While the enterprise value of 595 million may seem expensive for the acquisition of Whyte & Mackay by United Spirits, the fact remains that scotch is in short supply globally and there aren't too many companies up for sale.
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.
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.
Infosys' March quarter numbers may have come in a tad below expectations with revenue growth at just 3.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter and a drop in the operating margins owing to an appreciating rupee.
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.
Hiranandani Constructions' Managing Director Niranjan Hiranandani feels a 10-15 per cent hike is likely this year in residential properties.
Wal-Mart's experience and sourcing skills will help Bharti roll out stores fast and sell at competitive prices.
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd is trying to make sure it does not overload shops with stocks. And Marico is teaching store owners to use computers.
Shrugging off a troubled history, which stunted growth for several years, Idea Cellular, India's sixth largest wireless player is moving on.
The group is making a foray into the telecom space even as it closes in on Daewoo Electronics.
Dabur India's brand proliferation contrasts starkly with other FMCG companies' power brands. How effective will the strategy be?
which currently does an average daily turnover of Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) - almost twice that of the Bombay Stock Exchange - has been valued at $2.5 billion.
Backed by a good team and riding a buoyant economy, CNN-IBN is a strong contender for the number one slot in the English news genre.
By refocussing on equity-linked products, LIC has managed to turn in some splendid numbers.
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