All stories by DEVANGSHU DATTA
In 2018 will the markets see a bull run or be in a bear hug?
Rediff.com4 Jan 2018Valuations are much higher than the consensus earnings expectations warrant and also much too high in historical terms, says Devangshu Datta.
What equity investors can expect in 2018
Rediff.com2 Jan 2018Earnings growth is expected to accelerate as lingering toxic effects of note ban ease off and GST settles down. However, stock valuations are high and that means market is also overdue for correction, says Devangshu Datta.
Can Robots now be given citizenship?
Rediff.com16 Dec 2017'Could robots vote for effective political leadership?' 'Arguably they could do this better than humans.' 'They are far better at fact-checking for obvious lies, and far better at gauging the sincerity of statements by analysing body language, facial movements and vocal tonality of speakers,' says Devangshu Datta.
A roller-coaster ride for the rupee this December
Rediff.com7 Dec 2017The dollar-rupee rate could move in the opposite direction if dollar policy rates rise and the FPIs sell in December, says Devangshu Datta.
The genius who discovered how stars live and die
Rediff.com24 Nov 2017The LIGO announcement -- which confirmed, among other things, that gold, platinum and other heavy metals were products of neutron star collisions -- came just before Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 107th birthday.
How Jio has made life complicated for telecom investors
Rediff.com23 Nov 2017The DoT estimates that it will receive Rs 29,524 cr in revenue from the telecom industry in FY18, which is 38% less than the Budget revenue target of Rs 47,300 cr for FY18
Why cash flow analysis is essential for India Inc
Rediff.com20 Nov 2017Cash flow-based analysis should throw up businesses better able to survive the transient effects of a working capital crunch, says Devangshu Datta.
How fake accounts drive Twitter
Rediff.com13 Nov 2017'Any 21st-century political campaign will involve a lot of jockeying for social media territory.' The higher the profile of the campaign, the more likely it is to draw freelancers. Devangshu Datta surveys the Battle of the Bots.
The Coming Battle of the Bots
Rediff.com13 Nov 2017'The 2019 election and the run-up to it will certainly see bots being deployed in large numbers on all sides.'
Can you solve the 3 Prisoners Problem?
Rediff.com12 Nov 2017'These problems teach us to think and assess information in a rational way.' 'That's all important at a time when a minister for education crudely humiliates a schoolteacher for giving the right answers,' says Devangshu Datta.
Should you move away from large-cap funds?
Rediff.com25 Oct 2017Sticking to smaller and mid-cap companies can be more fruitful, suggests Devangshu Datta.
Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy
Rediff.com24 Oct 2017Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta.
Should you buy or sell NBFCs now?
Rediff.com19 Oct 2017If you have an active trading account or have consumer loans or thinking of taking out a loan, consider investing in NBFCs, says Devangshu Datta
A case for bitcoin
Rediff.com2 Oct 2017A small percentage of asset allocation to bitcoin seems like a reasonable gamble, as it could be a major gainer in an uncertain global environment, says Devangshu Datta.
What if Dear Leader okays a cloning experiment?
Rediff.com29 Sep 2017Sounds good? This is science fiction but the science quotient is, so to speak, being enhanced, as the grasp of genetics improves, says Devangshu Datta.
Will Indian stock markets rise or fall? Track the FPIs
Rediff.com28 Sep 2017A falling rupee and lower foreign buying in equities are signals investors should watch out for, says Devangshu Datta
Stocks: How to navigate the next big fall
Rediff.com19 Sep 2017The longer a bear market lasts, the more the eventual returns are, says Devangshu Datta.
Why it's important to track credit rating agencies
Rediff.com18 Sep 2017CRAs are getting more business than they were getting a year ago. This could indicate expectations that investment demand will rise in the mid-term, says Devangshu Datta.
Markets are in the bubble zone
Rediff.com12 Sep 2017'The mismatch between valuations and fundamentals is startling,' warns Devangshu Datta
Markets are overvalued: Caution ahead
Rediff.com6 Sep 2017Devangshu Datta believes you should pick stocks trading at much lower valuations than the market average.