Trend so far shows India Inc being stingy; aggregate of 23 firms that have declared payouts for FY13 down 2.4%.
Some are treating the price correction as akin to a fiscal stimulus that could kick-start a new demand cycle in the economy.
These companies may recall loans in extreme cases; loan-to-value ratio stands at 60% but scrap value at 75%.
These trusts hold 66 per cent stake in unlisted Tata Sons, the holding company of the $100-billion Tata group of companies.
Sensex valuation has fallen below historical averages, now lags underlying earnings & dividend growth.
Many firms' debt far exceeds their market capital.
The mining major is selling the company to reduce its debt.
Cairn Energy Plc, which has 50 production blocks across the world, holds 10% in Cairn India.
Most have seen decline in cash reserves and deterioration in financial ratios in recent years.
Citigroup's former chief executive officer, Vikram Pandit, might be joining the race to become a co-applicant for a banking licence in India.
An interest rate cut, at a time when demand was not showing any sign of revival, would boost sentiments, especially for interest-rate sensitives like the car and real estate sectors, which had been showing negative growth, a majority of the 15 CEOs polled by Business Standard said.
Tribunal ruling in I-T's favour may open floodgates to claims against other MNCs.
Interview with chairman, Vedanta.
Results for the quarter ended December showed how the actual results for many large companies turned out to be worse than analysts' estimates.
Guarantees given to overseas arms under I-T scanner.
Claim could be over fee for guarantees given for loans to acquire Novelis.
Companies in India would empathise with Dell as their delisting experience hasn't been easy, either.
Say will take up the issue with the HUL management.
Economists advise against it, citing international experiences; business leaders say RBI should allow move for inclusive growth.
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