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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

PMI data underscores optimistic outlook of capital goods companies

BUSINESS

PMI data underscores optimistic outlook of capital goods companies

April PMI data exudes confidence in manufacturing activity and expansion in capex cycle. But rising interest rates, job losses and strain in some economies can be dampeners ahead

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil prices under pressure again

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil prices under pressure again

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Overseas migration is a no-brainer, mall revenues register a strong rise, the economic fallout of increased military spending, trade green barriers need a counter plan, and more

L&T's orderbook in a sweet spot, will elections play spoilsport?

EARNINGS

L&T's orderbook in a sweet spot, will elections play spoilsport?

L&T’s overseas contribution in total orders has been rising too, with the Middle-East playing a significant role in order flows

Chart of the Day: Project awards on a high in FY2023

MARKETS

Chart of the Day: Project awards on a high in FY2023

Manufacturing and electricity segments show strong traction in new orders

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Tech blues, what lies ahead?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Tech blues, what lies ahead?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Growth lever for ICICI Lombard, retail investors have an edge, last frontier of financial reforms, the Karnataka caste potboiler and much more

Will stubborn lead prices play spoilsport for battery makers?

EARNINGS

Will stubborn lead prices play spoilsport for battery makers?

With lead prices showing little signs of cooling, profit margins of lead acid battery makers may be squeezed in the near term

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Inflation buckles, time to pivot?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Inflation buckles, time to pivot?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: CPEC a metaphor for Pakistan’s failings, slump in demand for PCs will hurt China, dormant two-wheeler segment likely to outperform, lessons for Rahul Gandhi from Sharad Pawar, and more

Chart of the Day: Two-wheeler sales growth to outpace passenger vehicles

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Two-wheeler sales growth to outpace passenger vehicles

Auto sales growth will continue to be robust over the next two to three years, but the two-wheeler segment that was languishing for long is likely to outperform

Housing sector gets a rate hike breather, but uncertainties loom

BUSINESS

Housing sector gets a rate hike breather, but uncertainties loom

RBI’s pause in the interest rate hiking cycle does not make a material difference to home loan EMIs in the near term and is, at best, a sentiment booster

Chart of the Day: Cotton mills set to spin a happier tale in FY24

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Cotton mills set to spin a happier tale in FY24

Even as cotton prices trend lower from the all-time highs, spinning mills are hopeful that rising demand for yarn will give a leg-up to operating profitability

Maruti's soaring exports cannot compensate home market woes

STOCKS

Maruti's soaring exports cannot compensate home market woes

Soft demand for passenger vehicles is a big challenge but Maruti's premiumisation strategy could boost profitability

Strong domestic outlook to aid margin recovery for auto components

BUSINESS

Strong domestic outlook to aid margin recovery for auto components

In spite of a slowdown in global markets, a vibrant domestic auto market outlook along with moderating costs and easing supply chain pressures has brought cheer to auto component makers

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Inflation, recession, banking crises, what’s next?  

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Inflation, recession, banking crises, what’s next?  

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian markets' soar but not revenue, 2023 will likely be the year of layoffs, Khalistan raises its ugly head again, last hurrah for life insurers, and more

Chart of the Day: In spite of hurdles, e2W sales scale new highs in FY23

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: In spite of hurdles, e2W sales scale new highs in FY23

Rising competition and incumbents also revving up strategies to lure customers could see market share consolidation in e2Ws in a couple of years

PLI benefits to AC makers will come once component ecosystem fully develops, says Blue Star MD

BUSINESS

PLI benefits to AC makers will come once component ecosystem fully develops, says Blue Star MD

Retail AC sales likely to cross eight million units this fiscal (FY2023) and grow further to 10 million in the next with most of the customers being first time buyers

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silicon Valley Bank contagion spreads  

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Silicon Valley Bank contagion spreads  

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India’s exports soldier on, regulatory hurdles for Cipla in US, India bids for slice of semiconductor market, chinks in defence armour, and more

The Green Pivot: Robust order book steers Thermax out of the woods

INDIA

The Green Pivot: Robust order book steers Thermax out of the woods

Private sector order flows have seen robust additions. Strong execution and supply chain management skills are bound to translate these orders into better revenue growth

Tata Technologies IPO, its valuation and gains for Tata Motors

EARNINGS

Tata Technologies IPO, its valuation and gains for Tata Motors

Tata Motors investors will gain from the listing of its subsidiary Tata Technologies although long term prospects will hinge on how the firm fares in the competitive milieu

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Electric Vehicles de-FAMEd!

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Electric Vehicles de-FAMEd!

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India could face power cuts this summer, macros point to troubles ahead for iron ore, heat and inflation dampen consumption demand, states market themselves as tourist paradise, and more

Are rising rates putting realty investors on the back foot?

INDIA

Are rising rates putting realty investors on the back foot?

Past real estate cycles have shown weak correlation of mortgage rates to property rates and cycles, but rates do impact valuations

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