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

BJP attacks Manmohan as UPA II completes four years

Alleges that union ministers look towards Congress president to solve their problems instead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Institutions vote against Clariant slump sale

UTI MF, HDFC Trustee together hold over 5%

Govt further cuts import tariff value of gold

Tariff reduction keeping in mind weak global prices of precious metals

Ten things you must know about Microsoft's new Xbox One

The tech giant shows off new Xbox in an attempt to lead home entertainment

Employer hiring up 4% for class of 2013 b-school graduates

More recruiters plan to hire, with early job offer rates similar to last year; pay rises, GMAC surveys find

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Workers wait long enough to get dues after liquidation proceedings

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Samar Jha

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Company's current global field force stands at around 14,600 people, of which India employs around 5,000-5,200 people

Voltas: Hopes of recovery dashed

Significant erosion in margins, continuous drop in order book and lower demand in its key business segments have led to increased concerns

Both 3 & 4 wheelers will co-exist: Rajiv Bajaj

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Emami bags two international awards for packaging

The two awards were for Himani Navratna Cool Talc in Health & Beauty category and Menthoplus Balmin in Pharmaceutical & Medical category

Innovation factory

Starting with watches, Titan Industries has forayed into jewellery, youth-focused accessories and eyewear

We believe in delivering value by creating brands: Bhaskar Bhat

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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

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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


Reliance Jio to roll out 4G services in metros by March 2014

The company will invest Rs 7,000 crore in 2-3 years to launch services in east, north east

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


Oracle Financial to raise up to $181 million through share sale

It has fixed the floor price at Rs 2,275 per share for the issue which launches on Wednesday

Tech Mahindra rallies on Q4 earnings beats analyst forecasts

Q4 profit up 37% at Rs 377 crore on sequential basis on the back of acquitsions and new deals.

Oracle Financial slips after setting OFS price at a discount

The promoter of the company plans to sell 4.43 million equity shares at a floor price of Rs 2,275 per share today.


Ranbaxy to lay off one-third field force globally

Company's current global field force stands at around 14,600 people, of which India employs around 5,000-5,200 people

Sebi settles case against Fortis Healthcare Holdings

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Ranbaxy has taken steps to ensure quality control: Sawhney

The generic drugs at issue were manufactured at Ranbaxy's facilities in Paonta Sahib and Dewas in India


Puravankara Projects dips on fixing floor price for share sale at discount

The company proposed to issue up to 21.57 million equity shares to institutional investors fixes floor price of Rs 80 per share.

Omaxe extends fall on poor response for OFS

The promoters had received bids for 3.4 million shares against 5 million shares offered for sale.

DoT audit questions fee relief for Telenor

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


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


Analysis: Larsen & Toubro's bonus beats logic

With the 1:2 bonus, the equity capital will expand at a much faster pace compared to its profit growth

L&T dips on disappointing Q4 earnings

The board has announced the issue of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:2.

L&T profit down 7% despite strong revenue and order growth

Sharp increase in interest cost dents profits, company approves 1:2 bonus issue,


Styrolution ABS hits 2-year low, stock plunges 17% two days

The company said bids received in OFS at or above the clearing price of Rs 426 have been considered for allocation.

The marathon-runner leads the sprint

Restructuring into 23 business units has made TCS nimble-footed

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


SAIL spends Rs 44,536 cr on capex in 7 yrs

SAIL spent Rs 8,993 crore on capex last fiscal, the lowest since 2009-10, according to an internal note of the state- owned company

Sterlite smelter closures put cable makers in tight spot

India's biggest smelter, owned by Sterlite Industries , was shut on March 30 after local residents complained of emissions that led to breathing ...

JSW Steel's crude steel output drops 11% in April

JSW had shut two of its blast furnaces in Vijayangar, Salem units in April this year due to shortage of iron ore


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.


Zee Entertainment Jan-Mar profit rises 10.7%

For the financial year ended in March 2013, ZEEL posted a profit of Rs 718.15 compared to Rs 590.71 crore in 2011-12 fiscal

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

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BPCL, HPCL, IOC tank on new fuel policy concerns

HPCL and BPCL have dipped 6% each, while IOC is down 5% on BSE.

HPCL aims to restart 60,000 bpd fire-hit Vizag crude unit

The crude unit was shut on May 16 following a fire that hit a pipeline attached to the unit.

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


Voltas: Hopes of recovery dashed

Significant erosion in margins, continuous drop in order book and lower demand in its key business segments have led to increased concerns

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


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