Business Today, January 27 2008

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LATEST ISSUE January 27, 2008


Cover Story
Pharma majors betting it big
Brian Carvalho
India’s handful of innovation-driven pharma companies are running through hundreds of crores of rupees in their endeavour to put a new drug on the global market. There have been a few setbacks along the way, but nobody’s giving up—not yet.
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories - Trials by fire
Ranbaxy Laboratories - Clinical precision
Nicholas Piramal - More the merrier

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Top Mind
Now, trade in mini indices
They are derivatives contracts introduced by both NSE and BSE to improve liquidity and attract more retail investors.


News Maker
News Maker - Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), admits that he isn’t a sprightly young man anymore, but the 52-year-old has been tying up deals with a slew of international manufacturers.

People
A pictorial delight
This has all the makings of a picture-perfect dream. Punj Lloyd’s Chairman Atul Punj has launched the group’s Photographic Foundation and its first limited edition calendar for the year 2008.

Letters
A well-compiled list
21 for 21 was compiled well and includes leaders and entrepreneurs from non-conventional sectors as well.

BT More
The finest wheels
Kushan Mitra
It’s a tough act, balancing your needs and your budget when choosing and buying that dream vehicle. Find out which automobile is just right for you and yet doesn’t punch a large hole in your pocket in this issue’s cover story.
Rides for every budget
Money to splurge
Mirror can be your friend
New Year bonanza
Seek pleasure from golf
Infused scotch, anyone?
Choco luscious
Get rid of back pain
Faces of India
Rhythm divine
Dream cars for a steal
Bruno knows
Make heads turn
Tea tales
Live another day
The sinking paradise
Wines with endless legs
Rule the high seas


Special
Still looking good
Mahesh Nayak
Yes, the stock markets have been on a roll for four years now and the Sensex is at 20,000 plus. But a surging economy is expected to keep the FIIs interested in India this year.
It’s raining IPOs

Current
“SMS 2.0” takes off
Planning to sign up for the do-not-call registry or already have? Don’t bother. Marketers have figured out another way to reach you, the mobile phone user.
Paradise regained?
The Tatas’ big deal
Profit in the bag
What’s in the peace pipe?
Power-packed blueprint
Sense of rumour
Wanted: Real broadband
IT’s new wannabe
Jagran’s big footprint
Kinetic’s comeback?
Sign of the times
Banking on the brand
Home away from home
Welcome to the jingle
The ebullient entrepreneurs


Editorial
Indian pharma’s balancing act
Among the many industries that cater to our wants and needs, pharmaceuticals has to be the most unique.

Policy Watch
Combating insider trading
SEBI is making renewed efforts to crack down on the menace of insider trading.

Jobs
Staying on track
The mixed sentiment of the last quarter continues into the New Year, reveals the sixth quarterly BT-TeamLease Employment Outlook Survey.
In top gear
Help, Tarun

Back of the Book
Makeover for mishti
Ritwik Mukherjee
In a bid to take their delicacies to a larger audience, Bengal’s sweet makers are adding a dash of international flavour.

Trends
Governing global trade
The multilateral system that has underpinned world trade for over 50 years is facing serious challenges.
India's highest paid film stars
Surging remittances
The BT 50 index
Too many cooks?
Instant tip
“India is our key R&D destination”
Tying up the airwaves
UP joins, VAT reaches all states
Talebearer
Numbers of note
Just wondering…
Insurance rates nosedive

Money
The best mutual funds
Clifford Alvares
When Mutual Fund investors started out at the beginning of 2007, many viewed the year ahead with circumspection. It has been a great year for mutual funds, but some stood out from the others.
The top picks for 2008
The short end of the market
Taking stock, virtually
REITs on the way


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