MARKETS
Stock Market | Nifty crosses 16,000 — so, what’s the big deal
It is mostly ignored that Nifty, like any other statistical number, is meaningless in isolation. If the idea is just to celebrate, like drunk dancing at the wedding of a distant relative, a statistical number may be used in isolation
BUSINESS
View: There is no reason to hate Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies because of their volatility
In the modern context, technologically challenging things such as Bitcoins find greater favour with common people compared with gold.
BUSINESS
Three decades of reforms and still miles to go
The progress made so far appears patchy and reluctant. Comprehensive and constitutionally-enforceable policies for sustainable development and digital commerce need to be evolved and implemented earnestly, at the earliest
BUSINESS
How to manage risks vis-a-vis stock market
The first step of managing the risk in equity portfolio is to understand the difference between mitigation of loss and optimisation of the risk
BUSINESS
What RBI's higher tolerance for benchmark yields means for the markets
The more pertinent question however is “whether RBI is running behind the curve and the economy will have to pay for this lag later in the day?”
IPO
What is common between Zomato IPO, a Dadar flat and a Hussain painting?
Applying the conventional methods of valuations to these businesses might not be appropriate. Simply because these businesses are quite unlike the conventional businesses.
BUSINESS
Zomato IPO | Stock market valuation benchmarks might have to change
The PE ratio indicator and the ‘Warren Buffett’ indicator may soon lose their relevance, especially in the context of the Indian markets
BUSINESS
The big dilemma policymakers now face — markets or sustainability?
Any event that might lead to material erosion of the wealth effect will be resisted by politicians and policymakers alike. But trillions of dollars in negative yielding debt, fiscal deficits running at arguably unsustainable levels, signs of unsustainability in asset prices must be bothering the minds and consciousness of the people on the side of righteousness.
TRENDS
What the Samudra Manthan teaches us about the economics of bubbles
There are three smaller bubbles growing in the India economy at this time. Doubtless, they will fuel our development for years to come.
BUSINESS
View: Market rally — do not let FOMO overwhelm you
The investors must cut the noise out and focus on their investment strategy. Listening to the popular narrative and getting overwhelmed with the feeling of missing out (FOMO) will only lead them to make mistakes that may cost dearly
TRENDS
Why are DHFL shares still trading?
The resolution plan, approved by NCLT in the successful bid of Piramal Group for DHFL, envisaged zero value for the shares of DHFL. Despite this the stock was allowed to be traded
BUSINESS
Is Nifty at 15,500 a bubble?
Though markets may rise sharply and some stocks may be trading at unsustainable levels, the overall market is far from the bubble territory due to the four factors outlined below
BUSINESS
Scenes from Azadpur Mandi amid farmer protests: Present tense, future challenging
Azadpur Mandi is an ideal reflection of socialist and secular society.
BUSINESS
Gold is glittering; but is it the endgame?
The demand for gold as a store of value is a deeply complex matter. In the past, gold had been a preferred asset to store value both during economic as well as political crises.
EXPERT-COLUMNS
Learning from past mistakes: Why India still needs development financial institutions
These institutions must be supported adequately by the government, but managed professionally. Leaving this space entirely to commercial banks and NBFCs may not work.
TRENDS
'Pataal Lok' raises many serious questions but answers none
The new series on Amazon Prime is commendable for its tight plot and sharp script, but raises audiences' cynicism by a few degrees.
EXPERT-COLUMNS
Decoupling of real economy from markets: Why stock prices don’t reflect economic reality
The resilience of stock markets in light of COVID-19 uncertainty has left many market participants perplexed.
EXPERT-COLUMNS
COVID-19 impact: Many migrant returnees may never leave their homes for work again
The helpless and hungry migrant workers have been treated worse than animals. Many states have treated them as if they were intruders from some foreign country.
