The MSP Debate: Much Ado About Little?
The correlation of changes in MSP to agricultural gross value added and food inflation have weakened over the years.
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After Private Lenders, PSU Banks Tip Toe Towards Fund Raising
The investor response remains uncertain even though these lenders are trading well below one-time price-to-book value.
Here’s Shankar Sharma’s Advice To Investors As Equities Rebound
Here’s Shankar Sharma’s advice to investors as equities rebound.
Key Themes That’ll Drive Temasek Investments In India, Post-Covid
Over the last six months, Temasek has invested “well in excess of a billion dollars” in India, Deputy Head Promeet Ghosh says.
Temples Use ‘God’s Gold’ To Pay Pandemic Bills
With donations down because of Covid, they’re tapping their Fort Knox-size trove.
Higher Earners Are More Likely To Be ‘Shy’ Trump Voters
Voters in households earning $75,000 a year or more were 10 percentage points less likely to express support for Trump.
JPMorgan Sees Indian Market Beating Global Peers When This Happens
Mookim said any reopening of trade on the back of a vaccine-related development will mean Indian stocks will surge more than peers
Three Filters Saurabh Mukherjea Uses To Invest In Companies
Be it a large cap, small cap, FMCG or pharma, the companies have to satisfy this basic investment philosophy.
In Charts: What Technicals Are Saying About Indian Markets
Indian equity markets posted gains in the week ended Sept. 19, masking declines amid border tensions with China.
Facebook Needs Trump Even More Than Trump Needs Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg has told employees that Facebook is likely to fare better under Republicans.
Bill Gates Warns Climate Change Is An Even Harder Problem Than The Pandemic
The Microsoft Corp. co-founder speaks with Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker about coronavirus vaccine, climate change and more.
The Hottest Gems In Jewelry Aren’t Diamonds, Rubies, Or Emeralds
Forget diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. Today’s discerning collectors are looking for these almost-impossible-to-find stones.
Elon Musk’s Next Big Thing Is 40,000 Satellites Beaming Broadband
Elon Musk is taking a hatchet to another fraying business model—space communications.
Six Zero-Proof ‘Liquors’ That Taste Almost Like The Real Thing
Ignore what you may have heard about alcohol use skyrocketing during the pandemic.
Vijay Kedia Explains Why He Buys Stocks Like Zee, Tejas Networks, Repro
Debt is the most important filter for the Mumbai-based investor to determine which companies to invest in.
Hedge Funds To Portfolio Managers Call New Margin Rules Operational Nightmare
Bourses say the new margin system rolled out from Sept. 1 has stabilised. At least one category of investors doesn’t agree.
The Wild Summer Of 2020 Turned Small Investors Into Whales
It’s no surprise that professional traders would point to ordinary investors when things get weird.
U.S. Is No Longer Land Of Opportunity For Foreign MBA Students
A deadly virus and tight visa rules have foreign students second-guessing their choice of the U.S. as the destination for an MBA.
Consumers Turn Tight-Fisted Even As India Looks Beyond Lockdown
Indians are curtailing their spends on consumer goods. Here’s why.
Indians Continue To Hold More Cash Even As Economy Reopens
Currency in circulation growth remains elevated. Precautionary holdings along with lower velocity of cash may be responsible.
Smaller Clothing Retailers Face A Tough Road Back
Clothing retailers in cities, suburbs and tourist locations are getting pummeled by the pandemic.
Why Vijay Kedia Doesn’t Care If It’s A Bull Or A Bear Market
Kedia has a simple philosophy—invest in companies that are “debt-light”.
A Midcentury Wall Organizer Puts Clutter On Creative Display
Dorothee Becker invented one of the unlikeliest icons of the 1060s — a wall organizer made from a single piece of molded plastic.
Why VA Tech Wabag’s Stock Doubled Despite Covid-19 Lockdown
Shares of the water treatment firm have doubled in value since March. Here’s why.
Mini Tradeoff + Grand Bargain 2.0 May Bridge GST Deficit: Ajit Ranade
Economist Ajit Ranade has a face saver-option for the centre and states to end the the GST compensation stalemate.
Will Biden Be Friendlier To Global Trade Than Trump?
Trade is supposed to be a bridge to peace, not a prelude to war, writes Raj Bhala.
Words Of ‘Supreme’ Importance On Tax Litigation In India
A decades old case prompts the Supreme Court to question efficacy of tax litigation in India.
Not Even A $23 Billion Buyout Is Rich Enough For A Railroad Anymore
Kansas City Southern rejected a $208-a-share offer from Blackstone Group Inc. and GIP that would have valued it at $23 billion.
Corporate Bond Issues Up 75% In April-August Amid Flood Of Liquidity
Since the start of the year, corporates have raised Rs 3.58 lakh crore through the bond markets, a 13% increase over last year.
NHAI Paves The Road To Recovery For Infra Firms, But...
Higher orders doesn’t mean immediate recovery for road builders.
Wind World, IBC And The Doctrine Of Frustration
The story of Wind World is exceptional only in that it reflects the collective pain of creditors and resolution applicants.
Here Are India Inc.’s Consistent Market Share Gainers
Sectoral leaders can help ride through uncertainty and recoup faster. But how to identify these?
This Segment’s Gaining As People Ditch Formal Clothing
Sales of comfort clothing jumped in India as people worked from home since March following the Covid-19 outbreak.
Portfolio Managers Return Gains Yet Again On Mid-Cap Rally
India’s 60 biggest portfolio managers by assets tracked by BloombergQuint returned average gains of 5.3% in August.
For Covid-19 Apps, A Tug Of War Between Privacy And Efficiency
Bluetooth is the technology of choice, but it’s far from perfect.
Why Technical Analysts Expect Dollar To Make A Comeback
Why technical analysts expect dollar to make a comeback.
Government Spending Skewed Towards Rural, Health Sectors
20 government ministries and departments saw a rise in expenditure, while 35 saw a contraction during the Apr-July period.
ARCs Feel The Heat As Covid-19 Pandemic Delays Recoveries
ARCs may face short term pressures but the industry does not expect longer term pain due to the pandemic.
India Plans To Sell BEML’s Non-Core Assets: BQ Exclusive
The asset sale is part on the government’s plan to shore up revenue in a pandemic-marred financial year.
One Factor That Kenneth Andrade Sees Driving Profitability This Decade
While Covid-19 is likely to hurt earnings for at least another year, Andrade sees one factor driving profitability in this decade.
