Issue of 6th Apr-12th Apr 2026
LEAD ARTICLE
What Kind of Bear Market Is This?
There are two types of bear markets. The first is a shallow one. A sharp fall initially, but then the subsequent selloffs are less intensive. Everything gets resolved in four to five months. For almost a decade, India and the rest of the world have got used to this kind of a bear market. The second kind is a deep bear market, which arrives in... Read More
CROSSHAIRS
Barely 18 months after Ratan Tata’s death, the philanthropic entities that control two-thirds of India’s biggest business empire are once again in turmoil. On 4th April, Venu Srinivasan, chairman emeritus of TVS Motor and vice-chairman of multiple Tata charities, resigned from the Bai Hirabai...
BUSINESS
Rising caustic soda prices, driven by the West Asia conflict, are squeezing India's aluminium-makers. Domestic caustic soda prices climbed 15%-20% year-on-year (y-o-y) in March 2026, according to Crisil Intelligence. The chemical accounts for 4%-5% of aluminium production costs, with...
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MARKET
Indian equities staged a sharp rebound with easing of geopolitical tensions as Iran and US agreed to a ceasefire at the last minute. Moneylife’s market breadth indicators entered the neutral territory after nearly three months in a bearish state, but early April has delivered rare flashes of...
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STOCKS
Escorts Kubota Limited (Escorts Kubota) is riding a cyclical upswing in India’s farm economy, but with a twist that markets are beginning to notice: this is not just a subsidy-led recovery. The company’s recent performance points to a deeper shift in rural demand, where improved...
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Indian Railways is undergoing a historic transformation — delivering faster, safer and globally competitive rail travel at affordable costs, while reinforcing its role as a key driver of national connectivity. Aligned with the vision of a modern, integrated India, this evolution is underpinned...
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Molecular diagnostics identifies diseases by analysing biological markers at the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA) or protein level, rather than by observing symptoms or using basic laboratory tests. The discipline enables faster and more precise clinical decision-making and...
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PN Gadgil Jewellers (PNG) is the second largest organised jewellery player in Maharashtra by number of stores and the fastest growing jewellery brand among key organised players across India. A one-stop-shop, PNG offers an extensive range of gold, silver, platinum and diamond jewellery,...
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IPO REVIEW
Om Power Transmission Ltd (Om Power) is a power transmission infrastructure engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) company with over 14 years of experience. Its expertise lies in the execution of high-voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) transmission lines, sub-stations and underground...
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CONSUMER ISSUES
Something unsettling is happening on the highways in and around Mumbai. Organised gangs are posing as loan recovery agents, chasing down vehicles, forcing drivers to stop and using a mix of intimidation and fake documentation to extort money. Two recent incidents — one on the Eastern Express...
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