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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Growth prospects, deleveraging to drive gains for Bharti Airtel stock
The ARPU rise has helped operating profit grow by 5.6 per cent (quarter-on-quarter) Q-o-Q in Q1FY24
 "Growth prospects, deleveraging to drive gains for Bharti Airtel stock")
City gas distributors optimistic about long-term growth prospects
The government is looking to push up the share of natural gas to around 15 per cent in the energy mix from the current 6 per cent
 "City gas distributors optimistic about long-term growth prospects")
The write side of history
A book that takes readers on a guided tour of some of the world's oldest and most mysterious scripts
 "The write side of history")
Expansion, value unlocking key triggers for power producer NTPC's stock
This would take the consolidated regulated equity base to Rs. 1.25 trillion by FY26 versus Rs. 94,180 crore in FY23
 "Expansion, value unlocking key triggers for power producer NTPC's stock")
The case for decoupled elections
Both the EU and India follow a similar practice of separating elections and there are good reasons to keep it that way
 "The case for decoupled elections")
Robust growth ahead for pvt insurers; HDFC Life may see stronger momentum
HDFC Life may see stronger momentum as merger synergies kick in
 "Robust growth ahead for pvt insurers; HDFC Life may see stronger momentum")
After Q1FY24 results, Street positive on IDFC First Bank's growth strategy
Provisions were flat sequentially (up 55 per cent YoY) at Rs 480 crore and net profit was at Rs 770 crore (up 61 per cent YoY and down 5 per cent QoQ)
 "After Q1FY24 results, Street positive on IDFC First Bank's growth strategy")
Sugar outlook turn sweeter on prospects of higher prices due to less rain
Sugar is the most highly controlled commodity in the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) basket
 "Sugar outlook turn sweeter on prospects of higher prices due to less rain")
Operating performance update points to healthy outlook for Paytm stock
By end-August the company had 8.7 million devices deployed, almost doubling from 4.5 million devices in August 2022
 "Operating performance update points to healthy outlook for Paytm stock")
Potential for Indian IT sector stocks likely to see some rerating
Much of the bad news seems priced in, and a gradual recovery in US tech spending could happen from Q2
 "Potential for Indian IT sector stocks likely to see some rerating")
Sentiment turns stronger for steel stocks on hopes of better prospects
The Street is speculating on sustainable rebound from Q2 led by better prices and lower costs
 "Sentiment turns stronger for steel stocks on hopes of better prospects")
BHEL stock powers up on improved prospects for growth, new orders
Many analysts though are bearish due to state-owned firm's muted financials and likely low valuation
 "BHEL stock powers up on improved prospects for growth, new orders")
Growth concerns weighing on Nykaa's stock; it may be a blip though
Company optimistic about Q2 and analysts continue to see high long-term growth prospects
 "Growth concerns weighing on Nykaa's stock; it may be a blip though")
Investors may want to bottom fish in stocks of oil marketing companies
Macro conditions could improve and valuations are already low
 "Investors may want to bottom fish in stocks of oil marketing companies")
An investment with infinite returns
The answer to the question of whether we should spend on a space programme is yes, and we should consider spending even more
 "An investment with infinite returns")
How tech and affordable internet helped make India a chess powerhouse
From watching a game on a smartphone to playing a favourite chess opening using a database, modern tech and affordable internet have helped India produce one chess prodigy after another
 "How tech and affordable internet helped make India a chess powerhouse")
Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete
However, as competition and fresh capacity is also rising, scale and ability to control costs will play a crucial role
 "Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete")
Improving growth prospects powering Power Finance Corp, REC stocks
All analysts polled this month are bullish on the two power financiers and see further gains of 19-20 per cent in the next one year
 "Improving growth prospects powering Power Finance Corp, REC stocks")
Caratlane another jewel in Titan's crown; analysts positive on prospects
Although the Rs 4,621 crore deal may weigh on Titan's earnings in the short-term, analysts are positive on the long-term prospects
 "Caratlane another jewel in Titan's crown; analysts positive on prospects")
Lower prices of iron-ore factored into valuations of NMDC's stock
Royalty as percentage of sales stood at 43 per cent in Q1FY24 versus 44.8 per cent in Q4FY23
 "Lower prices of iron-ore factored into valuations of NMDC's stock")
