Close

LOGIN

Forgot password?
Remember me
Sign In
Not a member?

Register now

or
Connect using:
Why BS?

We encourage visitors to register on Business Standard. Registering on the site is absolutely Free and offers you the following benefits.

Free Daily E-newsletter

Breaking News Alerts in your Inbox

Post Comments and Share your Feedback

Your Personal Business Standard Page

Free Portfolio of Stocks, Equity and Commodities Derivatives

Access Premium Services

Receive Selective Offers from our Third Party Premium Advertisers

Get Invited to Business Standard Events

Close

FORGOT PASSWORD?

Send
Not a member?

Register now

India would stand by Afghanistan in its transition: President

Mukherjee said India is proud to partner the government and people of Afghanistan in their efforts towards reconstruction

New CAG is a 'weak' bureaucrat, says Prashant Bhushan

AAP leader says such 'spineless' people are being appointed so that these watchdogs don't question the government's decisions

Mamata announces ban on 'Online Lotto'

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the the online lottery was a social problem and the notification for the ban would be issued soon

90 killed as massive tornado rips through US city

US President Barack Obama has declared a State of Emergency in Oklahoma and had dispatched federal aid

SC panel says no to export of iron ore pellets from Karnataka

CEC team headed by P V Jayakrishnan told miners that there is no question of allowing exports at this stage

Have Your Say Rss icon




Image4

Will the spot-fixing scam take the excitement out of IPL?

Live Markets

Get Quote
Powered by: SmartInvestor
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Adani Power 60.65 5502044 12.21
AP Paper 244.15 178217 11.71
Akzo Nobel 1132.95 41941 8.17
BF Utilities 295.05 647380 6.42
Ess Dee Alumin. 578.10 177261 5.84
More >>
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Divi's Lab. 1007.50 57346 -7.29
Omaxe 152.40 126388 -7.24
Bajaj Fin. 1493.10 9068 -5.58
Fortis Health. 96.10 1941514 -5.37
Karnataka Bank 148.20 787520 -5.03
More >>
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Data Not Available.
More >>
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Data Not Available.
More >>
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | 04:00 PM IST
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
T B Z 253.25 425804 12.66
Adani Power 60.70 18705103 12.20
Essel Propack 44.05 1204477 11.38
Akzo Nobel 1129.00 139518 9.13
BF Utilities 295.80 1127711 6.50
More >>
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Omaxe 152.25 203215 -7.45
Divi's Lab. 1006.45 804608 -7.00
Orbit Corpn. 21.95 397924 -6.00
Bajaj Fin. 1492.40 60896 -5.61
Shrenuj & Co. 105.00 192856 -5.58
More >>
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Data Not Available.
More >>
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Data Not Available.
More >>
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | 12:00 AM IST

Derivatives

Index
Stock

International Markets


 

Opinion Rss icon

Columnists

Image1

Underperforming even in good times
Arvind Subramanian

The author compares India's boom years with East Asia's

Image1

The last rites of sick units
M J Antony

Workers wait long enough to get dues after liquidation proceedings

Image1

How deep is the malaise in the Indian Railways?
Samar Jha

Only a fundamental overhaul of its archaic structure will boost transparency and curb corruption

Image1

Banks and regulator - all fall down
Subir Roy

The Cobrapost sting operation and its aftermath have driven a coach and horses through the Indian banking system's ability to comply with ...

BLOGS


Image1

Why pay parity alone may not help retain temp staff
M Saraswathy

The parity usually comes without any increments and bonuses, and with fewer leave benefits

Image1

Spot-fixing gate: a big blow to IPL and Dravid
Gaurav Laghate

There will now be cynicism about every match, and every wicket, six or four will be suspect

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Home truths, from abroad

British journalist Ian Jack's reporting on India contained in this diversely absorbing collection of articles spans 1977 and 2011, mostly the ...

