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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Ambuja-ACC deal: Cost synergies seem to justify premium deal valuation
But, whether players maintain discipline or turn aggressive on pricing as new capacities come on stream will be crucial
 "Ambuja-ACC deal: Cost synergies seem to justify premium deal valuation")
Margin worries to persist for L&T over inflation, supply chain concerns
While target prices indicate healthy upside, the stock has been an underperformer
 "Margin worries to persist for L&T over inflation, supply chain concerns")
Power sector stocks may see lot of volatility even as demand remains strong
Cost of inputs and funds, working capital needs and sales-mix key factors to influence prospects
 "Power sector stocks may see lot of volatility even as demand remains strong")
Weakening rupee a silver lining for recently downgraded IT sector
IT index may be bottoming out at current levels; fall in rupee can help companies offset some of the cost and growth pressures
 "Weakening rupee a silver lining for recently downgraded IT sector")
Strong Q1, bullish guidance indicate encouraging prospects for ABB
Most analysts positive on the stock, but rich valuations mean little room for disappointment
 "Strong Q1, bullish guidance indicate encouraging prospects for ABB")
Counting the true death toll
When somebody dies, there may or may not be a medical death certificate
 "Counting the true death toll")
Stock market may see further corrections, volatility after RBI move
Money may move out of rate-sensitive stocks into the less-affected sectors
 "Stock market may see further corrections, volatility after RBI move")
As medals come in, there is a new silver lining in India's bridge room
The Indian seniors did an incredible job given that two of the three partnerships were ad hoc
 "As medals come in, there is a new silver lining in India's bridge room")
Valuation, market share: Why investors should opt for LIC's scaled-down IPO
The insurer has growth potential, underestimated embedded value and the government sell its stake in the company again
 "Valuation, market share: Why investors should opt for LIC's scaled-down IPO")
Ambuja Cements: Holcim's stake sale is a crucial near-term trigger
With margins seen under pressure and analysts' target price of Rs 350-410, the gains otherwise are limited
 "Ambuja Cements: Holcim's stake sale is a crucial near-term trigger")
HDFC Life March quarter: Guidance of premium growth offers confidence
Analysts' target price tops Rs 600
 "HDFC Life March quarter: Guidance of premium growth offers confidence")
Metal stocks feel the heat of conflicting trends across commodity markets
Analysts are now taking note of a few developments that could lead to demand reduction; Nifty Metals Index, with 2.85% fall on Monday was the top loser among sectoral indices
 "Metal stocks feel the heat of conflicting trends across commodity markets")
ICICI Lombard General Insurance stock falls as Q4 show disappoints
Analysts though appear positive with their target prices indicating 22-25% upside
 "ICICI Lombard General Insurance stock falls as Q4 show disappoints")
Behind the curve on metaverse
The metaverse won't work unless it's a seamless environment available on the move
 "Behind the curve on metaverse")
Coal shortage, high prices may benefit Coal India, Neyveli Lignite
User industries like metals, cement as well as merchant power producers without captive coal mines likely to feel the heat
 "Coal shortage, high prices may benefit Coal India, Neyveli Lignite")
NTPC stock powers ahead on improving demand, value unlocking in renewables
Expanding capacities, rising volumes and expectations of higher valuation for its renewables subsidiary have boosted sentiment
 "NTPC stock powers ahead on improving demand, value unlocking in renewables")
Tier-2 IT firms face sharper downgrades with clients likely to pare spends
Margin pressure and valuation premium point to downside for stocks
 "Tier-2 IT firms face sharper downgrades with clients likely to pare spends")
Explained: How Elon Musk made an open offer that Twitter can refuse
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has said he can't discuss the contours of the offer but the board is considering the deal
 "Explained: How Elon Musk made an open offer that Twitter can refuse")
Anarchy and civilisation
The book, The Dawn of Everything, points out many rational fallacies and examples of circular reasoning arising from the failure of our imaginations when we guess at the motivations of alien cultures
 "Anarchy and civilisation")
Tata Motors may see major re-rating amid apparent recovery in CV biz
Strong rebound likely over the next two years could boost sentiment
 "Tata Motors may see major re-rating amid apparent recovery in CV biz")
