| NDTV: Doing biz in style |
21-NOV-09 |
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Monetising the lifestyle piece is a good idea, as is the buyback of bonds at a discount. |
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| Indian Hotels: Back in business |
19-NOV-09 |
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Indian Hotels’ revenues were down only 16 per cent in the September 2009 quarter to Rs 307 crore compared with a 20 per cent fall in the first half of 2009-10, an indication that rooms are filling up. |
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| Pantaloon: A new format |
19-NOV-09 |
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The restructuring should help strengthen the balance sheet and create value for shareholders. |
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| Asian Paints: On a roll |
18-NOV-09 |
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Strong brands and clever pricing have helped the company cash in on reviving consumer spends. |
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| Sun TV: Shining bright |
18-NOV-09 |
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Driven by 37 per cent year-on-year growth in advertising revenues, Sun TV’s revenues jumped 35 per cent in the September 2009 quarter to Rs 320 crore, way ahead of the street’s estimates. |
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| GCPL: Well done |
14-NOV-09 |
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A better reach in rural markets has helped both the soaps and hair colours businesses. |
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| Titan: Losing some sheen |
12-NOV-09 |
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With gold prices soaring to nearly Rs 1,700 per gram, sales of jewellery could be somewhat lacklustre during the coming wedding season. |
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| LIC Housing: Room to grow |
11-NOV-09 |
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Although cost of funds came down, yields on loans weren’t high enough for LIC Housing Finance to post an increase in margins in the September 2009 quarter. |
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| Nestle: Pricing power |
11-NOV-09 |
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The company is well positioned to cash in on the growing spends on processed foods. |
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| GSK Pharma: In good health |
10-NOV-09 |
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GSK Pharma’s September 2009 quarter revenues, which rose 12 per cent year-on-year to Rs 513 crore, came pretty much in line with the Street’s expectations. |
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| SAIL: All in the price |
10-NOV-09 |
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Higher costs, lower other income and a possible supply of equity could keep earnings growth muted. |
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