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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Improving working capital, project execution key to rally in BHEL's stock
A rise in debtor days to 581 in Q2FY24, from an already high 567 days Y-o-Y has led to stresses on the working capital cycle
 "Improving working capital, project execution key to rally in BHEL's stock")
Cement sector on solid growth path; lower costs should support margins
India's largest cement maker, UltraTech saw an amazing 15.4 per cent volume expansion Y-o-Y, given the season and its scale
 "Cement sector on solid growth path; lower costs should support margins")
Clear signals for Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio: Dial into a future of growth
India leads as the highest data consumption market globally, with a per-capita consumption of 25 gigabytes per month
 "Clear signals for Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio: Dial into a future of growth")
Crude, gas supply concerns ease as Israel-Hamas strike peace deal
Around 6-8 per cent of ONGC's gas production comes from new wells. Gas price may be assumed at $6.5/mmBtu from Q3FY24
 "Crude, gas supply concerns ease as Israel-Hamas strike peace deal")
Private life insurance companies seem to be on a secured path to growth
Recent data shows improvement in business, leading to share price gains
 "Private life insurance companies seem to be on a secured path to growth")
Cheap valuation likely to lend support to LIC amid weak performance
Policies that provide policyholders a share of the insurance company's profits as an annual dividend payout are also called par or with-profit policies
 "Cheap valuation likely to lend support to LIC amid weak performance")
A tightrope between Israel and Arab ties
A prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict may, at some point, pose a threat to Indian financial assets
 "A tightrope between Israel and Arab ties")
Gold loan financiers get a thumbs up from stock market investors
RBI's latest move raising risk weights on loans is likely to hurt sentiment towards Muthoot and Manappuram
 "Gold loan financiers get a thumbs up from stock market investors")
MCX stock riding on hopes of strong prospects post technology upgrade
The long-term growth opportunity remains, and trading volumes may benefit from new product launches
 "MCX stock riding on hopes of strong prospects post technology upgrade")
Healthy prospects ahead for Hindalco; analysts positive on the stock
The stock gained over 1 per cent on results to around Rs 488. Analysts seem to be positive on the stock with valuations ranging up to Rs 580
 "Healthy prospects ahead for Hindalco; analysts positive on the stock")
Strong market outlook to keep Coal India stock at elevated levels
The adjusted operating profit increased 11 per cent y-o-y to Rs 8,900 crore, owing to lower-than-expected employee costs, lower contractual expenses, and input costs
 "Strong market outlook to keep Coal India stock at elevated levels")
Strong outlook, sector re-rating to support ABB stock after Q2 results
ABB is a key beneficiary of the pickup in the capex cycle
 "Strong outlook, sector re-rating to support ABB stock after Q2 results")
Street cautious on Tata Power stock after Q2 results; bearish calls persist
Results were boosted by higher plant utilisation (60 per cent) at Mundra UMPP, driven by Section 11 tariffs
 "Street cautious on Tata Power stock after Q2 results; bearish calls persist")
Info Edge: Good Q2 results with hiring across segments, cautious outlook
September quarter saw hiring across segments except IT, where the management guidance continues to be cautious
 "Info Edge: Good Q2 results with hiring across segments, cautious outlook")
A tough second half for oil marketing companies due to surging crude prices
Most commodity traders are betting energy prices will remain high
 "A tough second half for oil marketing companies due to surging crude prices")
The coalface of surveillance tech
Kashmir Hill's book blows the lid off a business model that smashes data-privacy, and delves into its evolution and deployment by states in recent years
 "The coalface of surveillance tech")
Bank of Baroda stock correction offers an opportunity for value investors
Recoveries from written-off loans were good at Rs 1,230 crore, and trading gains were at Rs 300 crore, along with a revaluation of investments of Rs 180 crore
 "Bank of Baroda stock correction offers an opportunity for value investors")
Hero MotoCorp rides on robust Q2 performance and better prospects
Markets give thumbs up to the two-wheeler major's performance, analysts bullish on stock
 "Hero MotoCorp rides on robust Q2 performance and better prospects")
Rectitude question for a Nobel winner
Science deals with measurements to micro-levels of accuracy and sophisticated statistical methods are employed to tease signals out of noise
 "Rectitude question for a Nobel winner")
Q2FY24 performance: Cautious near-term outlook for Tata Steel stock
The UK operations suffered from low steel prices as well as higher costs on the emission rights front
 "Q2FY24 performance: Cautious near-term outlook for Tata Steel stock")