That resulted in a 50-basis point improvement in operating profit margins on a sequential basis.
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Since the cash flows will be impacted in a big way, DLF will have to resort to selling non-core assets in a substantial and significant manner through the next few quarters.
Firms generated free cash flows in 2013-14, for the first time since the 2008 Lehman crisis
Mid- and small-cap funds dominate the list, opening up opportunity for investors to make contra bets in large-cap funds
More, many market gurus expect the Sensex to reach 30,000 levels by December and 40,000-45,000 in three to four years.
A financial turnaround with the Etihad partnership and debt restructuring has not fully materialised.
Many say Tata Motors has perhaps paid the price for being too ambitious.
Their share in overall market capitalisation of BSE stocks has risen to a four-year high
Top companies in China are valued at 7.7 times the trailing 12-month earnings against a P/E ratio of 18.6 times for Nifty 50 companies.
Shree Cement beats ACC in market value, Lupin ahead of Dr Reddy's Labs
Combined debt-equity ratio of top companies declines but interest expenses outgrow profits.
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To focus on molecules at advanced stage of development; move to impact 200 scientists.
Companies with contrasting financial ratios enjoy similar credit ratings; agencies say they look at many other metrics.
The Network18 stock is down 4.2 per cent after the declaration of results to Rs 49.50 currently.
US will remain a growth driver, with launches & existing portfolios set to result in 15% growth for FY15.
Leverage ratio falls to under 1; but group heavily dependent on TCS & Tata Motors.
Promoter holding in family-owned firms up 70 bps since 2005, 240 bps since 2010.
Expectations of strong results, consistent performance and investors preference for stocks in the defensive space help the sector outshine broader markets.
The same set of companies had reported 3.8 per cent annual net profit growth in the previous quarter and 7.5 per cent annual growth in the same quarter last financial year.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has given its recommendations on the much-awaited issue of spectrum sharing.
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