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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Time to be cautiously contrarian?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Time to be cautiously contrarian?

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama January 9 edition: A long-term investor mindset will help make money, focus on new products at pharma companies draws to a close, Meta’s latest shift befuddles Indian fact-checkers, and more

Budget Snapshot | Will Budget 2025 see higher focus on government capex?

BUSINESS

Budget Snapshot | Will Budget 2025 see higher focus on government capex?

In the current fiscal year, the government has had the tough task of balancing subsidies to alleviate the impact of rural distress on the one hand and capex for economic growth on the other

Domestic rubber prices fall, but it is early for tyre firms to rejoice

BUSINESS

Domestic rubber prices fall, but it is early for tyre firms to rejoice

In the current fiscal year, tyre makers took price hikes of about 5-6 percent in replacement markets mainly, which is hardly sufficient to offset the pain from raw material price increases

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A peek into 2025 through RBI's Financial Stability Report

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A peek into 2025 through RBI's Financial Stability Report

Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama December 31 edition: India’s real estate on verge of transformation, India's dependence on L-ion battery import to come off sharply, Trump tariff's to add meaty twist to trade trajectory, eight SC rulings in 2024 that hold major impact, and more

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India’s tourism sector uncorks the bubbly

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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | India’s tourism sector uncorks the bubbly

In this editing of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian banks gearing for change in new year, how the trading cycle will fare in 2024, steel production and it's supply side explained, and more

New entrants to spice up equity listings in hotel sector

BUSINESS

New entrants to spice up equity listings in hotel sector

A defining feature is the rising presence of realty developers and private equity backed hotels that are seeking to list

Bleak global outlook, a negative for Indian auto component exporters

BUSINESS

Bleak global outlook, a negative for Indian auto component exporters

A weak demand environment in global auto sales coupled with sluggishness on home turf could be tough posers for India’s component manufacturers

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SIPs brush aside worries on growth, inflation

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | SIPs brush aside worries on growth, inflation

In December 12 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: LIC continues its dismal performance in retail insurance, crypto likely get a relook under now RBI chief, quick commerce may be a bigger problem to kiranawalas than predicted, Gen-Z is redefining the future, and more

Michelin Camso buyout to drive Ceat’s earnings prospects

BUSINESS

Michelin Camso buyout to drive Ceat’s earnings prospects

Deal valuation looks reasonable given global brand access, access to two manufacturing units and also when seen in comparison to OHT leader Balakrishna Industries which trades at 6.2 times EV/sales

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Are potholes deepening for auto companies?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama| Are potholes deepening for auto companies?

In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: This hotel stock may be worth adding to your portfolio, economic realities could nullify Trump’s threat to BRICS, weak wage trend may impact consumption, IT firms' time & material revenue halves in two decades, and more

Is the recent rally in cement stocks justified?

BUSINESS

Is the recent rally in cement stocks justified?

Cement prices in November were still nearly 7 per cent below the year-ago period, on an all-India average basis.

Why construction firms’ earnings may face a speed bump in the near term

BUSINESS

Why construction firms’ earnings may face a speed bump in the near term

Project execution in the years of general elections fell by an average 5 percent YoY in four prior instances, independent of whether there was a change in the government or not 

There is ample global funding for viable infrastructure projects: VA Tech WABAG CMD Rajiv Mittal

BUSINESS

There is ample global funding for viable infrastructure projects: VA Tech WABAG CMD Rajiv Mittal

WABAG’s order book is 80 percent from government and flagship domestic projects

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the property market boom here to stay?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Is the property market boom here to stay?

In Moneycontrol Pro Panorama November 21 edition: RBI's conservative stand on credit risk, mass consumption key to steady economic growth, SEBI's dubious crackdown on finfluencers, investors can make the most of a volatile market, and more

Prospects for REITs light up on upcycle in office rentals

BUSINESS

Prospects for REITs light up on upcycle in office rentals

The distribution per unit to the investors rose by 5-7 per cent for all three REIT firms when compared to the year-ago period

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Indian equities could see more correction ahead

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Indian equities could see more correction ahead

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama November 14 edition: Trump tariffs can spell dilemma for emerging markets, banks are de-risking but not all loans are slowing, Indian startups not yet ready to board the AI bus, important to get the timing right for an IPO, and more

Chart of the Day | Q2 road tenders rise, but power sector shines in project awards

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day | Q2 road tenders rise, but power sector shines in project awards

Power sector's share was highest in Q2FY2025's project awards due to increased demand for power in the last few years

ABB India: Change in order flow mix a boon or bane?

BUSINESS

ABB India: Change in order flow mix a boon or bane?

ABB India’s playbook is poised to cash in on high growth businesses that is aiding profitability and return ratios. Will it sustain?

All the signs point to a downcycle in commercial vehicles

BUSINESS

All the signs point to a downcycle in commercial vehicles

Lack of strong bounceback in infra activity, moderating urban demand and easing truck rentals raise doubts over CV sales improving

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | As global banks cut rates, will RBI act in tandem?

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | As global banks cut rates, will RBI act in tandem?

For Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's November 8 edition: Crypto market in celebratory mood after Trump's victory, infrastructure or consumption or exports pick your favourite theme, consumption stocks face investment issues, Chandrachud leaves behind a contested legacy, and more

Why a Trump victory is good for the economy, markets and India

BUSINESS

Why a Trump victory is good for the economy, markets and India

A higher focus on manufacturing, enabling investment in technology sectors, China +1 are likely to be positives for the US and Indian economy. How the Fed reacts is a crucial factor to watch, says S Krishnakumar, founder-director, Lion Hill Capital

Why Exide Industries, Amara Raja could face margin pressure ahead

BUSINESS

Why Exide Industries, Amara Raja could face margin pressure ahead

Lead prices, which account for around 60 percent of the total battery cost, are higher than the pre-Covid levels and unlikely to come off soon

How to decode the festive sparkle in October auto sales

BUSINESS

How to decode the festive sparkle in October auto sales

All the festivals came bunched up in October, which along with hefty discounts, fuelled PV and 2W retail sales. Will this continue?

Cracks deepen in cement firms’ profitability after pricing pressure

BUSINESS

Cracks deepen in cement firms’ profitability after pricing pressure

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