JSW Steel, Siscol fix merger ratio at 1:22

Steel major JSW Steel Monday said it would issue one share for every 22 held in Southern Iron and Steel Company Ltd. (Siscol) for merger of the two companies.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 11:32 am

Lanco, Sembawang sign pact for Hyderabad IT park tower

Lanco Hills Technology Park Monday signed an agreement with Sembawang Infrastructure India for constructing a tower for in Hyderabad's sprawling IT park.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 11:32 am

Gujarat offers business counselling to small, medium units

In a novel public-private experiment, the Gujarat government and the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) have opened a counselling centre to assist micro as well as small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in finding solutions to business problems that crop up due to globalisation.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 11:31 am

Gitanjali Gems buys Trinity Watch, Renaissance Retail

Gitanjali Gems, one of the leading jewellery makers in India, announced Monday that it has acquired Trinity Watch Co and Renaissance Retail Ventures for an undisclosed amount.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 11:30 am

India Weather Report - Mar 10

REUTERS - Following is the weather report detailed by India Meteorological Department.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 11:26 am

Stock market tumble takes toll on derivative volumes

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Trading turnover in the Indian derivatives market has fallen by more than 40 percent in value in the last two months as traders offloaded leveraged positions and arbitrage opportunities between spot and futures vanished.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 11:20 am

Sensex provisionally ends 0.5 pct lower

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian shares provisionally fell 0.52 percent on Monday, led by losses in top infrastructure player Larsen & Toubro Ltd and ICICI Bank Ltd.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:54 am

Submit bids for NELP-VII by April 25: Sundareshan - Myiris.com


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Submit bids for NELP-VII by April 25: Sundareshan
Myiris.com - 30 minutes ago
In order to make exploration and production of oil and gas rewarding for investors and operators, the government is constantly evolving policies in this sector, said S Sundareshan, additional secretary, ministry of petroleum and natural gas, ...
Govt defers oil & gas bid auction India Infoline.com
Join the treasure hunt Economic Times
Business Standard
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:49 am

Harvard eyes Indian realty sector with corporate programme

Eyeing the 'explosive' realty market in India, the Harvard Business School (HBS) is set to offer a short duration certificate programme to top executives of real estate industry - but at a stiff fee of Rs.297,000 ($7,310).
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:30 am

C and amp;C Constructions bags Rs.2 bn contracts in Himachal

Gurgaon-based C and amp;C Constructions Ltd has been awarded two contracts worth Rs.2.02 billion ($500 million) from Himachal Pradesh Road and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:30 am

TVS Motors re-launches 'Flame'

TVS Motor Company Ltd Monday re-launched its 125cc Flame motorcycle with a single spark plug ignition, in a bid to cut losses on account of a patent dispute with Bajaj Auto Ltd over the use of twin spark plug technology.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:30 am

India's public relations industry to touch $6 bn mark by 2010

India's public relations (PR) industry is poised to double itself to $6 billion by 2010 from current $3 billion due to increasing competition among companies to build brands resulting in more sales, said an industry chamber.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:30 am

IOC may double diesel imports in 2008/09

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - State-run Indian Oil Corp may double its diesel imports to one million tonnes in the next financial year if domestic demand continues to grow strongly, its director of finance said on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:24 am

Dr.Reddy's, 7TM Pharma ink drug research pact - Business Standard


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Dr.Reddy's, 7TM Pharma ink drug research pact
Business Standard - 1 hour ago
Dr.Reddys Laboratories (DRL) has signed a drug discovery agreement with 7TM Pharma for treatment of metabolic disorders. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Dr Reddy`s in drug discovery pact with 7TM Pharma Myiris.com
Dr Reddy's enters into drug discovery agreement with Danish 7TM Pharma CNNMoney.com
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:16 am

India growth seen slowing again in March quarter

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's annual economic growth is expected to slow in the January-March quarter as the economy eases towards a trend rate of 8.0-8.5 percent, the country's chief statistician said in an interview.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 10:12 am

MSP Steel enters MoU with MP govt to set up 2 iron ore plants - Economic Times


MSP Steel enters MoU with MP govt to set up 2 iron ore plants
Economic Times - 1 hour ago
MUMBAI: MSP Steel & Power has signed memorandum of understandings with Madhya Pradesh Trade & Investment Facilitation Corporation, for setting up two iron ore beneficiation plants in Jabalpur and Katni with capacities of 5.0 million tonne per annum ...
MSP Steel inks pact with MP Govt. Myiris.com
MSP Steel signs MOU with Madhya Pradesh Government for new projects Equity Bulls
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:46 am

