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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is Omicron losing its sting? 

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is Omicron losing its sting? 

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: ICICI Lombard makes the cut, the way forward for L&T Infotech, Budget Chart of the Day, Crypto Learn and more

China factor fluffs yarn mills’ profits, will cotton prices play spoilsport?

BUSINESS

China factor fluffs yarn mills’ profits, will cotton prices play spoilsport?

Rising cotton prices are bringing cheer to farmers and cotton traders, but yarn mills are worried it may dull their brightened business outlook

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India can be a growth outlier. And how!

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India can be a growth outlier. And how!

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Infy the showstopper, buyback tailwind for TCS, Startup Street, ABC of crypto trading and more

With Omicron, it's déjà vu for premium hotels

BUSINESS

With Omicron, it's déjà vu for premium hotels

The new variant has delivered a hard knock to the budding recovery, but this time the rebound in occupancy could be faster and the industry is better prepared to handle the disruption 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The volatility signs are flashing red

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | The volatility signs are flashing red

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The fear gauge is sending a warning to investors, government spending capacity, Sona BLW, Laurus Labs, tyre companies' capex, crypto trading, and more

Tyre makers' capex underscores robust demand

BUSINESS

Tyre makers' capex underscores robust demand

Improving demand in some auto OEM sales and steady replacement market demand are robust headwinds but investors should not ignore risks

Rising truck rentals pave the way for sustained recovery in CVs

BUSINESS

Rising truck rentals pave the way for sustained recovery in CVs

Factors that boost demand for CVs are slowly falling in place after a long lull. Improved utilisation, robust rentals, the waning effect of higher axle load norms on higher tonnage commercial vehicles and the scrappage policy, are all coming together as strong tailwinds

Electric Vehicles | Why 2022 could be a year of opportunities dotted with challenges

BUSINESS

Electric Vehicles | Why 2022 could be a year of opportunities dotted with challenges

Regulatory actions and rising fossil fuel costs are creating a conducive environment for EV adoption 

M&M’s auto segment revs up big time, a margin driver?

AUTOMOBILE

M&M’s auto segment revs up big time, a margin driver?

M&M’s overall profitability faces near-term risks from the twin challenges of chip shortage and a cyclical peak for its farm equipment segment

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Omicron casts a long shadow over economy

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Omicron casts a long shadow over economy

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI policy decoupling, Zee to unlock value, the booster dose buzz, FMCG’s Achilles heel, and more

Will the March quarter rescue flagging margins of cement companies?

BUSINESS

Will the March quarter rescue flagging margins of cement companies?

Cement prices have tumbled back to September levels. This raises doubts on the ability of companies to pass on rising costs to consumers and protect profitability 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed bites the bullet, a cue for other central banks?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Fed bites the bullet, a cue for other central banks?

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The monetary policy heft, Chart of the Day, FT’s Person of the Year, ITC in for a long haul, Supriya Lifescience IPO and more

National Infrastructure Pipeline: Timely resources needed to back ambitious plan

BUSINESS

National Infrastructure Pipeline: Timely resources needed to back ambitious plan

A study by CredAvenue Ltd finds that only an abysmal 5 per cent of projects that are to be executed over five years till FY25 have been completed till November 15

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why MPC chose to walk a fine line

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Why MPC chose to walk a fine line

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Buyers turn tight fisted, Keki Mistry sees a super cycle, MapmyIndia IPO, this NBFC has a point to prove, Start-up Street, Lex-speak and more

Are slippages in Ashok Leyland’s performance a speed bump or cause for worry?

BUSINESS

Are slippages in Ashok Leyland’s performance a speed bump or cause for worry?

The company has lost market share, with some analysts saying the bitter family feud in the promoter Hinduja group could be taking its toll on the management's performance 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Auto sales are running out of fuel

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Auto sales are running out of fuel

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: The metal play, Anand Rathi IPO gets off the block, decoding Digital Banks, Start-up Street, Rahul Dravid faces a tall order, Lex-speak and more

Auto component stocks shiver on fears of Omicron virus impact

BUSINESS

Auto component stocks shiver on fears of Omicron virus impact

The stocks had run up by 70-80 per cent over a year. Hence, a drop in stock prices would make the risk-reward equation for investors more favourable

Ola Electric hype revs up competition

BUSINESS

Ola Electric hype revs up competition

While Ola struggles to deliver its electric scooter, the likes of TVS, Greaves Cotton and Ather are forging ahead with their EV plans 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Ban on cryptos? The jury is out

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Ban on cryptos? The jury is out

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Tax dynamics and tech biggies, a hyper-growth bet, the Eastern Window, Fed’s inflation challenge and more

Kubota's Escorts deal set to shake up India's agri-machinery market

BUSINESS

Kubota's Escorts deal set to shake up India's agri-machinery market

The Japanese leader in heavy machinery is set to take a majority stake in the Indian tractor-maker, as part of its move to expand in emerging markets, which will enhance Escorts' competitive edge 

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Paytm's listing fiasco a jolt for the IPO market

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Paytm's listing fiasco a jolt for the IPO market

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Vedanta’s search for value, McKinsey’s warnings, why Apollo Hospitals has an edge, the simmering inflation, the health insurance lesson, and more

The Green Pivot: Thermax’s bet on green energy transition begins to pay off

BUSINESS

The Green Pivot: Thermax’s bet on green energy transition begins to pay off

Thermax’s order book profile underscores its ability to smoothen the green energy transition, at a time when the world is grappling with climate change

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Act quickly on new public project guidelines

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Act quickly on new public project guidelines

New public project reforms are bold, but execution holds the key

BUSINESS

New public project reforms are bold, but execution holds the key

Of the 1,670 mega and large projects (worth Rs150 crore and above) monitored by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), nearly 438 reported a cost overrun of about Rs 4.3 trillion (lakh crore) till September

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