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.
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.
Prospects look better due to visibility on business turnaround and profitability. As and when, the Payment aggregator license is received from RBI, that could be a valuation catalyst
Domestic tourism will get a boost from key sporting events, and events like Bharat Mobility Expo, Aero India, Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas, and Mahakumbh
Reversal of furloughs, continued strength in the BFSI vertical and ramp-up of deals will be the key drivers for growth in Q4FY25
Management expects tech and sustainability to continue the growth momentum in the near-to-medium term, while mobility is to remain muted in Q4 but should rebound by FY26
Decline in notional turnover lowers regulatory charges and clearing & settlement costs, boosting profitability
Global coal prices are down due to oversupply and weak demand in China
Premium growth may be volatile for the rest of FY25 due to surrender value regulations
Free speech shouldn't be curtailed merely for conveying misinformation or expressing unpalatable or hateful opinions. It should be limited only when it has the potential to cause harm
Key deal wins during the quarter included an offshore development centre set up for Suzuki Motors to accelerate software development for the next generation
Airtel, with industry-leading ARPU and subscriber growth, may also see a 60 basis points (bps) growth in operating profit margin
Upstream player ONGC has seen strong buying although 3QFY25 is expected to be flat
The Watches & Wearables domestic growth was 13 per cent Y-o-Y, with analog watches clocking a robust 19 per cent growth
Many analysts have downgraded growth and margin expectations in response to the update
There is 95-100 per cent utilisation at Petronet's Dahej terminal whereas other terminals are under-utilised
A majority of JSWIL's ports are deep draught ports with multi-modal evacuation infrastructure
Manmohan Singh had no power base or interest in building one, yet his legacy speaks for itself
Aluminium prices have been driven by record high alumina prices which squeezed smelter margins
In November 2024, the per tonne prices of flat steel products, both HRC (hot rolled) and CRC (cold rolled), stayed flat month-on-month (M-o-M) at Rs 48,000 and Rs 55,500
HDFC Bank is focused on upgrading its entire tech stack internally, reducing dependence on vendors
Siemens has plans of capex of Rs 1,100 crore to expand capacity to meet incremental domestic and export opportunities