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Shriram Finance aims to be a multi-asset company, says executive vice-chairman Umesh Revankar

BUSINESS

Shriram Finance aims to be a multi-asset company, says executive vice-chairman Umesh Revankar

Over the next five years, we would like to grow the SME portfolio by expanding in regions other than the south, which has been significant so far

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Takeaways from the OpenAI saga

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Takeaways from the OpenAI saga

A weakening tractor cycle may crimp M&M’s profitability

EARNINGS

A weakening tractor cycle may crimp M&M’s profitability

While there is no complaining about M&M’s utility vehicle segment, the anticipated weakness in tractor sales may be a drag on profitability

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the good times in realty continue?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Will the good times in realty continue?

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI’s credit deployment data add to existing anxiety, FMCG companies may have oversold themselves, investments in agtech is not enough to transform the sector, Indian telecom's leapfrog moment, and more

Battery makers brace for transition to new energy solutions

INDIA

Battery makers brace for transition to new energy solutions

Investors may see return ratios dip as capex in L-ion facilities and marketing strategies take time to fructify into sustainable revenue

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil forecasts turn murky

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil forecasts turn murky

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: PMLA needs an urgent review, WeWork’s insolvency a warning to Indian startups, the long waiting game for India’s SEZs, will warehousing demand sustain, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed skips again, but are rate hikes behind it?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed skips again, but are rate hikes behind it?

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IT sector’s refusal to take risks affects jobs, what’s firing up the IPO market?, can BJP and allies tackle the Maratha Reservation challenge, NTPC’s new capex plans should reassure investors, and more

The Green Pivot: Rising conviction in TVS Motor’s EV strategy

COMPANIES

The Green Pivot: Rising conviction in TVS Motor’s EV strategy

After some initial hiccups, the success of its e2W iQube has set the stage for more domestic launches and exports

Chart of the Day: What’s firing up the IPO market?

INDIA

Chart of the Day: What’s firing up the IPO market?

This year's IPO market is more broad-based and the momentum is likely to continue into 2H2024

Stock market returns will be a lot lower than what people are used to: Sanjeev Prasad of Kotak Institutional Equities

WORLD

Stock market returns will be a lot lower than what people are used to: Sanjeev Prasad of Kotak Institutional Equities

The combined impact of a de-rating in multiples and lower earnings growth could result in moderate stock market returns in future

NHAI’s continuing conundrum of rising costs, delays and debt

BUSINESS

NHAI’s continuing conundrum of rising costs, delays and debt

While NHAI's asset monetising attempts do fall short of targets, there is hope that toll collections would be robust, adding to funds

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Bear grip tightens! 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Bear grip tightens! 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Dabur's nightmarish scenario, aviation sector gets government boost, headwinds in domestic market saddle Voltas, India's online gaming sector is sinking, and more

Voltas: Uncertain times weigh down valuations

EARNINGS

Voltas: Uncertain times weigh down valuations

Voltas may face pressure on margins in the near-to-medium term on account of challenges to its domestic AC business as well as international projects

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The threat from higher bond yields 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The threat from higher bond yields 

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Bank of Baroda fraud jolts banking sector, SEBI's tough stance on insider trading, funding winter continues for start-ups, India pushes for a space station by 2035, and more

Chart of the Day:  Electronics manufacturing services, India’s next sunrise sector?

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Electronics manufacturing services, India’s next sunrise sector?

The EMS sector could gain from expansion in the domestic electronics industry and a global shift away from China in production

Ashok Leyland: making the most of CV market momentum

STOCKS

Ashok Leyland: making the most of CV market momentum

What could surprise negatively is pressure on market share and stiff competition that may take a toll on pricing and profitability

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Contrasting tale of foreign & domestic investors

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Contrasting tale of foreign & domestic investors

In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Hyderabad races ahead in luxury housing market, unemployment rates much lower than before COVID, Israel spends far more than its neighbours, sugar export ban worries investors, and more

Are cotton textile stocks headed for a re-rating?

BUSINESS

Are cotton textile stocks headed for a re-rating?

Even revenues of domestic readymade garment (RMG) makers are likely to improve in FY2024 and FY2025 compared to the last two years

Indian REITs: Near-term risks will wane

BUSINESS

Indian REITs: Near-term risks will wane

Will a slowdown in US and Europe, the deepening property market crisis in China and high interest rates take investors away from Indian REITs? 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why are auto stocks sulking despite festive cheer? 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why are auto stocks sulking despite festive cheer? 

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: China’s real estate woes, changing Maldivian politics a new challenge for India, how to stay ahead despite market volatility, RBI needs to check the rise of neobanks, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why diesel carmakers may be left fuming

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why diesel carmakers may be left fuming

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IEA stresses case for changing energy systems, what the demerger means for Vedanta, ISRO's cost cutting lessons for India Inc, BJP's risky gamble with women’s quota bill, and more

Fuel prices apart, cement firms may face other risks too

BUSINESS

Fuel prices apart, cement firms may face other risks too

With supply likely to outstrip demand in the next two years, there could be pricing pressure for cement makers

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Did Powell rock the boat?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Did Powell rock the boat?

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Inflation dampens apparel retailers' revenue, falling household savings hurts growth, start-up challenges need transparent regulations, Brent crude looks ready to breach $100-level, and more

Private credit AIFs offer appealing risk-reward equation to investors: Shekhar Daga, ICICI Prudential AMC

INDIA

Private credit AIFs offer appealing risk-reward equation to investors: Shekhar Daga, ICICI Prudential AMC

We operate in the mid-market space (expected internal rate of return is 12-16 per cent), which provides a significant deployment potential for performing credit funds

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