20 January 2008

ET Stories

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MFs lag in rush for Reliance Power IPO/ R Power IPO

Reliance Power IPO to make Anil Ambani the richest Indian
Reliance Power IPO sees FII demand over $100 bn
Indian GDRs clock record $12 bn turnover on LSE
ICICI subsidiaries put up good performance
Biz week in pics Wacky Gadgets

'MF industry will see rapid growth'
OnMobile IPO opens on Jan 24
ICICI to invest in Express Towers
Parsvnath aims $15 bn investment


Production efficiency drive UltraTech profits up 32 pc
TCS, Infosys, Wipro add over 57000 workers in 2007
Railways makes Rs 15,500 cr profit in current fiscal: Velu
Anil Ambani pledges shares to all retail investors
Bush's $150 bn plan to lift US economy




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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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MoneyToday (January 24, 2008)

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LATEST ISSUE January 24, 2008
Few Articles Link:



Cover Story
The best financial advices
We bring the best kept secrets till today. Successful personalities from all walks of life share words of wisdom that most influenced their financial lives.
Slide-show: What SRK, Karan & Dravid have to say


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Financial Rights
‘Rough behaviour is deficiency of service'
Rakesh Rai
Rude government servants can be legally penalised. Rakesh Rai spoke to the man responsible for this landmark judgement.

Now & Then
Up in smoke
Money Today compares prices and earnings in the past with what they are today and what they would be in the future.

My Idea
Growing money plant
Rajshree Kukreti
Radhika Anand, 44, earns money by growing plants in glass jars.

Sector Scenario
Flying high
Prabhudas Lilladher sees growing demand, lower fares and improved connectivity to improve valuations in the aviation sector

Query Corner
Should I invest in a Ulip or buy a term plan and funds?
You have not identified whether you have any financial dependants like a wife, children or parents. If you do not have any dependants, then you do not need life insurance.

Upfront
Futures within reach
A derivative is a security that has no independent value; its value is entirely derived from the value of one or more underlying asset—generally stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies and market indices.

Talk Back
How can I start with a corpus of just Rs 1 lakh?
As a beginner, start by investing in an Indian mutual fund that invests in global stocks (see Why and How to Go Global, 15 November). As your confidence grows, so will your exposure to global markets.

E2E
Powering the telecom boom
By Yusuf Begg
By providing energy-saving solutions to telecom companies, Manoj Upadhyay has made money for himself and the sector.

MT Insight
Equity-oriented funds perform well
Equity-oriented balanced funds have naturally fared well in a year when equities have boomed. some debt heavy balanced funds have also fared well in the past one year, with LICMF Children’s Fund earning higher than many equity oriented funds in the past one year.
Music systems: what's your taste?
Goa, beyond tourist destination


Realty Check
Goa, beyond tourist destination
The inflow of domestic and foreign tourists in Goa has established a flourishing hospitality sector.

MT Basics
Postal savings
It’s probably been months or years since you posted a letter in that ubiquitous red colour box. Between e-mail and courier who needs letter boxes anymore.

Book Review
Know your financial personality
Kamya Jaiswal
Jordan E Goodman’s unique insight to investor psychology and its impact on financial decisions is a very interesting read. A good dose of financial planning advice ensures that his book has practical utility.

Portfolio Doctor
Discipline amidst irregularity
Intelligent investing can make all the difference. And if you want proof, don’t look beyond Priya Shukla’s portfolio. We’ve analysed finances of people who earn much more than her but still find it extremely difficult to meet their long-term goals like retirement corpus. Read on:

Stocks
High on mid caps
Dipen Sheth
Our fund manager prefers not to transact this fortnight but instead chooses to ride a terrific bull run in the mid-cap sector.
Market watch, as on Jan 2, 2008
Steel and power stocks perform well


Mutual Fund
'Don’t be tempted by penny stocks'
Jyoti Vaswani
A Fund Management Associate Director at Aviva India tells us how to create value through superior stock selection.
How not to judge a fund
Going the natural way


Tax
Is medical reimbursement taxable?
Medical reimbursement of over Rs 15,000 is taxable in the hands of an employee.


