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 »
Bangalore Blasts Threaten Indian Outsourcing »
on India Stocks News and Analysis from Seeking AlphaLarry Dignan (ZDNet) submits: A series of bombs have exploded in Bangalore and companies that have technology operations in India are likely to need increased security precautions following what appears to be a terrorist attack. According to various reports from Reuters and Rediff.com, nine bomb .. 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 »
Cisco Certification- How important it can be for your career »
on Chilli FlakesIt was days when we graduated from our engineering and worked hard for admission in one of business school. Finally the day of joining our management school has come and everyone was too excited about it. It was fun being with seniors and going through everything they have for us. Few months .. read full article »
Those were the times !! »
on Understanding and applying value investing principles2004-2007Inflation – 3-5%Sensex – 300% upInterest rates – around 7-8%Salary hikes – 20% minimumReal estate – 200% or more upA few more years of this, and I could have retired. Ahh ..life was good !!. All I had to do was to buy a house, anywhere or pick a stock which I heard from my .. read full article »
Why do low-income people buy lottery tickets? »
on Indian Stock MarketWhy do people from the low income group invest a large percentage of their income on lottery tickets than do their richer counterparts.A new Carnegie Mellon University study determined that poverty played a central role in their spending so heavily on a product that guarantees negligible .. read full article »
Islands in the Stream ! »
on The Indian Market MonitorA gap down today but we are still above NF 4275. Another gap down below 4275 on Monday, will "trigger" the Island Reversal pattern, indicating further weakness and possibly a retest of the bottom at 3800. There is a small support at NF 4192 which is doubtful to hold. It is interesting to see .. read full article »
Dallal Street free intraday daily tips:26 July 2008 »
on India Stock Market Picks and Tips in Indian Shares1. Indian stock market likely direction: As predicted yesterday stock market opened in negative territory due to weak global cues and thus one can not ignore these world stock markets in our trading environment. Market will be taking cues from F&O expiry as well as from Credit Policy .. read full article »
Islands in the Stream ! »
on The Indian Market MonitorThis Week’s Crazy Jobs »
on Business PunditThis week’s jobs have more of an international flavor, proving that the bizarre doesn’t end at the border. Here’s a Friday trivia question for you: If you had to choose one, would you rather be an oil company PR rep or comment spammer? Why? 1) Moscow: Oil & Gas Rep to Work with Companies .. read full article »
MFs turned net sellers in equities worth Rs 4,853 mn on July 24 »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationMutual Funds (MFs) turned net sellers in equities worth Rs 4,853 million on July 24. They bought equities worth Rs 7,963 million and sold equities worth Rs 12,816 million. Till July 24, they have been net buyers in equities worth Rs 3,969 million.MFs turned net buyers in the debt segment worth .. read full article »
Zenith Birla Q1 net drops 32.18% »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationZenith Birla (India) announced a drop in standalone net profit for the quarter ended June 2008. During the quarter, the profit of the company declined 32.18% to Rs 27.40 million from Rs 40.40 million in the same quarter last year. The company reported earnings of Rs 0.68 a share during the .. read full article »
FIIs remain net buyers in equities worth Rs 5,563 mn on July 24 »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationForeign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net buyers in equities worth Rs 5,563 million on July 24. They bought equities worth Rs 39,271 million and sold equities worth Rs 33,708 million. Till July 24, they have been net sellers in equities worth Rs 19,218 million.FIIs were buyers in debt .. read full article »
FIIs sell equities worth Rs 34.82 bn »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationWhy 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 »
NIFTY weekly chart with ADX-RSI-Elder’s Ray »
on ObserverConsistent five trading day in upmove has reversed the trend. Weekly chart of NIFTY clearly shows the uptrend and with many other indicators in that direction. (kindly click on the image for larger view) Positive Break out : From02/05/2008 to 18/07/2008 the NIFTY showed consitent downtrend and .. 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 »
AK Capital Services Q1 net jumps 59.30% »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationAK Capital Services reported a considerable rise in standalone net profit for the quarter ended June 2008. During the quarter, the profit of the company rose 59.30% to Rs 80.11 million from Rs 50.29 million in the same quarter previous year. The company posted earnings of Rs 13.27 a share .. read full article »
