Devangshu Datta
 "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.
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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New gas price policy positive for city gas distributors, oil producers
Market analysts are somewhat divided on the CGD companies and on OIL and ONGC
 "New gas price policy positive for city gas distributors, oil producers")
A Vibrant future for aid
The UNHCR's decision to make direct cash transfers in stablecoins has lessons for global finance
 "A Vibrant future for aid")
Cement stocks riding high on hopes of higher demand, capex push
Price wars led by increasing capacities and aggressive competition may hit prospects
 "Cement stocks riding high on hopes of higher demand, capex push")
Risks of AI and the challenge of taming this useful digital 'devil'
As Musk and others flag its threats, lessons can be drawn from research into recombinant DNA
 "Risks of AI and the challenge of taming this useful digital 'devil'")
Street sees no major surprise in RBI's interest rate pause decision
Realty stocks could see more gains while banking and NBFCs may witness a relief rally
 "Street sees no major surprise in RBI's interest rate pause decision")
Hindalco: Adjusting to the new environment; metal volumes may stagnate
Capex cut, focus on profitability, healthy balance sheet should help overcome medium-term hurdles
 "Hindalco: Adjusting to the new environment; metal volumes may stagnate")
India's missing female scientists
From prejudice to working conditions that are stacked against them, "Lab Hopping" examines the key issues facing women in STEM, backing its assertions with data and anecdotes
 "India's missing female scientists")
Street cheers auto volume data amid interest rate, chip crunch concerns
Rural consumption will be crucial in the near-term for two-wheelers, while tractor sales have been healthy due to higher crop prices and adequate water reservoir levels
 "Street cheers auto volume data amid interest rate, chip crunch concerns")
With policy ammunition, defence stocks continue to yield strong returns
Most sector PSUs ended FY23 with strong order books
 "With policy ammunition, defence stocks continue to yield strong returns")
Gold spot of bother: Little sparkle for financiers despite tailwinds
Increased competition, lower spreads, moderate growth are among hurdles to overcome
 "Gold spot of bother: Little sparkle for financiers despite tailwinds")
Significant room for upside in Indian Hotels stock, say analysts
Analysts estimate annual growth of 15% in revenue and 20% in Ebitda during FY23 to FY25, and have target prices ranging Rs 375-380
 "Significant room for upside in Indian Hotels stock, say analysts")
The politics of time: United by calculations and divided by biases
This situation where time depended on the observer's religious affiliations was due to Lebanon's complicated demographics
 "The politics of time: United by calculations and divided by biases")
More upsides ahead for CIL; conflicting views may leave investors confused
While Street is divided, positives include robust demand, e-auction volumes
 "More upsides ahead for CIL; conflicting views may leave investors confused")
Higher prices, volumes key positives for iron ore miner NMDC stock
The company is likely to push iron ore capacity up, from the current rated 50 MTPA to 70 MTPA, which would leave it well-placed to meet demand in the next up cycle
 "Higher prices, volumes key positives for iron ore miner NMDC stock")
The TikTok challenge
Banning the app hasn't really worked in India. It's unclear if the partial ban in the UK will. Perhaps the solution lies in creating an alternative
Valuations, long-term prospects boost investment case in insurance stocks
Taxation proposals, lower volumes may weigh on near term prospects
 "Valuations, long-term prospects boost investment case in insurance stocks")
ADP merger likely to give wings to GMR Airports Infrastructure stock
Current fair value of Rs 48-Rs 50 indicates room for upside
 "ADP merger likely to give wings to GMR Airports Infrastructure stock")
Metal stocks: A buying opportunity for traders or a deeper fall?
Multiple factors such as containing the global banking crises and China reopening will determine how rocky or smooth is the road ahead
 "Metal stocks: A buying opportunity for traders or a deeper fall?")
Global banking crisis: Low prices to brighten prospects of OMCs
While prices sustaining lower levels is crucial, Govt actions are also a key monitorable given the forthcoming elections in 2024
 "Global banking crisis: Low prices to brighten prospects of OMCs")
More steam left in NTPC stock; to be key beneficiary of rising power demand
NTPC has a healthy return on equity (RoE) of 14-15 per cent and a likely revenue compound annual growth rate of 15 per cent through FY25
 "More steam left in NTPC stock; to be key beneficiary of rising power demand")