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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Today's Picks: 1 December, 2017
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Aurobindo Pharma and more
Today's picks: November 14, 2017
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Mahindra & Mahindra, Aurobindo Pharma, Coal India
Strong support around 10,125 levels on Nifty
A weak Index of Industrial Production for September, and rising retail inflation for October might have been triggers
 "Strong support around 10,125 levels on Nifty")
On recovery path, but crude prices loom
The SBI's economic research assumes that the average price of the Indian crude basket could be $57 this fiscal instead of the earlier assumption of $55. That would mean a rise of 0.2% in the current
 "On recovery path, but crude prices loom")
Analysis of cash flow is crucial
This should throw up firms better able to survive effects of a working capital crunch under GST
Today's picks: 31 October, 2017
Nifty, Bank Nifty, ITC, Ambuja Cements, HDFC Bank
Stay long Nifty with stop-loss of 10,250
Nifty Bank had been less bullish than the overall market until the bank recap plan was unveiled
 "Stay long Nifty with stop-loss of 10,250")
Bank recap steals focus from Q2 results
PSUs will now find it easier to offer credit and that might give some stimulus even if a large proportion of new loans eventually goes sour
 "Bank recap steals focus from Q2 results")
Focus on bank functioning
Reforms might be difficult due to elections and hostile bank unions
How fake accounts drive the world of Twitter
The battle of the bots will continue
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CHESS#1274
On one famous occasion, Michael Adams set up an opening position wrong while preparing for a Candidates match against Viswanathan Anand!
 "CHESS#1274")
Being on the margins of privacy
The receipt of inappropriate content is a serious problem with social media
Unscientific strategy
If you have an active trading account or a consumer loan, consider investing in NBFCs
CHESS#1271
The proliferation of big, high prize money Opens in the last couple of years has led to "democratisation"
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Pain ahead for realty, housing finance players
What happens if the developer goes bust and doesn't deliver? The lender will now try to squeeze money out of owners of houses that don't exist
Today's picks: 19 September 2017
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Tata Steel, Vedanta, Hind Unilever
Long-term trends continue to be positive
There is no upside target that can be stated confidently since we're in an entirely new zone
 "Long-term trends continue to be positive")
Inflation rears its head again
The CPI and CFPI are up and there are fears that food inflation will continue to rise. High inflation could prevent RBI from reducing policy rates
 "Inflation rears its head again")
Get clues from FPIs
A falling rupee and lower foreign buying in equities are signals investors should watch out for
IPO: General insurance can be the next hot spot
ICICI Lombard General Insurance launches this week. This is the first general insurance IPO