 "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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DLF stock sees muted reaction from analysts post in-line Q1 results
Analysts have 'neutral' to 'buy' ratings with target price between Rs 385 and Rs 450 as they believe results and guidance already priced-in
 "DLF stock sees muted reaction from analysts post in-line Q1 results")
Cost inflation, exceptional expense spoil Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 show
The Ebitda margins are expected to remain in the 24-25 per cent this fiscal and the acquisition of 40 per cent stake in Roadcast Tech Solutions will help improve efficiencies in delivery
 "Cost inflation, exceptional expense spoil Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 show")
Chess Olympiad: With future world champs in its teams, where India stands
In the last eight years, Indian chess has climbed greater heights
 "Chess Olympiad: With future world champs in its teams, where India stands")
Decent upside in L&T stock; analyst recommendations strongly positive
Core revenues were at Rs 35,850 crore, up 22 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and down 32 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ)
 "Decent upside in L&T stock; analyst recommendations strongly positive")
Asset quality worries weigh on Bandhan Bank's stock as NPAs spike
Analysts have 'neutral' to 'buy' recommendation on the share with target price ranging between Rs 320 and Rs 440, it closed at Rs 273 on Monday
 "Asset quality worries weigh on Bandhan Bank's stock as NPAs spike")
AI design for distribution
The split and distribution of benefits is complicated by philosophical and political stances regarding what is "fair"
Will Magnus Carlsen's refusal to defend world chess title devalue it?
There's only one instance where a reigning world champion relinquished his title without playing: Bobby Fischer in 1975
 "Will Magnus Carlsen's refusal to defend world chess title devalue it?")
Insurance stocks: Analysts see decent upside in HDFC Life, ICICI Lombard
Though Q1 was disappointing, there are triggers that could lead to improvement in the performance of the two insurers
 "Insurance stocks: Analysts see decent upside in HDFC Life, ICICI Lombard")
Near-term margin pressures for JSPL on likely tapering of steel prices
Captive coal availability and zero-debt target by the end of the year are positives
 "Near-term margin pressures for JSPL on likely tapering of steel prices")
Can LIC maintain dominant mkt share, improve growth in profitable segments?
If new business premium and margin continue to improve, there can be a decent upside in the stock
 "Can LIC maintain dominant mkt share, improve growth in profitable segments?")
The new geopolitics of energy
Energy geopolitics have often been at the root of major conflicts
Muted near-term iron prices likely to keep NMDC stock under pressure
Other triggers such as demerger/listing of steel plant unlikely this year
 "Muted near-term iron prices likely to keep NMDC stock under pressure")
Telcos may feel heat of Adani Group's entry into 5G spectrum auctions
Airtel stock fell over 5%, while RIL closed 1.3% higher after being down for most of the day
 "Telcos may feel heat of Adani Group's entry into 5G spectrum auctions")
Life Insurers to benefit once again from low-base effect in Q1FY23
Analysts are more bullish on stocks of private insurers
 "Life Insurers to benefit once again from low-base effect in Q1FY23")
10 years since the 'God Particle': What it revealed & why it matters
Higgs boson allows scientists to make better guesses about the universe's structure in the first 10 microseconds after the Big Bang
 "10 years since the 'God Particle': What it revealed & why it matters")
J C Bose: Scientist extraordinaire
The copious correspondence between the scientist and the poet is one source of delight for the reader
 "J C Bose: Scientist extraordinaire")
Gains in financials hinge on RBI policy, investors must consider options
Nifty Bank outperforming the Nifty50 in recent times could be a sign of things to come
 "Gains in financials hinge on RBI policy, investors must consider options")
Valuation hurdle stiff for DMart despite 26% correction since January
Store additions strong while same store sales declined in Q1
 "Valuation hurdle stiff for DMart despite 26% correction since January")
A hearing tailor-made for the post-truth era
Fact checking and debunking nonsense doesn't work very well, given the structure of social media
Import duty hike likely to weigh on stocks of gold jewellery retailers
Analysts were bullish on Titan before, but may downgrade target price
 "Import duty hike likely to weigh on stocks of gold jewellery retailers")