RSSMixhttp://www.rssmix.com/This feed was created by mixing existing feeds from various sources.en-gb http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051371000.htmGoodyear India Ltd (GIL) announced on Tuesday that its board has approved the proposal received from the parent company, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GTRC) to buy out the remaining stake in the company and delist it from the stock Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500dbbd0fb0fef74fb3bfd5a4679a56a4fd http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051301000.htmCanbank Venture Capital Fund, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canara Bank, plans to launch a Rs 500-crore, general, close-ended fund soon, according to a top official of the bank. This is will be the fifth fund from the subsidiary Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05007e3a2fb36cc0ce7598a6f1c73272e257 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051110200.htmBombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company said a meeting of its Board of Directors will be held on on Wednesday, to consider and approve a proposal for issue of warrants to promoters on a preferential Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05007a7806de67d36141eff6b9c2ff86749b http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051331000.htmThe final road map for the proposed IPO of Coal India Ltd is likely to emerge after a meeting of senior Coal Ministry Officials, the CIL Chairman, Mr Partha S. Bhattacharyya, and SEBI in Mumbai on February Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05001ebb057876e0fe9ca04aa516010127bc http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051381000.htmMr Stephen S. Roach, Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, said that the delay in reversing the accommodative monetary and fiscal policies by India could lead to asset price bubble and fuel Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050053e73acd6a936b502edccf001909e50c http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051311000.htmWe recommend a buy in Lanco Infratech from a short-term perspective. It is apparent from the charts that the stock has been on longer term uptrend since its all-time low of Rs 8.3 recorded in October 2008. However, the stock met with a key Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05007f30703e6cba74c82bfe1db36c1f7cdc http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051341000.htmThe Nifty futures closed firm but in discount at 4788 against the spot close of Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500b2024e4111bfd36eb71847a686a95303 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051220500.htmCognizant Technology Solutions Corporation managed to beat its own guidance by reporting a 16 per cent increase in revenue to $3.279 billion for the fiscal ended December 31, 2009, against $2.816 billion in Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050064b39a9ced06d740882cd7961df4be10 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051481700.htmPeerless General Finance & Investment Company Ltd (PGFI) on Tuesday announced the commencement of its mutual fund business, Peerless Funds Management Company Ltd.(PFMCL), as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05008042fc1c7de1624ece35780fd1d953b4 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051901700.htmWhat are the sectors that an investor can choose to pick stocks and stay for a long Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500ab6e11e22cd68c60e6071365ee1c68a1 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051291000.htmThe announcement made by Goodyear India's parent company, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, to initiate voluntary delisting of equity shares of the Indian company pushed up subsidiary's stock price by the maximum limit of 20 per cent on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500ae3d265ce04279aa94818b2a79cab8d0 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051210500.htmSubex Ltd, a global provider of operations and business support systems, has announced that it will raise up to Rs 48 crore through a preferential placement with an investment company of the promoter, Mr Subash Menon. Following the announcement, Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500fac46c55f4d2ecdf4919eb2ab2473f17 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/02/10/stories/2010021051321000.htmNote: In a buy recommendation, the resistances would be the targets and the nearest support would be the stop loss; In a sell recommendation, the supports would be the targets and the nearest resistance would be the stop loss; The recommendation Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05000c9d558cb0938ca10fb298023eb1bdae http://www.financialexpress.com/news/FE-Editorial-Good-domestic-product/577158/The advance estimate of GDP growth for 2009-10-7.2%-released by CSO is a bit lower than the 7.5% increase projected in the third quarter review of the RBI monetary...17bba62fb7e181fdf7f05f779ee53fad http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Why-oil-control-freaks-are-wrong-II/577168/What are the consequences of the floating vs administered regime (in petroleum products) for the level and