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42 mins ago

Real estate to boom if inflation controlled »

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As soon as inflation is controlled and interest rates come down, real estate sector will perk up. Buy your dream house I Top 25 Style Capitals read full article »

1 hour ago

Toyota beats GM in global sales »

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Toyota Motor has overtaken General Motors of US in global auto sales during first half of 2008. Tips for car buyers I Car care | Audis | BMW Biggies | Suzuki Kizashi read full article »

1 hour ago

Infosys plans to cut US dependence to 40 per cent »

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Infosys plans to cut dependence on US to 40 per cent, as slowdown in world's largest economy hits outsourcing deals. 10 trends Indian IT services cos must catch read full article »

4 hours ago

Why do low-income people buy lottery tickets? »

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Why do people from the low income group invest a large percentage of their income on lottery tickets than do their richer counterparts. Successful business formula read full article »

4 hours ago

H1 sees sustained growth momentum in M&A »

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Notwithstanding the hike in interest rates, high commodity prices and inflationary pressure, the first half of 2008 saw number of merger and acquisitions. Gainers & Losers | Earnings read full article »

4 hours ago

Work force quality now crucial for tech firms »

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Quality workforce appears to be the only differentiator that could win customers for IT companies. Top 20 IT Exporters | Top 15 BPOs | 10 trends for IT cos read full article »

5 hours ago

H1 sees sustained growth momentum in M&A deals »

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Notwithstanding the hike in interest rates, high commodity prices and inflationary pressure, the first half of 2008 saw number of merger and acquisitions. read full article »

6 hours ago

Serial blasts rock India's IT hub for first time »

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IT hub Bangalore, hit by serial blasts for the first time, is known both as a peaceful city and a safe place for setting up sleeper cells by terror groups. Chronology of blasts read full article »

6 hours ago

No of Indian firms listed on LSE may rise »

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Number of Indian cos listed on LSE is likely to jump by 20%, Grant Thornton, a leading business and financial adviser, has predicted. Gainers & Losers | Earnings read full article »

6 hours ago

What the US can learn from Indian R&D »

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Tech firms in India play a leading role in educating their research employees, a practice US can adopt to help keep its global competitive edge. The wireless world read full article »

6 hours ago

20% jump in No of Indian firms listed on LSE »

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Number of Indian companies listed on the LSE is expected to jump by 20%, Grant Thornton, a leading business and financial adviser, has predicted. Gainers & Losers | Earnings read full article »

8 hours ago

Bear mkt attracts PEs, 150 deals likely in Q3 »

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The bear market has led to resurgence in private equity deals. More than 150 deals are expected in the third quarter of 2008. Gainers & Losers | Earnings read full article »

8 hours ago

Banks to pay penalty for misuse of credit cards »

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In order to prevent misuse of lost and stolen card, RBI has asked banks to issue signature-laminated cards with photograph & pin number. Tips to guard credit card read full article »

9 hours ago

Terror strikes IT hub, Sensex ends lower »

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Weak European market and bomb blasts in outskirts of Bangalore dampened market sentiments. Gainers & Losers | Earnings | When do you jump a mutual fund? read full article »

9 hours ago

Banks to pay for misuse of unsolicited credit cards »

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Aggressive marketing by credit card issuing banks may bounce back on them with the RBI making it clear that banks will have to pay a penalty for harassing customers. Tips to guard credit card read full article »

9 hours ago

Terror strikes Bangalore, Sensex ends lower »

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Weak European market and bomb blasts in outskirts of Bangalore dampened market sentiments. Gainers & Losers | Earnings | When do you jump a mutual fund? read full article »

10 hours ago

Terror strikes B'lore; Sensex slumps 550 pts »

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Crack on Dalal St widened after reports that serial blasts hit the IT city of Bangalore. Banking and oil & gas stocks were battered. Gainers & Losers read full article »

10 hours ago

Serial blasts rock Bangalore, two killed, 20 wounded »

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According to early reports, at least two people have been killed and 20 people wounded in a series of blasts in Bangalore. Seven blasts have been reported so far. read full article »

10 hours ago

Serial blasts in Bangalore, one killed »

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According to early reports, at least one woman has been killed and 15 people injured in a series of blasts in Bangalore. Five blasts have been reported so far. read full article »

10 hours ago

India's young MPs win praise on YouTube »

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Impressed with the young MPs, many fans urged the young leaders to take charge of the country and infuse Indian politics with young blood. Nuke Cartoons read full article »

11 hours ago

Now, SEBI wants information on PNs »

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Participatory notes (PN) are like a derivative instrument issued against an underlying security which in this case is shares of Indian firms. Gainers & Losers read full article »

12 hours ago

Maruti Suzuki to roll out new M800 Uniq »

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The company has loaded the limited edition of Maruti 800 Uniq with a range of new features to attract young consumers. Audis | BMW Biggies | Suzuki Kizashi read full article »

IndianOil needs roughly Rs 12,000 crore ($3 billion) every month for buying crude but loses Rs 413 crore daily on fuel sales. World's top 10 oil producers read full article »

14 hours ago

Should you invest in capital goods now? »

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Capital goods companies, who have come out with Q1 earnings, have not disappointed so far. Gainers & Losers | Views & Recommendations read full article »

14 hours ago

Anil Ambani gains from political rejig? »

