution creeps into equities

In September 11 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: GST rate cuts may encourage first-time cars buyers, lower income consumers’ shopping baskets are still light, India’s road safety crisis needs change, and more

Chart of the Day | Will GST rate cuts fuel the first-time buyer of passenger cars?

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | Will GST rate cuts fuel the first-time buyer of passenger cars?

First-time buyer demand has been stagnant for nearly a decade with growth seen only in SUVs

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