volatility of inflation? There are fears that inflation will go up....ff440c25a80f5f687ec996acc7b339c0 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Column-What-7-2-means-for-201011/577159/At 7.2%, the advanced estimate of real GDP growth in 2009-10 looks respectable. The last quarterly estimates are still for Q2. With 6.1% in Q1 and an unexpected 7.9% in Q2, 7.5% for....1797f5e299c7ed670dc1f7eae8628d26 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Open-mkt-sale-cools-wheat-prices/577196/Wheat prices in the wholesale markets have come down ever since the government started liquidating its huge inventories at a brisk pace through the open market sale scheme for bulk consumers.594a1f163d970ccc33471d64e5ea3674 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/It-only-gets-bigger/577376/If you thought the first two seasons of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament were the ultimate cricket-meets-entertainment blockbusters...80c8d29074f369d7958d4b404e770b3b http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Stimulating-debate/577225/As January goes, so goes the year. That old stockmarket saying does not augur well for 2010, given that the MSCI World index fell by 4.2% in the month, the biggest decline...d767dd08b223ae50cd37194c30b1a543 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/RComm-has-maximum-spectrum-pays-the-least/577300/Country's second largest mobile operator, Reliance Communications Ltd, with highest amount of spectrum at an average of 9.1 Mhz per circle, pays the least...7d92bef351a5544c2d05ca70a2eaf277 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Time-to-be-brave-marketers/577169/Onida, the famous 'Neighbour's envy, owner's pride' brand of colour televisions recently started hawking mobile phones.7268236ba4b645b04978b3bb64101d79 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/HC-quashes-Andhra-law-on-minority-quota/577243/Stating that religion cannot be the basis for quota, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday quashed a state law providing 4% reservation in government jobs and educational...0410fab18a93672997e24638cf5b2448 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Jalan-to-head-Sebi-panel-on-bourses-functioning/577320/In order to review the ownership and governance structure of market infrastructure institutions like stock exchanges and depositories, the Securities and Exchange Board of India...cbffab5034af06bbbeeb221d60b6fbcf http://www.financialexpress.com/news/DisneyGoogle-team-eyes-40-stake-in-Chinese-media-firm/577221/A consortium led by Walt Disney Co is in advanced talks to buy into China's largest in-bus digital media and advertising company, a deal that could offer the US entertainment giant...76e88d25efa47db3bc3aa33d4eb768cd http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ABN-Amro-begins-rebranding-despite-HSBC-bid/577183/Although the Royal Bank of Scotland's retail assets in India are up for sale, the transition of the ABN Amro in India to the RBS brand is likely to take place over the coming weeks.6fadf30c3227d1b63c954e6f917f4c09 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Tea-output-loss-limited-to-2-m-kg-on-late-rebound/577198/Tea production in 2009 dropped marginally by 2 million kg because of improvement in production in the later part of the year.18ad776cd3407e4fe01b4626c3d2f686 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/7-2-growth-to-fasttrack-exit/577354/The economy is projected to grow at a robust 7.2% in 2009-10, compared with 6.7% in 2008-09, on the back of broad-based industrial expansion, services growth and less-than-expected contraction in the agriculture sector, according to advance estimates for 2009-10 released by Central Statistical Organisation on Monday. The CSO growth estimate is lower than the 7.5% projected by Reserve Bank of India and the more optimistic 7.75% estimated by the finance ministry in its mid-year review, but is still a respectable figure for a crisis year. Per capita income is projected to grow at 9% to Rs 43,749 in 2009-10 from Rs 40,141 in 2008-09.d0ec35e0721a1c35d56c72f080704a1c http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Rebuilding-Greeces-finances/577224/Since the launch of Europe's single currency, there have been theoretical worries about profligacy. The main fear was that free-spending countries (ie, Italy) might borrow excessively....7d39359bbb8842d1cf76abca10dba1aa http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Bengal-ready-with-job-quota-for-Muslims/577245/With the state headed for municipal polls this summer and Assembly polls next year, the West Bengal government on Monday announced 10% job reservation for Muslims under the OBC category.a01b4bf842e6475e8956f58c6e6afd26 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/No-change-in-India-plans/577281/Japanese auto major Toyota will not change plans to bring hybrid Prius to India, an official of its subsidiary said on Monday, amid reports of the firm planning a global recall of the model.ef4ac5b4f4f970cb1b0868b42a588821 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Badal-seeks-nod-for-defence-varsity/577226/Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Monday met Union defence minister AK Antony seeking his intervention for granting approval