The ADA Group's recent decision to sell a stake in Reliance Communications and merge its telecom tower business with GTL Infra will help it reduce a mounting debt burden.
A rate change seems round the corner, no matter where the new base level is fixed.
Promoters of companies which have pledged their shares will be in a bind following the government's mandate that all listed companies must have a minimum 25 per cent public float. Although the government yesterday indicated it was open to a review of this rule, many companies will have to re-work their funding strategy if the norms are not amended.
After 3G auctions, analysts worried over the likely rise in debt and pressure on margins
ICICI Bank's move to amalgamate Bank of Rajasthan (BoR) with itself at a 1:4.72 ratio indicates the bank would pay a premium of 89.4 per cent to Bank of Rajasthan's closing stock price on Tuesday.
Just as investors abroad can participate in Indian companies' issues through the American Depository Receipt and Global Depository Receipt route, Indian investors can now invest in foreign companies through the IDR. Standard Chartered Bank will be the first IDR issue, opening May 25.
Lower margins, caused by substantial cash outflows and increasing competition, are seen as negatives for the sector.
Dabur has successfully transformed itself from a company known for its health supplement, Chyawanprash, to a multi-product, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) player.
Opportunities will also stem from the clear support for generics.
The central bank may increase both repo and reverse repo rates by another 25 basis points each in the next policy meeting.
US crude oil futures edged down on Tuesday after hitting an 8-week high of $82 a barrel on Monday.
Analysts recommend being selective in picking stocks.
Credit-dependent sectors such as real estate and automobiles may also be hit by a rise in interest rates.
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