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PE, M&A activity seen growing in agri, food on consumption story
Cross-border action may rise; Temasek-Godrej Agrovet deal largest in PE space<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Rate cut probability low from here on, but India Inc wants more
Ball now in govt court to boost growth, experts say; India Inc wants more<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Hawkish RBI decides to loosen purse strings, but only this time
Enough indication that lengthy monetary easing unlikely; growth estimates cut sharply to 5.7%; CAD biggest risk<br /><br />
Will RBI's bite be as hard as its bark yesterday?
RBI points to high consumer price inflation and headline inflation remaining above threshold<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Old fizz in a new bottle: Will Pepsi's new bottle change its fortunes?
The jury is out on the business impact of this change and whether it will significantly improve Pepsi's fortunes.
Don't rejoice just yet. Falling gold prices may not reduce CAD
High price sensitivity of demand may actually increase Indians' demand for gold and eventually end up with little or no impact on the CAD.
Ford Mess: Ford, JWT and WPP have overreacted
Ford's done the right thing by withdrawing a campaign which generated negative PR. They've even done the right thing by apologising. JWT and WPP are also correct so far as their apologies are concerned - but that should have been the end of that. Withdraw the ad, and go back to business as usual.
India is on a good wicket, never mind the Fitch bitch
Despite the enveloping gloom, India's position is nowhere as bad as the rating agencies think it is. But if this spurs action, we will do well.
Ekla Chalo Re: Chidambaram soldiers on despite challenges
Despite all the challenges, the good news is the FM is determined to continue on the reforms path<br /><br /> <br /><br />
How JWT scam ads got Ford India in a mess
Ads such as these are popularly called 'scam' ads - ads that are created not to sell products and services, but to win awards at awards shows such as the Abby or at Cannes.
With gold sinking, how good is property for investment today?
More and more regulations are being brought in to subdue the appetite for speculation in this sector. Also, the lowest entry point is definitely much higher than for gold.
The Hindu's editor opens up new paid news debate
Varadarajan's clarification on an IIPM write-up opens up a Pandora's Box and a new debate for media watchers to mull over. Is a paid for write up called a write-up or article or would it, as Varadarajan seems to believe, be called an advertisement?
Auto makers could hike prices soon, sector may bounce back
Softer interest rates, new product launches and exports may help auto sector bounce back after dismal showing so far.
Inflation undershoots expectations, bets rise for another rate cut
Coming after a series of depressing developments on the economic front, the latest inflation figure is bound to give a fillip to those segments clamoring for another rate cut when the RBI meets on 3 May to decide its monetary policy stance.
Why gold prices tanking to 2-yr low is good for equities, bonds
Gold prices falling are an indication of stability in currency markets and inflation expectations. The fact that risk aversion is going out of the market is highly positive for equities. The fact that risk appetite is back globally will sink into Indian markets at some point of time or the other.
Where will plunging euro go from here?
The reason the euro will weaken is that economic conditions in the eurozone will continue to deteriorate, while worries on Spanish debt will weigh on the currency.
IIPM epitomises how Indian business looks at value
The Indian business mantra is not about delivering value to the customer, but merely enticing her to buy.
Thane collapse to Ajit Pawar: Why accountability is a bad word in India
Unless public change their behavior pattern to make representatives more accountable, India's growth will always lag its optimum growth potential.
Slowdown pinches: Manufacturing PMI at 16-month low
Power outages continue to hamper production. Growth in total new orders and export business also slowed,<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Stop howling about rupee and accept its decline
The rupee's fall is based on fundamental factors and the government or the RBI cannot stem the fall in the short term.
Call drop: Voda tax hit could be biggest test for Piramal
For the 11 percent stakeholder looking for 20 percent returns, a lot depends on how he protects his investment and times his exit .<br /><br />
Will Hindalco and Tata Steel lead a revival of corp bond mkt?
The fact that these two companies could place debt at seemingly fine levels at a time when FIIs are cooling towards Indian bonds has woken up a dormant corporate bond market from its slumber.
Sensex in bearish mode, could lose 1000-1500 points
The chart of the Sensex is forming a bearish chart pattern called the descending triangle. The Nifty too is forming the same pattern.
Did Pranab-da pull a fast one on Voda and P-notes?
How could the Vodafone law change has just been a clarification when it was there on the statue book in 1922, asks one expert.
Don't get too excited about a CRR cut yet
The RBI will cut CRR to improve system liquidity but it will not really help in easing liquidity by much. Here's why
Near-term macro risks remain, but don't sell your stocks yet
It is definitely not the right time to sell and stay out. There is a lot of liquidity being pumped into markets by central banks
Mariwala's ASCENT completes first wave, total turnover nears Rs 9k cr
Over 200 members join Marico boss's entrepreneurship initiative in nine months, 1000 members is next target<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Sure, gold is up, courtesy US Fed. But it's time to go short
The US Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged till 2014 gave gold and silver a boost. But the charts show that both metals are approaching a reversal point.
Why property is not always a healthy investment for you
Extending yourself to buy property to live in may be okay, but those who do so purely as investment could come to grief.
Hawkish RBI helps the govt but not the economy
The question the RBI will now have to ask itself is: "what purpose will a status quo on policy rates achieve?"