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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.
Major indices are trading at averaged PEs of 21 plus
The Reserve Bank of India is cutting rate because it is pessimistic about growth prospects, rather than sanguine about inflation. The RBI's sombre tone is backed up by similar pessimistic statements f
Even if reforms don't occur, there will be some growth
A polarised electorate may be more willing to vote for Hindutva without vikas
The ethical hacker as you know him
Nifty, Bank Nifty, HCL Tech, ONGC & Idea Cellular
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Hindalco, Mahindra & Mahindra & LIC Housing Finance
Nifty, Bank Nifty, HDFC, Lupin & Coal India
Investors can increase commitment when the PE ratio of the index is below 16 and lower it when above 23
The Federal Reserve decided to hold dollar rates unchanged but the ensuing relief rally was truncated since the market interpreted the statement as pessimistic
Nifty, Bank Nifty, HCL Tech, BPCL & Lupin
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Coal India, BHEL & Tata Motors
In the past two years, the Bank Nifty and Nifty have moved in the same direction in 81% of sessions, and moved in divergent directions only 19% of the time
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Hindalco, Dr Reddy's & PowerGrid
With the Fed putting off a dollar rate hike, the buck has passed to RBI, which may cut repo rate on Sept 29. Riding on the hope, the financial sector is buoyant. But the long-term trends seem bearish
Debt funds might be back in focus once the cycle of rate cuts resumes
Perhaps, one can start a campaign to subtly influence and convert vegetarians to the pleasures of the flesh