Indsil in JV with GoodEarth to operate mine in Indonesia - Hindu Business Line


Indsil in JV with GoodEarth to operate mine in Indonesia
Hindu Business Line - 1 hour ago
MUMBAI: Ferro silicon and silicon manganese producer Indsil Electrosmelts on Monday said it has entered into a joint venture with GoodEarth Group of Companies to operate a mine in Indonesia.
Indsil in mining JV pact with GoodEarth group Economic Times
Indsil Electrosmelts forms JV with Nagpur-based group Myiris.com
Commodity Online - India PRwire (Press Release)
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:46 am

Reliance Communications announces ESOPs for over 20000 employees - Equity Bulls


Calcutta Telegraph

Reliance Communications announces ESOPs for over 20000 employees
Equity Bulls - 1 hour ago
Reliance Communications Ltd on March 09, 2008 has announced a first of its kind and unique Employee Stock Options Scheme in order to share the growth in value and reward its employees for having participated in the unprecedented success of the Company.
RCOM opens Esop kitty for 20000 employees Economic Times
R-Com gives shares to 20000 employees Calcutta Telegraph
Times of India - Hindu - Hindu Business Line - Myiris.com
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:41 am

TVS launches 'Flame' with modified engine

TVS Motor Co launched its controversial 125 cc motorcycle 'Flame', which has been accused by Bajaj Auto of infringing upon its patented technology, with a modified engine.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:41 am

'Large-scale investment a challenge in food processing sector'

Large-scale investment in the food processing sector is increasingly becoming a challenge as global firms provide stiff competition to domestic producers, Subodh Kant Sahai, minister of state for food processing industries, said here Monday.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:32 am

Gitanjali Gems acquires Trinity Watch, Renaissance Retail - Livemint


Gitanjali Gems acquires Trinity Watch, Renaissance Retail
Livemint - 1 hour ago
PTI Mumbai: Jewellery maker Gitanjali Gems on Monday said it has forayed into the business of providing gold loans and safe deposits vaults, besides acquiring Trinity Watch Co and Renaissance Retail Ventures for an undisclosed amount.
Gitanjali buys Renaissance Retail, Trinity Watch Reuters India
Gitanjali Gems buys Renaissance Retail Venture Economic Times
Equity Bulls - Myiris.com - Diamonds.net - Equity Bulls
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:26 am

Sensex trims losses @ 14.25 hrs - Sify


Sensex trims losses @ 14.25 hrs
Sify - 2 hours ago
The Sensex witnessed some buying at lower levels. The 30-share index is currently down by 198 points after plunging nearly 500 points in early trade.
Sensex regains 300 pts from day's low; Bharti, ONGC aid Economic Times
Sensex down 572pts; L&T, REL lead fall Business Standard
Business Standard
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:14 am

Maruti, Shriram tie up for rural car finance

Stepping up efforts to penetrate deeper into the semi urban and rural India, Maruti Suzuki Indiainked a pact with Shriram City Union Finance with an initial allocation of Rs 1,000 crore.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:10 am

Volvo to expand dealership network; to add 7-9 dealers

To tap the growing automobile market of the country, Volvo Car India is expanding its dealership network with plans to open 7-9 dealerships during the current year.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:02 am

India gold demand low as prices stay firm

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's demand for gold remained slack on Monday as prices remained firm amid expectations of a rate cut in the U.S. and as buyers awaited corrections, dealers said.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 9:01 am

No contractual obligation to give spectrum beyond 6.2 MHz: Raja

There was no "contractual agreement" between government and telecom operators to allot spectrum beyond 6.2 Mhz Telecom Minister A Raja told the Lok Sabha.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:57 am

Mastek acquires US-based STG for $29 million - Hindu Business Line


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Mastek acquires US-based STG for $29 million
Hindu Business Line - 2 hours ago
MUMBAI: Software solutions company Mastek said on Monday that it would acquire US-based Systems Task Group (STG) International Ltd for $29 million (about Rs 118 crore).
Mastek acquires US co for $29 mn Times of India
Mastek acquires North American co for $29 mn Economic Times
Business Standard - Forbes - Business Wire India (press release) - ZDNetIndia
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:54 am

India eyes new urban consumer price index by May 09 - Reuters India


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India eyes new urban consumer price index by May 09
Reuters India - 2 hours ago
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is hoping to bring out a new urban consumer price index (CPI) in April or May next year to give a more accurate and harmonised picture of prices in towns and cities, the country's chief statistician said.
India growth seen slowing again in March qtr Guardian
India to grow 8.2% in March: Stats chief Financial Express
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:36 am

Rupee near 6-month low on weak equities

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee hovered near a six-month low in midday trade on Monday, weighed down by losses in the stock market and by worries about a severe economic downturn in the United States, dealers said.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:34 am

Tata Group denies interest in Ferrari stake

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Tata Group, which is in final talks to buy Ford Motor Co's Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands, denied on Monday a magazine report that it was interested in a stake in Ferrari.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:31 am

