Take One: Big story of the day
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India bond Inclusion in JP Morgan index may trigger $20-40 billion flow. Is it enough?
The JP Morgan decision has raised hopes that Indian government bonds may be included in other global indices like Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index and the FTSE Russell World Government Bond Index, potentially increasing foreign flows
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I don't see Zomato's value dramatically shifting from Rs 35 per share: Aswath Damodaran
The dean of valuation on why he doesn't see the food delivery company's fair value materially change and how 'numbers' flow from the 'story' in investing
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Between Air India and IndiGo, India's skies are headed for a duopoly. What's this new reality?
With almost 90 percent of the market firmly under their control, they have the distinct advantage of shaping up the aviation sector over the next few years. The well-funded and well-managed airlines are already flexing their muscles with aircraft purchases and by launching new routes
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One more rate hike possible this year: US Federal Reserve
The US central bank held its benchmark rate at a 22-year high but its hawkish outlook set off market jitters as investors braced for the impact of higher-for-longer interest rates
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Oil or bond yields—what spooked Indian stock markets
A 30 percent rise in oil prices makes both equities and economy vulnerable as higher oil prices increase utility, freight and transportation costs, adding to inflation
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How Apoorva Mehta struck gold with Instacart's $9.9 billion IPO
The company, the idea for which was seeded by an empty refrigerator in the founder's apartment, went public recently and was valued at over $12 billion
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Ather Energy has survived so far by scripting a differentiated play. Can they continue creating magic?
A couple of close calls, moments of self-doubt, a handful of daring rescues and a firm belief in magic. Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain have had a thrilling ride so far with their electric vehicle startup
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Are weak rupee and rising oil big challenges to India's stock rally?
The Nifty hit the psychological 20,000-mark for the first time in September, while the Sensex is also at a record high. Despite the meteoric rise in stock markets, rising Brent crude price, weak rupee and upcoming elections may take the shine out of equities
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Nagaraja Prakasam has a 'Back to Bharat' strategy for businesses
In his new book, the impact investor draws on his experiences of supporting social and rural enterprises, and explains why he has chosen to spend his life helping ventures develop the "efficiency of a corporate and the heart of an NGO"
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Mahindra is going big on electric vehicles. How long before it catches up?
Though rival Tata Motors has a clear advantage in the ecosystem space, Mahindra may well succeed with its product-centric strategy that focusses on the modern, lifestyle-oriented eco-conscious customer
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How Astral is transforming from a pipes manufacturer to a full-stack building materials company
The Engineers are hoping to recreate their success in pipes across their newer verticals—adhesives, bathware and paints—and transform into a complete building materials company