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UPL-Advanta merger: Advantage Advanta

Street sceptical, though, on the higher valuations accorded to former, assuming a faster earnings growth

Four-wheelers to gain most from govt pay rise

Recommendations will help Maruti boost share of volumes from govt employees

Dr Reddy's: Regulatory headwinds to cap upside

Stock could be further stressed if regulatory issues escalate

Five reasons why Sun Pharma is looking at Japan to expand its global operations

Company is in talks to buy part of the Novartis branded business in Japan for about $300 millon

No immediate gains for cable distributors

While the FDI increase is a positive, investor interest will depend on pace of improvement in operational metrics of companies

Sept-quarter results review: No recovery yet

Low fuel costs, high load boost SpiceJet show

Higher loads and falling costs in a seasonally strong Dec quarter should further help its financials

Merger gains for Reliance Comm

But operational performance and debt situation must improve for market sentiments to revive

Bharat Forge skids on non-auto exports

Management is, however, confident of growth coming back in the second half

Jet Airways' cost problem continues

While operating profits doubled over a year before, they would have been higher had it not been for an increase in non-fuel expenses

Q2: Exide, Amara Raja low on charge

Exide's margins were better and should improve, while Amara's could be close to peak

Maruti Suzuki: High volumes, low costs rev up earnings

Company expects to improve market share on the back of new launches, aggressive pricing

Strong movie pipeline, receivables key for Eros

Stock could see a bounce-back, if the collection cycle improves going ahead

IPO review - S H Kelkar: Sample the aroma

Strong growth prospects, improvement in cash flows are positives

IndiGo: A robust business model but no discount in IPO price

While there is little doubt about the company's capability to deliver, the pricing could have been more attractive

Bajaj Auto hinges on new launches, festive demand

Better-than-expected results on higher realisations and lower raw material costs

Vodafone plays the retail tune

The company is banking on its vast network of stores and people-to-people interactions to build its brand

Tata Motors: More gains from China recovery

The US, the UK, and Europe have supported Jaguar Land Rover's sales growth so far

Aviation stocks: Lower fuel costs to improve profits

Valuation discount to IndiGo to continue, unless other airlines show consistent profits

DLF: Deleveraging steps continue

Steps are positive. But, a pick-up in residential sales will be the biggest factor