Conflicting signals

UPA's leadership says one thing, its tax office does another

Financial X-ray

Colgate: P&G's toothpaste foray will raise competitive pressures

While analysts expect relatively lesser impact for Colgate, high stock valuations will cap further upsides

Indian infotech sector is becoming a riskier bet

The beta of large IT firms has increased since 2008 and is expected to inch up further given the rising challenges

BOOK REVIEWS

Hobsbawm's melancholy empathies

Eric Hobsbawm's proud assertion that as an Englishman he thinks of South Asia when immigrant influences are being discussed

Image1

Phone-y war
Quentin Webb


Vodafone's drab results are a sideshow

Image1

A detox programme
Andy Mukherjee


A costly flirtation with "linkers"

CompaniesRss icon

  • Arrow

Five stocks which lost money in recent rally

The decline in these stocks was mostly due to company or sector-specific issues, say experts

Hopes of rate cuts, demand revival prop Maruti Suzuki, M&M

Upsides for the stocks though would be capped, given rising competition & fair valuations

Sensex hits one-week low

The BSE Sensex tumbled for a second consecutive session on Tuesday hitting its lowest close in a week as recent outperforming blue-chips such as ...


Sensex hits one-week low

The BSE Sensex tumbled for a second consecutive session on Tuesday hitting its lowest close in a week as recent outperforming blue-chips such as ...

Colgate: rising competition, high valuations to cap upsides

Analysts expect P&G to target regular segment which contributes about 50% to Colgate's revenue; other players have a highly diversified ...

Somany Ceramics Q4 net up 20% at Rs 10 cr

It had posted a net profit of Rs 8.46 crore for the corresponding period previous fiscal


Entering banking will help us service clients better: Vikram Limaye

Interview with MD and CEO, IDFC

J&K Bank targets 25% growth in loanbook in 2013-14

In deposits, it plans 18% growth, with a 20% deposit growth in Jammu and Kashmir and 17% outside J&K

Sensex down 0.3%; closes above 20k

Investors book profits in rate-sensitive stocks, while drugmakers hit by worries about the country's new drug pricing policy


Tata Sons to divest 1% stake in TTML by June 4

The filing added disinvestment is proposed to be completed by June 4, 2013

TTML surges as Tata Sons cancels share sale

Only 84.5% of the issue was subscribed at 30% below the floor price.

Naxal-hit areas: BSNL gets more funding flexibility

As most of the towers will be installed in rural, hilly and forest areas, they may not be viable even after 5 years


Five stocks which lost money in recent rally

The decline in these stocks was mostly due to company or sector-specific issues, say experts

Tech Mahindra Q4 Net up 25% at Rs 377.24 cr

The consolidated income of the firm also rose by 34% to Rs 1,907.17 crore in January-March quarter of last fiscal against Rs 1,419.05 crore

IT operations management software market grows 4.8% in 2012

However, "Big Four" vendors - IBM, CA Technologies, BMC Software and HP - lost market share, new vendors grew much rapidly


Five stocks which lost money in recent rally

The decline in these stocks was mostly due to company or sector-specific issues, say experts

Drug regulator to probe Ranbaxy records, approvals in India

DCGI expected to submit report within a month, after which health ministry will decide on the future course of action

Margin pressure, concerns on drug pricing policy take toll on Apollo Hospital

Some concern on the company's pharmacy business profitability also may have emerged after the new drug pricing policy announcement


Hopes of rate cuts, demand revival prop Maruti Suzuki, M&M

Upsides for the stocks though would be capped, given rising competition & fair valuations

Royal Enfield kickstarts entry into new markets

With a new plant and product line, the bike has buoyed Eicher Motor's fortunes too

Atul Auto Q4 net rises 72%

Net sales during the quarter increased from Rs 82.66 cr to Rs 96.91 cr, up 17%


Hotel Leela Venture Q4 net loss at Rs 142 cr

It had posted a net profit of Rs 209.66 crore for the corresponding quarter previous fiscal

Tech Mahindra to deliver Aspect's IP solutions

Tech Mahindra will be channel partner in Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa markets

Branding beyond the Taj

How the Tata hotel chain is tackling the transition challenges of multiple brands


BHEL: Desperate bid to preserve cash

Unless the company takes a relook at its dividend policy, there is little hope of plugging the leak in its cash-box.

Kalindee Rail rallies on winning fresh orders

The company has garnered three large value projects each of around Rs 200 crore from Railways in the second half of the last year.

Aramco awards Midyan gas project to L&T

SPA did not give a value for the contract but industry sources estimated it to be worth less than $300 million


Gokaldas reduces net loss to Rs 11 cr

There has been no improvement in the apparel segment over the past few quarters

JK Paper Q4 net up 89% at Rs 21 cr

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 11.12 crore in the same period of previous fiscal

HeidelbergCement sells its Maha grinding unit to JSW Group

Indian arm of German cement maker had been exploring possible ways of improving margins of this grinding unit


Five stocks which lost money in recent rally

The decline in these stocks was mostly due to company or sector-specific issues, say experts

CIL set to achieve highest production growth rate in five years

In an indication of improving performance, CIL produced 37 MT in April, exceeding production target

Adhunik begins commercial ops of power plant unit in J'khand

The commercial operation of the first unit commenced on January 21 this year


Nestle India hits new high

The stock has outperformed the market by gaining 8% post Q1 earnings compared to 2.3% rise in benchmark Sensex.

