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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After meeting Q2 expectations, HDFC's growth outlook appears healthy
Analysts positive on stock, expect it to trade in the Rs 2,750-Rs 3,000 range
 "After meeting Q2 expectations, HDFC's growth outlook appears healthy")
LIC Housing Finance stock comes under pressure on weak Q2 results
Improvement in interest income and margins crucial for investor sentiment to revive
 "LIC Housing Finance stock comes under pressure on weak Q2 results")
Vedanta stock slips over dip in commodity prices despite in-line Q2 show
Soft prices of commodities including metals is weighing on investor sentiment
 "Vedanta stock slips over dip in commodity prices despite in-line Q2 show")
Maruti Suzuki's Q2 suggests a big bounce for auto sector stocks
Maruti Suzuki's revenue and net profit both were ahead of consensus estimates
 "Maruti Suzuki's Q2 suggests a big bounce for auto sector stocks")
JSW Steel: Lower costs, prices should boost margins in second half of FY23
Given fair value estimates of Rs 530 to Rs 610, investors need to be cautious about the company
 "JSW Steel: Lower costs, prices should boost margins in second half of FY23")
Solution for stubble burning
While there are many other contributors to poor AQI, stubble burning contributes between 35-45 per cent of atmospheric pollution in this season
 "Solution for stubble burning")
ITC stock slips despite good performance in September quarter
All analysts are bullish on the firm with target prices ranging from Rs 375 to Rs 490
 "ITC stock slips despite good performance in September quarter")
How atmanirbhar is India when it comes to defence?
India is showcasing its metal at the ongoing Defence Expo in Gandhinagar. While this is heartening, exactly how self-sufficient have we become in our defence production? Let us find out
 "How atmanirbhar is India when it comes to defence?")
Stock valuations factor in negatives for ICICI Lombard, say analysts
Improving topline growth but combined ratio, loss ratio key concerns
 "Stock valuations factor in negatives for ICICI Lombard, say analysts")
A physicist in multiverse
A short but beautifully written book by an Albanian woman physicist delves into the non-mathematical explanations of the existence of multiple universes and where the hypothesis could lead
 "A physicist in multiverse")
Growth, moderate valuations positive for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Value of new business growth and margins remained strong in Q2
 "Growth, moderate valuations positive for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance")
Banking stocks: Investors need to tread cautiously amid macro challenges
Indian inflation is running at 7.4 per cent, while the 364-day T Bill yield in late September auctions was 6.65 per cent
 "Banking stocks: Investors need to tread cautiously amid macro challenges")
Opportune time to stock up on gold as global inflation surges, rupee falls
Low prices and the underlying demand for the yellow metal, coupled with high inflation are positives
 "Opportune time to stock up on gold as global inflation surges, rupee falls")
Titan stock shines after Q2 update, addition of 105 stores in the quarter
The stock has always been highly valued with a current PE that's usually averaged around 45-50x
 "Titan stock shines after Q2 update, addition of 105 stores in the quarter")
Lingering questions after a scandal
Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport
Zee stock gets a boost post CCI clearing mega merger deal with Sony
Though there are some near-term concerns on the business front, most analysts are positive
 "Zee stock gets a boost post CCI clearing mega merger deal with Sony")
Success of new launches, margin improvement to drive Eicher Motors
September volumes were better than estimates led by the new launch Hunter 350
 "Success of new launches, margin improvement to drive Eicher Motors")
If Nifty50 falls below 16,500 mark, it will be a short-term bearish signal
The 200-DMA is generally a good indicator of a long-term trend
 "If Nifty50 falls below 16,500 mark, it will be a short-term bearish signal")
Bandhan Bank stock weighed down by weak sentiment; worst may be priced in
The guidance is for overall 20 per cent growth in 2022-23
 "Bandhan Bank stock weighed down by weak sentiment; worst may be priced in")
A shift towards indigenisation: 'Make in India' fortifies defence spending
An analysis of defence capex over the past 12 years shows a noticeable shift towards indigenisation
 "A shift towards indigenisation: 'Make in India' fortifies defence spending")