Devangshu Datta

Devangshu Datta

Devangshu Datta, an internationally rated chess and bridge player, is a seasoned writer and columnist with extensive experience covering diverse topics such as finance, technology, science, and sports. Known for his analytical approach and clear writing style, Datta has contributed to several leading publications, including Business Standard, The Economic Times, The Telegraph, and Outlook. He also serves on the editorial board of Business Standard.

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Near-term margin pressure for city gas distribution companies' stocks

Since administered pricing mechanism (APM) and new well gas (NWG) prices are tied to global prices, which are tied to crude, this may be a positive

Updated On: 05 Dec 2025 | 9:23 PM IST

Debt reduction, JV benefits with JFE seen as positives for JSW Steel

JSW Steel's BPSL restructuring and its 50:50 JFE JV signal major deleveraging and a cleaner structure, adding tech benefits even as consolidated operating profit is expected to moderate

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

Valuations factor in revenue growth, margin expectations for Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy India posted strong Q2FY26 margins and revenue on a solid order book and export demand, but HVDC's long gestation and rich valuations may cap gains despite an upbeat outlook

Updated On: 03 Dec 2025 | 11:57 PM IST

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

Public sector banks are poised for improved credit growth, lower stress costs and stronger profitability as margins stabilise and policy support boosts lending momentum

Updated On: 02 Dec 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

Near-term margins for cement companies to remain under pressure

Weak Q3 pricing persists despite Y-o-Y profit gains, as aggressive capacity expansion overshadows near-term demand

Updated On: 01 Dec 2025 | 11:11 PM IST

Lower pipeline tariff hike likely to weigh on GAIL's earnings outlook

PNGRB's lower-than-expected tariff hike has dampened sentiment around GAIL, with analysts expecting only modest earnings support even as transmission volumes

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 10:58 PM IST

Raspberry to Banana: How a group of women officers' jugaad changed WW-II

How a key battle was won by by jugaad - not technological superiority

Updated On: 28 Nov 2025 | 10:35 PM IST

Lower credit costs may drive more gains for SBI Cards and Payment Services

SBI Cards is expected to benefit from easing credit costs and improving asset quality, with rising spends and better portfolio performance likely to support stronger growth ahead

Updated On: 27 Nov 2025 | 10:22 PM IST

Steel prices may stabilise in Q4FY26 as demand rises despite imports

Global oversupply and Chinese exports continue to weigh on prices, but strong domestic demand and expected duty support could help stabilise Indian steel prices by the final quarter of FY26

Updated On: 26 Nov 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Further scope for revenue growth and margin gains for Siemens Energy

The gross margin improved 100 basis points (bps) Y-o-Y to 35.6 per cent, while operating profit margin came in at 18.1 per cent, lower than the previous three quarters

Updated On: 25 Nov 2025 | 11:31 PM IST

Incremental gains, stable demand may drive growth for India's IT sector

India's IT sector is showing signs of stabilising demand, improving deal momentum and rising AI-led productivity, with analysts turning modestly positive on earnings as firms regain confidence

Updated On: 24 Nov 2025 | 10:20 PM IST

Strong guidance positive for Shriram Finance on robust Q2 performance

Shriram Finance delivered a better-than-expected Q2FY26, with stronger margins, stable credit costs, and improving vehicle and MSME trends, supporting a confident outlook for the rest of the year

Updated On: 21 Nov 2025 | 11:39 PM IST

Cummins India on track for strong FY26 show despite near-term concerns

A lumpy hyperscaler project lifted growth and margins, though management cautions that similar orders may not repeat and exports could soften

Updated On: 20 Nov 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

Valuation downgrades may keep ABB under pressure amid weak orders

Weak order inflows, margin strain and prolonged QCO-related friction are prompting analysts to trim estimates and flag valuation risks for ABB

Updated On: 19 Nov 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

Oil India's Q2FY26 results disappointed, but downside may be limited too

OIL's oil and gas production was 13-14% lower than guidance in FY25, and recovery did not come in the first six months (H1) of FY26

Updated On: 18 Nov 2025 | 10:54 PM IST

Pick-up in private capital expenditure critical for more gains in Siemens

Siemens posts mixed Q2FY26 results with strong mobility and smart infra growth, softer margins and below-estimate order inflows amid demerger-related adjustments

Updated On: 17 Nov 2025 | 10:30 PM IST

Gold-price volatility likely to cap gains for Muthoot Finance's stock

Muthoot Finance posted robust Q2FY26 earnings driven by higher gold prices and strong AUM growth, but analysts flag risks from yield pressure, NIM compression and regulatory uncertainty

Updated On: 15 Nov 2025 | 12:21 AM IST

Can digital twinning find transformative solutions for our problems?

Most physical processes are very complex, however, and this sort of modelling can require billions of calculation

Updated On: 15 Nov 2025 | 12:14 AM IST

Worst may be over for Asian Paints, but prospects still far from bright

Volume growth in low double digits and lower raw material costs lifted margins for Asian Paints, though management remains cautious amid intense rivalry and extended monsoon impact

Updated On: 13 Nov 2025 | 10:55 PM IST

ONGC's lower realisations, slow production ramp-up keep brokerages cautious

Though ONGC's Q2FY26 results met expectations, analysts remain cautious amid weaker crude realisations, delayed production ramp-up, and trimmed output guidance for FY26 and FY27

Updated On: 12 Nov 2025 | 11:24 PM IST