to set up National Defence University at Mohali.0456ad824eac46c02e6efb02a344483a http://www.financialexpress.com/news/CIT-ropes-in-exMerrill-chief-Thain/577220/John Thain, the ousted chief of Merrill Lynch & Co, was named to lead CIT Group Inc, the commercial lender that emerged from bankruptcy in December, after almost a four-month search for a replacement.ab06c4e82730574521cc1040f15ea482 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/2nd-phase-of-GurgaonIGI-metro-on-cards/577228/Haryana plans to connect other parts of Gurgaon with Indira Gandhi International Airport through Metro, chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said on Monday.63771ec7b1d86f6eacd617869b2a1f6c http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Exports-from-SEZs-cross-Rs-150k-crore-in-AprDec/577267/Exports from SEZs across the country have crossed the Rs 150,000-crore mark in the first nine months of the current financial year, compared to Rs 99,600 crore in 2008-091a1a2c02eefbca92ba3b3059b100ab8b http://www.financialexpress.com/news/CRR-hike-to-have-little-impact-on-bank-earnings/577185/Global rating agency Moody's on Monday said the hike in the cash reserve ratio, announced by the Reserve Bank of India in its quarterly review, would have "negligible impact" on bank earnings.ccd92a21d80c6859e078e82e4c415689 http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Toyota-set-to-recall-Prius-hybrid-globally/577279/Toyota Motor Corp will recall its 2010 model Prius hybrid in Japan this week to repair a problem with the vehicle's braking system, two people familiar with the matter said, adding to....daaac60a0163b0f5713b909b8194cc5c http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Abrupt-stimulus-pullout-could-hurt-exporters-warns-Sharma/577261/The finance ministry could consider the with-drawal of stimulus to those exporting sectors which have shown robust growth, but an across-the-board "abrupt" pullout is not...4bc5dc095e7e8c99c584d1be9aa009f1 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751010800.htmMr Krishna Sanghavi, Head of Equity, Kotak AMC shares his views on the outlook for the markets and sectors to bet Mr Krishna Sanghavi, Head of Equity, Kotak AMC shares his views on the outlook for the markets and sectors to betSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500684797fba382c11c9faa92ea121c8402 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750300700.htmInvestors typically (over) diversify across assets to reduce the downside risk in the stock market. Those who take the mutual fund route simply buy diversified funds. Others who construct self-directed portfolios, however, face a problem; for Investors typically (over) diversify across assets to reduce the downside risk in the stock market. Those who take the mutual fund route simply buy diversified funds. Others who construct self-directed portfolios, however, face a problem; forSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050060f0ed492bb407fe54c7d67c4988d87c http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751000800.htmI am a teacher by profession and newly married. My husband is an engineer. Please take a look at our existing portfolio and suggest improvements. We don't see any reason to withdraw money from mutual funds in the near future. About 45 per cent of I am a teacher by profession and newly married. My husband is an engineer. Please take a look at our existing portfolio and suggest improvements. We don't see any reason to withdraw money from mutual funds in the near future. About 45 per cent ofSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500e2cf4adc25a4a26b85f53231a070b211 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751020900.htmA relatively low asking price and a focus on government projects make the offer from ARSS Infrastructure Projects a reasonable bet, but only for investors with a high-risk A relatively low asking price and a focus on government projects make the offer from ARSS Infrastructure Projects a reasonable bet, but only for investors with a high-riskSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500d1be947ff34c140aea43545e9d3960af http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751171300.htmI am Gulshan, aged 42. My wife, aged 39, is a home-maker. We have two children, aged 12 and seven. I worked abroad for some years and am now settled in India. I decided not to take up employment but lead a retired life with my I am Gulshan, aged 42. My wife, aged 39, is a home-maker. We have two children, aged 12 and seven. I worked abroad for some years and am now settled in India. I decided not to take up employment but lead a retired life with mySun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05002c8eb57e167f8192f7c9b49498d59fe9 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751231400.htmGood ideas repeated often enough can begin to sound like cliches. Lauren Templeton and Scott Phillips' book, Investing the Templeton Way, has some nice ideas. Problem is they have been said quite a few times Good ideas repeated often enough can begin to sound like cliches. Lauren Templeton and Scott Phillips' book, Investing the Templeton Way, has some nice ideas. Problem is they have been said quite a few timesSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05004a8ecc96f3fbbfe71ab148d6af520615 