Thomas Cook launches Domestic Rail Booking on its portal »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationThomas Cook (India), (TCIL) on July 25, 2008 announced the launch of Indian Railway reserved ticket booking facilities on its portal www.thomascook.in - the only travel solutions portal that offers this facility at present. The primary objective of the portal is to offer a complete range of .. read full article »
Everest Industries Q1 net surges 47.93% »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationH1 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 »
Bulk Deals: D L Biotech top on BSE chart »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationUgar Sugar Works swings to profit in Jun`08 qtr »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationEmami Q1 net up 12.94% to Rs 111.70 mn »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationTrimming Wipro Estimates on More Cautious Revenue Outlook »
on India Stocks News and Analysis from Seeking AlphaExcerpts from Gilford Securities analyst Ashish R. Thadhani's recent note to clients on Wipro Limited (WIT): • • •Complete Story » 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 »
Internet Usage Statistics Gone Wild »
on The Indian Investor's BlogSo the latest report in the list of the evergreen Indian Internet statistics is out: The average Indian Internet user visited the Internet 25 times during the month and was online for 28 minutes per visit. Those between the ages of 15-24 were the heaviest Internet users among all age .. 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 »
Gujarat State Petronet Q1 net jumps 82.65% »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationForex reserves down by USD 1,413 mn »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationEnergy »
on ObserverView more photos at Flickr / aminus3 / VFXY View image in full screen read full article »
Rupee declines 0.3% on fall in equities »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationGilt yields climb on inflation concerns »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationNCDEX clocks turnover at Rs 24.89 bn »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial Destination3i Infotech consolidated net rises 44.1% to Rs 581 mn »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial Destination3i Infotech today announced the results for the first quarter ended Jun. 30, 2008.On a consolidated basis, the company registered a rise of 44.1% in net profit to Rs 581 million for the quarter ended Jun. 30, 2008., as against the prior year period. Total Income increased 78.5% to Rs 4,716.2 .. read full article »
Indian Hotels Q1 net climbs 11.89% »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationIndian Hotels Company disclosed a steady growth in standalone net profit for the quarter ended June 2008. During the quarter, the profit of the company rose 11.89% to Rs 612.70 million from Rs 547.60 million in the same quarter last year. The company posted earnings of Rs 0.90 a share during the .. read full article »
Bullion futures recover on MCX »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationBullion future market has recovered from its early losses following the upward trend in US market where metal surged on the back go rebound in crude oil prices.On MCX, Gold Aug contract opened at Rs 12,674 per 10 grams as against its previous closing Rs 12,624, tossed in range of Rs .. read full article »
Jindal Steel & Power Q1 net jumps 60.85% »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationMCX COMDEX trades up by 20 pts »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationA K Capital Services board approves dividend »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationSubdued trend will remain for Monday »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationAlex Mathew, head, research centre, Geojit Financial Services said, ``Nifty closed lower at 4,311 on weak European and Asian markets. Our markets were moving higher by 18.8% in the last one weak, showing slightly over situation. Nifty will remain in a range of 4,123 (50 DMA). A major upward or .. read full article »
Reliance Power Q1 consolidated net at Rs 612.23 mn »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationReliance Power, on consolidated basis registered a net profit of Rs 612.23 million for the quarter ended Jun. 30, 2008. Net sales were at Rs 744.43 million, while total income for the quarter was Rs 805.54 million. The company reported earnings of Rs 0.26 a share during the quarter On .. read full article »
Karnataka Bank Q1 net declines 60% to Rs 207 mn »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationKarnataka Bank, announced a substantial drop in standalone net profit for the quarter ended June 2008. During the quarter, the profit of the company declined 60.03% to Rs 207 million from Rs 517.90 million in the same quarter last year. The company posted earnings of Rs 1.71 a share during the .. 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 »
Sugar futures may show bullish trend »
on News Centre@myiris.com India's Most Comprehensive Financial DestinationNCDEX Sugar futures have witnessed profit booking on Thursday and closed up more than 1% mainly short covering, a report published by Kotak Commodity Services stated.The benchmark August contract ended up Rs 17 to close at Rs.1597 per quintal. The contract had hot a 3% lower circuit in the .. read full article »