Devangshu Datta
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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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How to secure personal data amid a breach: Here's a list of dos and don'ts
Use virtual credit cards when you want to make an online transaction
 "How to secure personal data amid a breach: Here's a list of dos and don'ts")
After two challenging years, good prospects for housing finance NBFCs
In the near-term though, maintaining NIMs in a rising interest rate environment will be a delicate balance given its potential impact on volumes
 "After two challenging years, good prospects for housing finance NBFCs")
Shriram Finance's business prospects remain healthy, pressure on NIM seen
Valuation targets, though, are close to current price; potential selling by large non-promoter shareholders also an overhang
 "Shriram Finance's business prospects remain healthy, pressure on NIM seen")
Good, bad and intelligent
ChatGPT is at the cutting edge of AI research. Its use cases are endless. But it is also not hard to see how AI could potentially cause a global catastrophe
Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend
Topline growth should outweigh any pressure on margins
 "Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend")
NMDC: A long-term play on steel cycle; may see decline in FY23 revenues
NMDC's formal demerger of the steel plant may be followed by an initial public offering, or the government could look for a stake sale
 "NMDC: A long-term play on steel cycle; may see decline in FY23 revenues")
2023 could be another strong yr for coal as demand may reach record levels
Coal India, companies with captive coal mines in steel, power and other sectors will be at an advantage
 "2023 could be another strong yr for coal as demand may reach record levels")
Valuation gap with peers is expected to narrow for Axis Bank
It is leveraging the digital ecosystem, focusing on acquisition of corporate salary accounts, and also cross-selling products to existing clients
 "Valuation gap with peers is expected to narrow for Axis Bank")
Pure maths and the natural world
The book adheres closely to the popular science principle Stephen Hawking articulated in avoiding equations and formulae in A Brief History of Time
 "Pure maths and the natural world")
Ongoing divestment, healthy order inflows positive for Larsen & Toubro
Analysts expect a 12-15 per cent upside from current levels
 "Ongoing divestment, healthy order inflows positive for Larsen & Toubro")
No mountain too high: A steady ascent likely to sustain for Nifty
Trend reversal could be called only if index falls below 17K; trend followers can continue with bullish bets on Private Bank, FMCG indices
 "No mountain too high: A steady ascent likely to sustain for Nifty")
IRCTC stock is still richly valued despite fall since news of OFS
While business prospects remain unchanged, one-year average target price of analysts is Rs 600
 "IRCTC stock is still richly valued despite fall since news of OFS")
Privacy in the digital Wild West
The arguments against a personal data privacy law are spurious. India needs robust data protection laws to enable growth without breaches of privacy
Acquisition of JP's cement capacity a good long-term move by Dalmia
After acquisition, Dalmia's capacity mix will include 52 per cent in the east, 26 per cent in the south, 16 per cent in the central region and 6 per cent in the west
 "Acquisition of JP's cement capacity a good long-term move by Dalmia")
Bharat Forge: Diversification, lower input costs should reap benefits
Bharat Forge is the largest exporter in forgings components globally, with around 60 global customers and about 68 per cent of its revenue from exports
 "Bharat Forge: Diversification, lower input costs should reap benefits")
There's upside potential in Cement sector as prices rise across regions
Analysts expect H2 to be better and infra spending to be hiked in the Budget; benign energy prices and demand improvement are other triggers
 "There's upside potential in Cement sector as prices rise across regions")
Thought experiments about the human condition
Neil deGrasse Tyson's collection of essays challenges common assumptions through counterfactual data and provocative thought experiments, leaving even the most informed readers much to chew on
 "Thought experiments about the human condition")
AI-powered armed robots trigger a debate around safety, future of warfare
US, Israel, Korean Demilitarised Zone, Gaza, all have these robots in one form or the other
 "AI-powered armed robots trigger a debate around safety, future of warfare")
RBI rate hike may halt rally in BFSI sector, pressure on bank NIMs seen
Broader markets, especially automobile stocks, may also react negatively going ahead
 "RBI rate hike may halt rally in BFSI sector, pressure on bank NIMs seen")
Target prices show shine ahead for gold; experts see upside for financiers
Analysts' target prices also indicates good upside for gold financiers
 "Target prices show shine ahead for gold; experts see upside for financiers")