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Anil Ambani became richer by Rs 27,000 crore as ADAG stocks gained after SP backed the UPA government. Gainers & Losers | Views & Recommendations read full article »

15 hours ago

Stocks fall under global pressure »

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Over night rise in crude oil soured the mood. Financials, oil and infrastructure related stocks led the decline. Gainers & Losers | Views & Recommendations read full article »

15 hours ago

Microsoft shakes up its online division »

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Analysts believe putting its Live online search service to work for the 90 million people who use Facebook should help Microsoft. Top 20 IT Exporters | Top 15 BPOs read full article »

15 hours ago

How to save income tax and file returns »

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As the last day nears for submitting your I-T returns, ET provides you some information on how to save tax and file your returns. Monitor your financial health read full article »

16 hours ago

Equities seen lower on weak global cues »

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Stock specific action is likely with a host of corporates set to announce April-June quarter earnings today. Mkt Calendar | Views & Recommendations read full article »

16 hours ago

'It's tough stepping into shoes of NRN & Nandan' »

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Over a year in office, Infosys CEO S Gopalakrishnan has found the going tough, given the fluctuating rupee and the spectre of economic slowdown. Modern Moguls read full article »

16 hours ago

Banks liable in cheque forgery cases »

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In the event of suspected fraud, consumers file a criminal case and request the particular bank's officers to investigate the case. Tips for availing home loans read full article »

18 hours ago

Production houses bring in CEOs to run the show »

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For an industry which has always thrived on personal relationships and an informal style of working, CEOs are somewhat of an oddity. BO Weekly: Kismat Konnection read full article »

18 hours ago

E-bikes set to hand crude blow to market biggies »

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The EV market, still battling infancy and stagnation, saw close to 60% rise in sales that has infused new life into the Rs 300-crore EV market. Bold Bikes I Electric Bikes read full article »

19 hours ago

Investors exit long-term debt schemes »

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Uncertainty over interest rate movement has forced investors to exit long-term debt schemes in favour of short-term funds. read full article »

20 hours ago

Indian IT sector set to be 2nd largest: Study »

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By 2016 India will have the second highest number of IT professionals in the world after the US, according to a study. Top 20 IT Exporters | Top 15 BPOs read full article »

20 hours ago

Frustrated with card rows? Banks to hear you out »

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RBI has made it mandatory for banks to put in place a mechanism to escalate unresolved complaints from call centre to higher authority. Tips to guard credit card read full article »

20 hours ago

Diageo in talks to buy 30% stake in Cobra »

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Sources said the potential buy will bolster Diageo’s distribution portfolio in the Indian market. Invest in wine | High-end whiskies I Heavy drinking may weaken muscles read full article »

22 hours ago

Lesson from meltdown: Know your borrowers »

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There were 6 US mortgage meltdowns between 1870 and World War II and all taught the same lesson, that some loans should never be made. How to select home loan read full article »

22 hours ago

Jaguar sales in top gear; Land Rover softens »

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While Jag is a small-volume brand, Land Rover is the brand that brings in numbers and a reversal in the latter’s fortune could spell trouble. ET Coverage: JLR deal read full article »

22 hours ago

Govt all set to usher in financial reforms »

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Financial sector reforms, covering insurance, banking and pensions, could spur investments and add 1.5% of country's growth. Nuke Toons | Nuke drama read full article »

1 day ago

Microsoft CEO says done talking to Yahoo »

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Microsoft announced that it had expanded its existing pact with Facebook to provide Web search and search advertising. Top 5 banking major losers of Wall St read full article »

Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg have jointly committed to invest $500 mn towards anti-smoking efforts in countries like India and China. Successful business formula read full article »

1 day ago

Arctic holds 90 bn barrels of oil: Report »

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Eighty-four percent of that potential energy resources is expected to lie offshore, said the report. World's top 10 oil producers I World inflation I Tips for investments read full article »

1 day ago

High rate of returns in realty driving NRIs growth »

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Higher rate of returns in real estate investments, greater affordability are driving the NRI segment growth in India. Buy your dream house I Top 25 Style Capitals read full article »

1 day ago

Ford posts worst quarterly loss of $8.7 bn »

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The net loss includes $8.03 bn worth of write-offs because of a decline in value of North American assets and Ford Motor Credit Co's lease portfolio. Gainers & Losers read full article »

1 day ago

Tata Motors developing electric car »

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It is also developing an eco-car in Thailand and has plans to bring out a new range of world-class trucks. BMW's 2009 7-series | VW Jetta read full article »

1 day ago

Do political developments affect FII's views? »

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Or country's macroeconomic scenario, rising oil & interest rates along with low corporate earnings rule their minds.Gainers & Losers I Market newsletter read full article »

1 day ago

Adobe staff under Microsoft lens »

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MS is in the process of engaging executive search firms to conduct talent mapping exercises focused on Adobe India. Get your dream job I Day in Pics read full article »

1 day ago

Singapore has a lot of India in it »

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Indians look for vestiges of India wherever they go and like to huddle in that cozy corner wherever India lives.Cruise Liners | Global tipping tips read full article »

1 day ago

Inflation softens a bit, touches 11.89 % »

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Relatively tamed inflation at 11.89 pc gives UPA a second sigh of relief in one week. Invest during inflation? | Tips for investments | World inflation read full article »

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