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Disruptive forces at play in two-wheeler sector

EARNINGS

Disruptive forces at play in two-wheeler sector

Various technological and market disruptions could alter 2W market, market share of companies and their valuations

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tomatoes add flavour to RBI’s rate cut debate

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tomatoes add flavour to RBI’s rate cut debate

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: UN urges steps to avert environmental disaster, slowdown in IT can temper dividends, US ready to soften trade rules with China, will regulating OTTs solve government and telecos problems, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech gets wings

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech gets wings

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: SCO fails to meet India’s objectives, credit growth in private banks improves, drone sector could be a disruptive force, second half of 2023 mired in challenges, and more

The gaps in the India consumption story and how to fix them

BUSINESS

The gaps in the India consumption story and how to fix them

We are a large population and our per capita rank relative to others is still very low; our education levels modest; our work profile for many are meagre and backbreaking and living conditions are poor. That’s the broken thing we need to fix, says noted thought leader Bijapurkar

Lower energy costs may not spell profit bonanza for cement firms. Why?

EARNINGS

Lower energy costs may not spell profit bonanza for cement firms. Why?

History shows that while cement firms have witnessed lower energy costs when fuel prices drop, they have not necessarily seen a margin expansion. This time around, will the monsoon play spoil sport by dampening cement realisations?

TVS Motor: manoeuvring a winning playbook

STOCKS

TVS Motor: manoeuvring a winning playbook

TVS Motor has been revving up sales and market share over last few quarters, will margins follow?

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Yoga Day – capitalising on India’s soft power

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Yoga Day – capitalising on India’s soft power

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Modi in US must go big on commercial ties, how to control the AI genie, tough test for sugar mill investors, is the market strong enough, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A Coup In The Skies: What IndiGo's 500-aircraft deal with Airbus means

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A Coup In The Skies: What IndiGo's 500-aircraft deal with Airbus means

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India ready for jet engine deal with US, cyclical markets boost returns, listed firms make a convincing capex recovery, Senthil Balaji's arrest flusters MK Stalin government, and more

We hope to operate with 4.5-5% spread over the long term: Rajiv Lochan, MD, Sundaram Finance

BUSINESS

We hope to operate with 4.5-5% spread over the long term: Rajiv Lochan, MD, Sundaram Finance

The pace of harmonising (by the regulator) between banks and NBFCs is picking up, which means the time to adapt, the time to adjust, get the systems processes in place is getting shorter, says Rajiv C Lohan, MD, Sundaram Finance

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A pregnant pause but more rate hikes loom

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A pregnant pause but more rate hikes loom

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Deflation in wholesale prices deepens, can MRF muscle its way to the top, BJP-AIADMK spat is good news for DMK, capital crunch lurks for India’s green energy dreams, and more

After scaling Rs 1 lakh, does the MRF stock have the muscle to climb higher?

EARNINGS

After scaling Rs 1 lakh, does the MRF stock have the muscle to climb higher?

Loss of its pride of place in some categories of tyres and the ongoing capex are posers to MRF’s market share and return ratios

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | RBI skips again, markets yawn

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | RBI skips again, markets yawn

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: MSP hike raises higher food inflation risk, will ONDC be an enabler to the digital ecosystem, sustainable demand is key to PLI 2.0 success, revival package for BSNL maybe a futile effort, and more

Chart of the Day: Are Indian equities overvalued?

INDIA

Chart of the Day: Are Indian equities overvalued?

Indian equities are up 7 per cent since April taking the Mcap-to-GDP ratio into a modestly overvalued zone

FAME II subsidy cuts untimely, may deter transition to EVs

BUSINESS

FAME II subsidy cuts untimely, may deter transition to EVs

FAME II subsidy cut, in a knee-jerk reaction to alleged fraudulent practices by OEMs in order to claim incentives, may be a spoke in the wheel of transition to e2Ws

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India firmly on growth path

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India firmly on growth path

In today’s edition of Panorama: India Inc and GDP, economy puts on running shows, JK Paper’s growth script, helicopter parenting for banks and more

The tussle between MNC parent and minority shareholders is not new

STOCKS

The tussle between MNC parent and minority shareholders is not new

While the parent company may choose to consolidate a future-fit business in a 100% subsidiary for ease of technology transfer and operations, the sudden slump sale when a business is just getting into its stride peeves minority shareholders who look for returns when the cycle turns.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the funding winter beginning to thaw?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the funding winter beginning to thaw?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: US stock market rallies in green, office and retail property market zooms, lessons from energy crisis for EU, BJP considers AAP a bigger threat, and more

Siemens: Minority shareholders upset, will they stave off sale of motors business?

BUSINESS

Siemens: Minority shareholders upset, will they stave off sale of motors business?

Siemens’ sale of LVM business is among the many such instances that has peeved minority investors. What are the options before them?

IRB Infra's Q4 results offer insights into the country’s road sector

INDIA

IRB Infra's Q4 results offer insights into the country’s road sector

IRB’s March quarter performance shows active tendering activity in roads and a rise in revenue from construction as well as toll traffic and income

Fate of apparel makers hangs in the balance

BUSINESS

Fate of apparel makers hangs in the balance

Textile manufacturers, particularly apparel makers, have had a tough going with demand collapsing in EU and US, their key markets. No near term solace is in sight

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | US debt ceiling, a political drama

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | US debt ceiling, a political drama

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Lead prices set to rise as supply weakens, it might be too late for authorities to regulate AI, slowing demand for steel sees a price slump, Congress’s poll promises burdens state exchequer, and more

Amid gung-ho forecasts lurk some challenges for Tata Motors

MARKETS

Amid gung-ho forecasts lurk some challenges for Tata Motors

As vehicle production normalises, new product excitement wanes and competition hots up from the big daddies in the luxury car market, realisations may moderate

Why profit margins of tyre companies might have peaked

STOCKS

Why profit margins of tyre companies might have peaked

Along with moderation in demand for tyres expected in the near to medium term, rising rubber prices may puncture profitability of tyre firms

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed on the fence

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed on the fence

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India’s dependence on trade with China is a risk, unseasonal rains wreaks havoc on crops, erring auditors may escape SEBI’s wrath, Go First insolvency puts banks on spotlight, and more

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