It will be some time before the literary world knows another sensation like Harry Potter
Tata Tea's exit from Glaceau, its largest acquisition so far, puts the question in context.
According to a strategist at a leading foreign brokerage, the inflows into India can be sourced to a host of India dedicated funds and some global funds.
The Rs 6,130-crore (Rs 61.3 billion) Suzlon will buy out Areva's stake in REpower, a year down the line, at a valuation to be decided on by an independent team.
At 14,570, the Sensex might be close to a new high, but not all stocks have contributed to the rally.
Despite having been in India for about 15 years and owning channels like MTV ,VHI and Nickelodeon, Viacom (CY2006 revenues $11.5bn) hasn't had much success. It's now joining hands with the TV18 group, a strong player in the news genre.
Magppie has some huge diversifications planned including a foray into modular kitchens and a design studio in Copenhagen.
For a company that started in 1983 with just five people and five products, it's no mean achievement that Sun Pharma today commands the largest market capitalisation of Rs 21,271 crore (Rs 212.71 billion) in the pharma universe.
Shareholders of the world's fourth largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto, have long hoped that some of the cash on the company's balance sheet would be returned to them in some form.
How domestic financial players are re-inventing themselves to get a larger share of the pie.
An increasing number of hotels in India are giving rooms a new look.
There's talk that the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group is eyeing a minority stake in the carrier. It's also possible that private equity players like Texas Pacific Group may want a slice of the low-cost carrier's equity.
Rural retailers are finding that helping farmers earn more helps them create a customer base.
The hotel chain intends to have a worldwide presence and reduce its dependence on the home market.
With a new look and a new overseas focus the airline could be soaring once again.
Titan is reaching down to the mass market for both jewellery and watches.
The reasons may not appear compelling, but an alliance with Dow Chemical could help RIL. Here are the reasons.
As daunting as the prospect of public scrutiny and taxman inquisition is, India's wealthy seem to have a steadily expanding list of top-dollar extravagances.
Hiranandani Constructions' Managing Director Niranjan Hiranandani feels a 10-15 per cent hike is likely this year in residential properties.
Mumbai's Pallate design studio is stepping into the major league with exciting modern European design.
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