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750270700.htmIFCI (Rs 51.2): The stock has been moving in a narrow range of Rs 46-54 for quite some. The stock finds its major resistance at Rs 59 and support at Rs IFCI (Rs 51.2): The stock has been moving in a narrow range of Rs 46-54 for quite some. The stock finds its major resistance at Rs 59 and support at RsSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500b9ca322ab8da48506d5e086a8906401c http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751050900.htmInvestors with moderate risk and return expectations can consider taking exposure in the abrasive and industrial ceramics manufacturer, Grindwell Norton. Pick-up in capex spending by user industries, ability to retain significant market share and Investors with moderate risk and return expectations can consider taking exposure in the abrasive and industrial ceramics manufacturer, Grindwell Norton. Pick-up in capex spending by user industries, ability to retain significant market share andSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500aa799e5d10c519ee00e399f1fce50c93 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751030900.htmShareholders can consider booking profits on their holdings in Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL). The stock has since our last buy' recommendation gained over 60 per cent. While a strong set of numbers in the just-ended December quarter, Shareholders can consider booking profits on their holdings in Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL). The stock has since our last buy' recommendation gained over 60 per cent. While a strong set of numbers in the just-ended December quarter,Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05009d6247eced1a5456b4abc17bcc463c63 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751241400.htmThe familiar disclaimer that accompanies every advertisement for insurance, Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation', underscores the vital role that information plays in the insurance business. The familiar disclaimer that accompanies every advertisement for insurance, Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation', underscores the vital role that information plays in the insurance business.Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500df51aa394261293202b9742589d17e1a http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751301400.htmHDFC Bank has introduced a monthly deposit scheme named HDFC Systematic Savings Plan that will offer its customers a variable rate of interest. Under the scheme, customers can deposit a fixed instalment, with a minimum amount of Rs 2,000 and a HDFC Bank has introduced a monthly deposit scheme named HDFC Systematic Savings Plan that will offer its customers a variable rate of interest. Under the scheme, customers can deposit a fixed instalment, with a minimum amount of Rs 2,000 and aSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500c9be1441b79a76b04e466f3811a28234 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751271400.htmWhy do companies come out with rights issues? Why are they priced below market price? What happens to valuations? Can the rights be sold to others? If these questions crop up in one's mind, here's demystifying what a rights issue is all about and Why do companies come out with rights issues? Why are they priced below market price? What happens to valuations? Can the rights be sold to others? If these questions crop up in one's mind, here's demystifying what a rights issue is all about andSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050095202af6ee3c961f78250a762dd328c7 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751791500.htmThe latest RICS Indian Commercial Property Survey suggests that rental activity in India has picked up in the fourth quarter with the tenant demand happening across office, industrial and retail spaces. But the increase in supply of built-up The latest RICS Indian Commercial Property Survey suggests that rental activity in India has picked up in the fourth quarter with the tenant demand happening across office, industrial and retail spaces. But the increase in supply of built-upSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500a111d64fda32b125c2667a2cef1ac867 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750950800.htmA compounded annualised return of less than 3per cent since inception in March 2006 does not augur well for investors holding Kotak Lifestyle Fund in their portfolio. The fund's unimpressive performance compared with its benchmark, CNX 500, over A compounded annualised return of less than 3per cent since inception in March 2006 does not augur well for investors holding Kotak Lifestyle Fund in their portfolio. The fund's unimpressive performance compared with its benchmark, CNX 500, overSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500b7eb48172466dfe2f8ddcbb3105dd08f http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750960800.htmA long-term track record of good performance, proven ability to ride out corrections better than most peer funds and benchmark, and a focussed exposure to blue-chip equities makes Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund an apt investment option.That