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Tough issues for Murthy successor

Has to keep herd together, service massive takeover debt on Patni; however, operational performance unlikely to be affected

Pay for middle-row seats in Air India Express now

The airline may levy Rs 100-400 as a preference seat charge on domestic flights, Rs 200-750 on intl flights

Silver linings galore as destiny's child turns 25

From humble roots, Sebi has come a long way, overshooting some original goals but never short of new ones

Insurance broking to become more flexible with new norms

Brokers association to meet regulator to discuss further changes

What the Tata Steel write-off reveals

There are too many extraneous as well as internal factors working against Corus

Patented drugs find it tough to get branded

While heritage medicine brands continue to top best-selling lists, newer discoveries for complex ailments face the heat with high pricing

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OVL posts 44% increase in net profit

However, gross revenue stands at Rs 18,029 cr against Rs 22,637 cr during the corresponding previous period

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Underperforming even in good times
Arvind Subramanian

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

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The last rites of sick units
M J Antony

Workers wait long enough to get dues after liquidation proceedings

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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

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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 ...

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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

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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

Breaking the circles

Uniform national licences in telecom are overdue

A shot of hope

India should once again be the world's vaccine capital

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

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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 ...

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A detox programme
Andy Mukherjee


A costly flirtation with "linkers"

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Phone-y war
Quentin Webb


Vodafone's drab results are a sideshow

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After US, India to probe Ranbaxy's documents

Health ministry tells DCGI to examine past dossiers, drug applications

Coal India's production set to rise most in 5 years

Miner to exceed production target of 482 mt this financial year

Airtel slides as peers rise in global brand ranking

Airtel is 89th this year, down 18 ranks from last year, in the Top 100 Global Brands report by WPP Group company Millward Brown


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


City Union Bank to raise Rs 700-cr external fund

The bank is looking at different options, including the QIP route, to raise the fund

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


Airtel slides as peers rise in global brand ranking

Airtel is 89th this year, down 18 ranks from last year, in the Top 100 Global Brands report by WPP Group company Millward Brown

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.


Tech Mahindra Q4 PAT up 25 per cent

Revenue up by 34% to Rs 1,907 cr in the quarter; board recommends dividend

Five stocks which lost money in recent rally

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

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


After US, India to probe Ranbaxy's documents

Health ministry tells DCGI to examine past dossiers, drug applications

Five stocks which lost money in recent rally

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

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%


DoT audit questions fee relief for Telenor

In the November 2012 auction, Telenor won six licences through a subsidiary, Telewings Communications

Five stocks which lost money in recent rally

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

JSW Energy's Sangita Jindal to sell shares worth Rs 173 cr

More than 2.82 crore shares would be offloaded through the Offer for Sale (OFS) window


SpiceJet restores agent commission

The airline informed travel agents on Monday it was restoring productivity-linked bonus (PLB) with effect from May 1

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


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


Hopes of good monsoon lead to profit-booking in cement shares

The monsoon season has always been a dampener for sentiments in cement shares, as rains could hamper construction

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


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

However, gross revenue stands at Rs 18,029 cr against Rs 22,637 cr 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


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Under the new plan, airlines plying to tier II-III towns will not have to bear landing and parking charges or a navigation charge

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