 "Devangshu Datta")
Devangshu Datta
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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Titan stock shines after Q2 update, addition of 105 stores in the quarter
The stock has always been highly valued with a current PE that's usually averaged around 45-50x
 "Titan stock shines after Q2 update, addition of 105 stores in the quarter")
Lingering questions after a scandal
Cheating poses an existential challenge to chess. It's hard to know how it will be mitigated, but it must be, if chess is to continue being a legitimate sport
Zee stock gets a boost post CCI clearing mega merger deal with Sony
Though there are some near-term concerns on the business front, most analysts are positive
 "Zee stock gets a boost post CCI clearing mega merger deal with Sony")
Success of new launches, margin improvement to drive Eicher Motors
September volumes were better than estimates led by the new launch Hunter 350
 "Success of new launches, margin improvement to drive Eicher Motors")
If Nifty50 falls below 16,500 mark, it will be a short-term bearish signal
The 200-DMA is generally a good indicator of a long-term trend
 "If Nifty50 falls below 16,500 mark, it will be a short-term bearish signal")
Bandhan Bank stock weighed down by weak sentiment; worst may be priced in
The guidance is for overall 20 per cent growth in 2022-23
 "Bandhan Bank stock weighed down by weak sentiment; worst may be priced in")
A shift towards indigenisation: 'Make in India' fortifies defence spending
An analysis of defence capex over the past 12 years shows a noticeable shift towards indigenisation
 "A shift towards indigenisation: 'Make in India' fortifies defence spending")
Earth aims DART to knock asteroid off course; now all eyes are on the sky
Scientists will be watching through the next several weeks to see how effective the impact was
 "Earth aims DART to knock asteroid off course; now all eyes are on the sky")
Slowing demand, higher valuation point to weak outlook for Hindalco
Lockdowns in China, energy shortages in Europe and tightening interest rates may have an impact on production, leading to lower supply
 "Slowing demand, higher valuation point to weak outlook for Hindalco")
Moonlighting: Well, why not?
The writing is on the wall, but many businesses will take a while to recognise that the transition to working from home and gig-work is permanent
Gains ahead for SBI: Higher NIM could lead to double digit earnings growth
A recovering economy may lead to higher credit demand from corporates, despite rising rates and there are signs that retail consumption is picking up
 "Gains ahead for SBI: Higher NIM could lead to double digit earnings growth")
Strong demand to drive gains for stocks of city gas distributors
GAIL has come under pressure since it is not receiving contracted liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes and it is being forced to buy LNG at much higher prices
 "Strong demand to drive gains for stocks of city gas distributors")
Electric vehicle launch success key to further gains for M&M stock
SUV launches getting traction, weak rural demand a headwind for tractors
 "Electric vehicle launch success key to further gains for M&M stock")
Valuations factor in multiple positives for Power Grid Corporation
Brokerages are positive given growth prospects, falling debt levels and high dividends
 "Valuations factor in multiple positives for Power Grid Corporation")
Further correction in IT stocks not ruled out amid multiple headwinds
The IT industry is seen as a hedge against rupee depreciation
 "Further correction in IT stocks not ruled out amid multiple headwinds")
Why India's first high-throughput satellite broadband service is a big deal
The resulting explosion of bandwidth would provide a big boost to commerce in underserved areas
 "Why India's first high-throughput satellite broadband service is a big deal")
Despite low demand, Street waking up to cement sector's improving prospects
Investors may consider companies with industry-leading growth and profitability
 "Despite low demand, Street waking up to cement sector's improving prospects")
The myth of the good dictator
It's hard to think of even one authoritarian leader who did a reasonable job
High EU gas costs, an opportunity for Indian chemical companies
Export ramp-up and import substitution are key triggers
 "High EU gas costs, an opportunity for Indian chemical companies")
India's China war: The next generation
Pravin Sawhney's book set in 2024 presents an entirely credible account of a robotic assault on India
 "India's China war: The next generation")