Careers
Two sides of the same coin
Rajshree Kukreti
Planning your career should be an integral part of the financial planning process. Money Today tells you why.


Investment
Your human capital vs financial capital
Here's a debate on the right way to save for retirement. Read our feature based on Joseph Stiglitz's recent presentation.

Expert View
Partying with borrowed cash
By allowing me the thrill of leveraging my investment, the markets and regulators are amplifying risks and rewards, triggering potentially irresponsible behaviour and, in fact, are lending grenades to a monkey!
Investing in good is good investing


Technology
Before you buy LCD
Ask yourself why you really want to buy an LCD. If it’s for sheer snob value, there’s little anyone can say that will make you change your mind. If, however, you think you’re getting value for money, read on.


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BusinessLine Articles

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ICICI Bank’s Q3 net rises 35% on higher biz volume

Reliance Power IPO issue price at Rs 450
Assurance on allotment to retail investors More

SBI invites unions for talks on merger concerns
Employees plan strike on Jan 25 More

Index OutlookReliance Power’s mega public offer probably enveloped our markets in such an optimistic haze that the participants were unable to register the disturbing news-flow from overseas. How else can one account for the Sensex suddenly crashing ... More

Stock valuations are not about earnings aloneMore
The fear factor in allocation switchesMore
Build your mutual fund portfolio with careMore
Another step towards tracking the ‘insider’More

Dabur India: BuyInvestors with a two-three-year horizon can consider using the recent decline in price to accumulate the Dabur India stock. Dabur India appears set to deliver earnings growth of 22-25 per cent (annualised) over the next three years, on the ... More

Birla Sun Life Basic Industries: HoldInvestors can retain their investments in Birla Sun Life Basic Industries. Its consistent performance over the three- and five-year periods makes it a good investment choice. There was, however, a change in the scheme’s management ... More

GlaxoSmithKline Pharma: HoldMore

Cords Cable Industries: InvestMore

J. Kumar Infra: AvoidMore

Exide Industries: Invest

GlaxoSmithKline Pharma: Hold
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Green signalReligare Enterprises’ proposed asset management joint venture with AEGON has received the in-principle sponsor approval from SEBI. Religare would be entering into the business through a100 per cent subsidiary. ... More

David n GoliathGayatri Projects has tied up with DLF for constructing road projects on Build-Operate-Transfer basis. Both the companies have agreed to give their financials and technical strengths for the participation in request for qualification and ... More

Kotak-30 : Focus on bankingKotak-30, a large-cap-oriented fund, has consistently beaten its benchmark – the Nifty – over one, three and five year periods. With a little over 30 stocks in its portfolio, the fund holds a compact portfolio. The movement ... More

DWS Investment Opportunity Fund: HoldInvestors in the DWS Investment Opportunity Fund can retain their units in the fund, given its strong performance since launch. With a compounded annual return of about 45 per cent since launch, the fund has kept comfortably ahead of its ... More

Birla Sun Life Basic Industries: HoldInvestors can retain their investments in Birla Sun Life Basic Industries. Its consistent performance over the three- and five-year periods makes it a good investment choice. There was, however, a change in the scheme’s management ... More

Index OutlookReliance Power’s mega public offer probably enveloped our markets in such an optimistic haze that the participants were unable to register the disturbing news-flow from overseas. How else can one account for the Sensex suddenly crashing ... More

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Bull's Eye More

Trader's CornerMr W. D. Gann is one of the best known names in technical analysis. He gained fame and notoriety through the huge profit that he is said to have amassed from trading in the stock markets. But his theories and concepts remain inscrutable to ... More

DERIVATIVES MARKETS
Nifty future may lose ground
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