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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Avoid exposure to power stocks
Corrective actions are required in the sector but it will only happen if things get really desperate
 "Avoid exposure to power stocks")
 "Chess (#1040)")
Today's picks
Nifty, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, ITC & Hind Unilever
 "Intermediate trend is positive")
Derivatives Strategies: intermediate trend is positive
The main driver is expectations of a big rate cut in the May 3 credit policy review
 "Derivatives Strategies: intermediate trend is positive")
IT companies need to re-engineer to deliver high returns
Valuation of the IT sector seems to have changed for the worse
 "IT companies need to re-engineer to deliver high returns")
Today's picks
Nifty, DLF, Cairn India, Reliance Industries & Bank Nifty
Today's pick
Nifty, Bank Nifty, L&T, Infosys & Coal India
Waiting for the FM's pathajatra effect
Last week's uptrend looks too shaky to be sustainable, so it's best to stay cautiously optimistic
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Get real about consensus estimates
Oversimplification of estimates implies equal chances of success and failure for the trader
Sell physical gold and buy futures
Since physical gold is at a premium, gain from arbitrage by selling physical gold against delivery and buying futures
 "Sell physical gold and buy futures")
When social media goes wrong
The learnings from Boston suggest that India's police need to make a conscious effort to use social media with due care
 "Chess (#1039)")
Data error misleads both the market and policymakers
This is the first time since late 2009 that WPI inflation has dropped below 6%
Today's picks
Nifty, SBI, HCL Tech, ITC & Lupin
Today's picks
Nifty, Bank Nifty, IDFC, Reliance Industries & Maruti Suzuki
Good chance that markets will trend lower
Domestic political instability is likely to build up when the next parliamentary session starts
 "Good chance that markets will trend lower")
Today's picks
Nifty, ONGC, JP Associates, YES Bank & TCS
Grass is greener on the other side
Investors are willing to punt on rumours but not expose themselves aggressively to industries they understand
Go for the tested consumer stocks
These are less likely to lose further ground and more likely to see a quick comeback