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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Early days of optimism for steel firms as prices move up in China
Stock valuations could improve dramatically if demand rebounds and the China policy support comes through
 "Early days of optimism for steel firms as prices move up in China")
High investor interest propels IDFC First Bank's stock to new highs
Lender's financial performance has been robust but high valuations may cap further gains
 "High investor interest propels IDFC First Bank's stock to new highs")
Germany's net-zero plan for old vehicles
Carbon-neutral synthetic fuels for existing internal combustion vehicles can revolutionise the future of transportation
 "Germany's net-zero plan for old vehicles")
Britannia's prospects promising on improving demand, lower input prices
While brokerages are positive on the stock, any resurfacing of inflation or increased competitive intensity are potential risks
 "Britannia's prospects promising on improving demand, lower input prices")
Tata Consumer Products' efforts are paying off; stock sees steady gains
Distribution expansion, focus on large categories, and forays into new segments key drivers of a strong performance
 "Tata Consumer Products' efforts are paying off; stock sees steady gains")
IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive
Business outlook healthy; majority of analysts positive on the stock
 "IndusInd Bank stock hits 52-week high, yet valuations inexpensive")
Life insurance stocks: Concerns may be priced in; analysts 'optimistic'
While they are trading at substantial discount to their average historical multiples, data shows there is pickup in business in May
 "Life insurance stocks: Concerns may be priced in; analysts 'optimistic'")
Sun Pharma's growth prospects look healthy; analysts positive on the stock
Majority of analysts positive on the stock; their average target price indicates an upside potential of 15 per cent
 "Sun Pharma's growth prospects look healthy; analysts positive on the stock")
NTPC in a sweet spot; likely to be poised for leadership in renewables
Improving power demand, new capacity additions, high visibility over coal supply and electricity pricing, and attractive dividend yield augur well
 "NTPC in a sweet spot; likely to be poised for leadership in renewables")
FMCG stocks get a boost from improving prospects; analysts are bullish
Despite high valuations, analysts are bullish and upgrading targets on the back of volume and margin gains for companies
What makes Elon Musk's brain implant devices a double-edged sword
Neuralink's brain implant devices could cure paralysis and schizophrenia in humans, but concerns about privacy linger
 "What makes Elon Musk's brain implant devices a double-edged sword")
Improving prospects drive auto major Maruti Suzuki India's shares
Auto major seen gaining market after higher margins and volumes; valuations though may limit near-term upside
 "Improving prospects drive auto major Maruti Suzuki India's shares")
Astral's high growth prospects reflect well in its high valuation
After gaining 40% already in FY24, the stock is trading at a PE of over 100x
 "Astral's high growth prospects reflect well in its high valuation")
The world that awaits us
Big technical problems need to be solved before nuclear fusion, fuels cells at scale, and quantum computing under normal conditions, get off the ground
 "The world that awaits us")
Favourable winds blowing for cement sector, demand remains strong
Most of the majors have good balance sheets with low debt-to-Ebitda ratios
 "Favourable winds blowing for cement sector, demand remains strong")
Despite headwinds Info Edge stock rally continues on strong Q4 performance
Notwithstanding the slowdown in IT hiring and rich valuation, most analysts remain positive
 "Despite headwinds Info Edge stock rally continues on strong Q4 performance")
Anglophile scientist, ardent nationalist
Bhabha was born into a wealthy Parsi family (he was related to the Tatas). He studied physics at Cambridge and wrote several well-regarded papers
 "Anglophile scientist, ardent nationalist")
Coal India's long-term prospects remain healthy; analysts positive on stock
Investors may use any OFS-led decline in stock price to accumulate its shares
 "Coal India's long-term prospects remain healthy; analysts positive on stock")
One-offs impacted Jan-Mar quarter, but FY24 likely to be better for ONGC
Management has guided for higher output; analysts' average target price is Rs 190, an upside of 20%
 "One-offs impacted Jan-Mar quarter, but FY24 likely to be better for ONGC")
Stake hike, operational improvement should drive re-rating in ICICI Lombard
Most analysts are positive on the stock with target prices between Rs. 1,250 and Rs. 1,630
 "Stake hike, operational improvement should drive re-rating in ICICI Lombard")
