Real estate to boom if inflation controlled »
on The Economic TimesAs 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 »
Toyota beats GM in global sales »
on The Economic TimesToyota 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 »
Infosys plans to cut US dependence to 40 per cent »
on The Economic TimesInfosys 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 »
Why do low-income people buy lottery tickets? »
on The Economic TimesWhy 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 »
H1 sees sustained growth momentum in M&A »
on The Economic TimesNotwithstanding 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 »
Work force quality now crucial for tech firms »
on The Economic TimesQuality 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 »
H1 sees sustained growth momentum in M&A deals »
on The Economic TimesNotwithstanding 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 »
Serial blasts rock India's IT hub for first time »
on The Economic TimesIT 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 »
No of Indian firms listed on LSE may rise »
on The Economic TimesNumber 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 »
What the US can learn from Indian R&D »
on The Economic TimesTech 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 »
20% jump in No of Indian firms listed on LSE »
on The Economic TimesNumber 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 »
Bear mkt attracts PEs, 150 deals likely in Q3 »
on The Economic TimesThe 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 »
Banks to pay penalty for misuse of credit cards »
on The Economic TimesIn 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 »
Terror strikes IT hub, Sensex ends lower »
on The Economic TimesWeak 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 »
Banks to pay for misuse of unsolicited credit cards »
on The Economic TimesAggressive 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 »
Terror strikes Bangalore, Sensex ends lower »
on The Economic TimesWeak 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 »
Terror strikes B'lore; Sensex slumps 550 pts »
on The Economic TimesCrack 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 »
Serial blasts rock Bangalore, two killed, 20 wounded »
on The Economic TimesAccording 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 »
Serial blasts in Bangalore, one killed »
on The Economic TimesAccording 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 »
India's young MPs win praise on YouTube »
on The Economic TimesImpressed 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 »
Now, SEBI wants information on PNs »
on The Economic TimesParticipatory 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 »
Maruti Suzuki to roll out new M800 Uniq »
on The Economic TimesThe 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 Corporation runs out of funds to buy crude oil »
on The Economic TimesIndianOil 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 »
Should you invest in capital goods now? »
on The Economic TimesCapital goods companies, who have come out with Q1 earnings, have not disappointed so far. Gainers & Losers | Views & Recommendations read full article »
Anil Ambani gains from political rejig? »
on The Economic TimesAnil 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 »
Stocks fall under global pressure »
on The Economic TimesOver night rise in crude oil soured the mood. Financials, oil and infrastructure related stocks led the decline. Gainers & Losers | Views & Recommendations read full article »
Microsoft shakes up its online division »
on The Economic TimesAnalysts 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 »
How to save income tax and file returns »
on The Economic TimesAs 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 »
Equities seen lower on weak global cues »
on The Economic TimesStock specific action is likely with a host of corporates set to announce April-June quarter earnings today. Mkt Calendar | Views & Recommendations read full article »
'It's tough stepping into shoes of NRN & Nandan' »
on The Economic TimesOver 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 »
Banks liable in cheque forgery cases »
on The Economic TimesIn 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 »
Production houses bring in CEOs to run the show »
on The Economic TimesFor 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 »
E-bikes set to hand crude blow to market biggies »
on The Economic TimesThe 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 »
Investors exit long-term debt schemes »
on The Economic TimesUncertainty over interest rate movement has forced investors to exit long-term debt schemes in favour of short-term funds. read full article »
Indian IT sector set to be 2nd largest: Study »
on The Economic TimesBy 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 »
Frustrated with card rows? Banks to hear you out »
on The Economic TimesRBI 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 »
Diageo in talks to buy 30% stake in Cobra »
on The Economic TimesSources 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 »
Lesson from meltdown: Know your borrowers »
on The Economic TimesThere 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 »
Jaguar sales in top gear; Land Rover softens »
on The Economic TimesWhile 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 »
Govt all set to usher in financial reforms »
on The Economic TimesFinancial 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 »
Microsoft CEO says done talking to Yahoo »
on The Economic TimesMicrosoft 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, Bloomberg pledge $500 mn for anti-smoking drive »
on The Economic TimesBill 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 »
Arctic holds 90 bn barrels of oil: Report »
on The Economic TimesEighty-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 »
High rate of returns in realty driving NRIs growth »
on The Economic TimesHigher 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 »
Ford posts worst quarterly loss of $8.7 bn »
on The Economic TimesThe 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 »
Tata Motors developing electric car »
on The Economic TimesIt 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 »
Do political developments affect FII's views? »
on The Economic TimesOr country's macroeconomic scenario, rising oil & interest rates along with low corporate earnings rule their minds.Gainers & Losers I Market newsletter read full article »
Adobe staff under Microsoft lens »
on The Economic TimesMS 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 »
Singapore has a lot of India in it »
on The Economic TimesIndians 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 »
Inflation softens a bit, touches 11.89 % »
on The Economic TimesRelatively 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 »