Upcoming Wills fashion week brings hope of good business

With the highest number of new participants and the strongest line up of sponsors ever, the upcoming edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) will mark not only the maturing of the country's fashion industry but will bring a lot of money into its kitty.
Source: IndiaeNews.com: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:31 am

India eyes new urban consumer price index by May 09

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is hoping to bring out a new urban consumer price index (CPI) in April or May next year to give a more accurate and harmonised picture of prices in towns and cities, the country's chief statistician said.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:23 am

MNC offers Rs 1.36 cr at IIM-C placements - Economic Times


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MNC offers Rs 1.36 cr at IIM-C placements
Economic Times - 2 hours ago
KOLKATA: Placement figures at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C) seem to have dispelled fears of a global recession plaguing management recruitments.
Offers at IIMs shoot up despite global downturn Business Standard
IIM-C student bags highest offer again Times of India
Calcutta Telegraph - The Statesman - NDTV.com
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Source: Google News India - Business | 10 Mar 2008 | 8:19 am

India's car sales slow sharply in Feb ahead of budget

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's domestic car sales grew a sluggish 2.3 percent in February from a year earlier, far slower than in previous months, as customers put off purchases expecting a cut in taxes in the budget.

Source: Reuters: Business News | 10 Mar 2008 | 6:51 am

JSW Steel, SISCOL merger ratio at 1:22

JSW Steel said that it will issue one equity share for every 22 held in Southern Iron and Steel Company Ltd (SISCOL) for merger of the two companies.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 Mar 2008 | 6:05 am

Sensex down 483 points in early trade

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex lost 483 points in early trade on Monday on selling by funds in heavy-weight stocks, led by capital goods.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 10 Mar 2008 | 5:31 am

RCom to issue 17.5 m shares under ESOP

Mumbai, March 9 Reliance Communications (RCom) on Sunday announced a stock option scheme covering over 20,000 employees. In a statement issued today, the company said it would grant 17.5 million stock options to the employees of the ...
Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Keeping turmoil out of markets


Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

20 BPOs eye National Aviation’s mega contact centre deal

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Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Mega six-lane projects in offing


Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Understanding credit derivatives


Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Gold markets likely to witness volatility

Need for liquidity, profit booking could be resisting factors
Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Budget proposal on dividend set-off to stay

New Delhi, March 9 Rejecting the industry’s plea for allowing dividend set-off across multi-layered and multi-level corporate structures for the purpose of dividend distribution tax, the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, has said that ...
Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

BSNL adopts franchisee model for WiMax roll-out

Invites bids for revenue-sharing partnerships
Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Budget and emoluments of babudom


Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

India’s Net connection slow, unreliable: Report

‘It has an overall index of 74 and a response time of 253 milliseconds’
Source: Business Line - Home Page | 10 Mar 2008 | 12:00 am

Franklin Capital Protection Fund spurts again

Can something priced at Rs 10.84, sell for Rs 58.1? The answer is yes. The Franklin Templeton Capital Protection Fund (3-year dividend plan) has a net asset value of Rs 10.84 (as on March 7, 2008).
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 9 Mar 2008 | 9:55 pm

Spectrum fee calculus will keep out fixed line revenue

The government might concede a sop to telecom service providers ahead of effecting a steep hike in the spectrum charges.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 9 Mar 2008 | 9:54 pm

Finmin wants sale curbs on power plants

The Union power ministry's attempts at bringing merchant and captive power plants under the purview of a modified mega power policy has hit a roadblock.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 9 Mar 2008 | 9:53 pm

Pvt equity bests hedge funds as markets slide

With shares of many companies available at 30-40% discounts to their all-time highs of early January, private equity funds are salivating.
Source: Daily News & Analysis: Money News | 9 Mar 2008 | 9:52 pm

Investors lose 24% value as 13 IPOs flop

Investors have lost around Rs 3,000 crore so far as 13 of the 18 initial public offers (IPOs) listed during the current calendar year till date are trading at a discount. The loss accounts for 24 per
Source: Business Standard | Front Page Headlines | 9 Mar 2008 | 6:37 pm

India Inc opposes 25% public holding norm

Corporate India is not in favour of a uniform 25 per cent minimum public shareholding for all listed companies as proposed by a recent finance ministry discussion paper. ??
Source: Business Standard | Front Page Headlines | 9 Mar 2008 | 6:37 pm

Hindujas, M, BFL in race for Thyssen unit

The Hindujas, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Bharat Forge are set to join the race for the main forging unit of Germany's ThyssenKrupp in a deal that is estimated by investment bankers at over
Source: Business Standard | Front Page Headlines | 9 Mar 2008 | 6:36 pm
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