Devangshu Datta

Astral's high growth prospects reflect well in its high valuation

After gaining 40% already in FY24, the stock is trading at a PE of over 100x

A Vibrant future for aid

The UNHCR's decision to make direct cash transfers in stablecoins has lessons for global finance

Cement stocks riding high on hopes of higher demand, capex push

Price wars led by increasing capacities and aggressive competition may hit prospects

Risks of AI and the challenge of taming this useful digital 'devil'

As Musk and others flag its threats, lessons can be drawn from research into recombinant DNA

Street sees no major surprise in RBI's interest rate pause decision

Realty stocks could see more gains while banking and NBFCs may witness a relief rally

Hindalco: Adjusting to the new environment; metal volumes may stagnate

Capex cut, focus on profitability, healthy balance sheet should help overcome medium-term hurdles

India's missing female scientists

From prejudice to working conditions that are stacked against them, "Lab Hopping" examines the key issues facing women in STEM, backing its assertions with data and anecdotes

Street cheers auto volume data amid interest rate, chip crunch concerns

Rural consumption will be crucial in the near-term for two-wheelers, while tractor sales have been healthy due to higher crop prices and adequate water reservoir levels

With policy ammunition, defence stocks continue to yield strong returns

Most sector PSUs ended FY23 with strong order books

Gold spot of bother: Little sparkle for financiers despite tailwinds

Increased competition, lower spreads, moderate growth are among hurdles to overcome

Significant room for upside in Indian Hotels stock, say analysts

Analysts estimate annual growth of 15% in revenue and 20% in Ebitda during FY23 to FY25, and have target prices ranging Rs 375-380

The politics of time: United by calculations and divided by biases

This situation where time depended on the observer's religious affiliations was due to Lebanon's complicated demographics

More upsides ahead for CIL; conflicting views may leave investors confused

While Street is divided, positives include robust demand, e-auction volumes

ADP merger likely to give wings to GMR Airports Infrastructure stock

Current fair value of Rs 48-Rs 50 indicates room for upside

Metal stocks: A buying opportunity for traders or a deeper fall?

Multiple factors such as containing the global banking crises and China reopening will determine how rocky or smooth is the road ahead

Global banking crisis: Low prices to brighten prospects of OMCs

While prices sustaining lower levels is crucial, Govt actions are also a key monitorable given the forthcoming elections in 2024

More steam left in NTPC stock; to be key beneficiary of rising power demand

NTPC has a healthy return on equity (RoE) of 14-15 per cent and a likely revenue compound annual growth rate of 15 per cent through FY25

Investors give a thumbs-up to Tech Mahindra's choice of Gurnani's successor

However, amid high hopes, new CEO Mohit Joshi has his task cut out in improving product mix, margins, deal wins, et al

Let's talk about crime

If there's a spotlight focussed on crime -- or even on issues like poor public transport, or air pollution -- politicians feel impelled to do something about it

Carlsen's last gambit: Why World Chess Champion checked his title defence

As Norwegian Grandmaster ends his last game as reigning No. 1, a look at the chessboard of ratings and stages to the top