A long-term track record of good performance, proven ability to ride out corrections better than most peer funds and benchmark, and a focussed exposure to blue-chip equities makes Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund an apt investment option.ThatSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05002932c5158a536a89ace63a6ce55634b7 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750250700.htmReliance Industries could not move above Rs 1,056 in the early part of last week and crumpled to the low of Rs 975 by Friday. The stock faces strong resistance atRs 1,030 where the 200-day moving average is positioned. Fresh shorts can be Reliance Industries could not move above Rs 1,056 in the early part of last week and crumpled to the low of Rs 975 by Friday. The stock faces strong resistance atRs 1,030 where the 200-day moving average is positioned. Fresh shorts can beSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050044ebfbf7e04133dd35db4f28dc386884 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020752880100.htmFresh investments can be considered in the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) stock that appears a good defensive bet within the financial Fresh investments can be considered in the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) stock that appears a good defensive bet within the financialSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500faf5c92e9974f42ae0b45a65aa5025f6 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751040900.htmInvestors can avoid the initial public offering of Hathway Cable & Datacom, a cable distribution and broadband services provider, given the inherent challenges in driving realisations in both the segments that it operates in and the severe Investors can avoid the initial public offering of Hathway Cable & Datacom, a cable distribution and broadband services provider, given the inherent challenges in driving realisations in both the segments that it operates in and the severeSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05009f943c5fd964c1dfc5a98215c3998b8e http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751720500.htmAfter a year of incentives doled out by the government and the central bank, have the industries responded to the stimuli' with a good set of financial numbers? Numbers for the latest December quarter do suggest so. Thirty of the 35 key After a year of incentives doled out by the government and the central bank, have the industries responded to the stimuli' with a good set of financial numbers? Numbers for the latest December quarter do suggest so. Thirty of the 35 keySun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050058149c127b6da5b7c8055c17c03a2926 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751251400.htmRecently, I was at the airport, waiting for a flight that was long delayed. As most others do, I headed for the snack bar, determined to have some healthy food. I ended up ordering the least healthy food and a strong dose of caffeine. Can Recently, I was at the airport, waiting for a flight that was long delayed. As most others do, I headed for the snack bar, determined to have some healthy food. I ended up ordering the least healthy food and a strong dose of caffeine. CanSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050002019b45e975d61b19b5ef4196c42344 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751770600.htmI would like advice on MIC Electronics which I am holding at an average of Rs 70 per share. Can I continue holding it for another 6 months? I also need guidance on the future of Tech Mahindra purchased at Rs 1,300. Sarita Varma, Tom I would like advice on MIC Electronics which I am holding at an average of Rs 70 per share. Can I continue holding it for another 6 months? I also need guidance on the future of Tech Mahindra purchased at Rs 1,300. Sarita Varma, TomSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500714725e620a15106835c4db1eb7b0dad http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751821500.htmThe IT hub of Hinjewadi on the north western outskirts of Pune is home to prominent industry leaders such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant and KPIT Cummins and a workplace for over one lakh people. With the workforce here estimated to double in The IT hub of Hinjewadi on the north western outskirts of Pune is home to prominent industry leaders such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant and KPIT Cummins and a workplace for over one lakh people. With the workforce here estimated to double inSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500d6dc76428e8315a71ca3c2cdf6c6e0e9 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751191300.htmRecently I read in The Hindu that both husband and wife can claim income-tax benefits in respect of interest payment and principal repayment on a housing loan. We have taken a housing loan with me as the applicant and my husband as co-applicant. Recently I read in The Hindu that both husband and wife can claim income-tax benefits in respect of interest payment and principal repayment on a housing loan. We have taken a housing loan with me as the applicant and my husband as co-applicant.Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500057458c72afcb2d75cc89f527b487e24 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750290700.htmIndian investors had to trudge on a treacherous path last week. Just when it seemed to be smoothening and market participants began to breathe easy, a chasm suddenly opened up on Thursday, making the Sensex plunge over 700 points in just two Indian investors had to trudge on a treacherous path last week. Just when it seemed to be smoothening and market participants began to breathe easy, a chasm suddenly opened up on Thursday, making the Sensex plunge over 700 points in just twoSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500ec863f6da985081045f491ecf699150b http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751780600.htmE-mail your guess before Tuesday to:Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -050076d12ea71a421de6c1110da351818509 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751700500.htmWith the close of the earnings season for the December 2009 quarter, it's interesting to take stock of how India Inc has performed. Well, net profits grew an impressive 53 per cent for the over 2,400 listed companies. Two in every 10 companies With the close of the earnings season for the December 2009 quarter, it's interesting to take stock of how India Inc has performed. Well, net profits grew an impressive 53 per cent for the over 2,400 listed companies. Two in every 10 companiesSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05008a83da2a3223c7cd341688b0d1f0c137 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751801500.htmIt was a quarter of mixed tidings for the real-estate sector with large players such as DLF, Unitech, HDIL, Sobha Developers and Parsvnath demonstrating a strong year-on-year topline growth, although net profit in certain cases continued to be It was a quarter of mixed tidings for the real-estate sector with large players such as DLF, Unitech, HDIL, Sobha Developers and Parsvnath demonstrating a strong year-on-year topline growth, although net profit in certain cases continued to beSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05009902d1250941d804083fe0636e9c216a http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751201300.htmOne of the villages in Kalahandi district of Orissa is Rupra Road. The village is bustling and cosmopolitan, judging by the four different styles and weaves of women's saris on display at the market: Adivasi, Dalit, Marwari, and Oriya. One of the villages in Kalahandi district of Orissa is Rupra Road. The village is bustling and cosmopolitan, judging by the four different styles and weaves of women's saris on display at the market: Adivasi, Dalit, Marwari, and Oriya.Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -05005e8909a5fa5915ddac180be1260aea59 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750990800.htmSundaram BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has declared dividend under its scheme- Sundaram BNP Paribas India Leadership Fund. The quantum of dividend decided for distribution is 20 per cent (Rs 2 per unit). The record date is February Sundaram BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has declared dividend under its scheme- Sundaram BNP Paribas India Leadership Fund. The quantum of dividend decided for distribution is 20 per cent (Rs 2 per unit). The record date is FebruarySun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500ebb2f94a5f23761daadc8a9df45005a0 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750280700.htmDespite the recent uptrend seen in the special trading session on Saturday and the US market's weak rebound on Friday, bears may continue to wield a higher influence on the markets next week. While it is difficult to say at this point what Despite the recent uptrend seen in the special trading session on Saturday and the US market's weak rebound on Friday, bears may continue to wield a higher influence on the markets next week. While it is difficult to say at this point whatSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500cdd1acbb24d93c25a55c09b9ec695776 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020751811500.htmThe promoters of Namma Veedu' Vasanta Bhavan, a Chennai-based hotel chain, have launched a 50-room boutique hotel that marries, according to its promoters, two of Chennai's favourite pastime movies and dining The promoters of Namma Veedu' Vasanta Bhavan, a Chennai-based hotel chain, have launched a 50-room boutique hotel that marries, according to its promoters, two of Chennai's favourite pastime movies and diningSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500f0a5890671131431e9ffd0a42e47c93b http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/02/07/stories/2010020750970800.htmA large number of equity funds have failed to match the market indices in the stock market rally of the past year. A compilation of returns shows that 119 of the 256 open-end equity funds in operation (including theme funds) missed the bus in A large number of equity funds have failed to match the market indices in the stock market rally of the past year. A compilation of returns shows that 119 of the 256 open-end equity funds in operation (including theme funds) missed the bus inSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500a9484cb3f4e8b748a3bf3b856bbecdf3