Take One: Big story of the day
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IPOs heat up again; issues worth Rs39,000 cr to test market's appetite
28 companies are aiming to raise a total of Rs38,690 crore through public listings. Is weakness in the markets prepared to absorb such liquidity now?
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India-Canada row: Where does this leave Indian students in Canada?
While some students and their families have been spooked by the ongoing tension between the two countries, they are counting on things to get better. Experts advise a sound approach, and in some cases, to explore the option of deferring their intake where possible
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Cars, Bikes & OLX: Inside CarTrade's 'classified' act
Vinay Sanghi's audacious move to buy the biggest online classifieds brand in India can put CarTade in fifth gear. The massive opportunity, though, can also put India's first listed used and new car platform in a spin if it slips in execution. Will Sanghi's gambit pay off?
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Charged up: Inside Ola's audacious electric gambit
From setting up an EV factory in six months to fixing initial glitches on a war footing to topping the EV two-wheeler chart for over 12 months in a row, Bhavish Aggarwal is a man in a tearing hurry. The maverick founder is now ready with a high-risk, high-return plan—EV batteries, cars and three-wheelers. Can he do it?
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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