Nestle plans Punjab milk unit expansion

Dairy major Nestle India today said it will invest Rs 250 crore on expansion and modernisation of its existing milk plant at Moga in Punjab

GSK Consumer tanks after surging 26% in one week

The stock has surged 15% in two trading sessions after MSCI included the company in its index.


CBI probe into Deccan Chronicle on: Canara Bank

CMD says action should be taken against the media company

In conversation with SL Narayanan, Group CFO, Sun Group

He says that the decision to increase advertising rates has been well thought out and effected after ensuring that the market will be able to ...

Sun TV Q4 profit up by 12%

Company announces 19% hike in advertising rates; income increases 11%


OVL posts 44% increase in net profit

Gross revenue however, was at Rs 18,029 against Rs 22,637 during the corresponding previous period

Over 15,000 MW capacity plants stuck due to zero supply by RIL

Six of NTPC's seven gas-based power plants have zero gas available with them

Essar Oil to sign $1 billion debt-for-fuel deal with China

Essar Oil could sign a preliminary agreement with China Development Bank (CDB) on Tuesday


Voltas: Hopes of recovery dashed

Company dashed hopes on the Street with its net profit falling 90% for the quarter ending March 2013 as against expectations of a 40% drop

Adani Enterprises posts standalone net loss in Q4

Standalone income in fourth quarter surges by 130 per cent to Rs 3,587 crore

Gas distribution bids for seven cities to be cleared soon

Adani, GSPC, EIL and Gail Gas to benefit


Commodities

Get Quote
Commodity
Price(Rs)
Change
(%)

Arrow
GOLD(10GRMS)
26121.00
+33
+0.13

Arrow
Rs. 26121.00
+33
+0.13 %

Arrow
SILVER(1KGS)
43106.00
-157
-0.36

Arrow
Rs. 43106.00
-157
-0.36 %

Arrow
ALUMINIUM
101.55
+0.15
+0.15

Arrow
Rs. 101.55
+0.15
+0.15 %

Arrow
COTTON
17960.00
+50
+0.28

Arrow
Rs. 17960.00
+50
+0.28 %

Arrow
BRCRUDEOIL
5806.00
+3
+0.05

Arrow
Rs. 5806.00
+3
+0.05 %

Arrow
ALUMINI
101.55
+0.15
+0.15

Arrow
Rs. 101.55
+0.15
+0.15 %

Arrow
ALMOND
449.25
-13.75
-2.97

Arrow
Rs. 449.25
-13.75
-2.97 %

FEATURES

In Depth Rss icon

Image1

Affordable houses, but for whom?

The new launches in the affordable category could just be another marketing gimmick to push sales and mop up money

Image1

A check on greed in the iron age

The Lokayukta report in Karnataka exposed illegalities, irregularities and crime by mining mafia in connivance with politicians and bureaucrats

Real Estate Rss icon

Image1

Akshaya Tritiya leaves real estate firms idling by

Even buyers have not been showing much enthusiasm in booking properties, due to high prices and the overall lacklustre economic environment

Brand World Rss icon

Image1

Royal Enfield kickstarts entry into new markets

With a new plant and product line, the bike has buoyed Eicher Motor's fortunes too

Image1

Branding beyond the Taj

How the Tata hotel chain is tackling the transition challenges of multiple brands

Business Education Rss icon

Image1

IIMs' faculty worked up over appraisal scores

Faculty members' teaching and non-teaching activities are assigned scores for earning incentives under new scheme

Heading
Image1

Cheery city runner


Ford's EcoSport compact SUV has designer looks and comes loaded with innovative features. Does it have the mojo to beat its competitors?

Feather-touch ride

BMW's new 6 Series Gran Coupe is not just seductive and haute - its ride quality is better than its badge siblings'

Follow Business Standard

 Facebook 0 fans
 RSS
Feed
 Twitter 0 Followers
 

Featured Videosicon

Logo
Copyrights © 2013 Business Standard Ltd. All rights reserved.