Take One: Big story of the day
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Are foreign investors bailing out on India or is it just a blip?
Slowdown in FDI raises concerns if India is really gaining prominence as an alternative to China. Will foreign money inflow continue to stay unimpressive as slowdown in FDI flows continues largely due to rise in repatriation of equity capital, global economic slowdown and reduced venture capital funding at startups?
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Daryaganj Vs Moti Mahal: Amit Bagga's unique journey to redemption
A failed restaurateur was hunting for his moment of redemption, and a doting grandson was yearning to pay rich tribute to his grandfather. The result is Daryaganj, a north Indian cuisine brand, which is in the midst of a bone-rattling legal fight with Moti Mahal
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Liquidity risks or valuations: What's boiling in mid and smallcap stocks?
The bull run in mid and smallcap stocks made valuations expensive, trigging a liquidity risk concern. But has a deeper cut in mid and smallcap stocks been avoided by the stress tests in mutual fund schemes?
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Fried & tested: KFC tops the pecking order
A boom in the fried chicken market post-Covid, the absence of formidable rivals and an insatiable appetite of Indian consumers for meat have unfurled the chicken wings of KFC and put it on the top of the QSR pyramid. Can it continue with its dream run?
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RBI: The tough regulator
In the last two to three years, it has sent a clear signal that no financial institution will be spared in the case of governance lapses and non-compliance. A build-up in SME lending and fresh concerns in pockets of microfinance lending could be where the RBI is looking next
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Humans answer to intuition, not probability: Anand Damani
While humans are creatures of habit, what propels us towards change? How do we perceive risk and make decisions? In a journey of unlearning and discovery, behavioural scientist Anand Damani navigates these questions
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Despite late start, can India make gains in global chip race?
Industry executives are exultant that global semiconductor companies will see the India advantage, but a large local demand holds the key
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Can the Bitcoin revival reshape the future of finance?
In the current bull run bitcoin prices have been largely driven by retail investors globally, and though trading has gone up, India still lags due to regulations
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There's a bit of froth as valuations are a little overbearing; our markets are definitely heated up: Anil Singhvi
The markets and corporate governance expert believes investors are not pricing risk appropriately and will lose big money. Here's why
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New listings face the threat of $21.1 bln drain-out with IPO lock-ins set to expire
In March and June, 66 companies will see the expiry of lock-in periods of existing shareholders in various categories
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How Third Eye Distillery is playing a part in India's gin revolution
The producer of Stranger & Sons gin, among other alcoholic offerings, has got a stronghold in India's liquor market in only five years of operations